Massive crowds in Ipswich gathered to see the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car at Co-Op and Penshurst Road.

Ipswich Star: Children excited to be up close with the famous carChildren excited to be up close with the famous car (Image: Archant)

Crowds filled the streets in the Penshurst Road area, close to the Co-op, with everyone wanting to get a glimpse of the famous car following the release of the 1968 British musical adventure fantasy film, which starred Dick Van Dyke, Sally Ann Howes, Lionel Jeffries and many others.

Ipswich Star: Children excited to be up close with the famous carChildren excited to be up close with the famous car (Image: Archant)

Six cars were created for the film, including a fully functional car with registration GEN 11.

Ipswich Star: Children excited to be up close with the famous carChildren excited to be up close with the famous car (Image: Archant)

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang will bring fond childhood memories for many, thanks to many songs and characters in the film including Caractacus Potts and Truly Scrumptious.

Ipswich Star: Children excited to be up close with the famous carChildren excited to be up close with the famous car (Image: Archant)

The film has also been transformed into a hit stage musical.

Ipswich Star: Children excited to be up close with the famous carChildren excited to be up close with the famous car (Image: Archant)

Do you remember when Chitty Chitty Bang Bang visited Ipswich? To share your memories and pictures with us by emailing suffolkpicturedesk@archant.co.uk

Ipswich Star: Children excited to be up close with the famous carChildren excited to be up close with the famous car (Image: Archant)