AMERICAN CAR SHOW

Stonham Barns Park, Suffolk – Sunday, September 27, 2020

Even though the weather was miserable, 150 vehicles braved it and turned up with their drivers. The management at Stonham Barns had robust Covid-19 safeguarding sewn up with pre-booking, temperature checks and track and trace in place. There was plenty to do with 21 trade stands at the show and a whole shopping village on the Stonham site. They even had a visit from Lincoln, the American Bald Eagle from the Stonham Owl Centre and Uncle Sam's great-great-grandson. Music was provided by DJ Nadge and band The Rat Pack performing outdoors on a 40ft curtain-sided trailer. The top 10 winners, including Best in Show, were once again chosen by the Knuckle Busters Car Club, ensuring a varied selection of vehicles. Trophies were thoroughly cleaned before being gp placed on a table to be collected by vehicle owners during the winners' parade.

Thanks

Thanks as always to compere, the legendary John Price and all the staff at Stonham Barns Park, as well as Jooles Pearson, Keith Suffling and Alison Baker for their help with this report.

Best in Show

Mick Dearing’s 1947 Dodge pick-up

Other top 10 winners

1959 GMC pick-up with blown Ford (Vince)

1961 Ford Falcon (David Ward) 1946 Ford Coup (Andy)

1958 Oldsmobile Rocket 88

1963 Ford Thunderbird (Keith Howlet) 1959 De Soto Firesweep (Chris Thompkinson)

1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 (Paul Clay) 1966 Ford Mustang (Tim Dearing) 1995 Chevrolet G20 Dayvan (Chris Mackenzie)

Top 10: 1959 GMC pick-up with blown Ford. Nick Debenham’s Chevrolet Apache. 19 1965 Buick St Station wagon. Best in Show, Mick Dearing’s 1947 Dodge pick-up. US Air Force Jeep.

Braving the weather.

Barnsley the Dog, Lincoln the American Bald Eagle, Uncle Sam’s great-great-grandson and a Corvette.

Top 10: Chris Thompkinson’s 1959 De Soto Firesweep.