AS part of the Burley Summer Festival the 14th Classic Car Show was held at the Village Cricket Club on Sunday, August 18.

The show goes from strength to strength and throughout the day villagers and visitors were able to admire the 300 plus cars, 4x4s, commercial vehicles and motor bikes, with a guest appearance from a veteran traction engine.

The show drew a wide selection of modern and classic vehicles. The oldest a 1923 locally built Jowett Sport. As well as private entries the show was supported by a number of clubs including the Aston-Martin Owners Club which is always a great favourite at the show. The sponsors for the show were K.T. Green, who displayed historic MGAs on their stand including a rare competition Twin-Cam, which attracted admiring looks from experts and casual visitors.

Rosettes were awarded by Ken Green of KT Green to the winners in each category:

Organisers Choice: The 1928 Amilcar brought by David Griffin of the Dales Historic MC; a rare French light-car which was very successful in competition in its day.

Best Competition Car: The judges were wooed by the fabulous Datsun 240Z of Chris Naylor on the Ilkley & District Motor Club stand that included other superb competition cars.

Best Club Stand: The Chevin Motor Club brought a varied collection of members’ vehicles, including the winner of best Car and best American Car

Best Car: The immaculate Alfa Sud Ti belonging to Kevin Ruszkai.

Best Motorbike: 1975 Honda XL250 of Blake Hemingway.

Best Custom Car: The crowds at the show all loved the amazing 1955 Ford Popular of Phil Wilson, which was set-off by amazing paintwork on highly modified bodywork over the V8 engine.

Best American: Paul Hartley took the award for his amazing red Chevrolet Bel Air.

Best 4x4: Jake Wright brought a number of interesting Land-Rover based vehicles, and the 1958 Series 2 belonging to Richard Gillam was judged to be the winner in this category.

Best Commercial: The immaculate 1952 Jowett Van belonging to Martin Pellitt scooped this award for the second year in a row. The van was originally purchased by Martin’s parents for use in the family business.

Best Yorkshire Vehicle: Another Jowett winner, this time it was the 1951 Jowett Utility of Kevin Thomas and Hazel Dwyer.

The organisers thanked all the owners who brought their vehicles, the show sponsors, K.T. Green Ltd, and the Burley-in-Wharfedale Cricket Club who made sure that the crowds were refreshed and fed throughout the day.