Today’s Days Gone By is very much for car and bike enthusiasts as we take a look back at the Ipswich to Felixstowe Car Rally at Christchurch Park in 1980.

Ipswich Star: Hundreds of people attended the event in 1980Hundreds of people attended the event in 1980 (Image: Archant)

A huge crowd gathered in the park to wander through the lines of vehicles ranging from classic cars and motorbikes.

Ipswich Star: Bikes were also on show for the Ipswich to Felixstowe vehicle rally in 1980Bikes were also on show for the Ipswich to Felixstowe vehicle rally in 1980 (Image: Archant)

The then Mayor of Ipswich led the procession as a passenger in one of the historic vehicles.

Ipswich Star: The Mayor of Felixstowe is invited to lead the procession of vehiclesThe Mayor of Felixstowe is invited to lead the procession of vehicles (Image: Archant)

The Ipswich to Felixstowe Car Rally is an annual event which sees up to 500 vehicles participate. The vehicles make a 10-mile journey from Christchurch Park to Felixstowe promenade and is still a highlight of the local calendar.

Ipswich Star: Do you remember this interesting vehicle?Do you remember this interesting vehicle? (Image: Archant)

Organised by Ipswich Transport Museum, with help from volunteers, the event has been running for 49 years and is traditionally held on the first Sunday in May.

Ipswich Star: Tractors were also part of the attractions over 40 years agoTractors were also part of the attractions over 40 years ago (Image: Archant)

Did you attend the event in 1980? Can you spot yourself or someone you know in this picture gallery? Or have you taken part in more recent years?

Ipswich Star: Did you attended the annual event in 1980?Did you attended the annual event in 1980? (Image: Archant)

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