Collection of sports cars on show in gardens of Newby Hall

Despite Sunday’s (May 3) wet conditions Newby Hall’s Spring Sports Cars in the Park event attracted large numbers of rain-soaked enthusiasts, admiring the array of vehicles on show.

Among the cars displayed, there were a variety of two and four-wheeled exhibits, including classic UK and European makes such as Lamborghini, Ferrari, Audi, and Lotus, of different eras.

Display of classic Sports Cars against the backdrop of Newby Hall, near Ripon (Image: Stuart Boulton – The Northern Echo)

Newby Hall Spring Sports Cars in the Park (Image: Stuart Boulton – The Northern Echo)

Newby Hall Spring Sports Cars in the Park (Image: Stuart Boulton – The Northern Echo)

Newby Hall Spring Sports Cars in the Park (Image: Stuart Boulton – The Northern Echo)

Newby Hall Spring Sports Cars in the Park (Image: Stuart Boulton – The Northern Echo)

Newby Hall Spring Sports Cars in the Park (Image: Stuart Boulton – The Northern Echo)

Newby Hall Spring Sports Cars in the Park (Image: Stuart Boulton – The Northern Echo)

Newby Hall Spring Sports Cars in the Park (Image: Stuart Boulton – The Northern Echo)

Newby Hall Spring Sports Cars in the Park (Image: Stuart Boulton – The Northern Echo)

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Ignoring the, at times, incessant rainfall, petrol-heads and casual visitors alike marvelled at the collection, in the surrounds of the 16th and 17th Century country hall and colourful gardens, on the banks of the River Ure, near Ripon.

The bedraggled eventgoers could seek shelter in the magnificent opulence of the hall, itself, among whose architects was no less than Sir Christopher Wren.

There were also the delights of a wander around the award-winning gardens as a counter attraction to car collection.