a tower of power

Historic castle provides the perfect show venue

This one-day summer show, held in the shadow of Hedingham Castle’s 11th Century tower, marked its tenth anniversary with a record classic turnout.

Minis were especially well represented in the 130-strong gathering, with a rather down at heel-looking Clubman estate rubbing shoulders with a pristine late model Cooper Sport, complete with matching Mini trailer. There was also a sizeable contingent of US classics, including an elegant 1940s Plymouth Super Deluxe.

The Motion Pictures Motors group attracted a lot of interest. One of the original Reliant Regal vans used in

Only Fools and Horses formed the centrepiece of a wonderful homage to the TV show. Complementing the club stand, an imposing black Dodge Charger R/T like the one from the film Bullitt sitting beside its nemesis, a green Ford Mustang GT, complete with an eerily realistic Steve McQueen mannequin.

Event organiser, Amanda Beecroft, says that this year’s event was a huge success and attracted a significantly bigger crowd than last year’s event.

She says: ‘We had record attendance with over 70 club members, and around 100 pre-entered cars creating a wonderfully varied display.

‘I hope to see everybody again next year on 18 August, 2018.’

’Minis were well represented in the 130-strong gathering’

More than 100 classics were preregistered for the main display next to Hedingham castle’s tower, including this 1960 Daimler sP250 and 1968 MGc roadster.

alex Munday’s 1996 Mini cooper sport and matching trailer.

steve Fisk with his dad’s Heinkel bubble car, which now entertains his young family.