Restored British classics
These two fine British classics are seen here on display in the car park of the art-deco Midland Hotel, Morecambe, during Vintage by the Sea, on 01/09/2024.
Nearest the camera is CTT290, a lovely little Austin Seven Ruby. First registered in 04/1937, it is powered by a 747cc engine. Alongside, and appropriately registered POP255, is a Ford Popular. First registered in 01/1954, it is powered by a 1172cc engine.
This was my first time at this great event which has been running for 11 years, however this year's event(2025) will not be run due to pressure to raise the funds needed to match rising costs. The free and not-for-profit annual event, which was co-created by fashion designer Wayne Hemingway, who hails from Morecambe, in conjunction with Deco Publique has reportedly attracted more than 40,000 visitors to the Lancashire seaside resort each year, however the organisers hope this is not the end of the festival forever and that the right levels of resources and funding can be secured in the future. © Peter Steel 2024.
Restored British classics
These two fine British classics are seen here on display in the car park of the art-deco Midland Hotel, Morecambe, during Vintage by the Sea, on 01/09/2024.
Nearest the camera is CTT290, a lovely little Austin Seven Ruby. First registered in 04/1937, it is powered by a 747cc engine. Alongside, and appropriately registered POP255, is a Ford Popular. First registered in 01/1954, it is powered by a 1172cc engine.
This was my first time at this great event which has been running for 11 years, however this year's event(2025) will not be run due to pressure to raise the funds needed to match rising costs. The free and not-for-profit annual event, which was co-created by fashion designer Wayne Hemingway, who hails from Morecambe, in conjunction with Deco Publique has reportedly attracted more than 40,000 visitors to the Lancashire seaside resort each year, however the organisers hope this is not the end of the festival forever and that the right levels of resources and funding can be secured in the future. © Peter Steel 2024.