We will be closing on the 21st December 2012 and will re-open on the 2nd January 2013. 

Eastside Automotive wishes all of our customers and their families a safe and happy Christmas and New Year.

Alloy covers just whipped up quickly

After watching the decline of the dollar we are finally starting to see some improvement.

Although dollar for dollar is nothing shabby, we were a bit spoilt with the $1.08 and above that we were enjoying last year.

Its now a great time to bring in  a classic from the USA and we can help you find and import your dream car!

Call us today on 08 8294 2933

Old stock radiators going out below cost

WE DON’T WANT TO COUNT IT SO WE’RE SELLING IT CHEAP!

Over the next few weeks and months we’ll migrate more of our content to the new site and integrate the Eastside Automotive photo gallery, and more information regarding our current projects. We have a bunch of cool restorations going on right now which we can’t wait to show you all.

Our old blog has been imported into the new website and will continue to feature interesting news from our workshop as we add more content to our site.

Visitors are also invited to check out our Facebook page, and follow us on Twitter.

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2011 marks the 20th anniversary of SA’s largest annual rock and roll event. The Rock & Roll Rendezvous is a full day of fun and entertainment in the idyllic grounds of the National Motor Museum. Join over 5000 visitors for a day of cars, music, fashion, dancing, food and entertainment.

Rock and Roll Rendezvous is a day full of fun and entertainment for rock and rollers of all ages. With music, dancing, children’s activities and fashion there is something for everyone. The 2011 event features:

Music

It wouldn’t be a Rock and Roll Rendezvous without the music! The 2011 event looks set to be one of the best yet with a fantastic line up of live entertainment headlined by Glenn Shorrock performing a special all rock and roll set with Andy & the Rockits, plus

• The Satellites
• Eddy Furey & the Idols
• Bobby Hunter with the Rockafellas

Dancing The joint will be jumping with dancing and demonstrations throughout the day. We have two outdoor dance floors by the main stage for all you jive bunnies and daddy cools. No matter if you’re a beginner, starter or once a year dancer, everyone gets up for a boogie on the Rendezvous dance floor! There is a special dance competition for dancers of all abilities, so come and join in and maybe win a prize.

Families and Children

All children under 15 receive free entry to the event, and there is plenty to keep them entertained all day.

Activities include:

• Free craft activities provided by Splodge.
• Face painting
• Airbrush tattoos
• Jumping Castle
• Clowns

The Fashion

From the 50s through to the 80s, rock and roll has inspired some of the most amazing fashion trends of our times. We encourage everyone to get dressed up and bring out their inner rock star. From kids to adults, it’s a great way to be a part of the day.

Rock and Roll Cars

From the 50s, 60s and 70s we have the hottest vehicles that take you back to an era of motoring where style was everything! It’s all about icons like the FJ or the sleek fins and chrome of a Cadillac. Then there are the classics or the custom street rods, the mighty muscle cars and of course the motorcycles and scooters.

Rock & Roll Rendezvous celebrates all vehicles of the Rock & Roll era with prizes awarded for the best vehicles in the following categories:

• Best Hot Rod
• Best Original pre – 1955
• Best Custom pre – 1955
• Best Original post – 1954
• Best Custom post – 1954
• Spirit of the Day (includes the vehicle and it’s occupants’ dress)

The relationship between cars and rock and roll is one of the longest running in pop culture history. From Ike Turner’s 1951 tune ‘Rocket 88′ (arguably one of the first hit rock and roll songs), which was about a high power Oldsmobile, through to the latest car commercials with their big guitar driven theme songs (think AC/DCs ‘Thunderstruck’ on the recent Holden Ute ads), the relationship between rock music and cars is undeniable.

Where would we be without ‘Mustang Sally’ by Wilson Pickett or the Beach Boy’s ‘Little Deuce Coupe’? Or how about the Ted Mulry Gang’s ‘Jump in my Car’ or AC/DCs ‘Highway to Hell’? From the 1950s through to today, motor cars of all makes, types and eras continue to inspire musicians and songwriters.

For a lot of us the ideal soundtrack has to be rock and roll. Whether you are 16 or 60, chances are one of the almost 300 genres of rock and roll music will put a bounce in your seat, and get the percussive thumb work going on the steering wheel!

The Rock and Roll Rendezvous is a celebration of all vehicles that fit within the rock and roll genre. From the classic Cadillacs and American makes with their fins and chrome, to the modified hot rods, and the Australian and American muscle cars, there is something for everyone.

For more information visit the Rock & Roll Rendezvous website.

Download link: Event Brochure
Download link: Vehicle Entry Form

Our footy tipping compeition is run just for a bit of fun, so if you’re into AFL and think of yourself as a bit of a tipster, make sure you join our competition!

Sign up at FootyTips.com.au

The password for our competition is ‘EastsideAutomotive‘.

Good luck!

Although every team put in their best efforts, including Fitness 5022′s Andrew Mcleod and Aurelio Vidmar, the grand final saw Eastside Automotive against Colin Johns Chemplus. Colin Johns Chemplus put up an impressive fight with 3-point superstar and world renowned artist Robin Eley, however Eastside Automotive was victorious at the final buzzer.”

Well done to Todd and the team – go Eastside!

Our trading hours remain as normal until Thursday December 23rd.

Holiday Season Trading Hours

• Friday December 24th – Closing early at 1.00pm
• Saturday December 25th – CLOSED
• Sunday December 26th – CLOSED
• Monday December 27th – CLOSED
• Tuesday December 28th – CLOSED
• Wednesday December 29th – CLOSED
• Thursday December 30th – CLOSED
• Friday December 31st – CLOSED
• Saturday January 1st – CLOSED
• Sunday January 2nd – CLOSED
• Monday January 3rd – CLOSED
• Tuesday January 4th – Open 8am, and resuming normal trading

We would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our customers, friends and families a safe and happy holiday season and look forward to seeing you all in 2011.