Pangbourne College Classic Car Show is another ‘huge success’

The annual Pangbourne College Classic Car Show made a hugely successful return earlier this month.

More than 3,000 visitors came to see the wide array of 350 classic cars and motorbikes on display on Saturday, June 3.

Spectators got close up views of various classic cars, scooters and motorbikes, plus the oldest car at the show — a 1904 ‘Oldsmobile’.

Visitors also enjoyed relaxing in the sunshine with picnics listening to the ‘Roy Bailey Big Band’ from Goring.

Show organiser, Tom Cheney, said: “We were thrilled to have welcomed even more exhibitors and spectators to the show this year.

"The event was topped with a very special flypast from the Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Spitfire Flight.

"The flight commemorates all those who have lost their lives serving in the RAF, or its predecessor the Royal Flying Corps.

All the proceeds raised by this year's show will go towards supporting local charity Footsteps Foundation, which helps children with neurological issues, as well as the Pangbourne College Community Fund which supports educational projects, activities or events for children and young adults in the local area.

Mr Cheney added: “This year, we were supported by local businesses PR Motors, Aston Martin Reading and Lamborghini Pangbourne, who brought a selection of new cars for spectators to look at and sit inside.

Pangbourne College pupils involved in the ‘heritage engineering’ programme also showcased the two cars they are currently working on: ‘The Rickman Ranger’ and ‘Bond Equip’.

Sporting Bears also attended and offered passenger rides in classic cars including a Ferrari 458 Spider, Ford 1966 Mustang Coupe and a Volkswagen 1975 Beetle. This unique experience for a minimum donation raised in excess of £2,000 for the Footsteps Foundation.

Mr Cheney continued saying: “It was fantastic to see so many people sharing their love for classic cars, young and old sharing stories of where they acquired their cars and their renovation journey, which I hope will inspire a whole new generation of classic car lovers.”