A glorious Sunday for a drive, saw classic vehicle owners all heading for Swanage in Dorset to take part in the Carnival Classic Motor Show.
Swanage Carnival in the driving seat!
Local resident Jenny Lazenbury started the classic motor show in 1996 and it has been an established attraction on the Swanage calendar ever since.
In 2023, following Jenny’s decision to take a well earned back seat, the Swanage Carnival team took over the organisation of the popular event.
The event in the Main Beach car park, organised for the second year by Swanage Carnival,
There were about 125 classic vehicles taking part, all glistening in the spring sunshine having been carefully polished for the occasion.
Alongside the vehicles, a number of community groups set up stalls to promote their work including Swanage and Purbeck Rotary and the Swanage Community Defibrillator Partnership.
Swanage and Purbeck Rotary set up stall in the car park
The ultimate summer prom car drew many admirers
“It’s great to win best in show”
The winner of best in show for 2024 was Philip Peacock from Dorchester who proudly displayed his Conda Green 1970 Porsche 911 E with its 2.2 litre engine.
Philip said:
“I’ve been coming down to the show for the last four years and it’s great to win best in show. I enjoy the run down from Dorchester and today it feels like the start of summer.
“It’s lovely to see all the other cars and have a day out in Swanage, starting with a fantastic breakfast in town to start the day with and brilliant to return home as a winner!”
Best in show winner Philip Peacock shows off his Porsche 911 E which has been meticulously restored in its original Conda Green
The 2.2 litre engine impressed many car enthusiasts
A day for deckchairs in the car park
Jeff Soulsby from Swanage Carnival was delighted with the number attending the event
“Fantastic day and super weather”
Leading the event for Swanage Carnival was local resident Jeff Soulsby. He said:
“It’s been a fantastic day and super weather. It’s great to attract around 125 entries, so we’re really happy. This is the second year that Swanage Carnival has organised the show and we’ve really been able to build on the success of last year. We are extremely grateful to Moonfleet Cars and to Langdale Boundary LLP for sponsoring this event .
“ Now we are looking forward to the Swanage Carnival this summer and all the money made from this event will help us donate even more to local good causes and charities.”
A lot of cars gleamed in the sunshine
Thanks to Helen Ffitch and Swanage.News – Photo credits : Helen Ffitch, Kevin Langdon and Claire Richards.