Just when you thought the Dunedin Autospectacular could not get any racier, a pin-up pageant has been added to tomorrow’s annual show at the Edgar Centre.
After a few years of hiccups thanks to Covid-19, the inaugural Dunedin Darlin’ pin-up pageant is finally all geared up to go.
Pageant organiser Kerry-Lee Bray is encouraging local women to dig out their best outfit from the 1940s, 1950s or1960s and "rock their stuff" on the indoor Edgar Centre stage.
"For some people, that might mean just walking along and showing off their outfits, but some others like to ham it up a bit more and have fun on stage.
"It’s really just up to the people as to what they feel comfortable doing on the catwalk."
She said it was important the contestants let their own personality shine through.
"It’s quite a wide net and we really encourage people to show their personality in what they’re bringing to their outfits.
"It’s about showing who you are and how you interpret ‘pin-up’.
"The judges like seeing everyone’s different angles and seeing their personalities shining through."
The judges are 2022 Miss Pin-Up New Zealand Picture Perfect category winner Kaye Clyne of Christchurch, overall 2022 Miss Pin-Up NZ winner Jasmine Aitken — aka Miss Jazzylicious — of Ashburton, and Burlesque Dunedin artist Jersey Rhein.
Ms Bray said contestants could still enter on the day and there were major prizes, including a photo shoot with a classic car.
Dunedin Autospectacular organising chairman Ashley Boorer said more than 340 vehicles would be on display this year, including a 488 Ferrari, a 1965 AC Shelby Cobra, a Lincoln Continental, a 1956 Hillman California convertible, drag bikes and several electric cars.
Mr Boorer said the speed at which car manufacturing was evolving meant it was inevitable electric cars from major manufacturers would start showing up at the Autospectacular.
Doors open at 9am.
- John Lewis
