Car lovers came out in force today for Stony Stratford’s vintage festival, proud owners from across the country visited Market Square to show off their cars, meet other enthusiasts and soak in the revved up atmosphere.
Many of the cars, vans and motorcycles were from the 1920s, this is the first year the event has allowed motorcycles to enter.
Awards such as best vintage car, oldest car and most coveted motorcycle were up for grabs and as well as winning a fancy red and blue badge the lucky owners got a bottle of scotch.
Winner of the best vintage car award Howard Wilcox said: “I didn’t know there was a festival on today, me and my family came down for the drive.
“I am a collector of cars and bicycles and brought my 1935 Brough Superior because I was looking for a nice family car.”
The impressive black car looked like it had come straight out of Great Gatsby with many of the car enthusiasts flocking to catch a glimpse.
The 58-year-old from Eaton Bray in Bedfordshire said: “We’ve taken it all around England, to the south of France and the Alps.
“I find I get invited to a lot of weddings because people like using it for their wedding day.”
John Wallis and his 1924 Brough Superior MR403 motorcycle won most coveted bike award.
He said: “I was brought up on bikes, my father brought this one in 1961 and it cost ten shilling which is about 50p in today’s money.
“The Brough Superior range was the Rolls Royce of motorcycles. My bike turned 91-years-old last year.”
VINTAGE CAR FESTIVAL: Stony Stratford kick off the New Year with vintage car gathering
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