Stunning cars were plentiful in what must truly have been the most charismatic multi-million pound parking lot the West Country has ever seen. The breathtaking appearance of  Jonathan Fowler’s Pagani Zonda, along with the Lamborghini Murcielagos of Tuan Lee and Ernest Marshall, headed the list, ably supported by the latest Ferrari 430 which was entered by the Dick Lovett dealership.

Tony Castle-Millar’s Osella Group 6 racing car, TCR racing Abarths and Fiat Arbarths provided racing contrast, while rallying was represented as ever by Lancia, led out by several Stratos and Integrale rally cars; some sporting original classic rally livery. Pat Lockyer’s fascinating and almost unique Stabilimenti Farina Jupiter was a very welcome returnee. Mike Bryant’s white coloured Ferrari Testarossa, formerly owned by rock star Rod Stewart, added a showbiz dimension, while Andrew Stainforth’s very unusual road legal Ferrari F1 racing replica, powered by an Alfa 33 engine, was a notable crowd puller.

Three lightly clad waitresses from Romeo Brown’s restaurant and bar washed a Ferrari 360 Spider with a sponge and bucket, adding a bit of slapstick glamour, and providing a spectacle which was enjoyed by all passing by! The “Gentlemen Start Your Engines” feature, was also much appreciated by the large crowds, who thus had the chance to hear exactly what these fantastic cars and bikes sound like when given the signal to “rev up”, and make as much ‘music’ as possible.