RECORDS crowds, spectacularly hot weather and a collectors’ dream world of transport made Parson Drove Custom and Classic Vehicle Show a winner on every level.

Cambs Times: Parson Drove Custom and Classic Vehicle Show 2013Parson Drove Custom and Classic Vehicle Show 2013 (Image: Archant)

Councillor Gavin Booth, one of the organisers, said the event “was very successful and the biggest yet. The weather certainly helped with the turnout.”

Cambs Times: Parson Drove Custom and Classic Vehicle Show 2013Parson Drove Custom and Classic Vehicle Show 2013 (Image: Archant)

He said: “Saturday’s music festival with seven live bands was very well attended.

Cambs Times: Parson Drove Custom and Classic Vehicle Show 2013Parson Drove Custom and Classic Vehicle Show 2013 (Image: Archant)

“Sunday was the best attended show in the seven years it has been running with 273 vehicles entered in the Show and Shine competition with many more custom and classic cars and bikes just on display”

Cambs Times: Parson Drove Custom and Classic Vehicle Show 2013Parson Drove Custom and Classic Vehicle Show 2013 (Image: Archant)

Cllr Booth said the raised in excess of £5,000 for charity “and thanks to the various sponsors, helpers and public who supported the show.

WINNERS:

1 Best Classic Car (sponsored by R.T Motors) Steve Carter, Ford Escort Mk2.

2 Best Custom Car (Parson Drove PO) Chris Clarke, Ford Model A

3 Best pre 50’s Car (Whittlesey Pine) Fred Clarke, Rolls Royce

4 Best Kit Car (Reader Electrical) David Broker, Cobra Replica

5 Best in Show Car (John & June Rose) Mr Williams, Phantom Excalibur

6 Best Classic Bike (J.B.Bikes) James Daden, Vincent

7 Best Custom Bike (Fenland Choppers) Mr Wolfe, Harris

8 Best Commercial (Harmony Roofing) Bernie Henry, Ford Pick-up

9 Best Trike (Thorney Van Sales) Tony Rimmer, Honda II

10 Best Scooter (RPM Signs) Barrie Hews, Lambretta TV175

11 Best in Show Bike (Else Made Custom) Barrie Hews, Lambretta TV175

12 Best Paint Job (D.J Elbury & Son) Ian Budd, Rolls Royce

13 Shed of the Show (Swan Inn) Justin Woolner, Chevy Rat Rod

14 Best Caravan / Camper (Fish lock Groundwork) Mike Drobal, VW Camper

Winner of the Speedo reading competition sponsored by Tall Trees Leisure Park Val Manley

Winner of the Fenland Friendship Club wine hamper: Gavin Booth