11th July 2024 • The HERALD • Page 77 v INDEPENDENT, LOCAL AND PROUD v • Latest 4-Wheel Computerised Wheel Alignment • FREE Wheel Alignment Check with Service • FREE Local Collection & Delivery BOOK ONLINE H Clutches H Diagnostics H Air Conditioning H 4 Wheel Alignment H H Cambelts H Service to Manufacturers Specification on all makes and models H BADMINSTON GARAGE HYTHE PHONE: 023 8001 9090 • EMAIL: mhbgarage100@gmail.com Web: badminstonsgroup.co.uk/hythe • F badminstonsofhythe 50 SHORE ROAD, HYTHE SO45 6GJ MOT & SERVICE CENTRE for Cars, Motorcycles,Vans and Motorhomes A BUMPER CUSTOM & AMERICAN SHOW AT BEAULIEU Over 500 jawdropping custom and American vehicles headed to Beaulieu for e Custom and American Show on Father’s Day (Sunday 16th June). e familyfriendly show, which is always a favourite on the Beaulieu events calendar brought together over 7000 attendees who marvelled at eye catching motors whilst keeping entertained with live music, fairground rides, a rodeo bull and face painting throughout the day. Held in association with the Solent Renegades Club, this event saw motors of all shapes and sizes displayed across the showground. e lineup featured a range of distinctive customs and remarkable bikes and trikes, as well as outrageous rat rods and powerful American muscle cars. Amongst the many showstopping cars, bikes and trikes parked up were some tting displays. From American-style police cars by South Coast Cop Cars and enormous trucks, to cars featured in lms and TV. e star line-up included the striking yellow Chevrolet Camaro featured in Transformers, the ‘Ecto-1’ Cadillac from Ghostbusters, the 1993 Jeep Wrangler from Jurassic Park, the ‘Mystery Machine’ from Scooby Doo and the 1963 Volkswagen Beetle ‘Herbie’. A new feature that delighted fans of drag racing was seeing the iconic Allard Dragster, which roared into life on the events arena. Onlookers were whisked back in time by the sounds and smells of this thundering 1960s dragster which will be attending Santa Pod later this year alongside the National Motor Museum, to celebrate 60 years since drag racing arrived in the UK. Custom car builder and long-time Custom & American Show ambassador Andy Saunders returned to the show this year with two of his extraordinary creations, Deja and Sundancer. Showgoers were able to marvel at the purple Deco-style roadster and vivid ‘70s-inspired lowrider up close, whilst also speaking with the man himself, who was o ering book signings throughout the day. Five distinct awards took place at the event this year, with winners receiving a trophy as well as prizes supplied by Spit re Collection. e awards were hosted by YouTuber and motoring enthusiast OurTim, who also provided showgoers with insightful and entertaining commentary throughout the day. Winning the Andy Saunders Award for best custom creation was Andy Fenn with ‘ at Mini’. Andy Saunders said: “When I was sixteen I used to get Hot Car magazine and I saw a feature on this car in 1979 and it just blew me away. It’s 45 years old and it’s just stunning. It has the same owner and the condition of it is just incredible.” Classic American magazine held a heat for their Car of the Year competition, with Mick Nash, the owner of a 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, going home with the trophy and invited to compete in the nals of their competition at the NEC Classic Motor Show in November. Show partners Solent Renegades awarded their Solent renegades Choice Award to Sven Larsen with his 1950 Nash Airflyte Ambassador. Sven said: “I didn’t expect to win. It’s a quirky car, some people like it, some people think it’s got a face only a mother could love!” A new award, e Brian Ackland Memorial Award, was presented to Leigh La Reservee for his 1956 Bel Air. Brian was a popular individual within the custom car scene and Brian’s family said: “It’s something that Brian would have probably chosen himself. We know what he liked in a car and what we’ve chosen is that.” Visitors got their say by voting in People’s Best in Show Award Cars at The Custom and American Show the People’s Best in Show Award. e award was won by Jeremy Hill for his 1933 Ford Cabriolet, custom-painted with a blue ame design. Jeremy said: “I wanted to win, but when I got here I thought it’s just going to be very difficult with the amount of brilliant cars here, but we managed it!” Finally, it wouldn’t be Father’s Day without giving children the opportunity to nominate their dad for the “Best Dad Continued on page 78
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