Success for the 7th Annual Classic Motorshow

Monday, 25 September 2017 at 22:21

Hinckley Bids Classic Motorshow - 24th September 2017

This year's Classic Motorshow hailed a huge success

Thousands of people flocked into Hinckley Town Centre last Sunday 24th September for the seventh annual Hinckley BID Classic Motorshow.

Blessed by yet another sunny Sunday, the town centre was buzzing with visitors of all ages with over 500 classic vehicle owners keen to show off their beautiful and carefully restored machines.

Pristinely kept motors lined the town centre streets including everything from Mini's to Camper Vans and super rare sports cars like an Aston Martin DB5 reported to be worth circa £500k.

Adding to the atmosphere show goers were treated to a BBQ in St Marys Church, a jazz band in the Market Place and children’s entertainment in the Mead, cafes and gift shops reported buoyant trade and many people attending the event took to social media to share their photos, making this years event the best one yet.

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