THE region's largest gathering of classic cars are motoring their way to Beamish Museum.

Almost 200 classic cars, dating from 1920 to the mid-1970s, will be on display at the County Durham museum tomorrow, from 10am to 4.30pm.

Among the entries will be cars from illustrious car manufacturers, including Austin, Daimler, Ford, Morris and Riley. There will also be several rare examples of Rolls- Royce, MG and Rover cars.

A spokesman for Beamish Museum said: "This collection of cars represents some of the finest in motoring history, together with more modern vehicles with evocative names sure to bring back the past - Ford Consul, Cortina and Zodiac, Vauxhall Victor and Cresta and Triumph Roadster."

The display is organised by the North-East Club for Pre-War Austins.