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Show and Shine success for coastguard

<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">ANGLIA ENTHUSIAST: Brian Towns admires a 1948 Ford Anglia car, which he noted was quite unlike the Anglia station wagon he drove during the 1960s. Photo Paul Charman</span>

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The sixth Ōpōtiki Coastguard Show and Shine was held at Memorial Park on Saturday morning as part of the Ōpōtiki Summer Festival.

The annual community event brings together an impressive array of vintage, classic and modern cars, as well as trucks, motorbikes and projects from around the Bay.

All vehicles are registered and competed in various categories with crowd favourites awarded customised Coastguard trophies on the day.

This year, the show had registrations from 17 car clubs from as far away as Taranaki, Hamilton and Rotorua.

As well as a celebration of automotive passion, this year’s event also helped raise vital funds for the Ōpōtiki Coastguard’s new rescue centre.

Ōpōtiki Coastguard president Ron Jones was pleased to have a good day for the event.

“We were down on cars a bit from last year due to the Gisborne road closure and a group from Tauranga not able to make it, but it was still a good day with some interesting cars.

“We haven’t done a final tally up, but hopefully, we made some money for the coastguard too, so thanks to everyone who came down and supported,” he said.

STUNNING: This 1960 Holden Special in yellow is a head turner. Photo Rufus Dempsey E5875-01
SHINING EVENT: The Show and Shine was an opportunity for car and motorcycle enthusiasts to catch up with one another, pictured above and below. Photos Paul Charman
CLASSIC: Katrina McLellan’s 1972 Holden Monaro won the Classic Car category on behalf of her club, Iron Riders. Photo Rufus Dempsey E5875-04
TOP PORSCHE: Ian Dunlop’s Porsche 964 won the Best European Car category. Photo Rufus Dempsey E5875-02
MINI RACER: Michele Suisted, 6, and Mason Young, 5, with the family’s mini race car. Photo Paul Charman
SWEET SNACK: Te Rangipaea Dempsey enjoys some candy floss. Photo Rufus Dempsey E5875-03
CUSTOM TROPHIES: The table of trophies given out to winning car and motorcycle owners. Photo Paul Charman

Car results:
Best Paint: Reuben, Holden HZ ute
Best Unrestored: Trevor Marshall, Mitsubishi Sapporo GSR, Vintage Car Club
Best Vintage: Squeak Bell, Ford Coupe, Whakatāne Rod & Custom
Best Classic: Katrina McLellan, Holden Monaro, Iron Riders
Best Modern: Maurice Shapley, Dodge Hellcat, Whakatāne Street & Social
Best Japanese: Shane Williamson, Mazda RX3/808
Best European: Ian Dunlop, Porsche 964
Best American: Rob Morris, Ford Fairlane Skyline
Best Hot Rod: Ian, Chevrolet 39 Coupe, Whakatāne Rod & Custom
Best Interior: Steve, Ford Fairlane, Whakatāne Hot Rod Club
Best Competition Vehicle: Andrew Roigard, Ford MK1 Escort, Rotorua Car Club
Best Truck: Matt Templeton, Ford F100, Whakatāne Rod & Custom
Best Boat: Iron Riders Association
People’s Choice: Jason Robinson, Holden HQ Monaro

Bike results:
Best Paint: Kina, Harley Davidson Breakout: Iron Riders
Best Unrestored: Billie Abbot, Harley Davidson Sportster
Best Vintage: Alex, Triumph Classic, Iron Riders
Best Classic: Kevin, Harley Davidson XL1000, Maketu Gentleman’s Club
Best Modern: Moo, Harley Davidson Night Rod
Best Japanese: Pux, Yamaha Firestorm, Roll in Whānau
Best European: Hedley Meachem, BMW R100S
Best American: Kina, Harley Davidson SS Super, Iron Riders
Best Supporting Club: Iron Riders Association
People’s Choice: Ike Hudson, Harley Davidson Dyna Street Bob

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