Classic car owners and enthusiasts are in for a treat this Wednesday (17 September) at Humbley Park, corner of Brewster and Uralba Streets in the CBD, when a replica 1925 Citroen stops in Lismore on its way around Australia.

In 1925, a small Citroën, nicknamed Bubsie, driven by Nevill Westwood, made history by being the first car to travel right around Australia. To commemorate the 100th anniversary of this historic journey, a group of people funded by the Incredible Journey ministry is replicating the record-breaking trip after restoring a tribute car.

Classic car owners from Lismore and the Northern Rivers are asked to bring their classic car along to Humbley Park (opposite the Lismore Square) between 10am and 12noon on Wednesday for an informal car show.

"If you own a classic car, bring it along to meet Bubsie and be admired alongside her. Entry is free," said local Lynne Waldron.

"There will also be an after-work display between 6pm and 7pm at the Lismore Seventh-day Adventist Church, 44 Uralba St, Lismore. The evening will finish with a 7pm presentation "Record-breakers", telling Nevill Westwood's story. All are welcome."

The Right Around Australia website says:

Imagine a world without highways, bridges, or even road signs. No GPS, no mobile phone, no internet. Just a tattered map, a trusty car, and Australia’s vast, untamed landscape. In 1925, two ordinary men, Nevill Westwood and Greg Davies, dared to dream of driving a car right around this incredible continent. Their Citroën 5CV, “Bubsie,” became their companion on this epic adventure, battling scorching heat, mechanical breakdowns, and the sheer isolation of the outback.

Nevill Westwood and Greg Davies were two ordinary men with an extraordinary dream, dared to drive a car right around Australia. Their Citroën 5CV, “Bubsie,” became their companion, their lifeline, their ticket to history. They faced scorching heat, mechanical breakdowns, and the sheer isolation of the outback. But their shared laughter, stories, and unwavering support fueled them on. They hoped to inspire others with their journey, sharing stories and books of faith and resilience. To commemorate the 100th anniversary of their historic drive, we’re reliving their adventure, telling their story, and celebrating the courage it took to conquer a continent and the enduring human spirit that makes dreams a reality.

(Nevill Westwood and Greg Davies In Perth at the finish of the Right Around Australia journey)

The story goes that Nevill bought the second-hand 1923 5CV Citroen in Perth. He named the little car Bubsie and left Perth with his friend, Greg Davies, on 4 August 1925, on his trip around Australia. The original Bubsie can be seen in the National Museum of Australia in Canberra.

Check out the replica Citroen journey 100 years later, this Wednesday at Humbley Park between 10 and 12noon as they pause for a night in Lismore before continuing Right Around Australia.