Holdens set records

This year's Taranaki Holden Club car show saw a record number of spectators and competitors.

Held over Labour Weekend, the car show had hundreds of car enthusiasts wandering through the displays of Holden vehicles at the Hillsborough Hideaway in Egmont Village.

Club captain Steve Fabish says it was a hugely successful weekend. "Everyone had a blast."

More than 50 Holden collectors entered their cars in the show to be judged by expert judges, as well as the general public. "We had a massive prize pool this year thanks to support from local businesses."

Steve adds that were many opportunities for visitors to win prizes too with spot prizes throughout the day, along with raffles tickets.

David Young, member of the Taranaki Holden Club, says it was great to see families coming to the show. "We like to create a family environment, it was fantastic to see so many young children come along."

A children's playground, bouncy castle and a Thomas the Tank Engine ride were highlights for many families and "the sunshine also was a big factor in making the day a success", David says.

Results: FX-FJ: David Young 1954 FJ. FE-FC: Paul Schrader 1956 FE. EJ-EH: Jan Bruce 1964 EH. HD-HR: Troy File 1965 HD. HK-HT-HG: Alan Reynolds 1971 HG. HQ-WB: Steve Fabish 1980 HZ. VB-VL: Ross Mackay 1984 VH. N-VS: Rod Johns 1991 VQ. T-VZ: Ross Mackay 2003 VY. VE-GenF: Joy Fabish 2013 GTS.

Best Torana: Wayne Dougan 1975 SLR 5000. Best Monaro: Steve Fabish 1977 GTS. Best Orignial: David Young 1954 FJ. Best Modified: Steve Fabish 1980 HZ. Decade 1948-1960: David Young 1954 FJ. Decade 1961-1980: Jan Bruce 1964 EH. Decade 1981-2000: Ross Mackay 1984 VH. Decade 2001-2014: Joy Fabish 2013 GTS. Best Commercial: Jason Mahony 2012 VE. Race Car: Steve Hildred Monaro.

Longest Distance Travelled: Doug Cugley, Hastings. Hard Luck 1: Sue Gordon. Hard Luck 2: John Marshal. Judges' Choice: Layton Cottam 1964 EH. People's Choice: Layton Cottam 1964 EH. Competitors' Choice: Steve Fabish 1980 HZ.