Saturday saw the annual Aberaeron Vintage show take place but at a new venue.

The Cardi Cranks organisers had secured the National Trust Llanerchaeron fields and the show proved to be a huge hit with the exhibitors.

A four wheel drive MF135 in the afternoon parade around the main ring
A four wheel drive MF135 in the afternoon parade around the main ring (Gary Jones)

Whilst the morning started with a fine misty drizzle it soon dried out and by the afternoon the sun was blazing hot as the tractor parade made its way around the ring for the second time during the day with plenty of onlookers flocking in to the new site to see the spectacle of the bygone years.

Alun Owens from near Cardigan bought his Austin Seven to the
Alun Owens from near Cardigan brought his Austin Seven to the show (Gary Jones)

The organisers who had put in a a huge effort to make the show what it was were rewarded with high praise from most exhibitors who thought the venue was the best one the show had been to for many years with a backdrop that suited the occasion and with far more exhibitors as well than the last shows over the years the Cardi Cranks can be proud of what they have achieved.

Dai Thomas from Llanfianghel ar Arth with his steam engine
Dai Thomas from Llanfianghel ar Arth with his steam engine (Gary Jones)

There was estimated to be around 200 cars there alone as well as a few rows of classic and vintage tractors of various makes and models.

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The show was held at Llanerchaeron (Gary Jones)

The stationery engine line up had grown as well, a competition of reversing a roller behind a MF 35 through some cones against the clock proved popular with some embarrassed faces as the crowds roared laughing when things went wrong with a bent cone or two.

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Richard Jones from near Synod Inn with his Fordson Power Major gave the show a big thumbs up (Gary Jones)

The car boot and trade stand area was spread thought the field with plenty for onlookers to browse through and find a bargain. As the show drew to a close most of the talk was "what dates the 2025 show we will be back” the Cardi Cranks nailed it for 2024.