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For the artists involved though, there were also prizes up for grabs in five different categories – Metamorphosis, Makeover, Kyoto, People’s Choice and Street Legal. Now the judges (and the estimated 25,000 people who attended) have spoken and the winners announced. Here they are:

The Metamorphosis

This prize went to the most original or ingenious transformation of a vehicle. It was awarded to Stephen Williams for his creation, Snake-oil Sales Van, a converted mini-van that was drawn by two moped ‘horses’.

Tiki Love Truck (c) Shirlaine Forrest

The Makeover

This was awarded to the most original or impressive applied decoration or feature. It was claimed by The Treatment Rooms for the marvellous mosaic that  adorned their vibrant Tiki Love Truck.

The Kyoto 

This was the prize for the best vehicle propelled by non-polluting fuel. It was awarded to Jamie McCartney for his car, Car-bon Miles. He was an obvious winner as he took the world’s most polluting car, a Trabant, and turned it into a pedal-powered and eco-friendly vehicle.

Orka (c) Paul Hermann

The People’s Choice

This was selected on the day by a poll of the viewing public. The title went to Spencer Marsden and Jon Large for their bright green musical milk float Tone Float.

Street Legal

In a parade that had so many mashed up and marvellous motors, there was a special prize for any vehicle that could actually be driven on the open road without the intervention of the police! It was awarded to Seymore Hicks for his wonderful Orka, a Ford Ka converted into a killer whale.