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2005 |
Our first year. Taken from a proven format, our first show was held in the grounds of the World of WearableArt and Classic Cars Museum in Annesbrook, Nelson. Invitations went out to all car enthusiasts for a one day event and the turnout was excellent with over 65 display vehicles attending. |
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2006 |
This year the decision was made to move to Richmond's A&P Showgrounds in order to cater to the larger amount of vehicles and extend the event to two days. This ensured that the display cars could be judged and the public had a greater amount of time to view the cars without congestion. Entry numbers increased to over 110 vehicles and public entry grew to over 4,500. |
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2007 |
Our second year at the A&P Showgrounds, with not only a larger number of traditional performance vehicles but also a number of quality Asian cars. We also included for the first time a small burnout pad, which turned out to be a huge success and added to the existing live displays such as the engine blow-up competition. Our biggest year for show cars with over 200 registered, crowd attendance 5,700. |
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2008 |
At some stage we were going to be blessed with a wet event and 2008 was the year it happened. A true test of planning and crisis management, we came through unscathed financially. The weather did keep away the crowds and some display cars, however while the numbers were disappointing all planned displays and events took place. This just goes to prove that true enthusiasts will attend regardless of the weather – all but one of the major prize winners were still present at the prizegiving ceremony after two days of rain! |
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2009 |
The show moved back to the grounds beside the WOW Classic Car Museum at Cadillac Way in Annesbrook. The changes at this site since 2005 allowed for more space for a cohesive display area, and a much larger 'tyre testing' pad which proved very popular! Despite the Saturday becoming yet another casualty of the weather, things picked up on Sunday for a great show. A certain Mustang gave us another first by coming back better than last year to sweep the Top Judged prize 2 years in a row! |
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2010 |
From 2010 the show will be known simply as the 'Nelson Car Show'. All vehicles, all clubs and all enthusiasts are welcome, including bikes and other vehicles! Building on the success of the 2009 changes, the show will once again be held at Cadillac Way with the tyre testing event being one of the major attractions. The Show n Shine remains the mainstay of the event, with the show being moved forward into mid-February to aim for the best weather possible! We are also working on some new features to cater for everyone, including the entrants who make this all possible. |
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Cadillac Way, Annesbrook, Nelson