Star Car Show: Brand new Northern Ireland car show to bring the worlds of film and motoring together
A brand new car show for Northern Ireland has been launched, designed to thrill families, movie fans and car lovers of all ages.
Businessman Mike Barr promises The Star Car Show, being held at the Eikon Exhibition Centre on August 29-30, “is not just another car show”.
He said the indoor event will be “a vibrant, nostalgic celebration” combines the worlds of film and motoring in style.
The owner of Star Car Hire, specialists in supplying iconic vehicles for film, television, weddings, and major events, Mike brings more than two decades of automotive passion to this brand new show.
The Star Car Show will give visitors the chance to see what their favourite childhood movie car icons look like up close.
It promises to bring the magic of cinema to life with an extraordinary line-up of fan-owned, replica vehicles from some of the world’s most iconic TV shows and films.
The show will include life-size tributes to ‘Lightning McQueen’ and ‘Tow Mater’ from Cars – a must-see for fans of the beloved animated duo.
There will also be the legendary Bat Cars – inspired by both the 1989 film and the classic 1960s TV series.
Transformers replicas, including Optimus Prime and Bumblebee are sure to be a big attraction and the Ghostbusters Ecto-1 ambulance will be instantly recognisable.
An impressive James Bond style Aston Martin DB5 will provide a real wow factor, alongside a beautifully hand-built Chitty Chitty Bang Bang tribute and many more nostalgic favourites from film and television.
Mike, from Larne, said that, from Hollywood blockbusters to beloved family classics, this car show will to delight visitors of all ages. Whether you’re a fan of The Dukes of Hazzard, Harry Potter, or Jurassic Park, there will be iconic vehicles on display to capture every imagination.
He said: “I grew up on a steady diet of car chase movies as a kid and was obsessed with films like Bullitt, Smokey and the Bandit as well as TV shows such as the A-Team, Starsky and Hutch and The Dukes of Hazzard.
"To gather nostalgic fan-built tributes together under the one roof alongside some incredible classics will be incredibly exciting!”
Beyond the silver screen, Star Car Show will also deliver a powerhouse display of many other exciting legendary vehicles.
Visitors can explore an impressive collection including beautifully restored cool classics spanning generations, thunderous American muscle cars, iconic racing cars and cutting edge supercars and exotic vehicles.
There’s also the opportunity for car enthusiasts who own stand-out vehicles to bring them along to take part in the show. To register, go to www.starcarshow.com/enter
Theresa Morrissey, chief executive, Eikon Exhibition Centre, added: “We are truly delighted to welcome the Star Car Show to the Eikon Exhibition Centre.
"This new event will showcase iconic vehicles from film and TV alongside a range of family-friendly entertainment within our venue, making it a great addition to our calendar and the perfect bank holiday weekend day out.
“We look forward to welcoming visitors from across Ireland to what promises to be a truly memorable experience.”
For more details on the show, which is sponsored by McLaughlin Car Transport, Star Car Hire and Hays Travel, go to www.starcarshow.com