Goodwood feels like a time capsule this weekend as the heritage-themed Revival takes hold at the iconic motoring circuit in East Sussex.
Celebrating the heyday of British motorsport throughout the 40s, 50s and 60s, the Revival offers visitors the chance to see some of the rarest and most exotic cars in the world.
Plenty of them will be in action on Goodwood's circuit, too, with a racing programme which starts today and runs through until Sunday.
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The Revival, now in its 17th year, has a number of important motoring anniversaries to mark. First up is the 50th anniversary of Sir Jackie Stewart's breakthrough Formula 3 test drive in 1964. There's also a special Lavant Cup race, planned to help mark the 60th anniversary of the Jaguar D-type.
Maserati continues its centenary celebrations here too, with a collection of pristine 250F cars on display.
New cars are largely confined to the Earls Court motor show, with the likes of the Land Rover Discovery Sport, BMW i8, Vauxhall Adam Rocks Air and McLaren P1 all on featured.
Jaguar's Lightweight E-type – which made its debut at Pebble beach earlier this summer – also gets its European debut.
Elsewhere, the Revival is also playing host to a completely new sports car called the Evanta Barchetta. The 450bhp, V8-powered sports car costs from £125,000, and the first orders are being taken today. Its makers say the design is inspired by the retro look of 1950s racers and just 148 will be made.
The Revival feels unique in that the vast majority of visitors play their part in making its time-travel effect feel real. Most dress up in fashion from the relevant eras, and are supported by an army of actors which bring the Goodwood estate to life. Laurel and Hardy, James Bond, the Beatles – they're all here.
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