A vintage car show that began 16 years ago, with fewer than 50 vehicles, attracted more than 450 'old beauties' at the weekend.

Enthusiast David Chambers, of Churchill, near Chipping Norton, and the owner of a vintage Triumph Stag, said: "We don't advertise, it's all by word of mouth.

"I'm amazed by the success of the rally -- people come from Scotland and Wales to be here."

On Sunday, the line-up of cars attracted hundreds of visitors.

The vehicles on show included a 1912 French-made Chernard, one of just 60 left in the world, and vintage Rolls Royces.

With a jazz band, beer tent, and lunches in the church provided by the Women's Institute, the car rally took on a festive air.

During the afternoon a cavalcade of 30 vintage cars visited Langston House, in Kingham, as a visual treat for older residents.