Aussie Apricots 17/5/2026
Members of the Auto Collectors Car Club of Murray Bridge enjoyed another memorable day of chrome, horsepower and country hospitality during a recent excursion to Mypolonga, where history, restoration and community spirit combined, to create an unforgettable experience.
Thirty members and friends of the ACCMB took to the road on Sunday 17th May in vehicles of varying age and condition (a little like their owners), to travel the relatively short distance to the sleepy, riverside town. Mypolonga (known affectionately as “Mypo”) is a small town located about 18kms north of Murray Bridge, on the Murray River. Once a mighty agricultural town, renowned for its stone fruit production, it was settled and farmed in the early 1900’s when the South Australian Government reclaimed the local swamp area prior to the First World War. In 1915, Mypo became the site of Australia’s first Soldier Settlement Scheme, providing land to returning World War 1 Veterans.
These early settlers turned a once swampy land into highly productive dairies and citrus and
stone fruit orchards.
Today, this somewhat hidden gem and its resilient community is known for a variety of agricultural pursuits, including cow and buffalo milk production, olives, wine grapes and stone fruits. The town’s innovative spirit earned it the title of South Australia’s Agricultural Town of the Year in 2022.
It was a great pleasure to meet one of these modern day “resilient and innovative” families on Sunday-and the Prosser family-Paul, Kathy and daughter Jade treated their guests to an informative, amusing and eye-popping display of classic, modern and vintage vehicles, a cinematic review of the local region, a delicious BBQ lunch and tempting chocolate-covered fruits for tasting and purchase.
With so many car enthusiasts and devotees, the highlight of the day was the visit to the Revolution Motor Museum, where members were welcomed on arrival with morning tea followed by a very comprehensive presentation in the cinema room.
Paul and Kathy’s involvement on the property started over 20 years ago with an “idea” to make and sell hand-made chocolate products from the family kitchen. This has successfully grown into a nationally award-winning enterprise that we now all know as Aussie Apricots.
The motor museum also continues to grow in popularity and showcases a collection of Paul and Kathy’s outstanding privately-owned Corvette motor cars, alongside the beautifully restored Wicks family collection of classic and collectable vehicles. The Prosser family are custodians of this impressive collection which was entrusted to them several years ago. These proved to provide endless conversation, admiration and envy among the club members.
A delicious barbeque lunch added to the relaxed atmosphere, giving attendees the opportunity to socialise and share stories of their own motoring adventures and past acquisitions.
Adding a sweet touch to the outing was the opportunity to taste and purchase some of the delicacies at the nearby “Aussie Apricots” premises, where local products such as buffalo milk soaps, artisan crafts and metal work were also on display.
Club members praised the warm hospitality shown throughout the day and commended the enormous effort that has been invested into preserving motoring history, while breathing new life into the historic site. But what makes the Revolution Motor Museum story even more inspiring is the transformation of the site itself.
Until recently, the original home on the property was a burnt out shell-lying dormant and uninhabitable for over seventy years. It is now well on its way to full restoration through the dedication, vision and hard work of Paul, Kathy and Jade Prosser. Future developments are already underway, with plans continuing to expand the attraction and create even more experiences for visitors. A reception centre with full catering facilities, a shop outlet selling local produce and an historical pictorial display will all become features of the old homestead.
The run to Mypolonga proved to be far more than just a drive through the countryside-it was a celebration of classic cars, regional tourism and the determination of passionate people turning opportunity into a successful enterprise. Well done.