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Bring on the vintage! Nostalgia fans brave grey skies at Goodwood Revival

Pals who slay together! Three guests donned their vintage best at day-two of the Goodwood Revival at Chichester

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It’s billed by organisers as an ‘idyllic summer day out’…which might be a stretch as September has proved a windy wash-out so far.

However, it’s unlikely today’s Goodwood Revival revellers, dressed in their vintage finery, will let a few slate grey clouds bother them.

The annual racing festival remains a must for nostalgia fans everywhere – it’s the world’s onlyhistoric motor race event where everyone has to dress in period fashion.

Held at the spiritual home of British racing, Goodwood, this year’s crowds have seen young and old arrive at theChichester motor circuit in West Sussex for the final day of thethree-day extravaganza celebrating vintage cars and fashion.

The Revival celebrates the 40s, 50s and 60s, and features competitions out on the tracks as well as a number of vintage attractions.

Launched in 1998 to celebrate mid-20th century motorsport, the event has remained virtually unchanged ever since, featuring wheel-to-wheel racing in classic cars surrounded by the fashion and feel of the 1940s, 50s and 60s.

Between 1948 and 1966, the Goodwood Motor Circuit staged classic races such as the Tourist Trophy for sports cars and the Glover Trophy for grand prix cars.

The circuit was established by Freddie March, the 9th Duke of Richmond. However, it was closed in 1966. The Duke’s grandson Charles, the Earl of March, revived it in 1998.

Pals who slay together! Three guests donned their vintage bestat day-two of the Goodwood Revival at Chichester

Pals who slay together! Three guests donned their vintage bestat day-two of the Goodwood Revival at Chichester

Chic! This stylish emerald green bodycon dress brought 50s and 60s glamour to the West Sussex circuit

Chic! This stylish emerald green bodycon dress brought 50s and 60s glamour to the West Sussex circuit

Summer of love: Despite the windy wash-out weather guests brought out good vibes to the circuit

Summer of love: Despite the windy wash-out weather guests brought out good vibes to the circuit

Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge strikes a pose in denim dungarees, a white t-shirt and brown bandana

Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge strikes a pose in denim dungarees, a white t-shirt and brown bandana

One woman paused the festivities to show off her classy look - a light pink frock, accessorised with pearl necklaces, faux white fur and matching sunglasses

One woman paused the festivities to show off her classy look – a light pink frock, accessorised with pearl necklaces, faux white fur and matching sunglasses

A vintage red moped on display at the Goodwood Revival festival yesterday

A vintage red moped on display at the Goodwood Revival festival yesterday

Guests were seen channelling flamboyant looks, including this chic burnt orange and fur frock

Guests were seen channelling flamboyant looks, including this chic burnt orange and fur frock

These guests made for a stylish pair in their vintage purple and navy blue suits - they also came prepared for the weather in rubber boots

These guests made for a stylish pair in their vintage purple and navy blue suits – they also came prepared for the weather in rubber boots

The annual racing festival remains a must for nostalgia fans everywhere - it's the world's only historic race where everyone has to dress in period fashion

The annual racing festival remains a must for nostalgia fans everywhere – it’s the world’s only historic race where everyone has to dress in period fashion

Young racers were seen battling it out at the Settrington Cup at day-three of the Goodwood Revival at the Goodwood Motor Circuit

Young racers were seen battling it out at the Settrington Cup at day-three of the Goodwood Revival at the Goodwood Motor Circuit

Having a good time! This group of revellers were amongst the crowd's finest, as they turned up in stunning floral and plaid prints

Having a good time! This group of revellers were amongst the crowd’s finest, as they turned up in stunning floral and plaid prints

These women channelled traffic wardens of the stylish era in figure-skimming black uniforms

These women channelled traffic wardens of the stylish era in figure-skimming black uniforms

Today youngsters put on their Sunday best and embraced the circuit theme in a range of period costumes

Today youngsters put on their Sunday best and embraced the circuit theme in a range of period costumes