THE largest and smallest production cars ever made in the UK came side by side at a classic car meet.

At more than 20ft long, the three ton 5.4litre 1950 Daimler De36 dwarfed the tiny four-and-a-half feet Peel P50 when the owners brought them to a function held at the Bungalow Diner in Marks Tey.

The event was organised by the Roman Roadsters classic car club, which is based in Colchester.

Member Richard Hemington said he was pleased to see the two iconic vehicles come together.

He said: “We knew both cars had recently been acquired by members, but it was great both made their club debut on the same day.

“The members organise regular meets, road runs and other events and own eclectic vehicles ranging from motorbikes, three wheelers and post-war classics, through to heavy haulage and steam powered.

“The club has really proved its worth in bringing together a great bunch of like-minded people who would otherwise pass each other anonymously without knowing their shared interest.”

Membership is free and more information is available at romanroadsters.co.uk or by searching on Facebook.