A whopping 700 classic cars are expected to be on display on Walmer Green today as Deal Classic Motor Show returns to the town.

More than 600 bikes, scooters, tractors and lorries have already booked their place in the annual event and a further 100 are expected to enter on the day.

It will make it the biggest show to date and one of the largest in Kent this year.

Organiser Chris West said visitors can expect to see Model T Fords, Aston Martins and rare motors such as the Gilburn and a Peugeot 5CV.

He said: “This is our fifth year in Deal and it’s fair to say the event has grown quite dramatically. We started off with only 230 cars.

“The weather forecast is looking very good so we’re hoping to top 700 cars. We’ve got car clubs from the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, Northampton and Durham coming along.”

As well as the motors, there will be live music entertainment on two stages. Performers will include Ben Mills and his band, Abalicious, Jodie South, Martin Farbrother and a Michael Buble tribute.

The Ava Concert Band will be performing on the bandstand at 2.30pm and a fly-past by the RAF Dakota will be at 3.15pm.

Pip the Clown, face painting and children’s go-karts will be available for youngsters and there will be a retro market for mums. Real ale will be on sale at the lifeboat station.

The family event is free, however a donation to the RNLI Walmer Lifeboat will be welcomed.

Thanks has been given to the gold sponsors Bayliss Executive Travel and Kent County Council.

Cars can enter on the day from Entrance G by 9.45am. Access is via Granville Road.