PETROLHEADS were in their element surrounded by a fine showing of supercars and high-performance motors this weekend.

Thousands of visitors flocked to Cumbria International Motor Show today to marvel at Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Porsches, Aston Martins and many more head-turning wheels.

Westmorland Showground was packed with more than 500 prized cars - all beaming in the May sunshine - and approachable owners happy to chat to interested car fans.

There were millions of pounds worth of vehicles at The Elite Sports and Performance Car Club’s annual event, which included the "Dream Car Garage" section.

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The motoring celebration, the brainchild of Dalton car enthusiast David Robinson, is now in its sixth year, and it started with just 25 motors five years ago.

Porsche Club Great Britain members brought 140 examples of the marque to the show. This was thought to be one of the biggest Porsche Club Great Britain gatherings of vehicles outside of the big Silverstone meet.

The Porsche Centre Kendal dealership supported the show with a range of fine models, including the 911 Carrera GTS which attracted a lot of attention on the field.

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There was also a large Porsche stand which is usually seen at Silverstone.

Peter Bull, retired chairman of Porsche Club GB, and Mike Trotter, a representative of the club in Lancashire and Cumbria, said the show was fantastic, in a great location and the club was happy to give its support - and there maybe even more cars next year.

Mr Bull said: "We have a real presence here from the club and the factory. There are people here from all over the country."

Mr Trotter said: "This is one of the biggest Porsche Club GB events outside of Silverstone. There is strong Porsche following in Lancashire and Cumbria."

The most expensive vehicle on show field was a one-of-its-kind Porsche - a fully restored 1980 Le Mans 924 Carrera GTP - valued at a staggering £3m. The racing car belongs to the Porsche Museum, Stuttgart, and it has been brought back to its former glory by Road and Race Restorations Ltd, Bolton.

Millom father and daughter Calvin and Freya South had a good day at the show exhibiting Mr South's mkI Ford Focus RS.

Mr South, 47, said: "I've been to all of these shows, there is a good variety of everything from old to new, and cars that are way out of your price range."

Barrow man Lee Morton's Aston Martin V8 Vantage was another car on visitors' wishlists.

Mr Morton said: "It's a great show. I haven't been before but I'm impressed. I take my hat off to the guy who organised it, it's brilliant."

Organiser and founder, Mr Robinson, said: "It's just been amazing, the show has surpassed itself from last year.

"There is nothing else like this in the area, people have come from all over the UK. We have fantastic support from the clubs and businesses.

"The weather has also been fantastic."