As the petals of Floriade gently nod in the breeze to the north of the lake on Saturday morning, a very different, far more colourful and raucous activity will be staged across the water as the country's rarest and most valuable MG sports cars gather for their 100th anniversary in Canberra.
For those who thought MG cars were just cheap-but-cheerful and slightly dull Chinese-built hatchbacks, this planned gathering of the true believers will reveal a much sportier side to the brand.