A TOWN centre will be transported back through time as vehicles from yesteryear gather in a market square.

Dozens of vintage vehicles will descend on Darlington next weekend for the town’s first classic car show.

Highlights will include a 1930s Austin 10 Cambridge, a 1950s Singer Roadster, a 1960s Ford Anglia and a 1970s Mercedes.

Other favourites will be Spitfires and Stags and Morris Minors and Midgets for the day of nostalgia organised by Distinct Darlington.

Cars will come from across the country for the event, which is on Saturday between 10am and 4pm, and will bring together the classics with the high tech of Hollywood.

Transformers hero Bumblebee – an autobot Chevrolet Camaro is set to thrill fans of the film with a special guest appearance.

Alex Hirst, manager at Distinct Darlington, said the event will be a great day out for all the family.

She said: “The response from car clubs and owners has been incredible. More exhibitors are getting in touch every day and the number and variety of cars just keeps growing.

“It’ll be great to see them all and the atmosphere should be brilliant.”

The show will take place at the town centre’s Joseph Pease Place, West Row and Market Square and a wide range of entertainment is planned throughout the day.

People will get a chance to help a local graffiti artist transform a scrapped car into artwork and Darlington business Hole in the Wall Market Tavern and Kitchen will be on hand to provide refreshments and musical entertainment.

For more information visit www.distinctdarlington.co.uk/events