Spectators flock to enjoy classic event Bank holiday Monday turned out fine for entrants and spectators eager to see this year's Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club rally at Collaton St Mary, according to club chairman Jim Batty, a Torquay indoor market trader.

From: Herald Express (Torquay UK) | Date: June 9, 2007 | Copyright information

Bank holiday Monday turned out fine for entrants and spectators eager to see this year's Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club rally at Collaton St Mary, according to club chairman Jim Batty, a Torquay indoor market trader.

Presidence was given to the rally by Collaton St Mary church members on the final day of the well organised Flower Festival.

Jim welcomed entrants from near and far to the VCVC event which attracted a terrific amount of spectators and 66 entries in total including vintage cars, motorbikes, scooters and classics such as Morris, Fordson and Ransomes.

Jim was joined by new ...

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