Went today and had no problem getting there or parking. Thursday is probably going to be the quietest day and I think I'll make a habit of going on Thursdays in future. I've got no real desire to see F1 drivers or celebs, it's all about the metal for me.
The Mercedes stand had a number of AMG GT models on it along with an S63 cab and the new E63s. Also a concept that was huge. Spent a while chatting with a nice guy from MB there about the GTc that was in magno Silver/grey.
The thing with events like this is you get to see lots of stuff you don't even know exists.
The Maserati MC Stradale is an attractive looking thing.
Lexus LC500 is odd and has absurdly long doors.
There was a £150k BMW 760iL with executive pack there in a lovely blue with awful orange peel paint in the Stable courtyard display. Also an i8 with a "flip" paint design that was immaculately finished, so it proves they can do it.
Aston, Porsche and Ferrari were pretty sparse when it came to stands.
Lots of fantastic old race cars in the paddock though that you can still walk right up to and have a good mooch around.
It was moist underfoot so take some decent boots rather than trainers. I guess that's only going to get worse.
The supercar paddock was interesting, lots going up the hill constantly and I had the chance to look at the new Porsche 911 GT3 4.0 which I really liked, and I'm not generally a Porsche fan. Had a nice chat with a German Porsche employee who most of the time was answering the same "can I actually buy one of these " questions. Fat chance of me buying one of those I guess.
Overall just a nice petrolhead day out.
