May 2004 Show Report

As you all probably know, we put on two shows a year, one in May and one in September.
The Christchurch Classic show on May 9th '04 was the best turnout ever!
Great aircooled volkswagens and porsches, and always a friendly atmosphere.
Thanks to all the regular supporters of our shows, and its always nice to see new faces and cars too.
We thought we'd change the layout of the show slightly this year, and from what you've all been saying it seemed to go down well.
We had the "lawn" area as the Club Display and Show n Shine field, and the rear field
as the Main Arena with the bulk of the VW's and Porsches on show, along with plenty of trade stands to look round. Scroll down the page for full Show 'n' Shine write-up.
Don't forget the next Christchurch Classic is on Sunday 19th September 2004, see you there!
A record number of people entered the show and shine this year, with some beautiful, detailed rides. The Vdubs and porsches were judged over five categories. Each of the five categories had a score range of 1 to 5...
5 being outstanding; with a possible total out of 25.

After a lot of thought, the judges Paul and Chris, decided on these as the Show 'n' Shine winners:
  • BEST TYPE 1 MODIFIED:
    Andy Jewell from Southampton/ Funkenblitz
    1960 Beetle, reg. XDL 837, score 22.5 (out of 25)

  • OLDEST VW of SHOW:
    went to Robin Allen from Gosport
    with his 1952 Standard Saloon, reg. XSV 432, score 19 (out of 25)
    History from new. Hardly any welding, original engine, gearbox and upholstery
    Never been off the chassis. Resprayed 1990 and used regularly including
    several trips to Germany and Holland

  • BEST TYPE 1 STOCK and BEST ENGINE:
    went to John Moxon from Southampton
    with his 1959 De Luxe Saloon, reg. 348 EXD, score 22 (out of 25)
    It came originally from Germany, was exported to Columbia in 1959,
    then on to the UK in 1962. Fitted with a Judson Supercharger

  • BEST TYPE 3 and 4 inc. Karmann Ghia:
    went to Rex from Bournemouth, with his Karmann Ghia, reg UAE 226G
    Show 'n' Shine score of 18 out of 25

  • LOWEST of SHOW:
    went to Barry Ford from Bath, 1960 Beetle reg. FAS 362
    Which stood a weed eating 8cm off the ground! Its all his own work,
    although not yet complete. Australian import.
    Show 'n' Shine score 20.5 out of 25

  • BEST TYPE 2 SPLIT:
    went to Mike Tudor from Southampton
    With his 1966 Canterbury Pitt Microbus, reg, FAA 986D,
    which has been restored to factory specification
    Show 'n' Shine score 22 out of 25

  • BEST PORSCHE:
    went to Simon Hambly from Basingstoke (DDK Club)
    With his Chesil Speedster 356 replica, reg. CSV 112
    Based on a 1972 beetle chassis, Simon built it himself from a kit in 2003
    Show 'n' Shine score 23 out of 25

  • BEST MODIFIED VW (Buggies, rails etc):
    went to Olly from Dorchester, with his 1967 Jazz beach buggy
    Built by Olly, it has a van rear chassis and Porsche wheels.
    The judges particularly loved the wheels! Show 'n' Shine score 22.5 out of 25

  • BEST TYPE 2 BAY, BEST PAINTand BEST of SHOW:
    were amazingly all won by Gavin Tilling from Bognor Regis.
    His blue and white 1972 Bay Devon Devonette, reg. LJK 898L
    which has been totally restored to current condition by Gavin.
    Show 'n' Shine score 23.5 out of 25

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