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| Female mechanics in unique challenge |
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At this year’s Beaulieu International Autojumble, taking place on the 10th and 11th September, female mechanics are being invited to take part in a unique challenge.
Throughout the weekend of the Autojumble lady mechanics can take a simple and fun aptitude test, overseen by the AA, to test their basic knowledge of tools and how to use them in a car environment.
The five lucky winners will be given the opportunity to form a team to go to Europe’s most prestigious classic car show, Retromobile, in Paris in February 2006.
There, on the Beaulieu stand, they will be the stars of the show as they build a car in front of 130,000 visitors and Europe ’s press and TV.
The traditionally cosmopolitan flavour of the International Autojumble will be much in evidence again this year with exhibitors, as well as visitors, coming from all points of the globe for the biggest outdoor motoring sale in Europe.
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| Visitors enjoying the autojumble at Beaulieu |
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With over 2,000 stands, groaning with all kinds classic motoring ephemera, there is something for everyone and lots of bargains to be had.
In the Automart there are up to 200 complete cars for sale including a VW Camper Van and a Bedford Dormobile, a Silver Shadow ll, Triumph Stag, and Porsche 996.
If American cars take your fancy you can choose from a Chevrolet Coupée a Dodge Tourer or a La France Roadster but if it’s a motorcycle you’re looking for how about a Royal Enfield or a Norton Manx replica.
The Bonhams sale of cars, motorcycles and automobilia, held on Saturday, attracts enthusiasts from all over the world. Among the lots on offer this year are a 1925 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost and a 1912 Overland Type 69 open tourer.
Also going under the hammer is an important motorcycle collection assembled by Isle of Man TT-winner, the late Eric Houseley, plus a fine collection of mascots from the foundry workshop of Willmotts Ltd, Birmingham .
The Autojumble is open from 10am on Saturday and 9am on Sunday. Ticket prices are 1-day adult £11.50 (Saturday), £10.50 (Sunday), less if booked in advance, and includes admission to the whole Beaulieu attraction. |
