Record number of 8,000+ classic cars on displayThe must see event for all classic car enthusiastsSuch is the soaring appeal of the annual Silverstone Classic that this years huge three-day festival (26-28 July) has attracted an unprecedented number of car clubs displaying a record number of classic cars.While the huge displays and parades being organised to celebrate special milestones in the histories of Aston Martin, Lamborghini and the Porsche 911 are likely to steal the headlines, perhaps the most interesting entry comes from rather further afield.Four intrepid members of the GAZ-21 Car Club are travelling all the way from Moscow to attend the worlds biggest classic motor racing festival and provide show-goers with two of the most unusual exhibits.The Volga GAZ-21 was originally developed with State approval in 1956 with a design heavily influenced by US vehicles of the same era. Over the next 14 years no fewer than 639,478 Volgas were produced including a special GAZ-23 Volga version for Soviet special services which was fitted with a V8 engine and capable of topping the 100mph mark.Vladimir Smagin and Dmitry Kilpio are driving the two cars all the way to Silverstone from Russia.the 6,000+ kilometre round trip to the UK will take the plucky pair through Minsk, Warsaw, Poznan, Hannover, Antwerp, Brugge and London en route to Silverstone.As well as the GAZ-21 Car Club other new clubs attending this years Silverstone Classic include the Abarth Scorpion Club, Corvette Club de France, Karmann Ghia Owners Club and V6Clio.net club. In total an unprecedented total of 8,269 classic cars have been registered for display on more than 80-car club stands over the weekend. With so much motoring history on show, the Silverstone Classic isnt just the must see event for classic car enthusiasts but also the perfect venue for car loving families of all ages. While for some the sight of so much motoring nostalgia will bring back many magical motoring memories, for younger fans the sight and sound of more contemporary supercars will set the pulses racing.Those wanting to witness these dazzling parades must buy tickets in advance. In keeping with the popular events widely acclaimed access all areas policy, tickets include free entrance to all the special classic car displays, both National and Wing racing paddocks and pit complexes, trackside grandstands, live music concerts on Friday and Saturday evenings plus a host of other entertainment for all ages and interests. Adult admittance is from just 35 (plus fees) and considerable savings are on offer for those festival goers spending the full weekend at Silverstone. Full details can be found on the official silverstoneclassic.com website.