This 1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe owned by President Don Pinder was first in Class 2-A (Antique Original 1960-79) (Photo by Jim LaRoda)

by T. Murray Forde

There was something for everybody at the 28th Annual Antique Auto Show & Cook-Out at Arawak Cay on a beautiful Sunny Saturday at Arawak Cay organized by the Antique Auto Club of The Bahamas.  For those seeking food there were Steak and Chicken dinners from the grille plus Hamburgers & Hot Dogs from the Rotary Club of East Nassau’s well known Hamburger Van. For those with “sweet tooths”, the Kiwanis K-Kids Club were on hand selling desserts and Rotary’s Interact Club provided Ice Cream.

Activities for the children included a Bouncy Castle and Miniature car rides at no cost. On sale was a large variety of model cars, fire extinguishers, T-Shirts and even a few paintings. Asa H. Pritchard also had various Auto Accessories at their booth. In addition, a raffle was going on throughout the day with various prizes and a Grand Prize of a Flat Screen TV.

Then, of course, was the main attraction, The Cars: 65 cars and trucks were on display, with vintage vehicles ranging from 1939 to 1995 (The Antique Auto Club adopted its local definition of “Antique” as 20 years old). For the Drag Racing fans a new class of “Fast & Furious” was added this year and members of the Bahamas Hot Rod Association (BHRA) were happy to display some of their vehicles. To cap off the entertainment, members of the Valley Boys provided a Junkanoo Rush for the crowd right before the announcing the winners. The vehicles were judged in nine different classes and trophies awarded. Full details of the winners appear below.

This beautifully customized Chevrolet Apache was judged second in the Pre 1970 Truck Class and won first in “First Appearance” (Photo by Jim LaRoda)

The Show continued to be well supported by the Business Community. Club President Don Pinder stated “We want to graciously thank our sponsors for their generosity as well as our six volunteer judges and other volunteers donating their time to help with the gate and food serving. Without these companies and individuals, we would not be able to continue putting on a show of this magnitude. Special thanks too to the Kiwanis Club of Cable Beach and the Rotary Club of east Nassau for their continued support.”  Show Chairman, Wilfred Rolle added “Proceeds raised from the Show, as usual, go to a Charity involving underprivileged children and will be used towards purchasing some much needed appliances for the Old Bight Mission Home in Cat Island.”

The Antique Auto Club of the Bahamas was formed in 1987 by six men interested in the restoration and preservation of vintage and special interest vehicles. The Club now has a membership of 72 men and women.

Download the complete list (pdf) of Auto Show 2015 Winners here…

Club member Shawn Thomas and her team selling model cars, fire extinguishers, T-Shirts and a few paintings (Photo by Jim LaRoda)

1972 Ford Mustang owned by Club Director Adrian Hanna (Photo by Jim LaRoda)

1968 Chevy Camaro Race Car owned by Matthew Burrows was judged third in the new Fast & Furious Class and also placed third in “First Appearance”. (Photo by Jim LaRoda)

1971 Mini owned by Jody Lowe won third in Class 3-A ((Antique original 1980-95) (Photo by Jim LaRoda)

1976 Chevy Corvette owned by Morgan Saunders was judged first in the new “Fast & Furious” Class (Photo by Jim LaRoda)

This beautiful Porsche Turbo owned by Club President Don Pinder placed first in Class 3-B (Antique Modified 1980-95), first in People’s Choice and won Best of Show. (Photo by Jim LaRoda)

This 1940 Ford Deluxe Couple owned by Murray Forde placed First in Class 3-B (Antique Modified Pre 1960) (Photo by Wilfred Rolle)

This Original “Survivor” 1985 Ford Thunderbird owned by Murray Forde was judged first in Class 3-A (Antique Original 1980-95) (Photo by Wilfred Rolle)