Classic vehicle line up raises money for Prostate Cancer UK

American gas guzzlers from the 1950s, classic British sports cars and gleaming vintage trucks were among more than 200 exhibits rubbing shoulders on Sunday.

It was the fifth annual East Midlands Classic Vehicle Club Show held at Newark's Sconce and Devon Park.

The event raised £710 in aid of Prostate Cancer UK although organiser and club chairman Mr Alan Birkett said entries were down on the previous year.

He said: "We had 234 entries compared to 318 last year. I think the weather put people off bringing their cars out, because of the rain forecast, but we had a good day. I'd like to thank everyone who took part because it all helps the cause."

Cars on show ranged from a pretty two-tone 1950s Ford Prefect in blue and cream to a huge American Studebaker estate and a tiny Austin Seven.

There were als sports cars including Triumph Stags, A Triumph TR2 and an AC Cobra along with some even more unusual entries.

"We had a 5.7 litre American 'Boss Hogg' motorbike which was really strange to see, but it was a nice machine," said Mr Birkett. "And there was a gentleman who had built his own kit car, the only one in the world, that looked more like the cockpit of an aeroplane. We get astonishing vehicles every year."

The car judged best in show was more prosaic - a metallic blue, 1970s Morris Marina: "You wouldn't think it was possible for a Marina to win against so many other cars, but it was in remarkable condition, better than the day it left the factory."

The Morris is actually owned by a Ford – Mr Graham Ford, of Sutton-in-Ashfield.

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