The sun shined and engines roared as hundreds of classic car and motorbike fans headed to north Norfolk at the weekend. 

The Stody Classic Vehicle Day took place on Sunday, May 21 at Stody Lodge Gardens, near Holt.

There was a special treat for motorbike enthusiasts as a spectacular convoy of 150 Harley-Davidsons set off from Norwich in the morning and cruised into Stody Lodge at lunchtime. 

Great Yarmouth Mercury: The Harley-Davidson convoy went from Norwich to Stody Lodge Gardens The Harley-Davidson convoy went from Norwich to Stody Lodge Gardens (Image: Stody Lodge Gardens)

The convoy was part of The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride 2023 - an international motorbike event in aid of prostate cancer research and men's mental health programmes and the Norwich group raised more than £11,000.

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But the star of the show was Malcolm Metcalf, aged 89, from Gorleston, who arrived in style on the back of a Harley.

It was one of his bucket list activities before he turns 90 and he is fundraising for the Priscilla Bacon Hospice. 

Great Yarmouth Mercury: Malcolm Metcalf charmed the crowds at the Stody Classic Vehicle Day Malcolm Metcalf charmed the crowds at the Stody Classic Vehicle Day (Image: Stody Lodge Gardens)

He said: "This is my 46th adventure, I’ve always wanted to ride a Harley and here I am.

"Next up is to go on the Big Wheel in Great Yarmouth, riding the first tandem to cross the Third River Crossing bridge, and in September I’m going up in a Cessna from Norwich Airport."

Great Yarmouth Mercury: Some of the classic cars that were on display Some of the classic cars that were on display (Image: Stody Lodge Gardens)

As well as the motorbikes at Stody Lodge Gardens, there was a huge range of classic cars, coaches and tractors on display.

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The winning Vehicle of the Day was a beautifully restored MG Maestro EFI, pre-fixed F 1988 - owned by Russ Pigott since 2007.

Great Yarmouth Mercury: Russ Pigott won vehicle of the day at the Classic Vehicle Day Russ Pigott won vehicle of the day at the Classic Vehicle Day (Image: Stody Lodge Gardens)

Mr Pigott said: "I restored all the mechanics myself and I even had all the original stickers made.

"I am delighted and overwhelmed to have won this award." 

The 14-acre gardens were also open for visitors during the day, where homemade teas were on offer in aid of Norfolk and Waveney MIND.