2008 Antique Auto Club of The Bahamas'

20th Annual Car Showand Steak-out

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The Annual Antique Car Show organized by the Antique Auto Club of The Bahamas had the Arawak Cay, Fish Fry area bustling with activity recently. Estimated attendance was in the region of 2,000 including both Bahamian residents and tourists and approximately 1,000 barbeque dinners were served by the Club Food Committee, headed by Roland Ferguson, and other volunteers. “We have noticed an increase in tourist’s interest in our shows, primarily through our website; www.antiqueautosbahamas.com.” commented Tim Aylen, an Honorary Member, who serves as the Club’s webmaster.

This was a special show for the club, as it represented the 20th show since the first one was held in February, 1988 and billed as the “20th Anniversary Antique Car Show and Steak-out”. Don Aranha, founding President, reflected “When six of us started this club in 1987, we never really looked forward or dreamed of it still being together after 20 years. We have become very good friends over those years.” The original six members were; Don Aranha, Lenny Brozozog, Richard Chestnut, Charles Johnson and Alonzo Rolle. Five of those men are still members and the club now numbers 52 men and women.

Two new additions were introduced at the 20th Anniversary Show; a new category for “Almost Antiques” for vehicles between 15 to 19 years old (the Club’s local definition of Antique is 20 years old or more) and a Special Trophy for “Best of Show” going to the vehicles scoring the most points by the judges. This was won by Richard “Dick” McCombe for his 52 Chevrolet Pickup Truck.

Peter Armstrong, Club President thanked all the Corporate sponsors (at a record number this year) and, of course, all the supporters who purchased dinners. “The funds from both sources raise funds for us to pass on to deserving charities. This year all funds are being donated to “Every Child Counts”, a school for children with special needs that is run by a very dedicated group of people in Marsh Harbour, Abaco”. A pamphlet from this school includes these touching words:

“They come from homes with single mothers, weary parents, aging grandparents. They come with developmental delays, physical handicaps, mental health challenges, circumstances requiring professional attention. They come to Every Child Counts”

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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