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Last Updated: Feb 13, 2017 - 1:45:37 AM |
From Top Left: A youngster drawing her favourite car – a 1971 Triumph Spitfire - in the Children’s Art Contest.; A young visitor from Canada gets comfortable in a 1940 Ford; Club member Graham Lawrence proudly displays the trophies as they anxiously await the winners; Tony Burrows with his 1939 Chevrolet Master Deluxe that received First in Class 1-B and Second in People’s Choice; Trophy Presentations to some of the winners, L-R; Xavier Rolle, Wayne Aranha, Past President Brendan Foulkes, Tony Joseph, Vice President & Show Chairman Wilfred Rolle, Murray Forde and Toni Bethell; This beautifully customized 1953 Chevrolet Pickup Truck owned by Tony Joseph was judged First in Class 4 (Antique Trucks), First for First Appearance, First in People’s Choice and was the Best of Show.
(Photos by Murray Forde, Peter Armstrong and Jim LaRoda)
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Nassau, Bahamas - The Antique Auto Club of The Bahamas’ 27th Annual Antique Auto Show took a different turn this year. The Show was moved a little east of the normal venue – the Arawak Cay Fish Fry – to the Big Tent erected for Bahamas Speed Week Revival back in November. A Club spokesman commented “Having used the Cultural Centre (Fish Fry) for the last dozen or so years, we weren’t quite sure how it would work out, but as the tent was available we wanted to try it. We had some challenges working out the logistics but, in the end, with fingers crossed on Saturday morning we were ready and the change was worth it.
Many favourable comments were received from Club members and other participants as well as the 2,000 plus visitors that came to both look at the vehicles and purchase steak and chicken dinners from our Cook-out”. Throughout the day, close to 1,400 dinners were served. The Cook-out is the main fund raising part of the annual event with all proceeds going to charities involving children.
Some 50 plus vehicles were on display competing for trophies in the various classes. In addition, the Show included attractions for the children, including Bouncy Castle, Pedal Cars, Ice Cream, Junkanoo Rush-outs by members of The Valley Boys and a Children’s Art Contest. President Don Pinder advised “ For the past few years, we have been working on making the Show a family event, by including more things for the children. This year, we are again working with the Sir Victor Sassoon Heart Foundation, specifically to help with medical expenses for 10-year-old William Farrington’s Heart Surgery (to correct a hole in his heart) scheduled for mid-April.” The day also featured a raffle with a flat screen TV as first prize as well as a number of other prizes.
The autos are judged by volunteers, most of whom are involved in automobile repairs & service and have a good eye and love for automobiles of all vintages. The Club has set up eight classes for the competition, as well as a special category for those competing for the first time. The Popular “People’s Choice where visitors vote for their favourites also continues. Winners this year were as follows:
Class 1-A Original Pre 1960
1st. Murray Forde 1956 Ford Fairlane
2nd. Don Pinder 1948 Hudson
Class 1-B Modified Pre 1960
1st. Tony Burrows 1939 Chevrolet Super Deluxe
2nd. Murrray Forde 1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe
Class 2-A Original 1960-1979
1st Tony Joseph 1970 Mercedes 280SE
2nd. Wayne Aranha 1963 Austin Healey
3rd. Murray Forde 1965 Ford Thunderbird
Class 2-B Modified 1960-1979
1st. Dwain Wallace 1965 Chevrolet Impala Convertible
2nd. Freeman Deveaux 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible
3rd. Don Aranha 1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Class 3-A Original 1980-1994
1st. Elliott Lockhart 1993 Hummer
2nd. Jody Lowe 1981 Mini Cooper
3rd. Jason Lorandos 1986 TVR 350 I
Class 3-B Modified 1980-1994
1st. Wilfred Rolle 1991 Nissan Fairlady
2nd. Jeffrey Gibson 1993 Ford Mustang
3rd. Don Pinder 1982 Camaro Race Car
tied with Maximo Hillhouse 1991 Honda CRX
Class 4 Antique Trucks all years to 1994
1st. Tony Joseph 1953 Chevrolet Pickup
2nd. Dion Bethell 1993 Ford Ranger
3rd. Don Aranha 1956 Chevrolet Pickup
Class 5 Special Interest
1st. Wilfred Rolle 1999 Chevrolet Silverado Custom
2nd. Jeffrey Gibson 1989 Sebring 5000 MX
3rd. Jimmie Lowe 1958 Porsche Replicar
First Appearance (All Classes)
1st. Tony Joseph 1953 Chevrolet Pickup Truck
2nd. Camryn & Brandon Bethell 1989 Ford Ranger
3rd. Leslie & Shuree Munnings 1965 Ford Mustang
Best of Show (All Classes)
Tony’ Joseph’s 1953 Chevrolet Pickup Truck
People’s Choice (all Classes)
1st. Tony Joseph 1953 Chevrolet Pickup Truck
2nd. Tony Burrows 1939 Chevrolet Super Deluxe
3rd. Don Pinder 1982 Camaro Race Car
4th Don Aranha 1961 Chevrolet Corvette
5th Don Pinder 1948 Hudson
The Antique Auto Club of The Bahamas was formed in 1987 by six men with a keen interest in the restoration and preservation of Vintage Automobiles. The Club has grown steadily over the years and now has almost 70 men and women members.
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