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Classic motors on display in Yattendon




Owners of classic motors from across the district and beyond recently converged on Yattendon for the village's Classic Vehicle Day, the first show since 2019.

Hundreds of vehicles - including cars, motorcycles, traction engines and military hardware - were brought in for the event, with around 50 displays organised by the local garage.

Entry for the show was completely free, with attendees encouraged to make a voluntary donation to Thames Valley Air Ambulance, the event's sponsored charity.

The Yattendon Classic Vehicle Day.
The Yattendon Classic Vehicle Day.

Organiser Lyn Mistry said that the event had drawn in a wide range of exhibitors.

She said: "It's probably about a 100-mile radius of people coming. It's everyone from the local village, and from Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire.

"We had about 20 or 30 scooters all arrive together, we've had a load of Mustangs arrive together, we have a TVR club, we have the White Horse Classic Vehicle Club.

David Slack (former Yattendon Estate manager) presents Best in Show to Andy MacKenzie, Nigel Giles and Harry Douglas.
David Slack (former Yattendon Estate manager) presents Best in Show to Andy MacKenzie, Nigel Giles and Harry Douglas.

"Yesterday, the traction engines arrived - one guy came from Thatcham to here in an hour and 45 minutes.

"All them coming through that gate yesterday afternoon in the bright sunshine, and staying overnight in their living quarters, was absolutely wonderful."

Margo and John Payne with a 1935 Morris 10/6 Sports Special.
Margo and John Payne with a 1935 Morris 10/6 Sports Special.
Cheryl Foulsham with her 1957 Austin A35 Countryman.
Cheryl Foulsham with her 1957 Austin A35 Countryman.
Hilary and John Adams, of Burghfield, with 1934 MG PA.
Hilary and John Adams, of Burghfield, with 1934 MG PA.
Harry Collins, 11.
Harry Collins, 11.
Alfie Rimell with a 1942 Excelsior WWII fold-up motorcycle.
Alfie Rimell with a 1942 Excelsior WWII fold-up motorcycle.
Sheila and Rex Ward, Marion Venners, Richard Stimpson and Ferdie Slatter.
Sheila and Rex Ward, Marion Venners, Richard Stimpson and Ferdie Slatter.
Phil Gibbons with his 1966 Lambretta LI 150.
Phil Gibbons with his 1966 Lambretta LI 150.
The Yattendon Classic Vehicle Day.
The Yattendon Classic Vehicle Day.
Cars on display.
Cars on display.
A vehicle exhibited at the event.
A vehicle exhibited at the event.


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