Vintage police cars pull crowds at Coleford Carnival of Transport

Vehicles from the US were among those featured at this year's Coleford Carnival of Transport

Scores of vehicle enthusiasts have flocked to a transport carnival to indulge in their passion of vintage cars and tractors.

The Coleford Carnival of Transport celebrated its 25th show on Monday.

Enthusiasts from all over the county and further afield attended the free event, funded by Coleford Town Council.

Everything from a tractor made in 1919, to a Mustang imported from California to Cinderford, lined Coleford's Market Place.

A 1985 Ford Granada 2.9i Injection, which was once part of Kent Police's fleet, was one of the unique vehicles attracting visitors.

Owner Brian Bedford said he travelled as far as France and Ireland with his car, taking it to shows.

Brian Bedford once bumped into two former police officers who had driven his car during their time at Kent Police

Meanwhile, Jonathan Smith, from Cinderford, was in Coleford on Easter Monday to show off his pride and joy - his Ford Mustang GT350.

"I saved up for many years to purchase the car," he said.

"Six months later, I won another in a competition with £20,000 in the boot, but I decided to spend the money on the car I already had."

Mr Smith said he often spent "two or three days just cleaning" his car, which he imported from California.

Jonathan Smith has spent thousands of pounds on his Mustang

Also at the show was the Five Valleys Mini Club, which celebrates models of the car made between 1959 and 2000.

One member, Mike, owns two Minis designed by legendary fashion designer Mary Quant, which are limited editions.

"She only did them in two colours," he said. "I've got a black one and a white one."

The Five Valleys Mini Club was at the carnival to show off some of the members' classic cars

Alex Davies, who has been the chairman of the carnival for five years, has asked for more people to come forward as volunteers to help organise the 2025 event.

He said: "We started planning the event nine months ago. We were a bit behind but, normally, I would like to start planning in the summer for the next one.

"Hopefully next year it will be bigger and better, with even brighter sunshine."