Rats, tatts … and chrome

Jim and Elaine Walton of Eltham with the '57 Chev coupe Jim fully restored, running a 454 V8. 154281 Picture: GREG CARRICK

By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS

THE Rats, Tatts ‘n’ PinUps show was held over the weekend of Saturday 14 May and showcased the best of custom cars, bikes and rockabilly the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges has to offer.
The show was held at the York on Lilydale and featured bands from all over the country for a massive Kustom Cars, Bikes and Rockabilly party.
York on Lilydale venue manager Leigh Mountford said the day was a huge success.
“There would have been 5000 people here throughout the day,” he said.
“We had a band called ‘The Lincolns’ fly in from interstate, as well as seven other bands throughout the day.”
The show also included about 1000 cars on display with prizes for the best hot rods, live tattooing and barbering, driving simulators, lots of motorbikes and food and trader stalls.
Mail photographer GREG CARRICK was there to catch the action.