Helmingham Hall Festival of Cars 2008 Suffolk
Again I attended this annual event, one of the largest of its type in East Anglia.  This year saw over 600 vehicles booked in, although on the day the weather was wet and stormy in the afternoon, and many of the ‘fair weather’ vehicle owners didn’t turn up.  Still, over 350 vehicles braved the rain and a good display and much needed funds for charity was a result.  The event is (part) organised by the Suffolk Vehicle Enthusiasts Club – a local multi make vehicle club which is well organised.

Myself, I manned the main entrance for the displaying vehicles from 08.00 to about 12.00 hours, luckily my marshalling stint was in the dry, but the rain came from lunch time.

Mary and I took our Austin-Healey 100/Six, which was much admired.  It even featured in a write-up in the Mercedes-Benz Club’s Gazette (October 08 issue) no less! Here are just some of the many exhibits from the 3rd August, 2008 event.

Here are just some of the many exhibits from the August, 2008 event.
1 Jaguar XK120 OTS on ‘the Concourse-run’ down the Hall’s main Drive.  A fitting location to mark 60 years of the XK in 2008, (and in sunshine).
2 Early 60’s Chevrolet Corvette V8 – America’s Sports Car.
3 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster – A real Gentleman’s Carriage– even in the rain!