The Estate
The Cholmondeley Pageant of Power takes place in the beautiful grounds of Cholmondeley Castle, where the Cholmondeley family have resided since Norman times.
Powered by a 24Ltr W-12 aircraft engine from the bi-plane era of the 1920's. The Napier Lion is the only engine to hold land, sea and air world speed records at the same time. Napier Lion Motors powered the first aircraft to fly non-stop to Australia from England. The Napier Bentley will do a standing 1/4 mile in 13 1/2 seconds at 126mph. It will also change TV channels if revved nearby!
For supercar fanatics Maserati will campaign the sportiest model in their fleet, the 2014 Gran Turismo MC Stradale which takes its inspiration from the racing version which competed in the Maserati Trofeo Championship.
The 1951 Ferrari 212 F1 Monoposto has recently been unveiled as one of the unique vehicles to attend the event. Owned by Peter Jerram, this rare old Ferrari endured many years of hard racing in the Americas during the 1950's. It was rediscovered in a Montevideo garage in 1972 and will be on track at Cholmondeley restored to its former glory.
For the rally enthusiasts don't miss the 1992 Lancia Delta Intergrale driven by Justin Law, these Lancias were one of the most successful rally cars of all times dominating the World Rally Championships in 1989. The car was campaigned by Alberto Pirelli in the 1993 Italian Championship.
Other Italian cars confirmed are the rare 1964 Iso Rivolta GT which competes reguarly in the HSCC, and the 1974 Osella Abarth which has competed in French endurance racing and European hillclimbs.
The 2013 Supercar class included the Morgan Aero Supersports, Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse, BAC Mono, Lamborghini LP570 Superleggera & McLaren MP4-12C and many more. Please see the 'Cars on Track' gallery.
2013's star car offering was more spectacular than ever with a Williams FW06, Arrows A3, Arrows A6, Hesketh Cosworth 308 E, Bennetton B190, Ginetta G60, Force PC, Aston Martin Ulster LM16, Porsche Carrera, 1963 AC Cobra, 1969 Chevrolette Corvette, Elva Mk 7, Lagonda Rapier, 1966 Lotus 35 Martin F1 car, 1930 Bentley Le Mans, Bugatti Grand Sport Vitesse and many more.
Click here to the 2013 Car Gallery
In addition to those competing on the track the Cholmondeley Paddock Enclosure showcased some of the finest and most fascinating machinery designed throughout the 19th Century culminating in exceptional designs of the 21st century.
The Cholmondeley Pageant of Power takes place in the beautiful grounds of Cholmondeley Castle, where the Cholmondeley family have resided since Norman times.