The second annual Fulneck Classic Car Show took place on Saturday, 16 September from 10-4 in Fulneck’s East End car park. A resounding success, notwithstanding the small venue, writes Ivor Hughes.
A select handful of 20 classic cars and light commercial vehicles were on display with their owners. All were happy to discuss the vehicle’s history, restoration and projects in hand.
It wasn’t Beaulieu Motor Museum or Goodwood Festival of Speed but it was local and so much more accessible.
Lead organiser Tom Booth said: “The small size of our current venue has become frustrating. We are looking for somewhere larger for next year’s event but have nowhere specific in mind. All suggestions or offers welcome.”
The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Al Garthwaite, had accepted the invitation to visit the show and award the prize for the winning entry. Her consort, Alderwoman Angela Gabriel, was alongside.
The Lord Mayor was refreshingly candid about her presence at the event. She said: “I wasn’t confident about this one. What do I know about classic cars? But the sight of them, and talking with the owners, brought back so many fond childhood memories.”
Here’s a slideshow of photos from the day:
The Lord Mayor of Leeds presenting John Anderson with the trophy for best entry. Photo: Ivor Hughes 
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Just the kind of old friend the Lord Mayor of Leeds mentioned in her speech. Plated 1972-3, this Beetle was reregistered in 1997 and was on offer for £3000 on the day. 
The winner, Photo: Ivor Hughes 
Like most exhibits, this replated 1982 Ford Transit was just as clean under the bonnet 
Like most exhibits, this replated 1982 Ford Transit was just as clean under the bonnet 
Size matters, at least with most American classics. This 1974 Pontiac Grande Ville is over two metres wide and weighs in excess of two tons. Online specs also suggest a 7.5 litre V8 petrol engine averaging 12mpg. 
Accroche-toi à ton rêve. Local band Amici performed a range of covers of classics in the show’s closing act. Here the French chorus of ELO’S Hold on Tight (1981).
First Prize went to John Anderson and his 1935 two seater Morris 8 767 FAY.
The local band Amici also deserved some sort of award for their closing live music set. They really were that good.
Just in case you are wondering. The buckets and batons shown in some images were part of the public’s prize voting system, closed by the time of my visit.
These and other images in high resolution can be viewed here.
Community reporter Katherine Turner also took some photos. Here’s a slideshow of her images from the day:
