THE success of this year’s Millport Classic Car Show can herald the return of large-scale events to the island, according to organisers.

The popular event was back and saw more than 100 classic vehicles dotted around the grounds of Garrison House last weekend.

Organiser Lynne Bogan says feedback has been overwhelmingly positive.

She said: “It was just a brilliant afternoon, the whole event went better than we could ever have expected.

“We had several car clubs in attendance and have had nothing but positive feedback from car owners who enjoyed showing off their vehicles once again, as well as locals, who were happy to see something going on.”

Lynne is hoping that the show can serve as a template to others as they look to restart the wide range of events that are normally held on the island.

She explained: “It was great to have some normality back, and we are hoping this can fire the starting gun on more things like this for the community.

“We kept the event nice and small to stay within the guidelines and people were watching closely to see if it went off without a hitch.

“I think this will really give others confidence to follow

Lynne has thanked the island community for its support and is already looking forward to next year’s show.

She said: “I would like to thank the volunteers who made it all happen, from Ross Newton at the Garrison funfair, William and Tracy Stokes at the arcade, MCs Stewart and Matthew Cape, and Jackie McNair.

“Our show usually coincides with the crowning of the Cumbrae Queen, which was a miss this year, but we hope to have it return in 2022."

This year’s winning car was a 1965 Mk2 Jaguar 3.8, owned by Gordon Calder. He took home a trophy and a bottle of Nostalgin, donated by the Isle of Cumbrae Distillery.

An Austin 1000 van took second place and third place went to an MGB Roadster, both from the Ayrshire Classic Car Club.