Car show n shine's and awards?

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There are plenty of car shows about the place to display your pride and joy.

But whats required to win an award? What are judges looking for? What are the rules to being competitive at a show n shine?

1. Does the type of car largely prevent you from winning? If you have a FG XT and its displayed next to a FG F6, are you out of the game before it began? your car could be the cleanest XT around? Do certain models prevent you from an award? Does the model need to be an upper spec model??

2. Does your car need to be unique? If you turn up with a BA GT that is factory stock and in mint condition can you win if a twin turbo BA GT is displayed next to you? Does the car need be unique?

3. Does a late model car put you out of the running? If a mint XA falcon is displayed its much less commonplace than seeing a mint b series falcon displayed, Do you need a rare car to generate more interest?

4. Does the car need something quirky about it? a theme, story, a wild modification or upgrade? A quick time or big dyno claim?

5. Other suggestions/observations.... please contribute..