“But that’s why we called this the Pride of Longbridge and why people were having their pictures taken with their cars outside the Q Gate with the flags flying.”

Andrew said it was now hoped to expand the rally, which ended with a picnic in Cofton Park.

* Cars were also the stars at the Malvern Classic Car Show. Enthusiasts and traders from across the country were at the event, with hundreds of priceless vehicles on display.