THE PETERSFIELD Post’s Festival of Transport roared into Petersfield town centre on Sunday and the vehicles on display wowed the crowds who came to see them.

Almost 100 vehicles lined up along Lavant Street and Chapel Street – ranging from cars which graced the roads in the early 1900s through to modern day vehicles boasting the latest technology.

Sunday’s event was the 17th running of the Post and Herald Festival of Transport. The first part of the festival saw the vehicles gather in Farnham town centre before the owners of the cars and motorbikes drove their way south to Petersfield.

Judges picked out their favourite models and the winning owners were presented with their prizes on the stage of the Spring Festival in The Square by Sir Ray Tindle, proprietor of Tindle Newspapers Limited – owner of the Petersfield Post Series.

The festival also raises funds for Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care and Petersfield Community Hospital and cheques for £1,000 were presented to both organisations.

The Mayor of Petersfield, James Deane, praised Sir Ray and all who had helped to bring the Festival of Transport to the town.

He added: “I would like to dedicate my support to Sir Ray as, without him, this event wouldn’t be here. I would like to thank him for everything he has done.”

Vice chairman of Tindle Newspapers Limited Wendy Craig said: “The hospital and hospice are doing some wonderful work in our communities and they need your support for their work. Thank you to everyone for their help on the event.”

Trophy Winners: Best Veteran Car up to 1925: Ford Model T (1911), Mr R Florio; Best Vintage Car up to 1935: Austin Seven Tourer (1928), John Emmerton; Best Classic Car up to 1945: Riley Kestrel 1 (1937), John Newman; Best Car over 1945: MG TF (1954), Colin Ray; Best Vehicle Overall: Rolls Royce 20/25 (1934), Roger Goddard; Best Motorcycle: Motobecane Mobylette (1970), Oscar Bray.