Page 64 • The HERALD • 13th July 2023 v THE HERALD - Proud to be part of your community v Long established family business • MOT TESTING • SERVICE & REPAIR FOR ALL MAKES AND MODELS • CLUTCHES • DIAGNOSTICS • CAMBELTS • SERVICE TO MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATION • FREE COLLECTION & DELIVERY • USED CAR SALES 128-132 Calmore Road, Totton. SO40 8GQ 023 8086 4424 www.calmoreservicestation.co.uk Amazing Motors and Live Music for Beaulieu’s 2023 Custom and American Show Over 5,600 visitors and participants made Beaulieu their Father’s Day destination for the Custom and American Show, enjoying the colourful line-up of 406 customised and American cars and bikes, alongside live music, trade stands, and all the features of the Beaulieu attraction. Held in association with the Solent Renegades club, the top display on Sunday 18th June gathered together American cars and bikes as diverse as a pre-war Ford Model A and a modernday Humvee, not to mention 1970’s muscle cars, 1950s sedans, and even a trio of trucks which towered over the other vehicles. While jaw-dropping custom trikes, powerful hot rods and all manner of impressive custom cars also turned heads as they parked up in the grounds of the National Motor Museum. See the show highlights by watching the video: youtu.be/Vuenn6NVRCM While showgoers admired the display, talked cars, browsed trade stands and enjoyed delicious street food, and youngsters had their faces painted, the Honky Tonk Angels and Rooster Live took to the stage, performing great rock and roll numbers throughout the day. A highlight for many custom car fans was the chance tomeet show ambassador and custom car builder Andy Saunders, who had brought along his latest creation, Deja. Four years since he rst exhibited his Riley at the show, the once-derelict car has been totally transformed into a stunning opentop show car. Andy chatted with other enthusiasts about their projects and signed copies of his book, while artist Maxime Xavier had brought along her stunningly airbrushed custom car Sundancer. Just as eye-catching was a quartet of replica TV and lm vehicles, with fullsize recreations of the much-loved Lightning McQueen and Tow Mater characters from Pixar’s Cars movies, and replicas of the iconic A-Team van and Del Boy’s van from Only Fools and Horses, proving to be a big hit with families. While tting with the silver-screen theme, Hollywood-style stars with the names of famous movie vehicles were laid on the main footpath to create Beaulieu’s own ‘walk of fame’. Awards were presented to a selection of impressive vehicles. e People’s Best in Show, voted for by showgoers, was presented to Debbie and Pete Whi n from Guildford for their 1955 Buick Century. As Beaulieu’s Head of Visitor Experience and Operations Manager Jon Tee presented them with their trophy and Autoglym prize, Debbie said: “We bought the car two years ago and imported it from the States, before doing lots of mechanical work to it. This is the first time we’ve been out in it!” Presented by the show ambassador, e Andy Saunders Award went to Teri Smith from Christchurch for his 1935 Ford Cabriolet. As he handed Teri his trophy, Andy said: “The reason this car is so important in the custom scene, is that these wide-bodied Fords, brought out in 1935, were modified to become the first custom cars, whereas everything built up to 1934 became hot rods.” Teri said: “I’m amazed to have won this award. I’ve had it five years, and it has had a complete rebuild. It’s something different, our own creation.” e Solent Renegades’ Choice was presented by club representatives Dan and Malcolm to Alan Fee from Cadnam for his 1970 Dodge Challenger. Malcolm said: “It was a nightmare choosing a winner. But when we saw this car, we just stopped in our tracks, and couldn’t stop looking at it.” Alan said: “I’m surprised to have won! I’ve done a lot to the car in the time I’ve had it.” Dan and Malcolm presented Alan with a trophy and an Autoglym prize. Classic American magazine held one of the heats for its Car of the Year competition at the show, selecting Andrew and Lynda Collier’s 1955 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible as the heat winner. Presented with their trophy by Classic American editor Ben Klemenzson and Hollie Cowley from Kingstown Shipping, Andrew said “I had a photo of one of these Cadillacs on my wall when I was growing up. Now that we have one in the garage, I can just pull up a chair, put on some music and look at the car.” Entered by his family, Daniel Adams won the special Father’s Day show prize draw out of almost 120 contestants, being presented by a special hamper of Beaulieu gi s by Beaulieu’s Head of Visitor Experience and Operations Manager Jon Tee. e Custom and American Show is just one of Beaulieu’s exciting 2023 motoring events. For Beaulieu’s full event calendar, visit www.beaulieu.co.uk/events. Artist Maxime Xavier with Sundancer LIVE AT LEPE IS BACK! Join Lepe Country Park for an evening of live music on Friday 28th July at 6.45pm. Enjoy a 2 course meal, stunning views, and live Music from the talented Liam White all for £24.95 per head. (parking included in price). Pre-booking is essential, and payments must be made at the same time as booking (they are unable to hold tickets). To book please contact visitor services on 023 8089 9108 or lepe.enquiries@hants. gov.uk. or book online: www.hants.gov. uk/thingstodo/countryparks/lepe Hythe and District Ladies Probus Group Hythe and District Ladies Probus Group’s next meeting on Friday 28th July is for a talk titled ‘ e World of the Cheesy 1’. ey are a friendly group of ladies who meet on the last Friday of every month at the Dibden Golf Club from 10.30am, the meeting starts with co ee followed by a speaker and a 2 course lunch. If you are interested in joining them please contact: chrisjglass@aol.com they do have a website you can nd them on: probus.org.uk/hythedistrict or email the: hythedistrictprobus@outlook.com Village Artists Exhibition Seven friends will be holding a selling exhibition of a wide variety of original paintings and cards at e Community Centre, Central Car Park o the High Street, Lyndhurst, SO43 7NY e Exhibition is open from 10am until 5pm from Saturday 29th July to Wednesday 2nd August and will open from 10am to 4pm on Thursday 3rd August. Admission is free with donations to Honeypot Charity. Access is suitable for disabled visitors.
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