The Pageant has been going since 1977, when the Council organised it and the first one saw 150 cars. Since then it has been organised by various publications and now is sponsored by Kelsy Publishing, CCW, Footman James et al. This year saw about 3000 cars, bikes, commercials, tractors, and military vehicles on exhibit. With about 100 clubs, 80 trade stands and a large autojumble area and events all day in the arena. It was a great day and weather was brilliant. I'm near enough to go by bus and avoid the hassle of parking, and even worse getting out onto busy roads, so I sent off and arrived as the gates opened.
I hit the pre-war section first (well, it was the nearest)
Stop complaining about cleaning your wheels, and spare a thought for these two owners:
Some Club Stands were '3 Car Stands' and this trio of 'flat heads' were rather nice:
As were these Triumph Roadsters:
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