PICTURE SPECIAL: Newport Festival Of Classics

A rainy day in Newport has come to life with a colourful and vibrant collection of classic cars and motorcycles as the city has played host to its first Festival of Classics.

Among the many items on display between 11am and 4pm were an original Model T Ford, a double decker bus, several spectacular motorbikes and the classic  Rover P5 as featured in the latest series of Inspector George Gently and autographed personally on the driver’s sun shield by actor Martin Shaw.

The event was also supplemented by live music with appearances by local buskers and live bands.


A classic Jaguar on display at Newport Festival of ClassicsA classic Jaguar on display at Newport Festival of Classics

A classic Jaguar on display at Newport Festival of Classics


A Humber on display at Newport Festival of ClassicsA Humber on display at Newport Festival of Classics

A Humber on display at Newport Festival of Classics


A classic selection of Motorcycles on display at Newport festival of ClassicsA classic selection of Motorcycles on display at Newport festival of Classics

A classic selection of Motorcycles on display at Newport festival of Classics


A vintage bus was a popular attraction at Newport Festival Of ClassicsA vintage bus was a popular attraction at Newport Festival Of Classics

A vintage bus was a popular attraction at Newport Festival Of Classics


Several classic Mini's were on display at Newport Festival of ClassicsSeveral classic Mini's were on display at Newport Festival of Classics

Several classic Mini’s were on display at Newport Festival of Classics


Two classic motorcycles take to the road at Newport Festival of ClassicsTwo classic motorcycles take to the road at Newport Festival of Classics

Two classic motorcycles take to the road at Newport Festival of Classics


The classic Rover driven by actor Martin Shaw in the Inspector George Gently TV series takes pride of place in the Newport Festival of Classics displayThe classic Rover driven by actor Martin Shaw in the Inspector George Gently TV series takes pride of place in the Newport Festival of Classics display

The classic Rover driven by actor Martin Shaw in the Inspector George Gently TV series takes pride of place in the Newport Festival of Classics display


Martin Shaw's autograph on the sun shield of the classic Rover from the Inspector George Gently TV Series as seen at Newport Festival of ClassicsMartin Shaw's autograph on the sun shield of the classic Rover from the Inspector George Gently TV Series as seen at Newport Festival of Classics

Martin Shaw’s autograph on the sun shield of the classic Rover from the Inspector George Gently TV Series as seen at Newport Festival of Classics


Car enthusiast Colin, who owns the classic George Gently Rover with some shooting location ephemaera from the George Gently TV seriesCar enthusiast Colin, who owns the classic George Gently Rover with some shooting location ephemaera from the George Gently TV series

Car enthusiast Colin, who owns the classic George Gently Rover with some shooting location ephemaera from the George Gently TV series

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