DESCRIBED as the "biggest and best ever" Liphook Classic Day, the 30th event raised more than £10,000 for good causes.

Records were smashed as every space in The Deer’s Hut pub paddock was taken up by a selection of more than 800 quality classic and vintage cars, as well as stunning British racing cars, Ferraris, motorbikes, Vespas and Lambrettas.

Pub managing director Debbie Steele said: “We had the highest public attendance ever on Father’s Day which exceeded all previous events we have held. Thanks to the Scouts and Guides, who are also celebrating their 100th anniversary, the organisation was flawless and well run.

“I would like to thank our main sponsor, Clarke Gammon Wellers, as well as the local businesses, including Champney’s Forest Mere, Liphook Golf Club, Altis Tool Hire and the General Wine Company, and our suppliers who have donated raffle prizes.

“I would also like to thank my staff who worked exceptionally hard on the day. It was a genuine community team effort. I also have to mention Ben Govier, of Dylan’s Ice Cream, who made a generous donation to the collection.

“I would also like to acknowledge Richard Northcott who was presented with a Scout ‘Thank You Badge’, which are given to those who have helped Scouting. 

“In this case it is for the use of the field behind the pub for the Scout’s Archery Club and for supporting Scouting through Classic Car Day each year.”

Main beneficiaries of this year’s event will be the Scouts and Guides, with donations also going to Liphook Day Centre, Liphook Fire Service and the Carnival Committee.

Winner of the Cubs and Scouts best Car award was Steve Hutty from Whitehill for his new Volcano Red Aston Martin Vantage, one of only 400 ever made.

Simon Connolly from West Horsley, a Classic Car enthusiast, who attend the event for the first time, also received an award for Best Car for his racing green E-Type Jaguar.

Dubbed as the Mini-Goodwood, vehicles started arriving early and soon the car park and paddock were a virtual A to Z of motoring history.

On display were vintage and classic cars of all makes including MGs, Triumphs, Morris Minors, Vauxhalls, Jaguars, TVRs, Alpha Romeos, Daimlers, Aston Martins, AC Cobras a line of VW Buses, BMW’s, Mini Coopers, Porsches, Volvos, Mercedes, several Lotus cars, Vintage Rolls Royce, Ford Mustang, Ford Capri, Cortina, a Borgward, Austin Healeys, Morgans, and a Wolseley.

For bikers, the display included Yamahas, Hondas, Vincents and Suzukis.

A magnificent steam fairground roundabout from Hollycombe drew crowds of families, as did the Liphook Fire Engine,. Panoramic views of cars and crowds could be taken from the top deck of a bus and a mini real ale festival enjoyed in the garden bar whilst listening to local band Good Times Roll.