Thousands flock to see classic motors at Shugborough Hall
Thousands of car enthusiasts proudly showed off their pristinely preserved motors at an annual car show in Staffordshire.
The 14th Shugborough Classic Car show took place at Shugborough Hall, on Milford Common off the A513, yesterday.
More than 1,100 vintage cars were displayed, alongside classic motorbikes and various other vehicles as crowds of 5,000 flocked to the event.
Among the oldest vehicles was a Chalmers Torpedo Tourer Model 17, which was manufactured in Detroit in 1913.
Vince Cooke, aged 80, of Cartersfield Lane, Stonnall, displayed his restored 1943 Willys Army Jeep.
The great grandfather-of-three, who has had the car since 2005 and regularly visits classic car shows, said: "I love things like this. It's great. You meet lots of old friends. The weather has also been kind. We had a few weapons, a light rifle and pistol, on the Jeep and the kids loved it.
"The Jeep was used by the French army in the Second World War.
"It was discovered in a cave in the south of France in storage in 2001 and was sold off later."
Healthcare support worker Tammie Deakin also showed off her 1993 Maxda MX5 at the event.
The 36-year-old mother-of-one, of Moore Street, Hednesford, said: "I've had it three years but this was my first show with it.
"It got a good response. There were some phenomenal cars there and lots of people came."
There was also an autojumble and trade area and youngsters enjoyed inflatables and quad bikes.
"The Piston Ring Youth Motorcycle Display Team took part in the show. Awards were handed out for various categories and the overall winner of the show was a 1964 Jaguar E-type.
The event was organised by Walsall-based Transtar Promotions.
Linda Price, who runs Transtar Promotions with her husband Geoff, said: "We had about 5,000 people there. It's gone really well. It's been a nice, bright sunny day."
There were more than 40 club stands at the event and 20 vehicles from the Potteries Vintage & Classic Car Club.
Cars of all shapes and sizes were on display and the American section was represented by cars such as Chevrolets and Lincolns.
There was also a fire engine display alongside the commercial vehicle section which contained small vans, lorries and buses.
