THE sun came out and so did the crowds as the gamble to go ahead with Liphook's annual classic car day – despite days of torrential rain leading up to the event – paid off handsomely.

Enthusiasts began arriving well before the 10am start time for the Father's Day treat and the paddock and adjoining field at The Deer's Hut pub, in Griggs Green, were soon a colourful combination of people and their historic vehicles.

"It has been an outstanding success," Deborah Steel, the new managing director of the pub which is currently undergoing major renovations and extensions.

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