Dozens of classic cars on show at Weston-super-Mare vintage car rally

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Classic cars were displayed at the Helicopter Museum in Weston-super-Mare

Dozens of motorcars dating back from the 1930s to 1990s went on display for the return of the popular Vintage Wheels car rally.

The cars went on displayed around the airfield control tower at the Helicopter Museum in Weston-super-Mare.

Hundreds of visitors also came to view one of the world's largest collections of helicopters at the museum.

The annual event was held to fundraise for the museum's nominated charity, The Royal British Legion.

Three vintage cars
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The event attracts classic car enthusiasts

Fred Tooke standing in front of a Morris Minor 1000
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Fred Tooke, the owner of the Morris Minor 1000 traveller from 1964

A red Ferrari
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Around 500 people came to view the range of classic cars on display

Two vintage cars
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Many of the cars have been lovingly restored to their former glory

Paul Curley standing next to a 1929 Phantom 2 Rolls Royce
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Paul Curley with a 1929 Phantom 2 Rolls Royce

Rob Barton standing next to a yellow Volkswagen Nova
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Rob Barton with his Volkswagen Nova from the 1970s, which is based on the Volkswagen Beetle

A classic car
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Car owners say they enjoy driving their cars and taking them to the shows

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