Jaguar owners set a new record when more than 200 of the classic cars were lined-up at Attingham Park.
The event took place at Attingham Park and coincided with 60 years of the National Trust at the estate. About 700 spectators turned out to watch.
The Jaguars were driven for two miles in a continuous line towards Uffington in an attempt to break a world record.
To make it into the Guinness Book of Records there had to be more than 75. Organisers now have to send off witness statements and evidence of the parade to gain their certificate.
The event was run by Hatfields Jaguar in Old Potts Way, Shrewsbury. Sales manager Craig Petty said it was to raise money for the Shropshire Air Ambulance.
He said: “It went very well yesterday. We just have to verify all the numbers but we had about 230 cars and we have broken a record.
“We raised just over £400, which is great. The weather stayed off us and it was a superb sight. People in Uffington stood outside their houses watching all the cars go past.
“We would like to thank the police who stopped all the roads so we could go through. We all managed to stay together for the route. There were E type Jags and MK2 cars so it was nice to see the old cars out.
“There was pretty much an example of every car we have made since 1970. Virgin Hot Air Balloons also helped us with a prize for two people, which was won by Mrs Sue Canning.”
Mr Petty said it was great to combine the event with the National Trust’s celebrations.
Pictured: Avril and Peter Griffiths, from Welshpool, with their 1970 E-type Series II Jaguar.
By Rebecca Lawrence
3 Comments
200 Jags + passengers + 700 spectators and just £400 for ‘Air Ambulance’. Mmmmm perhaps Rebecca dropped a nought somewhere?
I liked the report and the pictures wish I had been able to go.
We attended the event, and I think Rebecca has made an error we didnt see 700 spectators, the event was great fun, and thanks to all for organising it.