The 7th annual Maxey Classic Car Show took place at its traditional lakeside venue off Quarry Lane, Maxey on Saturday 18 August 2007.

After such unpredictable weather this summer it was anyone's guess what show day would bring.

A light rain from 5.00 am or so cleared up by 7.00 am. and it was was all systems go by opening time for the viewing public at 11.00 am.

Many show cars had already taken their place from as early as 9.00 am, some travelling from as far afield as Leicester and Manchester.

The show regularly attracts over 300 classic vehicles and this year was no exception. In fact the show organiser, Pat Summers, was able to reveal that there was a record turnout this year despite the uncertainty of the weather with an estimated 1,000 visitors paying at the gate (drivers of cars entered in the show are always admitted free of charge).

The organisers - Maxey Blue Bell Charity Club - were delighted to learn that many of the attending car clubs now use the Maxey Car Show as their main club meet of the year.

This time around there were auto-jumble and car boot stalls placed on the edge of the show area as well as specialist auto-oriented book stalls, hot food outlets and a bar.

The Big Grin Band entertained the crowds with their mix of classic rock standards.

A fantastic total of £1,500.00 ‘profit’ was raised from the event - all the judges and volunteers on the gate and in the arena give their time for free - and this will be distributed (along with other monies collected throughout the year) in January 2008 to local charities and good causes.

Main organiser, Pat Summers, said:
"All money raised is given to charity and therefore not too commercial, with any trade stand attending donating to the event. The Maxey Car Show seems to owe its success to the fact that it is a very friendly show with no need to pre-book and every car or motorbike if it is old, unusual, or just spectacular is welcome."

During the course of the day, the Judges had been busy assessing the vehicles entered in the show. By 3.00 pm the decisions had been made and the category winners assembled for the traditional parade past the main marquee to receive their awards.

EMAP journalist and local resident John Pearson was the MC for this part of the show and one of the original founders of the event, Keith Elliott, handed out the prizes.

A special prize of a packet of sweets was made to D’Arcy Bond and her friend Sophie who made their own special car to take to the show.

This year's winners were as follows:

Pre War       Vehicle: 1938 Morris 8   Owner: Colin Thompson Whittlesey 1940's       Vehicle: 1948 Riley RMA 1.5   Owner: Michael Ward Wisbech 1950's & Best In Show Winner       Vehicle: 1953 Bentley 'R' Type   Owner: Norman Geeson Peterborough 1960's       Vehicle: Jaguar E Type 3.8   Owner: Mike Rolt Market Deeping 1970's       Vehicle: Jaguar XJ 4.2 C   Owner: Norman Seggie Bourne Modern Classic       Vehicle: Opel Manta GTE   Owner: Mick Harbidge Wigston, Leicester Custom       Vehicle: Intruder 800 Trike   Owner: Martin Longlands Bretton, Peterborough Kit Car       Vehicle: Ultima Can-Am   Owner: Simon Roberts Langtoft Commercial       Vehicle: Mini-Pickup   Owner: Derek Fane Helpston 4x4       Vehicle: Land Rover Series II   Owner: Jeff Noble Glinton Motorbike       Vehicle: 1979 Ducati SD 900 Dharma   Owner: Steve Fletcher Baston

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Volunteers & Sponsors
As ever the organisers thanks are given to the volunteers, helpers judges & sponsors whose selflessness makes the CAR SHOW possible. Without the dedication and determination of everyone involved there would be no show. A full list can be found on our Organisers, Volunteers & Sponsors page.