Harpenden glistened with chrome wing mirrors, sparkling wheels and dazzling paint jobs earlier this week, as a wide range of classic cars flooded into the area.

Classics on the Common took place on Wednesday (June 26), and saw vehicles from across the eras delight viewers on Harpenden Common.

The event was organised by Rotary in Harpenden and saw visitors enjoy cars and a number of stalls.

Herts Advertiser: This year saw the 29th Classics on the Common.This year saw the 29th Classics on the Common. (Image: Steve Collins)

It claims to be "one of Britain’s biggest mid-week classic car shows" and "ranks among the top events of the classics calendar".

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This year was the 29th Classics on the Common, an event which takes place every year.

Any car that was registered before 1930 was eligible to apply for a free ticket to the event.

Herts Advertiser: Any car that was registered before 1930 was eligible to apply for a free ticket.Any car that was registered before 1930 was eligible to apply for a free ticket. (Image: Steve Collins)

However, floods of vehicles, both modern and classic, attended on the day.

                                                                                            

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These included McLarens, MGs, Lutuses and Alfa Romeos among others.

An Isle of Man TT simulator was also enjoyed by visitors.

Herts Advertiser: A range of scooters and motorbikes were also present.A range of scooters and motorbikes were also present. (Image: Steve Collins)

Stalls sold "autojumble" on the day, which sold spare parts, automobilia, retro items and motoring books.

More than 1,000 vehicles attend every year, with motorbikes and scooters accompanying the cars on show.

Herts Advertiser: Alpha Romeos, McLarens and Lotuses were all present.Alpha Romeos, McLarens and Lotuses were all present. (Image: Steve Collins)

Further information regarding the annual event can be found on the Classics on the Common website: www.classicsonthecommon.com