Car enthusiasts were revved up for Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum’s 11th annual classic vehicle show last weekend, which attracted more than 300 exhibitors.

The show, at the Calne museum, included a tractor section, a classic and vintage cars area.

There were several traders’ stalls as well as an ice-cream van, swings, and music played by the Calne Silver Band throughout the day.

Bob and Pauline Vennell, from Trowbridge, brought along a Rover 10hp saloon, which is almost 77 years old.

Mr Vennell said: “This car was sold to somebody who lived in Burton, near Castle Combe, so it’s a Wiltshire car through and through.

“It was bought for £248 when it was new and would have belonged to someone from the upper middle class.

“We also have a book which says how to drive a car. In those days you got in and drove about until you got the hang of it. We drive it every weekend, including in winter. I always say cars are mechanical things – they have to be driven.”

Exhibits also included a Jaguar XJ6 which was used by Wiltshire Police in 1996.

It was owned by Adrian Cottle, from Holt, who also has another police car in his car collection – a Zephyr MK3 dating back to 1963.

Mr Cottle, who enjoyed showing off his car’s flashing blue lights, said: “People have a fascination with police cars because not many people get a ride in them when they want to.”

Andrew Ings, from Malmesbury, brought a Rolls Royce Phantom 1 dating back to 1926. He said: “I just love cars – the engines are so individual. This is an excuse to use them and it’s nice to see other enthusiasts out. They are all quite interested.”

Derek Warnett, a director at the museum, said the show was the most successful so far, with more cars on display and more people attending than in previous years.

He said: “We had the biggest turnout ever, certainly in terms of the footfall through the door but also in terms of the numbers of classic cars. The weather was probably too hot for the day but everyone enjoyed themselves. We had one mild incident of heat stroke but that was dealt with by the St John Ambulance team.

“What was amazing was that about 6.30pm, when we had finished for the day, it looked as though nothing had been going on. It was almost like someone had come along with a massive broom, so we were really pleased people cleaned up after themselves.”

The museum was formed in 1997 by volunteers to help preserve some of the area’s motoring heritage.

For more information, visit www.atwellwilson.org.uk