The CAR240 1971 Datsun 240Z in the workshop

CAR240 × Trek4Kidz 2026

Start your engines.

A 1971 Datsun 240Z, two mates and one very dusty, around 3500km mission — raising funds for the Starlight Children’s Foundation.

22–29 AugustWater, Wheat & WineWagga to Parkes

Rally distance — around

0000.0

kilometres

The mission

A proper old car. A very good cause.

CAR240 is Ian's 1971 Datsun 240Z, built for the long way round that has run in Trek for 8 of the last 10 years. This August, they’ll share the driving, navigation and inevitable roadside problem-solving on Trek4Kidz’s 30th anniversary rally.

Fuel the journey ↗

A Trek history

Eight Treks. Ten unforgettable years.

CAR240 has earned every dusty panel, rally light and story. From its earlier red rally guise to today’s blue-and-white livery, this Datsun has shown up for the journey time and again.

CAR240 in its earlier red Trek4Kidz rally livery — Then — the red rally years

CAR240 on a past Trek4Kidz rally — Built for the road

CAR240 navigation equipment — Navigation ready

CAR240's earlier Trek4Kidz support vehicle — The CAR240 legacy

CAR240 in its current livery — Now — ready for 2026

The road ahead

Water, wheat & wine.

Six big stops through New South Wales and South Australia, with the finish flag waiting in Parkes.

StartWagga Wagga

WaterBarham

RiverlandRenmark

WineNuriootpa

MurrayWentworth

WheatHillston

FinishParkes

Trek4Kidz 2026 Water Wheat and Wine route poster

The 30th year

Seven days, one convoy.

Trek4Kidz has spent three decades putting smiles on the faces of seriously ill children. Every kilometre in CAR240 helps Starlight deliver bright moments where they matter most.

The Starlight engine

Turn kilometres into smiles.

Your donation goes straight to CAR240’s Trek4Kidz fundraising page in support of the Starlight Children’s Foundation. Choose an amount that feels right; every contribution helps the journey carry further.

Donate to CAR240 ↗

$25

Helps add a little sparkle to a hospital day.

$50

Helps bring a welcome distraction when families need it most.

$100

Helps give more sick kids a reason to smile.

Any $

Every dollar is a vote for brighter moments.

Our partners

Powered by generous support.

CAR240 is honoured to take on Trek4Kidz 2026 with the businesses helping make the journey possible.

Supporting sponsor

BNZ Automotive

Backing CAR240 with specialist automotive support and a shared love of getting great cars ready for the road.

The crew

Two seats. One shared adventure.

Ian is CAR240’s prime driver and resident 240Z knowledge bank. Matt is co-driver, navigator and equal partner in the road-trip work. Together, they’ll share the wheel and the map all the way to Parkes.