Superstars mingled with super cars at the Oxford Mail's Motor Show yesterday.

Supermodel Claudia Schiffer made a surprise appearance on the Citroen stand, much to the delight of Bill Agar, who couldn't resist a cuddle.

Claudia didn't seem to mind - she's cut out for such work.

After rally ace Richard Burns flew in by helicopter to open the action-packed event at Bowley Showground, Horspath, thousands enjoyed a scorching show of wheels under a hot sun.

Top attractions included the UK unveiling of the Skoda Octavia and the Daihatsu Sirion, and cars on display ranged from a £68,000 Chrysler Viper to a 1929 Bentley.

*For a full report and more pictures, don't miss our motoring section Wednesday Wheels in the Oxford Mail this week.

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