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the whole kit and CABOODLE

Wanganui Midweek
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They don't make cars like this anymore. This 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air was parked in the Ave on Saturday.

They don't make cars like this anymore. This 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air was parked in the Ave on Saturday.

Saturday's weather was a blessing for the huge Caboodle programme. PAUL BROOKS took his camera to town.

A real, live Roller.

A real, live Roller.
A real, live Roller.

Hang on; didn't we used to drive around in these?

Hang on; didn't we used to drive around in these?
Hang on; didn't we used to drive around in these?
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Not just the cars were dressed in their finery.

Not just the cars were dressed in their finery.
Not just the cars were dressed in their finery.

A real horseless carriage - from 1903.

A real horseless carriage - from 1903.
A real horseless carriage - from 1903.

Air Chathams DC3 flew all day, taking people for flights over the city.

Air Chathams DC3 flew all day, taking people for flights over the city.
Air Chathams DC3 flew all day, taking people for flights over the city.

The Blues Buffet served up some sounds on the Ridgway St stage.

The Blues Buffet served up some sounds on the Ridgway St stage.
The Blues Buffet served up some sounds on the Ridgway St stage.

The mini traction engines were a big attraction.

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The mini traction engines were a big attraction.
The mini traction engines were a big attraction.

Punters could get a ride on a classic bike.

Punters could get a ride on a classic bike.
Punters could get a ride on a classic bike.

They've got the look ... and the looks

They've got the look ... and the looks.
They've got the look ... and the looks.

They don't make cars like this anymore. This 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air was parked in the Ave on Saturday.

They don't make cars like this anymore. This 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air was parked in the Ave on Saturday.
They don't make cars like this anymore. This 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air was parked in the Ave on Saturday.
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