Kiama, start your engines - the Romans Hot Rod show is rolling into town next month at Black Beach Park.

The Romans Hot Rod show often has more than 300 cars and this year’s event on from September 12-14 will showcase an eclectic range for all to see their own reflection in.

Hot Rod enthusiast Steven Poulton said there will be something for everyone.

“There will be a wide variety of Hot Rods and Custom Cars, all different and bright colours, you’ll never find two identical Hot Rods,” Poulton said.

“They’re all built to meet strict engineering standards and complying regulations."

The Romans Hot Rod Association is celebrating its 65th anniversary with Poulton sharing the association prides itself on its history and heritage amongst the Hot-Rodding fraternity.

“There has always been a like-minded of people in the clubs [for] 65 years who’ve promoted Hot-Rodding and will continue to into the future,” he said.

“The Romans Hot Rod Association was founded in 1960 by a few teenagers following an advertisement in a local paper for interested people to attend a meeting in the south of Sydney.

“It is the oldest club in NSW and the second oldest Australia, with 70 members.

“Many who have been in the club for over 50 years.”

Part of the event is an "observation run" which has similarities to an old-fashioned scavenger hunt Poulton explains.  

“After meeting in our cars at a designated start point, an instruction sheet with directions is given out,” Poulton said.

 “The cars [then] all leave at various intervals, following directions and providing answers to questions on objects and landmarks on the way to the final destination.

“There’s usually generous prizes for those who answer the questions correctly.”

When asked to share an interesting fact about Hot Rods, Poulton gave a comprehensive answer and also shared how he became involved with Romans Hot Rods.  

“Hot Rods are defined as ‘Pre 1948 cars of American origin, although many people see modified cars as being hot rods, this isn’t necessarily the case,” he said.

“The hobby developed in the USA in the 1950s into the '60s and continues to this day.

“I have always been interested in older cars and brought a 1954 FJ Holden in 1995 and that got me interested along with some mates at work, Bob Mathis and Byron Martienson.

Poulton encourages the community of the Kiama region to attend the event and expressed thanks to the Kiama Municipal Council.

“The Romans are very grateful to Kiama Council for supporting our event and keeping the interest in Hot Rodding alive and having the Kiama community be able to come along and enjoy seeing some fantastic cars,” Poulton said.

The main event day on Sunday, September 14 starts from 8am to 2pm (presentation from 1pm) with music, trade, and food stalls. There is a $10 display car entry (free entry to the public).