Crowd expected for car show

Firemen demonstrate cutting a patient from a vehicle at last year's Naseby Vintage Car and...
Firemen demonstrate cutting a patient from a vehicle at last year's Naseby Vintage Car and Machinery day.
A long-cherished dream of Winton Amies became reality last year when the Naseby Car Show organiser watched about 3000 people roll into the township.

"This year I'm picking its going to be twice as big," he said this week.

He is anticipating a similar mix of pristine and patched-together vehicles will make the trip to the Domain in Derwent St tomorrow - enticed by the low entry fee ($2) and lack of competitive rivalry.

There are no prizes, but participants can amuse themselves by browsing the swap meet stalls and car boot sales items.

Naseby Motoring Museum owner, Mr Amies said he was "just blown away" by the inaugural show's popularity, - it was described as the biggest event in the town since the 125th jubilee in 1996.

More than 300 cars, motorbikes and a large collection of other vintage machinery turned up.

Mr Amies then decided to put a few systems in place to ensure its future smooth-running.

A bank account has been set up, so the proceeds can be directed to charities and the main street will be closed, to allow parking for show cars, which could turn up for the 9am to 5pm event on the day.

He said people could expect more than just cars on display, listing tractors, motorcycles and stationary motors, as other attractions.

The Naseby fire brigade is providing a demonstration at 11am and the Dunedin and Invercargill police will present a dog handling display at 11.30am.

 

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