It’s one of Suffolk’s most popular annual events and back in 1986 hundreds of owners of vintage and veteran vehicles took part.

Ipswich Star: A stylish Morgan was parked outside Christchurch mansion at the show Picture: RICHARD SNASDELLA stylish Morgan was parked outside Christchurch mansion at the show Picture: RICHARD SNASDELL (Image: Richard Snasdell)

The Ipswich to Felixstowe Historic Vehicle Run will celebrate its 50th year next spring when more than 500 cars, motorcycles, buses, commercial and military vehicles will gather in Christchurch Park ready for their run to the seaside, where around 20,000 people will enjoy the line-up on the prom.

Ipswich Star: Even an old vintage bus made it's way to the event Picture: RICHARD SNASDELLEven an old vintage bus made it's way to the event Picture: RICHARD SNASDELL (Image: Richard Snasdell)

Back in 1986, it was a fine day for the run and the gathering in the park attracted big crowds to see the dazzling array of motors on show and appreciate their beauty and workmanship.

Ipswich Star: All things motor related turned up at the event including motorbikes complete with side carts Picture: RICHARD SNASDELLAll things motor related turned up at the event including motorbikes complete with side carts Picture: RICHARD SNASDELL (Image: Richard Snasdell)

Vehicles ranged from stylish Morgans to Rolls Royces and even very early 20th century vehicles.

Ipswich Star: Cars of all shapes, styles and sizes attended the car run in 1986 Picture: RICHARD SNASDELLCars of all shapes, styles and sizes attended the car run in 1986 Picture: RICHARD SNASDELL (Image: Richard Snasdell)

Do you remember the historic vehicle run in Ipswich in 1986 - or did you take part?

Ipswich Star: The motors made their way through Ipswich, and gathered at Christchurch park Picture: RICHARD SNASDELLThe motors made their way through Ipswich, and gathered at Christchurch park Picture: RICHARD SNASDELL (Image: Richard Snasdell)

To share your memories, email charlotte.bond@archant.co.uk

Ipswich Star: We gear up and take a look back at the vintage car run in Ipswich 1986 Picture: RICHARD SNASDELLWe gear up and take a look back at the vintage car run in Ipswich 1986 Picture: RICHARD SNASDELL (Image: Richard Snasdell)