Classic cars, motorbikes and tractors to go on display at Waterford Training Centre

SOME of the finest classic cars, motorbikes and tractors are set to go on display at the fourth annual free classic car show hosted by the Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board.

The show, at the WWETB Waterford Training Centre at Waterford Industrial Estate, will be hosted by the course leaders at the Classic Car Restoration Course on July 8.

The showcase is a celebration of the works completed by the course participants who have taken part in either the Classic Car Restoration day course or the evening course over the last twenty weeks. 

In addition, the team behind the Agricultural Mechanics Apprenticeship are joining the event and will be showcasing a display of vintage tractors alongside up to 160 classic cars and motorbikes.

The Classic Car Restoration Course instructor Pat Bolger has over 40 years of experience in the motor trade and in restoring classic cars. 

Commenting on the upcoming event Pat said: “We are delighted to showcase the work processes that take place in classic car restoration, visitors will be in for a treat.”

In previous shows, some of the highlights have been a pair of Borgwards, a 1932 Ford hot rod, a couple of American Pickups, a 1908 Reo, 1926 Essex, 1951 Indian Chief Motorcycle plus a host of Beetles, Anglia's, Escorts, BMWs and Toyotas.

There will be three prizes on the day, and these will be presented to the Best Classic Car, Best Classic Motorcycle and Best Classic Tractor and it will be judged by the participants in the show.

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For those families that have children with them, there will be a professional face painter on sight and which will be completely free of charge. 

Commenting on the event and course Shay Cummins Assistant Manager at the Waterford Training Centre said: “To date over 250 people have taken part and gained qualifications in our Classic Car Restoration Course. We have course participants come from all over to gain this qualification. This event will demonstrate the professional skills these course participants gained and offer an opportunity to the public to gain a little insight into what we do here.”