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Beaulieu’s Custom and American Show was back and bigger than ever on Sunday 15th June, with 500 custom and American motors on display and over 9,500 attendees enjoying this great family show. e Father’s Day spectacular delivered more excitement than ever with famous cars from TV and lm, a Transformers display with walking Autobots, fairground rides, live music and dance performances. Held in association with the Solent Renegades, everything from classic Corvettes to muscly Mustangs were on display, along with a variety of unique custom cars and powerful bikes and trikes. Whilst showstopping motors took centre stage at this vibrant show, a range of fun- lled features made it the perfect Father’s Day outing for visitors of all ages. A highlight of the show for fans of the Transformers franchise was the impressive Transformers Display which showcased the Optimus Prime truck and Bumblebee car, as well as walking, talking Autobots. Visitors had the chance to meet these towering robot heroes and snap memorable photos with them. e Film & TV Display featured a selection of famous motors from the big screen. e stellar line-up included the time-travelling DeLorean from Back to the Future, the racing Volkswagen Beetle Herbie and the iconic Mystery Machine from Scooby-Doo. Movie bu s admired the ’74 Chevy Nova from Pulp Fiction, while ‘80s fans were able to enjoy the sporty ’87 Chevrolet Corvette C4 from The A-Team. Also on display was a replica Lightning McQueen and Tow Mater from hit family lm franchise, Cars. To the excitement of many, custom car builder and long-time show supporter, Andy Saunders, unveiled his latest project, Daroo 1/3. Inspired by the legendary 1967 Dodge Daroo, an icon of the hot rod scene that vanished into history, Andy recreated the car using only six surviving photographs as reference. Showgoers enjoyed an exclusive rst look at the remarkable vehicle, with the chance to get an up-close look at the car and chat with the custom car legend himself. Several awards took place at the show, and the prizegiving saw a diverse and impressive range of motors lined up in the Arena. e People’s Best in Show Award, as voted for by visitors at the show, was presented to Martyn for his striking orange 1959 showgoers with their impressive skills in an awesome, American-style cheerleading performance. Classic fairground rides added to the family atmosphere, with dodgems, a twister and a children’s formula ride all on o er. Visitors looking for a challenge could put their cowboy skills to the test on the rodeo bull, while free facepainting brought a splash of colour to the day. The excitement doesn’t stop there! Beaulieu Supercar Weekend on 2nd-3rd August brings two days of extraordinary supercars and heartracing demonstrations. For a weekend of buying and selling action, the International Autojumble on 6th-7th September promises everything from motoring spares and automobilia to vintage treasures across the stands. To browse Beaulieu’s full events calendar, visit www.beaulieu. co.uk/events/ Ford Pop Coupe. Martyn said: “We were just coming for a family day out, we weren’t expecting to win anything!” Show partners, Solent Renegades, also selected a 1959 Ford Pop as the winner of the Solent Renegades Choice, which featured a sparkling blue nish and striking red ames across the bonnet. While the Andy Saunders Award for best custom creation was presented to Mark for his tra c-stopping red 1937 Chevrolet. e Brian Ackland Memorial Award was presented by Brian’s family in his memory and lasting impact on the custom car community. Winner, Geo , took home the award for his 1961 Chrysler Newport Convertible. The prize-giving also featured Classic American magazine’s heat for its Car of the Year competition. Participant, Steve, was awarded the trophy for his stylish blue 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1, and was selected to attend the competition nal at the Classic Motor Show in November. e Father’s Day Prize Draw bundle, packed with goodies from the Beaulieu gi shop, was happily received by visitor Dimitar, who was nominated by his family. Dimitar said: “It’s the first time I’ve been to the show and I’ve had a great day out, I wasn’t expecting to win a prize!” The Arena was buzzing with non-stop live entertainment throughout the day. e stage came alive with toe-tapping country tunes from Dorsetbased band Route 66, as well as iconic hits from the ‘King of Rock and Roll’ performed by Craig Je erson’s Elvis Tribute Act. Taking to the Arena dance oor, Resolution Dance Company dazzled Cars on display at the Custom and American Show
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