SANDS OF TIME: Cavalcade of classic cars

Mr Denham’s rare 1956 Mk II Highline convertible took the best in show award as well as the top prize in the 1940-59 category.

He said: “This car is history. It’s all about the rock’n’roll era of the 1950s and 60s.

“It brings back some memories when people look at it.

“It’s one of only five of the Highline convertibles which are known about in this country.

“It’s in showroom condition with a power hood and overdrive.

“There’s no power steering and it’s quite a heavy, wide car and you’ve got to drive it.

“It feels special owning a car like this. I get a lot of reactions when I go round in it.”

The prizes were the first Mr Denham, 68, of Fareham in Hampshire, had won in his third year in the event.

More than 50 vehicles were entered and motored around the town in a cavalcade before spending the afternoon on the front lawn of the Royal Norfolk Hotel.

They ranged in age from a 1926 Amiscar G/CGS owned by JM Gibson of Barnham to Brighton man Derek Lloyd’s 1988 Ginetta G30.

There was also a smattering of vans, two military vehicles and a couple of motorcycles.

Also among them was the 1968 Morris 1300, nicknamed Jodie, owned by Joe Hutt of Middleton.

He told visitors: “Jodie is my everyday drive and is outside all year, with a cover in the winter.

“I drive Jodie most days for shopping, holidays and runaround.

“Classic cars are fun to drive and a talking point when out and about.