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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