With 50 automobile clubs being represented, about 400 vehicles and exhibitors will be at Culzean Castle on Saturday, building up to 700 for Sunday's main event.

More than a century of motoring heritage will be on display throughout the weekend, with entrants travelling from all corners of the UK, bringing vehicles ranging from an 1899 De Dion Bouton through to the latest high performance and super cars from the likes of Ferrari, Aston Martin and Jaguar.

An added attraction will be the many historic and classic motor sports and race vehicles taking part in driving demonstrations and convoy drives around the estate, allowing visitors to view and hear them in motion.

Included in the paddock line-up will be cars once driven by Ayrton Senna (F3 Van Diemen) and James Hunt (Hesketh).

Many of the single vehicle and club entrants present will be dressed in the appropriate apparel to reflect the age of their vehicle. And entrants with post-70s vehicles will be arriving in period dress of the 40s to 60s.

Visitors to the event are also being invited to join in with the theme and help create a surreal spectacle unique to a classic vehicle gathering in Scotland. Spot prizes will be awarded over the weekend to the best retro dressed entrants and visitors.

Other attractions being held during the weekend include a Soap Box Grand Prix, a Concours d'Elegance, fashion shows and live 50s-style music accompanied by appropriately dressed dancers who will entertain visitors relaxing in the castle's magnificent courtyard.

The Autoclassica promises to be a great day out for all the family, and with free parking on site the admission prices are as follows: Saturday - adults £8, concessions £5, NTS Members £2, children under 14 free (accompanied by an adult). Sunday - adults £10, concessions £5, NTS members £5, children under 14 free (accompanied by an adult)

For further information please visit the website at www.culzeanautoclassica.com or www.culzeanexperience.org, email info@culzeanautoclassica.com.