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Last Updated: Feb 13, 2017 - 1:45:37 AM |
A rare 1989 Sebring MX owned by Jeffrey Gibson was awarded second in both the Special Interest Class and People’s Choice.(Photo by Don Brown)
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Nassau, Bahamas - There was something for everybody at the 28th Annual Antique Auto Show & Cook-Out at Arawak Cay on a beautiful Sunny Saturday at Arawak Cay organized by the Antique Auto Club of The Bahamas. For those seeking food there were Steak and Chicken dinners from the grille plus Hamburgers & Hot Dogs from the Rotary Club of East Nassau’s well known Hamburger Van. For those with “sweet tooths”, the Kiwanis K-Kids Club were on hand selling desserts and Rotary’s Interact Club provided Ice Cream.
Activities for the children included a Bouncy Castle and Miniature car rides at no cost and an Art Contest, at which children up to age 15 draw their favourite cars at the Show. On sale was a large variety of model cars, fire extinguishers, T-Shirts and even a few paintings. Asa H. Pritchard also had various Auto Accessories at their booth. In addition, a raffle was going on throughout the day with various prizes and a Grand Prize of a Flat Screen TV.
A group of competitive youngsters participating in the Art Contest (Photo by Jim LaRoda)
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Then, of course, was the main attraction, The Cars: 65 cars and trucks were on display, with vintage vehicles ranging from 1939 to 1995 (The Antique Auto Club adopted its local definition of “Antique” as 20 years old). For the Drag Racing fans a new class of “Fast & Furious” was added this year and members of the Bahamas Hot Rod Association (BHRA) were happy to display some of their vehicles. To cap off the entertainment, members of the Valley Boys provided a Junkanoo Rush for the crowd right before the announcing the winners. The vehicles were judged in nine different classes and trophies awarded. Full details of the winners appear below.
This 1965 Cobra Replica owned by Club President Don Pinder was judged first in the Special Interest Class (Photo by Don Brown)
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The Show continued to be well supported by the Business Community. Club President Don Pinder stated “We want to graciously thank our sponsors for their generosity as well as our six volunteer judges and other volunteers donating their time to help with the gate and food serving. Without these companies and individuals, we would not be able to continue putting on a show of this magnitude. Special thanks too to the Kiwanis Club of Cable Beach and the Rotary Club of east Nassau for their continued support.” Show Chairman, Wilfred Rolle added “Proceeds raised from the Show, as usual, go to a Charity involving underprivileged children and will be used towards purchasing some much needed appliances for the Old Bight Mission Home in Cat Island.”
The Antique Auto Club of the Bahamas was formed in 1987 by six men interested in the restoration and preservation of vintage and special interest vehicles. The Club now has a membership of 72 men and women.
view of the crowd at the Antique Auto Show, including the many trophies waiting to be awarded. (Photo by Jim LaRoda)
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A view of some of the vehicles on display at the Antique Auto Show & Cook-Out 2015 Photo by Don Brown)
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This beautiful Porsche Turbo owned by Club President Don Pinder placed first in Class 3-B (Antique Modified 1980-95), first in People’s Choice and won Best of Show. (Photo by Jim LaRoda)
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This 1953 Studebaker owned by Sean McWeeney placed in Class 2-B (Antique Modified Pre 1960) (Photo by Don Brown)
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Youngsters enjoying the mini track – one of the attractions for the children at the Show. (Photo by Jim LaRoda
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One of the children drawing his favourite car for the Art Contest (Photo by Jim LaRoda)
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Antique Auto Show & Cook-Out March 21, 2015; Winners
Class 1-B (Antique Modified pre 1960)
1st: 1940 Ford Deluxe, Owner Murray Forde
2nd: 1953 Studebaker, Owner Sean McWeeney
Class 2-A (Antique Original 1960-79)
1st: 1963 Corvette, Owner Don Pinder
2nd: 1963 Triumph Spitfire, Owner John Damas
3rd: 1970 Jaguar E Type, Owner Jimmie Lowe
Class 2-B (Antique Modified 1960-79)
1st: 1961 Chevy Corvette, Owner Don Aranha
2nd: 1969 Ford Mustang, Owner Freeman Deveaux
3rd, 1978 Chevy Corvette, Owner Horace Miller
Class 3-A (Antique Original 1980-95)
1st: 1985 Ford Thunderbird, Owner Murray Forde
2nd: 1994 Audi Cabriolet, Owner Wendy & Robert Hess
3rd: 1982 Mini, Owner Jody Lowe
Class 3-B (Antique Modified 1980-95)
1st: 1992 Porsche Turbo, Owner Don Pinder
2nd: 1995 Ford Mustang, Owner Tony Joseph
3rd: ` 1989 Jeep, Owner Adrian Hanna
Class 4-A (Antique Trucks Pre 1970)
1st: 1966 Ford F-100, Owner Sebastian Bethell
2nd: 1955 Chevy Apace, Owner Horace Miller
3rd: 1956 Chevy Pickup, Owner Don Aranha
Class 4-B (Antique Trucks 1970-95
1st: 1994 Ford Ranger, Owner Morgan Saunders
2nd: 1972 Ford F-100, Owner Asa H. Pritchard Ltd.
3rd: 1981 International 900, Owner Shayne Knowles
Class 5 (Special Interest)
1st: 1965 Cobra Replicar, Owner Don Pinder
2nd: 1989 Sebring MX, Owner Jeffrey Gibson
3rd: 1999 Chevy Silverado Custom, Owner Wilfred Rolle
Class 6 (Fast & Furious)
1st: 1976 Chevy Corvette, Owner Morgan Saunders
2nd: 2014 Ford Mustang, Owner Mark Gillespie
3rd: 1968 Chevy Camaro, Owner Matthew Burrows
First Appearance (Across All Classes)
1st: 1995 Chevy Apace, Owner Horace Miller
2nd: 1976 Chevy Corvette, Owner Morgan Saunders
3rd: 1968 Chevy Camaro, Owner Matthew Burrows
People’s Choice
1st: 1992 Porsche Turbo, Owner Don Pinder
2nd: 1989 Sebring MX, Owner Jeffrey Gibson
3rd: 2008 Ford Mustang, Owner Freeman Deveaux
… tied 1961 Corvette, Owner Don Aranha
4th: 1986 TVR 350i, Owner Jason Lorandos
5th; 2014 Ford Mustang, Owner Mark Gillespie
…tied 1963 Austin Healey, Owner Wayne Aranha
Best of Show
1992 Porsche Turbo, Owner Don Pinder
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