A CAR rally celebrating a sporty three-wheeler takes place at one of the region's leading holiday attractions this weekend.

The Morgan Sports Car Club Meet takes place at the Beamish Museum, near Chester-le-Street, County Durham, on Sunday.

About 50 of the vehicles are expected to be on display, including an early Morgan Cycle Car and a 1933 V-Twin model.

Some of the more stylish cars will be judged in the concours d'elegance, while raw power will be demonstrated by models including the Aero8. Fitted with a 4.4 litre BMW engine, it is capable of accelerating from 0-60mph in under five seconds.

The event is part of Beamish's involvement in Museums and Galleries Month, which this year is based on the theme of travel.

For further details, contact 0191-370 4000.

Published: 11/05/2004