2024 Show Reviews

After a very wet start to the 2024 show season the sunshine once again came through and joined the party for the fourth annual Rushden Classic Car and Bike Show.   

Held within the grounds of Hall Park and organised by the Rushden Historical Transport Society this years event promised to be a good one… and it certainly held up to its promise. With a packed showground sold out weeks before the event, whatever your preference, whether Classics, Sports Cars, Trucks or Bikes there was something for everyone. 

For me the bike of the show had to be the Royal Enfield custom build which was a three year project with bespoke extended swing arm to give the bike a better stance, with modified Douglas rear mudguard and modified front forks. To the tank gold leaf had been custom applied to add a bit of sparkle and bling. This was the owners first build and you can see from the attention to detail that there will be many more ideas brewing in the pipeline for future builds.

Another glorious sunny Sunday saw exhibitors, drivers and families turn out in force for the annual Kimbolton Country Fayre & Charity Car Show. This is a real family show with main arena entertainment, a live stage, prestige and sports car displays, refreshment outlets, fair ground, craft and trade stalls and much more!! 

An early quick stroll around the showground found all traders setting up shop while exhibiting drivers prepped their cars with their own favoured brand of polish and tyre shine. With the waft of breakfast burgers, bacon rolls and hotdogs drifting around the showground, it wasn’t long before one of our drivers said “Okay, who’s up for a bacon roll”… Instant show of hands followed with a round of smiles!! 

On the live stage the Galaxy Swing Band entertained throughout the day with their mix of Swing, Jive & Jazz. While the main arena played host to a variety of country activities to include falconry flying, sheepdog trial and beagle displays. Inside the Castle a state room had been set aside for a special display of the 00 scale Kimbolton Model Railway. This model was operated by members of the St Neots Model Railway Club.