Car 351 - Heidi and the Bandits

Heidi and the Bandits are off again – in support of Variety Victoria's aim to make a difference to kids in need.

This August, Paul, Lou and our bash car Heidi are driving change for kids in need by joining the 2026 Victorian Variety Bash. 

This will be our second Variety Bash, after having the time of lives last year, and understanding the real value that gets delivered on this epic fundraising event.

Again, we'll be hopping aboard ‘Heidi the Bovine Bandit’ a 1978 ZH Ford Fairlane 500, and driving her through remote Australia. We'll start in Mildura on August 18, with the plan to make Exmouth by the August 27th. Wish us luck!

Along our journey, we’ll be presenting grants, handing out fun packs and much needed equipment to kids who are sick, live in remote communities, are disadvantaged or have additional needs.

Seeing this first hand last year was brilliant. Although, we think the tears we shed were definitely from the dust. 

To help us deliver on our fundraising requirements and support the kids, we need 'moo-lah'. We don't mind the amount as every dollar counts. This year we're looking to raise more than $7K. You can donate here right now. Plus, anyone who chips in over $250 gets to ride with us. Yep, you get to leave your mark on Heidi with a sticker that acknowledges you or your businesses support. 

To see what this looks like, our car and last years donations in action you can head to our instagram page...  

@heidiandthebandits

We'll again be posting our Vic Bash Variety adventure here.