Over 500 vehicles attend, representing the last 10 decades of motoring history, including many from Britain’s motoring heyday – marques on display included Alvis, Bristol, Jensen, AC Riley, Armstong Sideley, Lea Francis, Crossley, BSA, Lagonda, Lanchester and Gordon Keeble. The oldest vehicle seen on display was a 1914 Ford Model T and the latest sports car models have included the Chevrolet Corvette and a Ford Mustang as well as Ferraris’ and Porsche.
This amazing collection of vehicles is displayed against the magnificent back drop of Helmingham Hall and its surrounding moat which sits in the middle of the ancient deer park.
The 2008 event made a £4,500 donation to EACH - Ipswich Children’s Hospice www.each.org.uk Car exhibitors have given very generous over the pat 5 years and we hope that with the 2009 Festival we will be able to make an even greater donation. It is possible to make a donation with your classic car entry or as a visitor on the day at the EACH stand.
Lord Tollemache would like to thank everyone who made a donation in 2007 and 2008 to The Ipswich Children’s Hospice which goes to help with the every day running costs of the Hospice as well as days out for the children and their families.
Adults £8.00
Children 7 years and over £3.00
Family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) £20.00
Tickets can be bought in advance from The Suffolk Food Hall www.suffolkfoodhall.co.uk (for directions and via the telephone 01473 890 799.
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