Hundreds of vehicle enthusiasts gathered in Coleford on Easter Monday for the 25th edition of the town's Carnival of Transport, where a retired police car from Kent drew particular attention.
The free event, funded by Coleford Town Council, featured a wide array of vehicles lining Market Place, ranging from a 1919 tractor to a Ford Mustang imported from California.
Among the crowd-pullers was a 1985 Ford Granada 2.9i Injection, formerly part of Kent Police's fleet. Owner Brian Bedford said he takes the car to shows across France and Ireland.
Jonathan Smith, from Cinderford, showcased his Ford Mustang GT350, also imported from California. He admitted spending up to three days cleaning the vehicle. Meanwhile, the Five Valleys Mini Club displayed models from 1959 to 2000, including two limited-edition Minis designed by fashion icon Mary Quant.
Alex Davies, chairman of the carnival for five years, appealed for more volunteers to help organise the 2025 event. 'We started planning nine months ago. Normally I would like to start in the summer for the next one. Hopefully next year it will be bigger and better,' he said.
