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Seymour Show and Shine enjoyed by all

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Not just cars: Kylie Comte on her motorbike with Black Dog Ride mascot Winston. Photo: Faith Macale Photo by Faith Macale

Kings Park came to life on Monday, March 11, with hundreds attending the Seymour Show and Shine.

Cars ranging from vintage to modern classics were parked and ready for showtime.

But one car stood out among the well-polished exteriors and sleek interiors: a bullet hole-ridden and rusted 1956 Hillman Husky with surfboards on the roof, owned and “re-built” by Dave Hoskins.

“I found it up the hills,” Mr Hoskins said.

“There’s nothing left on it, being shot up by shooters over the years.

“I brought it down and built it during COVID when we got locked down.”

Mr Hoskins found the Husky on a hill around Locksley and decided to “rescue” it after it had been left on the property in the 1960s and used for target practice.

Bullet holes from the years of target practice are still evident in the car.

Mr Hoskins said they gave the car character.

“If you’ve noticed, there’s nothing painted on the whole car,” he said.

“It’s all just rusty original, and I just clear-coated the outside.”

The inside of the car’s roof is covered in a collage of pictures.

“They’re all surfing photos,” he said.

“If you look at all stickers on the car, they’re most of the beach ones from Victoria, NSW and Queensland.

“I pretty much try to get all the Australian stickers to go on the car.”

Of course, it wouldn’t be beach-themed without a hula girl on the dash.

“That’s a must!” Mr Hoskins said.

The roof collage features two Kiss tickets for a concert from the late 1980s that he and his wife went to.

Not what it seems: Owner Dave Hoskins in his 1956 Hillman Husky at the Seymour Show and Shine. The car was used for target practice on a hill near Locksley. Photo: Faith Macale Photo by Faith Macale
Travelling memories: A photo collage adorns the roof of Dave Hoskin’s Hillman Husky. Photo: Faith Macale Photo by Faith Macale
Long weekend: Car enthusiasts, tourists and locals spend the Labour Day holiday at the Seymour Show and Shine. Photo: Faith Macale Photo by Faith Macale
Long way from home: An ex-South Australian Highway Patrol car, a 1978 Holden HZ Kingswood SL, at the Seymour Show and Shine. Photo: Faith Macale Photo by Faith Macale
Vintage beauty: Gary Gibb, owner of the red 1934 Chevrolet Shooter Delivery, poses with his sweet ride. Photo: Faith Macale Photo by Faith Macale
Pink day: Pete Trim in front of his 1953 FJ Holden ute he built in the 1980s and named after his wife, Lareta. Photo: Faith Macale Photo by Faith Macale
Special memories: A car owner who goes by the name ‘Mustang Sallie’ has always dreamt of owning a Mustang. This Mustang was named after her best friend, Steph, who died in 2000. Photo: Faith Macale Photo by Faith Macale
Busy as a bee: Lady Lion Regina Young is on stage, ready to announce raffle and car show winners. Photo: Faith Macale Photo by Faith Macale
Safety: Seymour SES members prepare to show their skills at a simulated road rescue. Photo: Wayne Herring
Joining in the fun: Seymour and District Car Club members at the show and shine. Photo: Wayne Herring
Making it happen: Lions Club of Seymour Goulburn members volunteer their time. Photo: Wayne Herring
Like an angel: Imported as a “complete knock down” from Ontario, Canada, this Dodge D24 custom sedan was bought by a couple from Wollongong in 1947. Photo: Faith Macale Photo by Faith Macale
Deceptive exterior: A 1956 Hillman Husky revs up a storm at the show and shine. Photo: Faith Macale
Vintage locals: Tallarook’s Warren Jacobs came with his 1927 Rover (right) and 1948 Rover. Photo: Faith Macale Photo by Faith Macale
Car with history: This 1930 Chrysler 66 Royal was owned by World War I veteran E.A. Gray, one of the first engineers ashore at the Gallipoli landing in 1915 and last to leave during the evacuation. Photo: Wayne Herring
Highway to hell: With the Grim Reaper as your driver, you are sure to have a sweet ride to the underworld in this Pontiac taxi. Photo: Faith Macale Photo by Faith Macale
Party in the front, business in the back: This 1969 Volkswagen Type 3 ‘Variant’ has its boot in the front, and engine in the back. Photo: Faith Macale Photo by Faith Macale
Parcel delivery: Peter Hockley with his 1929 A Model Ford delivery van. Photo: Wayne Herring