Motor sport legend Sir Stirling Moss was guest of honour, courtesy of Peter James Insurance, at the Classic Nostalgia weekend held at Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb.The annual event attracted a very wide range of competing cars from the 1950s and 60s and spectators were encouraged to wear period dress to add to the sense of occasion. Jazz and Ukelele bands with retro style singers and musicians played in the courtyard throughout the weekend to add to the festival atmosphere.Sir Stirling was presented with a certificate to mark his ownership of a yard of tarmac‟ on the course, which is the MAC‟s scheme to help fund the restoration and conservation of the hill climb and buildings, and Sir Stirling officially opened the new bar that has been restored as part of the restoration projects.Sir Stirling commented: "I have very fond memories of Shelsley Walsh, although my first application to compete was turned down as I was deemed not to have enough experience and I still retain that refusal letter, however, I thankfully won my class at another meeting the following weekend and have never looked back since."This Classic Nostalgia event produces some wonderful sights, sounds and magnificent machines from over the years and all in such a pretty setting amongst the wonderful Worcestershire hills, it is delightful to see the place in very good hands and going from strength to strength."I am thoroughly enjoying my visit but I am not trusted or allowed to drive anything up the hill as it is deemed far too dangerous for me!" he added with a wry smile.Sir Stirling also provided further opinions, recollections and humorous anecdotes about his illustrious career during a question and answer session in the courtyard, much to the delight of the assembled crowd.Other celebrities making an appearance were renowned competition Mini drivers Paddy Hopkirk and Barrie Williams, who helped to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Mini Cooper, with many examples of the marque competing over the weekend.Sunday saw the Concours d‟Elegance sponsored and judged by Classic & Sports Car Magazine, the maximum number of entries was received by as early as 11.15am and in fitting style for its 50th anniversary the overall winner was a humble Mini.Motoring journalist and regular Shelsley Walsh competitor, Simon Taylor helped judge the 100 cars entered and said: "We have been doing this competition as part of the weekend for many years now and I believe it has become an integral part of the event, the standard today was higher in both numbers and quality which presented the judges with a real headache."However, we chose overall winner as Dave Rippard of Hereford, with his Cherry Red, fully restored 1961 Mini Minor 850, in absolutely original specification and perfect condition, complete with period picnic basket and transistor radio."Pleasing the crowds was Jason Blott with his Ford Zephyr Utility which left a stream of smoke from its tyres away from the start line on each of its demonstration runs.Saturday‟s club competition proved a clean sweep for Chevron racing cars which took the top three positions for Best Time of Day in the hands of local club members Martin Jones, Keith Harris and Peter Cox respectively. Martin, of Tenbury Wells, said: "This is my first drive this year and I am very grateful to family friend Peter Cox for allowing me to share his beautifully prepared 1978 Chevron B42 and hopefully, he is not too annoyed that I beat him to BTD in it!"Thanks must go to all the organisers, officials and marshals who really do make the difference in making this such a successful event, I think everybody agrees that it has been a great weekend."Another feature of the weekend was a large showing of MG cars ranging from the iconic MGB sports cars to coupes, saloons and Midgets competing in the Luffield Cars MGCC Speed Championship. Honours went to James Thacker with his MG Midget in the up to 1500cc class and to Andy Walker with his MGB in the over 1500cc class.To buy tickets or find further information, visit www.shelsley-walsh.co.uk