Silverstone Classic 2012 in pictures | Motorshow - Car News Jul 2012

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11:59 Tuesday 24 Jul 2012

The Silverstone Classic took place this weekend, with more than 1,000 cars taking part in the three-day motorsport event.

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The Classic, which is now in its 22nd year, played host to over 7,000 beautiful classic cars and 800 exotic and rare racing cars, including Formula One cars from the 1960s and 1970s.

Take a look at some of the stunning cars which were on display.

 

Ferrari F40
Ferrari F40Ferrari F40

60 Ferrari F40s were at the event to mark the car's twenty-fifth anniversary.

 

F1 F1 F1
F1 F1 F1

Formula One cars were well represented -- there were a host of pre-1966 rear-engined racers, along with a selection of cars from the 1970s, including the infamous Tyrell six-wheeler.

Take a look at the video below to see the F1 cars leaving the pits.

 

There was also a selection of classic sports cars on show too, including a few Morgans…

Morgan Morgan Morgan

 

…and an Alfa Romeo or two.

Alfa Alfa Alfa

 

There was also a selection of cars on display from Ferrari's long and illustrious history.

Ferrari Ferrari Ferrari

 

Images courtesy of Pete Hawley

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