OK, I'll ask.
Reading IX highlights for me, based on the pictures so far.
Top car, Mike 621's Claret. Wonderful work. Beautiful car. Class, pure class.
Close second: John Hoffman's Polo [as usual
] Would have been closer still without the pool of oil, that's the way it goes.
Outstanding paint: Diana's tri-tone. Looks da bizzness!!!
Best ebony: Gordon and Lauren's '97. Very suave.
Biggest surprise
: I'm not wild about red cars, but the brilliant red SVXs were a genuine stand-out, and a credit to their owners. [I've never seen one over here]
Consistent beauty: Any Laguna Blue car that was there. You folks are really taking care of your motors.
Top people: Everybody.
Funniest: Ron's spoiler dispenser is challenged by the bowling shoe vehicle.
Best mod: John Hoffman's battery tie bar. I mean, c'mon, who else gets a bespoke jeweller to make their battery ties??
Best wheels: Reserved judgment. Too much quality on show.
Unexpected numbers: Only 10 Pearlies??
Joe