Classic American

Great Western Classic Car Show

Perhaps it was the impending threat of Storm Ciara arriving on the Sunday that meant the Shepton Mallet showground was packed for Saturday, but the show was. Those walking to the perimeter found various stunning American cars including an immaculate 1956 Thunderbird holding company with its younger brother in the form of a 1965 convertible with Continental kit. Adding to their display was Nick Parker’s immaculate 1973 Cadillac sedan – a previous feature car – and an immaculate white 1959 Coupe deVille.

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