A popular event recorded its best-ever attendance as motoring fanatics rushed to show off their retro vehicles.
Over 250 cars drove to Dalemain for Wigton Motor Club’s Drive It Day event on April 24, which traditionally starts the season throughout the UK with the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs coordinating the event on the Sunday nearest to St. George’s Day.
There was a wide variety of cars from vintage Bentleys to Model T Fords and other vintage cars up to enthusiast cars just 20 years old. The weather was bright although there was a cold breeze. Food was served from the Dalemain kitchen.
The event raised over £1,250 for Wigton Motor Club’s nominated charities, Hospice at Home West Cumbria and Blood Bikes.
A spokesman for the Wigton Motor Club said they were delighted by the response and that the club had a full programme of events lined up for the season ahead.
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