LARGS played host to a fleet of classic Scottish-built cars - to mark 60 years since the first model of its type rolled off the production line.

A convoy of classic Hillman Imp cars made the journey to the Clyde coast - not a million miles from the car factory where they were built.

The Imp was manufactured at the Rootes company's Linwood plant, which was purpose-built for the manufacture of the 'economy car' and which opened on May 2, 1963.

The plant was later taken over by Chrysler before being sold to Peugeot Talbot.

The factory's workers later produced the Hillman Avenger and finally the Imp's successor, the Sunbeam, before it was closed down in 1981.

The site is now home to the St James Business Centre and lies just off the A737 Paisley-Irvine road.

The cars visiting Largs included a variety of diferent models including a Tunnock's company version of the popular car - and was a surprise attraction beside local landmarks including Nardini's and St Columba's Parish Church.

With thanks to Harry McEachan for the photos below.

Largs and Millport Weekly News: Tunnock's Caramel Imp car on displayTunnock's Caramel Imp car on display (Image: Harry McEachan)

Largs and Millport Weekly News: Fleet of classic cars visited Largs for 60th anniversaryFleet of classic cars visited Largs for 60th anniversary (Image: Harry McEachan)

Largs and Millport Weekly News: Vintage day out!Vintage day out! (Image: Harry McEachan)

Largs and Millport Weekly News: Cream of the crop - Classic cars in front of Nardini'sCream of the crop - Classic cars in front of Nardini's (Image: Harry McEachan)

Largs and Millport Weekly News: Classic cars made an impression last WednesdayClassic cars made an impression last Wednesday (Image: Harry McEachan)

Largs and Millport Weekly News: Multi-coloured classic cars on display Multi-coloured classic cars on display (Image: Harry McEachan)

Largs and Millport Weekly News: Classic line-up- 60th anniversary of Hillman Imp's grand day out to LargsClassic line-up- 60th anniversary of Hillman Imp's grand day out to Largs (Image: Harry McEachan)