The sun shone on the first ever Wilmslow Motor Show, which was a huge success on Saturday, 22nd September, attracting thousands of people to the town centre.
The Show was the brainchild of Steve Kennedy, owner of MailBoxes Etc and organised by Wilmslow Business Group to encourage people to come into Wilmslow and generate more business for the town.
Steve said: "The concept of the Show was to showcase luxury and top-end cars down the main pedestrianised street in Wilmslow, and then use that spectacle and the footfall it would generate, to showcase Wilmslow and it's retail and restaurant offerings."
Highlights of the day included the super car parade, which completed two circuits of the town centre, and professional racing car driver Oliver Webb who chatted to visitors and allowed children to sit in the BAC Mono supercar which was made in Holmes Chapel.
Adrian Lea, owner of Energie Fitness, organised the event on behalf of Wilmslow Business Group. He said "The Motor Show was a great day out for families, as well as petrol heads. There were 40 luxury cars placed down the main pedestrianised road, giving visitors an opportunity to have a look at the cars and chat to the dealers."
The car brands on show included: Jaguar, Mercedes, Lamborghini, Audi, BMW, Mini, Revere, Rolls Royce, Bentley, McLaren, Maserati, Ferrari, Aston Martin and Range Rover.
Sponsors Etihad Airways also brought their Formula 1 car to the Show which was on display in Banks Square and three local residents provided trips in their own cars in return for a donation to Sporting Bears. Visitors enjoyed a ride in a Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder, Lamborghini Diablo or a Bentley GT, raising £1,400 for Sporting Bears which raises money for children's charities.
The Show was compered by Wilmslow resident and Radio 6 DJ, Chris Hawkins.
Catherine Mackenzie, Chairman of Wilmslow Business Group, commented: "The team who organised the Show all have their own businesses, so it's been a demanding time for us all, particularly Steve Kennedy and Adrian Lea who have really driven the Show over the past few months. Nevertheless following Saturday's success we are already talking about next year's Motor Show."
Photo: Knutsford resident Oliver Webb, who competes in the World Series competition and The Indy Lights championship in America, with Steve Kennedy who came up with the idea of a Wilmslow Motor Show.
Click 'next photo' above or play the slideshow for a selection of photos taken at the first Wilmslow motor Show.
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Fantastic for local businesses too. Coffee shops, takeaways and restaurants seemed to be booming and no doubt visitors from further afield will have taken note of what great shops we have in Wilmslow and will return.
What a great tally for CAFT to help autistic children have a fun day out, and what a great day for Wilmslow people - all free of charge! The Rotarians all had a whale of a time.
I believe Revolution recorded their highest takings EVER, day and night.
Hope you have plans to repeat in 2013