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FROM British classics to souped-up Smart Cars, there was truly something for everyone to enjoy at this year's Guernsey Classic Vehicle Club car show.

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FROM British classics to souped-up Smart Cars, there was truly something for everyone to enjoy at this year's Guernsey Classic Vehicle Club car show.

Organisers estimate that just under 3,000 people visited Saumarez Park on Sunday to see the more than 200 cars and bikes on show.

'Flipper' John Bichard from the GCVC said: 'We had a very good turnout of exhibits, a good knowledgeable crowd and despite the loss of my voice it was an excellent day for GCVC.'

Best in show was won by Paul Staples' 1957 Austin Metropolitan, restored by JA Biggs.

'It is a lovely car and John Biggs and his team did a wonderful job – it's all down to them, to be honest,' said Mr Staples.

'I love the car, I love the period and it is a very nostalgic car for me.'

Mr Staples has owned the Metropolitan for more than 20 years.

'It was used in the early '80s until the end of the '80s and then it sat in a field for 10 years before it was restored.'

He now drives it 'when the sun shines'.

'It is a fun vehicle but it is nearly 50 years old, it has a column gear change and it is not the most comfortable or easy to drive.'

The Results:

Pre-war: Heather Fattorini's 1935 Austin 10

1940s: John Lesbirel's 1947 Morris Y

1950s: R. Pearce's 1959 MGA Roadster

1960s: Tim Marquis's 1969 Mini Cooper

1970s: Chris England's 1974 Mazda RX-3

1980s: Graham Le Page's Nissan ZX Turbo

1990s: Alex Lamb's Peugeot 205 GTi

Modern Classic: Nick Hopkins' 'Smurk'

Hot Rod: Terry Ferbrache's 1950s Ford Popular

American car: John Ledbrook's Corvette Stingray

British Bike: Rodney Leivar's 1939 Ariel

Non-British Bike: Bob Twist's 1979 Kawasaki Z1300

Scooter: Craig Wilson's 1974 Honda XL70

Harley: Bryony Le Tissier's 'Black Widow' trike

Tractor: Ian Carre's David Brown

Military: Guernsey Armouries' 1935 Carden Lloyd-Vickers carrier

Commercial: Intransit's 1954 Albion Victor

Under 17: Ben Roussel's mini Clubman

Best Bicycle: Elliot Hearne's Chopper

Best in Show: Paul Staples' 1957 Austin Metropolitan

Best Club Member's Car: Chris Munro's Triumph Herald

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