KINGSBRIDGE Classic Car Rally roared into life on bank holiday Monday, as the sunny weather brought a huge turnout of visitors and vehicles. Kingsbridge Quay began filling up early with elegant classic cars, and owners eager to show them off. With space for only 50 cars, the event attracted more than 70 according to rally committee member John Ede. He said: 'It went extremely well, it was a very successful day. We were heavily over-subscribed, with 70 plus cars wanting to take part; there were people arriving who literally couldn't get in.' When the event officially started at 11 am, members of the public were able to feast their eyes on the range of classic vehicles on display, from a vintage fire engine to a 1964 Mini recently discovered in a South Hams barn. Many vehicles then took part in a short drive through the South Hams countryside, before returning to Kingsbridge for the prize giving. Prizes were awarded for various categories. 'Best turned out car' was scooped by Tom and Fiona Harvey's pre-war Hudson, winning them a gallon of oil donated by Waterside Garage. 'Best pre-war' went to Chris and Yvonne Knapman's Vauxhall DX 14/6, winning a cream tea donated by Avonmill Garden Centre, while 'best postwar' was taken by Steve and Julie Adams' 1952 Alvis TA21, earning them a bottle of champagne donated by Toad Hall Cottages. 'The car you would most like to take home' was won by a beautiful Morris 1000 convertible, meaning its owner Dan Pedrick of Kingsbridge will get a free MOT from R and G Motors, while Rufus and Sandy Gilbert in their MGB won the 'most accurate drive' accolade for successful navigation, gaining a bottle of foam wash donated by Ashby's Garage. A childrens' competition was also held, in which youngsters had to guess the mileage of the 1964 Mini. Holidaymaker Charlie Priddle, 7, won the prize of a model Mini donated by the Chamber for guessing within 4,000 miles. The Mini, which was shown on a trailer as it is not yet running, is to be restored by Terry Soper from East Allington, who plans to make a start this winter. However, as Mr Ede said: 'Terry's well known for taking his time over things, so as the saying goes, don't hold your breath.' The event, organised by Kingsbridge and Salcombe Chamber of Commerce, was partly designed to attract people to the town. Chairman David Hanmer said: 'It was phenomenal, the place was absolutely packed with cars and people. We did it for the good of the town, so I hope the town benefited.'