The 34th Cumbria Classic & Motorsport Show, organised by Wigton Motor Club, was once again a superb event with over 800 cars on display in warm and sunny weather in the tranquil surroundings of the Dalemain parkland, writes Graeme Forrester.
The show was celebrating the centenary of the Wigton Motor Club and well as 100 years of MG & Triumph and there were fantastic displays of both marques.
The grass autotest was held under the Motor Sport UK’s Street car banner drew plenty of interest and some 50 new members signed up to the club.
One of the other highlights was the firing up of the 1956 Cooper F3 V twin that won the British Hill Climb Championship in 1948, 59 and 1960 and is now owned by Fred Bell. Also on display was a current Ford Puma WRC car provided by Malcolm Wilson.
The Car of the Show was voted to be the Saab 92 of Ken Dover, of Keswick.
The Show supports the two charities that the Club choses each year, in this case Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team and the Air Ambulance.
The Cumbria Classic Weekend started on the Saturday with the Rose & Thistle Tour which saw 75 cars exploring the Borders and north Pennines.
Wigton Motor Club is the largest motor club in the North with over 900 members who enjoy all types of motorsports, classic car events and tours, and also have their own HQ at the Motor House.
