A HOYLAND man killed two birds with one stone when he bought his dream car complete with a registration any local would appreciate - KES 210.

Andy Turner, 43, of Stonehill Crescent swooped for the Morris 1000 on ebay last month and went to Edinburgh to collect it.

The classic car enthusiast knew he had to take it under his wing as soon as he saw it.

He said: “I was immediately drawn to it because of the Barnsley connection with the number plate. I couldn't believe it as a lot of Kes was filmed around here.

“With me being such a proud Barnsley bloke I thought it was a fine tribute to the area so I was delighted to bring it home.”

The popular film, directed by Ken Loach, was based on the 1968 classic novel ‘A Kestrel for a Knave’ by the Hoyland Common author Barry Hines.

Andy remembers reading the book when he was growing up.

He said: “Barry used to teach at Kirk Balk and I always think he based at least one of the characters on a teacher from there.

“I wasn't there when he was but the man I remember from the book was.”

The self-proclaimed ‘classic car anorak’ bought the car from dealer Gordon Wright who had restored it from a wreck.

He was delighted the 1957 car came in a limited edition dark green which makes it even more unusual. Andy, who has also owned an old fire engine and various classic wagons, is enjoying his latest purchase.

For a 50 year old car, I am impressed with it. It has been converted to unleaded and does more than 40 miles to the gallon so it’s pretty economical too.”