Teenage memories had Newton Abbot Mayor Cllr Louise Cooke unable to resist climbing onto the seat of a scooter on Saturday May 23 when the town staged its latest Classic Car Show.
Recalling times past she said: ’I remember riding on the back of one of these with all the lights and everything.
‘And of course you had the tiger in your tank on the back, it brings back a lot of good memories, it’s just wonderful.’
Cllr Cooke was delighted with how busy the town was.
‘I thought it might be quiet with everyone on the beaches but that’s not the case, they’re here and it’s wonderful.
‘What with the Taiko Drummers performing and our vinyl DJ spinning the discs it’s amazing.’
More than 60 cherished vehicles parked up in the town centre for the event which was organised jointly by Newton Abbot Town Council and Teignbridge Classics.
Heathfield resident Mark Baker of Torbay Mods said: ’It’s great, so many people come along and either nudge their wife saying remember what we used to get up to on one of those, or it’s kids going whoa, look at that!’
His daughter George added: ‘The club is like my second family and it’s great to be here on a Saturday, it’s something different to do.’
DJ Jodie Merelle from Teignmouth went down well with the crowds, playing a selection of hits from the past. Her only challenge was the soaring temperature.
‘The vinyl wasn’t thrilled about being in the heat but it’s ok, we’re surviving,’ she said.
‘People have been so friendly and saying how the songs remind them of when they used to go out clubbing or whatever, it’s been great.’
Natalie Hicks, Events Co-Ordinator for Newton Abbot Town Council was thrilled with the turn out of both vehicles and people coming to take a look.
‘It’s gone very well and I’m very grateful to Teignbridge Classics for their help organising the event,’ she said.
‘It’e very vibrant, there’s a great atmosphere with lots of people here of all ages and they seem to be really happy.
‘We’re looking forward to more of this at the rest of our summer events.’
