A MUCH-loved car has been painstakingly recreated and put on show at a Glasgow museum.

The original car from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang has landed at the Riverside Museum.

The magical flying vehicle was brought to life in Ian Fleming's 1964 novel and later on screen in the 1968 film.

It is to be displayed on the Riverside's famous wall of cars until early 2017.

Owner Gordon Grant lent the car to the museum and said the display had been dedicated to a friend.

He said: "I am delighted to bring Chitty to Glasgow. Riverside provides a stunning backdrop for this spectacular car and I think she will feel right at home in Scotland’s museum of transport.

“I hope all those people, young and old, for whom Chitty holds a precious place in their heart, will come and meet her.

“In the process we hope to raise awareness of and some precious funds for Strathcarron Hospice, a place that means a great deal to my family."

Mr Grant said his friend had spent time at the Strathcarron Hospice and he wanted to help raise awareness of the work the service does to help people./

He said: ".“My very good friend Mary Mackay spent some time at there. She would have been celebrating her birthday on Monday.

"Like Chitty, she brought joy wherever she went, so I think it’s appropriate Chitty goes on show at Riverside to mark the occasion and raise awareness of Strathcarron.

Councillor Archie Graham, chairman of Glasgow Life, said: “We are very grateful to Gordon for bringing this truly iconic car to Riverside."