[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/sports-performance-prestige-cars\/carfest-announce-carfest-north-car-show-for-2012\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/sports-performance-prestige-cars\/carfest-announce-carfest-north-car-show-for-2012\/","headline":"CarFest Announce CarFest North Car Show for 2012","name":"CarFest Announce CarFest North Car Show for 2012","description":"Proof that social networking sites can have a positive effect was revealed this week as the CarFest publicity machine announced that there will be a second CarFest this year at Cholmondeley Castle in Cheshire. This followed a successful Twitter campaign by car fans based in the north. Chris Evans announced the good news on his Radio 2 show this week. The CarFest show will take place on September 8th and the 9th.\u00a0 And if the weather is a bit better […]","datePublished":"2012-05-02","dateModified":"2012-05-02","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/lamborghini-miura.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/lamborghini-miura.jpg","height":384,"width":577},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/sports-performance-prestige-cars\/carfest-announce-carfest-north-car-show-for-2012\/","about":["Cars","Clubs \/ Events","Sports \/ Performance & Prestige cars"],"wordCount":501,"keywords":["carfest","carfest north","cholmondeley","chris evans","classic & sports car","ferrari","hill climb","practical classics","silverstone auctions"],"articleBody":"Proof that social networking sites can have a positive effect was revealed this week as the CarFest publicity machine announced that there will be a second CarFest this year at Cholmondeley Castle in Cheshire. This followed a successful Twitter campaign by car fans based in the north.Chris Evans announced the good news on his Radio 2 show this week. The CarFest show will take place on September 8th and the 9th.\u00a0 And if the weather is a bit better than it has been of late \u2013 in fact, make that a lot better \u2013 the line-up looks set to make the event a great couple of days featuring a selection of modern as well as classic supercars – including petrolhead Chris Evans\u2019 fine array of Ferraris.The Hill Climb, features cars climbing up a hill in groups of 7, and will feature Chris\u2019s Magnificent 7 Ferraris followed by European Supercars, US Supercars, Far East Supercars, Historic F1s plus Vintage and much more.Silverstone Auctions will take the helm for the auctions at CarFest North with a Pride & Joy sale taking pride of place on the Saturday. A great idea I reckon, for the plan here is that the car prices will range from a fairly affordable \u00a35,000 right up to a not-so-affordable (unless you\u2019re Chris Evans), \u00a325,000.But if that still sounds a little small-time for you, then hang around till the Sunday where the Sunday Best Sale will offer pristine automotive examples from \u00a325,000 upwards.But a car show is nothing without the core traditional walk-arounds, and CarFest North will offer enough dazzling display categories to keep everyone happy.\u00a0 Of course, if you\u2019re brave enough, you can bring your own for showing as well. CarFest say that in keeping with the Magnificent 7 theme, there will be 7 groups of 7 car marques displaying their 7 best vehicles.Classic & Sports Car magazine say they are celebrating their 30th anniversary by showing some pioneering classic cars as well as some classic curiosities like the Lamborghini Miura, reckoned to be the first supercar. But surely the \u2018must see\u2019 here will be the Jaguar XKSS \u2013 only 16 were ever sold giving it a staggering price tag of around \u00a33 million. Let\u2019s hope no-one manages to drive this one out of the arena with no-one noticing, though I\u2019m sure that security will have learned a lot since JapSpeed\u2019s Subaru Impreza drifted out of the Performance Vauxhall Show last June.Rather interestingly for all you home tinkerers, Practical Classics magazine will be attempting to complete a restoration project by Sunday 3pm. Sounds like something worth popping back to throughout the weekend I think.The CarFest North show is geared towards being family-friendly and the site provides camping facilities and the obligatory food options. The evening entertainment is provided by (among others) Texas, Paloma Faith and The Counterfeit Stones on the Saturday and Razorlight, The Magic Numbers and Bootleg Beatles playing on the Sunday evening.Tickets go on sale on May 4th and more information can be found at carfestnorth.org."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Sports Performance Prestige Cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/sports-performance-prestige-cars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"CarFest Announce CarFest North Car Show for 2012","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/sports-performance-prestige-cars\/carfest-announce-carfest-north-car-show-for-2012\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]