07 April 2019

April Fools' Car Show 2019



The seventh running of the show was held, for the second time, at Whittington Castle, the weather such this year as to enable the show vehicles to be ranged around the walls of the castle, along the line of what would once have been the moat.



Over 120 vehicles were on display, making this the largest show to date. There were many new participants, including an impressive Jaguar XJS 6 litre V12 (top), a cute 1927 Lea-Francis K Type tourer (above), and a sparkling VW Karmann Ghia coupe of 1974 (below).

































Second prize went to Steve Willis' 1962 Saab 95 (below), a lovely example. James Allmark carried off the unique show winner's trophy, for his Morris Minor pickup of 1968, with its natty tarpaulin covering. An exciting new venue for 2020 promises an even bigger and better show, with some new attractions.

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