2009 Antique Car Show & Steakout

The 22nd Annual Antique Car Show & Steakout

sponsored by The Antique Auto Club of the Bahamas

Saturday, March 14 from 12 noon - 6 pm

at Arawak Cay Heritage Centre

The 22nd Annual Antique Car Show and Steak-out held on March 14 organized by the Antique Auto Club of The Bahamas was the largest ever in the Club’s 22 year history. A total of 64 cars and trucks were on display at the Arawak Cay Heritage Centre, 42 of which were judged in competition for trophies awarded in the eight different classes.

The judging is done by local body shop proprietors all on a voluntary basis, led by Ricky Capron, an honorary member of the club, who has served as the head judge for the past 10 plus years.

While no official numbers are kept, it is estimated that some 2,500 to 3,000 people (residents and visitors alike) visited the show over the course of the day.

The “Show” has become a regular event that many residents look forward to in March and is now much more than a display of vintage vehicles. The other major part is the steak-out. Over 1,000 steak and chicken dinners were served. The event also featured an “on the spot” raffle, prizes for which were generously donated by members of the business community, two Junkanoo rushes performed by members of the well known “Valley Boys”, an interesting display by the Paint Depot, a disc jockey and a surprise performance by Internationally known Bahamian recording star, Nathan Stone. In addition a special section for “project/work in progress” vehicles was added this year in an effort to generate more interest in the hobby.

Richard Blake, Vice President and Show Chairman this year publicly complimented and thanked the members of the Organizing Committee (15 members of the Club) for their tireless efforts over the past three months. “The show does not just happen”, he said, “It takes a lot of planning, effort and most importantly, teamwork, to make it happen. I had a very good team, which helped to make my role very enjoyable and rewarding”.

President Peter Armstrong added “We also wish to thank the business community once again for their support in donating the trophies and other prizes and their assistance in helping to offset some of our costs. Thanks to those 16 companies and to the individuals who year after year support our steak-out we are able to do some good for many underprivileged children in the country”. We also thank Mr. Bruno Minnis and the Arawak Cay Vendors Association for their continued cooperation.”

Net proceeds of the show are being divided equally between the Bilney Lane Home for Children in Nassau and the Every Child Counts Learning Centre in Abaco.

The Antique Auto Club of The Bahamas is a non-profit organization that was formed in 1987 by six men who had a keen interest in the vintage car hobby. All six are still members, interest continues to grow and membership now stands at 45.

Trophies and Plaques were donated by:

Bahama Divers
The Paint Depot
Rodes Global Insurance Agency & Services
Security and General Insurance Co Ltd
Summit Insurance Co Ltd
Bay Street Garage Ltd
Executive Motors Ltd
Festival All-purpose Cleaner
Grand Master Shipping
J.S. Johnson & Company Ltd
Royalstar Assurance Ltd
Cartwright's Garage Ltd
Wescar Automotive Ltd
Alburys Supply Company Ltd
Mr. Ivanhoe S. Sands
Whim Automotive Ltd
Nassau Motor Company

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