A beautiful riverside venue, gorgeous summer weather and 51 British cars were the highlights of the British Car Days Of New Brunswick show in Rexton last August 6th-8th.
Organized by the Village of Rexton, the event this year featured the day before the show an optional conducted tour of the surrounding countryside. Stops at various points of interest included the Irving family chapel and wooded gardens and the Acadian culture and music centre at Le Pays de la Sagouine
FABACians Dwight and Barb B., Curry and Sherry A., Terry and Karen J. and John and Shirley Ann B. went on the tour. The next day, they were joined at the show by Gary and Barb A.,Robbie and Nettie H., and Kelvin P. Sadly absent was Jim W. whose Morgan uncharacteristically lost its cool and blew its radiator en route!
The selection of cars displayed included a 1923 Vauxhall 23-60 tourer, a 1956 Rover 75 sedan, and a variety of MGBs including a supercharged one, Austin Healeys and Jaguars. Curry A. won the Participants Choice Award with his Jaguar E-type. The couple from Ontario touring the Maritimes won the Longest Distance prize while the People's Choice Award went to Jerry Hall from Halifax in his Austin-Healey 3000.
Throughout the show day, live music was played, refreshments were served (the beer tent was busy!) and the organizers couldn't do enough to make the participants and the visiting public welcome.
Eagerly wanting to improve the show year on year, the organizers have asked participants to complete a survey for feedback. They already have the makings of a great annual event. Indeed some FABACians have already booked their accommodation for next year!
John B.
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