Buckie Classic Car Show gives thousands of visitors a 'blast from the past'
BUCKIE'S Classic Car Show received a record amount of visitors at their annual rally on Sunday, August 27.
The event's organiser John Clark labelled the show a “success” as over 6000 people visited Linzee Gordon Park to see this year’s impressive display of classic and modern cars.
There were more than 700 entries from across the country, the furthest of which was from Manchester.
Chief Executive of Moray Council Roddy Burns opened the event and stayed all day to talk to the public and present awards.
He presented a special award to Ted Riley for the work he has done to preserve and restore classic cars.
Mr Clark said: “There was an American car from the Orkney islands which gained a lot of attention, and even received our Show and Shine award.”
Classic car enthusiast Maurice Raffan (Elgin) is a regular at car rallies in the area and brought his 1958 Austin Westminster A95.
Mr Raffan said this was the “busiest he had ever seen the event” and was delighted when his car received a gold rosette in the Cars You Don’t See Anymore category.
John Clark also spoke of the support of local business Fish ‘n’ Chips 2 Go, which provided a free meal to each entrant of the show.
“Everyone thought the fish was great.
“There are no entry or trader fees at the show, so we are grateful for all the support from local businesses and the public.”
Track and Street Grampian also raised funds for Moray Firth Radio’s Cash for Kids, which they received a special community award for from the organisers.
There were many fun stalls and attractions for all the family.
The accompanying dog show had over 200 entries and raised £450 for Saints Sled Dog Rescue.
Mr Clark added: “We had a group of people dressed as Ghostbusters and Star Wars characters going around collecting money for charity.
“We thought kids would be the most excited to see them, but there were lots of adults coming up to them and asking 'Can I get a photo of you with my car?'”
An original Delorean was on display, similar to the one seen in the classic sci-fi movie Back To The Future.
Another blast from the past was an orange Dodge Charger from Peterhead, the same model as the General Lee from 1970’s American TV show The Dukes of Hazzard.
Mr Clark was proud of the show's overall success, but said the only downside was the “disappointing weather” that they faced at the beginning of the day.
