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- Concours of Elegance Hampton Court Palace 2020 and Salon Privé 2020 at Blenheim Palace -

 

Concours of Elegance Hampton Court Palace 2020 and Salon Privé 2020 at Blenheim Palace 1904 Fiat Type 24/32
1969 Porsche 917 KH (Short Tail) Le Mans 1970 winner 1904 Fiat Type 24/32
- Concours of Elegance Hampton Court Palace 2020 and Salon Privé 2020 at Blenheim Palace - - Concours of Elegance Hampton Court Palace 2020 and Salon Privé 2020 at Blenheim Palace -

With the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic, most activities on the Planet were put to a halt. The Automobile world was no exception. Traditional gatherings like Geneva Motor Show, Villa d'Este Concorso d'Eleganza, Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance for example were all postponed.

It is just in this month of September 2020 with complete set of sanitary rules, in the United Kingdom, the Concours of Elegance occurred  at Hampton Court Palace on September 4th to 6th as well as the famous Salon Privé on September 23rd to 26th at Blenheim Palace . We have decided to introduce both events in a row as several exclusive automobiles participated at both events. We are presenting here an overview of these events based on media dedicated documents. Hopefully this will allow to introduce these events at a time when limited attendance is a rule for sanitary protection.

2 -Salon Prive 2020 at Blenheim Palace
 

1 - Concours of Elegance 2020 at Hampton Court Palace

Concours of Elegance 2020 at Hampton Court Palace Concours of Elegance 2020 at Hampton Court Palace
Concours of Elegance 2020 at Hampton Court Palace Concours of Elegance 2020 at Hampton Court Palace
Concours of Elegance 2020 at Hampton Court Palace Concours of Elegance 2020 at Hampton Court Palace
Concours of Elegance 2020 at Hampton Court Palace Concours of Elegance 2020 at Hampton Court Palace

 

The Concours of Elegance, presented by A. Lange & Söhne, is celebrating its most memorable running yet, as the first international concours d’elegance event in over six months welcomed the most incredible line-up of collector cars ever gathered in the UK. The ‘Best in Show’ award, voted by the owners of these cars, went to the Porsche 917 KH driven to victory in the Le Mans 24 Hours race in 1970 – Porsche’s first win at the event.

The Best in Show-winning 1969 Porsche 917 KH, was a crowd favourite throughout the event, with its imposing design and incredible backstory. In 1970, Hans Herrmann and Richard Attwood drove this very same 917 KH (short-tail) with start number 23 and in the world-famous red-white Salzburg design to the first of (so far) 19 overall wins for Porsche at the circuit. The 917 was Porsche’s first time in the league of immensely powerful, large-capacity racing cars. Its 580bhp 4.5-litre 12-cylinder engine set new standards, and is still legendary today.

Awards were also given by decade, with the first ever production Land Rover winning the ‘40s and an Alfa Romeo 6C 1750, driven to victory in the Mille Miglia in the ‘20s
The Club Trophy presented by the Royal Automobile Club and supported by Classic and Sports Car was awarded to a Messerschmitt KR200


A number of cars made their UK debut at the event, including the Ineos Grenadier, Brabham BT62R and the one-off commission Aston Martin Victor

The quality of the cars this year was more spectacular than ever, thanks to the commitment of the event’s Steering Committee and car curation team. Greeting visitors as they emerged from Henry VIII’s former home and into the Fountain Gardens was a special Ford vs. Ferrari display, paying homage to some of Le Mans 24 Hours’ most famous racers. Among them was a Ford GT40, a Ferrari 250 LM, 365 P2 and a stunning Ferrari 250 GTO. And that’s even before reaching the main line-up of concours vehicles

The full list of awards:

Concours of Elegance Hampton Court Palace 2020 Concours of Elegance Hampton Court Palace 2020

Best in Show – 1969 Porsche 917 KH

Concours of Elegance 2020 at Hampton Court Palace

Pre-1915s – 1904 Fiat Type 24/32

 

1920s – 1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750
1920s – 1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750

1920s – 1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 see Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 GS Zagato 1929 1933 as well as Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 GS spider Touring 1933

1930s – 1930 Bentley 4.5-Litre ‘Blower’ by Gurney Nutting

1940s – 1948 Land Rover Model 80 #001- the first Land Rover ever produced. 1950s – 1958 BMW 507

1940s – 1948 Land Rover Model 80 #001- the first Land Rover ever produced.

1950s – 1958 BMW 507 see BMW 507 roadster 1956 1959

The Royal Automobile Club Trophy – Messerschmitt KR200 The Royal Automobile Club Trophy – Messerschmitt KR200

The Royal Automobile Club Trophy – Messerschmitt KR200

1960s –  1965 Ferrari 275 GTB Competizione Clienti Bentley Trophy – 1926 Bentley 4.25-Litre by Mulliner

1960s –  1965 Ferrari 275 GTB Competizione Clienti see Ferrari 275 GTB and GTB4 road and track versions 1964 1968

Bentley Trophy – 1926 Bentley 4.25-Litre by Mulliner

The Bridge of Weir Design Award – Bugatti Type 57 Atalante by Gangloff Jaguar Trophy – 1950 Jaguar XK120 Roadster

The Bridge of Weir Design Award – Bugatti Type 57 Atalante by Gangloff Bugatti 57 SC Atalante Gangloff 1937 as well as Bugatti 57S Atalante 1938

Jaguar Trophy – 1950 Jaguar XK120 Roadster see Jaguar XK 120 1950

Future Classics – Aston Martin Victor Future Classics – Aston Martin Victor

Future Classics – Aston Martin Victor

Classic & Sports Car Club Display Award – Saturday: Jaguar XK120 Roadster
Classic & Sports Car Club Display Award – Sunday: Lotus Eclat
Classic & Sports Car Pre-90 Car Park Award – Saturday: Iso Grifo
Classic & Sports Car Pre-90 Car Park Award – Sunday: Mercedes 230 SL ‘Pagoda’

FERRARI 250 GTO Chassis 3387GT 1962 FERRARI 250 GTO Chassis 3387GT 1962

FERRARI 250 GTO Chassis 3387GT 1962 see Ferrari 250 GTO

The factory test car and the second Ferrari 250 GTO ever produced of the Iconic Series, this prototype is unique as the only GTO with the early pot riveted rear spoiler. After leaving the factory, Chassis 3387GT was shipped to Luigi Chinetti and was soon raced at 12 Hours of Sebring where it finished 1st in class and 2nd overall in the hands of NART drivers Phil Hill and Olivier Gendebien. 3387GT has a fantastic period competition history, having raced on both sides of the Atlantic, including Le Mans 24 hours, Nassau and Daytona. This Ferrari GTO is presented in perfect condition, having been totally restored by Joe Macari and Ferrari Classiche to as exactly as it left the factory in 1962.

Ferrari 275 P2/ 365 P2 1965 Ferrari 275 P2/ 365 P2 1965

Ferrari 275 P2/ 365 P2 1965

The Ferrari P Series was a lineage of Italian sports prototype racing cars produced by Ferrari during the 1960s and early 1970s. The 275 P2 was released in 1965, destined to battle Ford at the Le Mans 24 Hours. It wasn’t victorious there, but this example did win the Targa Florio and 1000km Nurburgring in ’65, racing for the Ferrari factory team. Later in its life it was raced by the Ecurie Francorchamps team and converted to 365 P2 configuration, which is how it is presented here following a full Ferrari Classiche restoration.

Ferrari 250 LM Chassis 6313 Le Mans 1965 Ferrari 250 LM Chassis 6313 Le Mans 1965

Ferrari 250 LM Chassis 6313 Le Mans 1965 see Ferrari 250 LM Berlinetta 1964 by Pininfarina

The Ferrari 250 LM was the berlinetta version of the 250P prototype, sharing the same chassis and running gear with minor modifications. Unfortunately, the FIA refused to homologate it as a grand-touring car, which damaged its sales potential and meant it was forced to race as a prototype. Nevertheless, it still enjoyed motor sport success driven by many of the greatest names of its time, and in 1966, with the introduction of Group 4, it gained official acceptance. Also, central to the history of the 250LM are the famous and loyal privateers, who were responsible for its biggest successes. This second-to-last Ferrari 250LM built (chassis 6313) was sold new to the Ecurie Francorchamps racing team on April 22, 1965. Its best result came at the Le Mans 24 Hours, where Pierre Dumay and Gustave Gosselin piloted it to second place.

Ferrari 275 GTB Competizione Clienti Ferrari 275 GTB Competizione Clienti

Ferrari 275 GTB Competizione Clienti see Ferrari 275 GTB and GTB4 road and track versions 1964 1968

The 275 GTB replaced the 250-series cars, which meant that something was needed to supersede the 250 GTO in racing. For that reason, Ferrari produced the Competizione Clienti variant of the 275 GTB. These used a lightweight aluminium body, external fuel-filler cap and a larger 140-litre fuel tank. Each of the ten cars was handbuilt, and each one varies in detail. This car, chassis 07407, is one of that first series of ten Competizione Clienti cars built in 1965 by the factory competition department. These featured specially prepared engines with high-lift camshafts and six twin-choke Weber 40DCN/3 carburettors producing an impressive 290-300bhp.

Ferrari 250 GT Ellena 1956

Ferrari 250 GT Ellena 1956

see also Ferrari 250 Europa GT coupe 1955 by Pinin farina

Following on from the first Ferrari 250 GT series cars in 1954, Pininfarina introduced the second series, a 250-based prototype, at the 1956 Geneva Motor Show. This was known as the 250 GT Boano, after Mario Boano to whom Pininfarina turned for assistance in order to meet demand for construction. Pininfarina had recently become Ferrari’s coachbuilder of choice, but his new production plant outside Turin was still under construction. With the old one working to capacity, he handed the build of the 250 GT to Mario Boano, who was previously with Farina and was now working independently. After building 80 examples, Boana handed over production to his son-in-law Ezio Ellena, at Carrozzeria Ellena. Ezio built only 50 Ellenas, although the first eight were identical to the Boano models – this car is the 17th Ellena, featuring elegant, high-roof bodywork.

1957 Jaguar XK 150 Bertone 1957 Jaguar XK 150 Bertone

1957 Jaguar XK 150 Bertone

The Jaguar XK150 featured styling reminiscent of its XK120 and 140 predecessors, while featuring a far more contemporary late-1950s design. It originally came as a fixed-head coupé, a drophead coupé and a roadster, but in a few rare cases it got bespoke coachwork from famous design houses. This Jaguar, S 834365, is just one of three XK150s that were sent as bare chassis to Bertone in Turin, to be bodied as prototype fixed-head coupés. Each had slightly different styling by Franco Scaglione, who was responsible for arguably some of the most striking cars of the 20th century, from the Alfa Romeo B.A.T. cars to the Lamborghini 350GTV prototype and the Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 Stradale. The Bertones were reportedly built as prototypes for a possible XK150 replacement – a couple of years before the E-type would fill that space. Interestingly, the cars all had a delicate ‘XKE’ badge on their rear flanks. This XK150 Bertone is car no. 2, and its chassis was made on August 15, 1957 and dispatched to Italy the following month. It’s the only example known to still exist, with the other two cars having apparently been unseen for decades.

1938 Bugatti Type 57 Atalante Gangloff 1938 Bugatti Type 57 Atalante Gangloff

1938 Bugatti Type 57 Atalante Gangloff see Bugatti 57 SC Atalante Gangloff 1937 as well as Bugatti 57S Atalante 1938

Many consider the Type 57 to be the pinnacle of Bugatti’s touring models. Revealed in 1934, it was the first car built under the direction of Jean Bugatti. He was also instrumental in the design of the new Type 57 engine, a 3.3-litre straight-eight producing 140bhp at a time when the equivalent Bentley figure was a ‘paltry’ 115bhp. The biggest selling point over and above the mechanical design, however, was the stunning body styling drawn up by Jean and in-house carpenter-wheelwright, Joseph Walter. The Ventoux two-door, Galibier four-door and Atalante Coupé were later joined by the Aravis Coupé and the open Stelvio, from renowned local coachbuilder Gangloff. This Type 57 Atalante, 57633, was ordered in February 1938 by wealthy French industrialist Fernand Crouzet. He asked Gangloff to create a one-off, and its unique features included long rear wings, a bootlid-mounted spare-wheel mount, single back window, special bumpers and disc wheels. The car survived World War Two unscathed via several changes of owner, and post-war it was refurbished and put to use as transport for the French Embassy in London.

McLaren F1 GTR McLaren F1 GTR
McLaren F1 GTR McLaren F1 GTR

The Main Concours display is just one part of the overall Concours of Elegance event, which also includes special features like a McLaren F1 GTR display celebrating McLaren’s victory at Le Mans 24 Hours in 1995. The Future Classics class will be returning, showcasing a line-up of the latest bespoke or limited edition hypercars and hundreds of rare and exotic cars will enter the Palace each day for the Car Club Displays. Sponsored by Classic & Sports Cars, these displays are made up of entrants from some of the nation’s top car clubs, including those of Jaguar, Bentley, Aston Martin and more. (see McLaren F1 1993)

The Porsche 911 GT1 N°25 finished 2nd at 1998 Le Mans 24 Hours when sister car N°26 won the race. The Porsche 911 GT1 N°25 finished 2nd at 1998 Le Mans 24 Hours when sister car N°26 won the race.

The Porsche 911 GT1 N°25 finished 2nd at 1998 Le Mans 24 Hours when sister car N°26 won the race. see Porsche 911 GT1 Racing Coupe 1996 1998

 

2 - 2020 SALON PRIVE  Concours d'Elegance BLENHEIM Palace

 
An ex-Scuderia Ferrari Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Monza Spider by Zagato ex-Sir Malcolm Campbell 1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Touring Saloon

An ex-Scuderia Ferrari Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Monza Spider by Zagato

The Concours d’Elégance presented by AXA dominated proceedings on Wednesday and attracted a record number of entries. An ex-Scuderia Ferrari Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Monza Spider by Zagato that was raced in period by Tazio Nuvolari claimed the coveted Best of Show Award,

ex-Sir Malcolm Campbell 1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Touring Saloon

The winner of the Most Exceptional Coachwork award – an ex-Sir Malcolm Campbell 1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Touring Saloon that was making its final appearance in the UK before heading to India, where Yohan Poonawalla will house it in the prestigious YZP Collection & Museum. Campbell’s grandson, Don Wales, was at Blenheim Palace to meet its new owner and bid farewell to the car.

1936 Lancia Astura Pinin Farina ‘Bocca’ Cabriolet.  1936 Lancia Astura Pinin Farina ‘Bocca’ Cabriolet.

1936 Lancia Astura Pinin Farina ‘Bocca’ Cabriolet.  

New for this year was an award for Most Exceptional Design. Named in honour of Sir Winston Churchill, who was born at Blenheim Palace, the ‘Churchill Cup’ was judged by some of the most respected automotive designers in the world and was presented to a 1936 Lancia Astura Pinin Farina ‘Bocca’ Cabriolet.  

1904 Napier 1904 Napier
2020 McLaren Senna GTR LM 2020 McLaren Senna GTR LM

This year’s Salon Privé Concours d’Elégance presented by AXA attracted a record 93 entries, encompassing more than a century of automotive history via some of the most beautiful and coveted cars from around the world. Everything from a 1904 Napier to a 2020 McLaren Senna GTR LM was represented in the magnificent grounds of Blenheim Palace on Wednesday 23 September, with the 17 classes comprising a total of 77 cars and 16 motorbikes. A very limited run of five McLaren Senna GTR LMs has been built to celebrate that 1995 Le Mans win, with each one finished in a different livery in tribute to the GTRs that finished first, third, fourth, fifth and thirteenth at La Sarthe.

Recognised as the most prestigious such event in the UK, Salon Privé is a partner concours of The Peninsula Classic Best of the Best Award. The jury was led by Ed Gilbertson and Italian historian Adolfo Orsi, made up of some of the world’s most experienced and knowledgeable ICJAG judges. Among those who painstakingly scrutinised the cars were Raoul San Giorgi – technical curator of the respected Louwman Museum and Tony Willis – Ferrari expert and owner of the Maranello Concessionaires archive. They were joined by Marcus Willis of Girardo & Co and Audi stalwart David Ingram among others.

1919 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost

1919 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost

see also Rolls Royce Silver Ghost AX201 1907

A sublime selection of machinery made up the pre-war classes, and the Veterans At The Palace group was topped by a 1919 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost. Built in the marque’s Springfield, Massachusetts factory, the car played a starring role in the 1974 film adaptation of The Great Gatsby, which starred Robert Redford and Mia Farrow.

ex-Scuderia Ferrari 8C Monza Zagato 1932 ex-Scuderia Ferrari 8C Monza Zagato 1932
 ex-Scuderia Ferrari 8C Monza Zagato 1932 see also Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Spider Mille Miglia 1932 Touring as well as Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Zagato Sommers Chinetti Le Mans 1932 Winner

A matching-numbers 1936 SS Jaguar 100 that boasts period competition history and was used as the basis for a Matchbox scale model topped the Pre-War Touring class, while 110 years of Alfa Romeo history was celebrated with a dedicated category that was won by an ex-Scuderia Ferrari 8C Monza Zagato. Legendary Italian ace Tazio Nuvolari took chassis 2111044 to victory in the 1932 Coppa Principe di Piemonte, and also competed in the prestigious Klausenrennen hillclimb that year.

ex-works Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 TT12 1974 ex-works Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 TT12 1974
ex-works Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 TT12 1974

And that wasn’t the only Alfa Romeo to be recognised by the judges. The Milestones of Endurance Racing class was new for this year, and the 12-cylinder category was won by an ex-works Tipo 33 TT12. Chassis 008 started its racing career at the 1974 Monza 1000km and took a glorious victory on home turf in the hands of Arturo Merzario and Mario Andretti. It then successfully raced on into 1975 with the likes of Brian Redman, Jacky Ickx and Vittorio Brambilla.

Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta Touring 1949 Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta Touring 1949
Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta Touring 1949 see Ferrari 166 MM Spider 1949

Ferraris always play a starring role in the world’s most prestigious concours d’elégance, and Salon Privé was no exception. One of the most significant cars in the marque’s illustrious history topped the Post-War Sports Racers class – the 166MM that in 1949 won both the Mille Miglia in the hands of Clemente Biondetti and Ettore Salani, and the Le Mans 24 Hours courtesy of Luigi Chinetti and Lord Selsdon. Chassis 0008M remains the only car to have won both of those famous events in the same year.

Dino 246 GTS Ferrari 250 GT Lusso
Dino 246 GTS 1973 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso 1965
2006 Pagani Zonda F Roadster 2006 Pagani Zonda F Roadster
2006 Pagani Zonda F Roadster

An exceptional Dino 246 GTS that was making its first appearance following the completion of a three-year restoration deservedly took the Post-War Touring (Open) class, while one of only 22 right-hand-drive 250 GT Lussos won the Passione Ferrari class. The success of the Maranello marque was capped by the 1991 Ferrari F40 that took the honours in the Classics of the Future (Pre-2000) category. The Post-2000 class was won by a 2006 Pagani Zonda Roadster F.

Henri Chapron-bodied Citroën Le Paris Aston Martin DB4 Series II
Henri Chapron-bodied Citroën ID19 Le Paris 1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series II 1961

One of only three surviving Henri Chapron-bodied Citroën Le Paris won the Post-War Touring (Closed, four-seater) class. The Gallic beauty – which was presented at Blenheim Palace fresh out of restoration – was displayed at the 1960 Geneva Salon and is unique in that it was the only Le Paris to use the ID platform rather than the DS. The Post-War Touring (Closed, two-seater) class was won by an Aston Martin DB4 Series II that was bought new by Sir Robertson Huntly Stewart, who used it to tour Europe for six months before taking it home to his native New Zealand.

Class results

Class D – Veterans At The Palace
Winner: 1919 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Runner-up: 1911 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost two-seat open tourer

Winner: 1919 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost

Runner-up: 1911 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost two-seat open tourer

Class E – Pre-War Touring

Winner: 1936 SS Jaguar 100 2.5 Litre Runner-up: 1935 Hispano-Suiza J12

Winner: 1936 SS Jaguar 100 2.5 Litre see Jaguar SS100 1935 1938

Runner-up: 1935 Hispano-Suiza J12

Class F – Celebrating 110 Years of Alfa Romeo
Winner: 1933 Alfa Romeo 8C Monza Zagato
Runner-up: 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Cabriolet

Class G – Post-War Sports Racers

Winner: 1949 Ferrari 166 MM Touring Barchetta Runner-up: 1953 Ferrari 166 MM/53 Pinin Farina Berlinetta

Winner: 1949 Ferrari 166 MM Touring Barchetta see Ferrari 166 MM Spider 1949

Runner-up: 1953 Ferrari 166 MM/53 Pinin Farina Berlinetta see Ferrari 166 MM Berlinetta Pinin Farina 1953

Class H – Post-War Touring (Open)
Winner: 1973 Dino 246 GTS
Runner-up: 1961 Fiat-OSCA 1500S Pininfarina Cabriolet

Class I – Post-War Touring (Closed, two-seater)

Winner: 1961 Aston Martin DB4 Series II Runner-up: 1966 Ford GT40 MkI

Winner: 1961 Aston Martin DB4 Series II

Runner-up: 1966 Ford GT40 MkI see Ford GT40 and GT Mk II 1963 1969

Class J – Post-War Touring (Closed, four-seater)

Winner: 1960 Citroën ID19 Le Paris Runner-up: 1962 Maserati 3500GTi

Winner: 1960 Citroën ID19 Le Paris

Runner-up: 1962 Maserati 3500GTi

Class K – Passione Ferrari

Winner: 1964 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso Runner-up: 1949 Ferrari 166 Inter Coupé

Winner: 1964 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso

Runner-up: 1949 Ferrari 166 Inter Coupé

Class L – Milestones of Endurance Racing

Winner: 1988 Porsche 962 Runner-up: 2000 Audi R8 LMP900

Winner: 1988 Porsche 962 see Porsche 962C 1984

Runner-up: 2000 Audi R8 LMP900 see also AUDI R10 TDI Le Mans Test Days 2007

Class M – Milestones of Endurance Racing (12-cylinder)

Winner: 1974 Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 TT12 Runner-up: 1991 Jaguar XJR-15
Winner: 1974 Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 TT12 Runner-up: 1991 Jaguar XJR-15

Class P – Classics of the Future (Pre-2000)

Winner: 1991 Ferrari F40 Winner: 1991 Ferrari F40

Winner: 1991 Ferrari F40 see Ferrari F40 F40 GTE LM 1987 1992
Runner-up: 1994 Jaguar XJ220 see Jaguar XJ 220 1988 1994

Class Q – Classics of the Future (Post-2000)

Winner: 2006 Pagani Zonda Roadster F Runner-up: 2020 Koenigsegg Regera

Winner: 2006 Pagani Zonda Roadster F

Runner-up: 2020 Koenigsegg Regera see Koenigsegg Plug in Hybrid Regera 2015

1949 Ferrari 166 Inter Coupe Touring 1949 Ferrari 166 Inter Coupe Touring
1949 Ferrari 166 Inter Coupe Touring see also Ferrari 166 Inter Coupe 1949 - coachwork by Stabilimenti Farina
Aspark Owl Aspark Owl
Aspark Owl

The Aspark Owl is the first Japanese fully electric hypercar with an impressive acceleration of 0-60mph in 1.62 seconds. Production of the lowline Owl will be limited to only 50 cars, with each one being fully customisable and built in Turin in collaboration with Manifattura Automobili Torino – which was exhibited at Blenheim Palace with its New Stratos.

Koenigsegg Gemera four seat supercar 2020 Koenigsegg Gemera four seat supercar 2020
Koenigsegg Gemera four seat supercar 2020 Koenigsegg Gemera four seat supercar 2020

Koenigsegg Gemera four seat supercar 2020

Koenigsegg new Gemera was represented at Blenheim Palace and  is being hailed as the world’s first ‘mega GT’ and is engineered to provide  immense performance but with a spacious interior and next-generation environmental technology.

The Gemera’s two-litre, three-cylinder engine – named the ‘Tiny Friendly Giant’, or TFG for short – is able to run on conventional petrol as well as the latest CO2-neutral renewable fuels, and designed to be super-efficient, give exceptionally low emissions and able to be packaged in super-small spaces. Koenigsegg’s first four-seater is capable of powering four people and their luggage from 0-60mph in two seconds, and will be making its UK debut at Salon Privé.

Ferrari SF90 hybrid supercar Ferrari SF90 hybrid supercar

Ferrari SF90 Stradale hybrid supercar see Ferrari SF90 Stradale Plug in Hybrid 2019

Ferrari’s first plug-in hybrid – the hyper-advanced SF90 – has received rave reviews since its launch and is set to be another star at Salon Privé. With its V8 internal-combustion engine working in tandem with three electric motors, it puts out 986bhp and – when fitted with the weight-saving Assetto Fiorano package – can lap the legendary Fiorano test track one second faster than the limited-edition LaFerrari. The fact that it can also be driven using only electric power is proof of its status as a revolutionary new flagship model from the famous Italian brand.

Ferrari 550 Maranello Prodrive Ferrari 550 Maranello Prodrive

Ferrari 550 Maranello Prodrive see also Ferrari 550 GTS Maranello at Le Mans Test Days 2007

The later class for post-1985 cars feature a modern-day great from Maranello. Prodrive built only 10 of its Ferrari 550 Maranello racers, and chassis 03 is a five-time veteran of the Le Mans 24 Hours. In 2004, it competed at La Sarthe in the hands of Darren Turner, Rickard Rydell and rally star Colin McRae. The illustrious trio finished a superb ninth overall and third in class.

Raced extensively between 2002 and 2006, ‘03’ scored five victories and 14 podium finishes in 33 events all over the world, and has raced le mans more times than any other Ferrari. With its 6-litre V12 and Peter Stevens-designed bodywork, the 550 Maranello Prodrive became a fan favourite and chalked up numerous successes in international racing.

1952 Ferrari 212 Inter Coupe Vignale 1952 Ferrari 212 Inter Coupe Vignale

1952 Ferrari 212 Inter Coupe Vignale see also Ferrari 225S Berlinetta Vignale 1952

Some 82 Ferrari 212 Inter were built between 1950 and 1953. Coupe and Cabriolet coachwork were completed by Vignale, Stabilimenti Farina, Ghia, Touring or Pinin Farina. The engine is a V12 Colombo 2562 cc.

Touring Superleggera Aero 3 one off based on Ferrari F12 Berlinetta Zenvo 1177 hp TSRS-1
Touring Superleggera Aero 3 one off based on Ferrari F12 Berlinetta see Ferrari F12 Berlinetta 2012 Pininfarina Zenvo 1177 hp TSRS-1

Other world debuts included fabled Italian styling house Touring Superleggera with its striking Aero3 and Danish hypercar manufacturer Zenvo with its 1177bhp TSRS-1.

McLaren F1 GTR McLaren F1 GTR
McLaren F1 GTR McLaren F1 GTR

Twenty-five years since the McLaren F1 GTR scored a stunning win on the marque’s debut in the Le Mans 24 Hours, a special class will be dedicated to the Gordon Murray-designed hypercar. Examples of both the short-tail and long-tail GTR will be on display – the short-tail chassis 13R was raced in Japan during 1996 by future Grand Prix winner Ralf Schumacher, while the long-tail 28R was the last GTR to be made and competed in the 1997 FIA GT Championship.

McLaren Elva hypercar McLaren Elva hypercar

McLaren Elva hypercar

The biggest highlight of the display will be the new McLaren Elva, resplendent in the Elva M1A Theme by MSO that celebrates the brand’s rich heritage while looking to the future. The beautifully-sculpted form echoes the original McLaren-Elva M1A sports racing car but in ultra-light carbon fibre. Completing the retro look is a Magnesium Silver racing stripe that sweeps along the sills, runs around the front splitter and rushes up over the bonnet, accompanied by an Accent Red pinstripe and Bruce McLaren’s number 4 racing roundel. Inside, the seats and steering wheel detail are finished in Malibu Red Nubuck, with matching stitching and Tonal micro-piping.

Despite this nod to history, the McLaren Elva is a cutting-edge hypercar; its 815PS twin turbo V8 engine powers the lightest McLaren Automotive car yet. With no roof or windows, a revolutionary Active Air Management System (AAMS) creates a virtual windscreen, resulting in an extreme two-seater that heightens every sensory input for unparalleled driving pleasure on road or track.

FERRARI 500 TRC 1957

FERRARI 500 TRC 1957

see Ferrari 500 TRC Scaglietti 1957

The instantly recognisable yellow livery of Equipe National Belge and Ecurie Francorchamps graced Ferraris in international motorsport throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Delivered in April 1957, chassis 0682MDTR was the tenth of 19 500 TRCs built, and later that year Lucien Bianchi and George Harris took it to seventh overall – and class victory – in the Le Mans 24 Hours. It continued to be raced by its next owner, Sicilian Prince Gaetano Starrabba, and from the 1990s onwards has been a familiar sight in historic competition.

First Jaguar Type D produced First Jaguar Type D produced

First Jaguar Type D produced see Jaguar D Type 1954 1957

Jaguar was one of Ferrari’s main rivals during the 1950s, with the British marque being particularly successful at Le Mans. The D-type delivered three of the marque’s five wins at La Sarthe that decade, and the very first production example – chassis number XKD509 – is a welcome addition to the Salon Privé line-up. Dispatched from the factory in November 1955, XKD509 had busy competition career in the US and raced in the 1956 Sebring 12 Hours. Later owned by renowned British collector Nigel Moores, it’s a remarkably original survivor.

Jaguar XJ 220 Competition Jaguar XJR 9
Jaguar XJ 220 Competition see Jaguar XJ220 1988 1994 Jaguar XJR 9 see Jaguar XJR6 to XJR12 Le Mans 1985 1990
1933 Alfa Romeo 8c 2300 Cabriolet Touring 1960 Aston Martin DB4 GT
1933 Alfa Romeo 8c 2300 Cabriolet Touring - Spirit Award see Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Sommer Chinetti Le Mans winner 1960 Aston Martin DB4 GT - Duke of Malborough Award see Aston Martin DB4 GT 1960
Rolls Royce Phantom II Continental Touring Saloon Barker 1933 - Most Exceptional Coachwork Award 1970 Lamnborghini P400S
Rolls Royce Phantom II Continental Touring Saloon Barker 1933 - Most Exceptional Coachwork Award 1970 Lamnborghini P400S -Most Iconic Award see Lamborghini Miura 1966 1972

 

McLaren F1 1995 at Concours of Elegance 2020 and Salon Privé 2020 Ferrari 205 GTO 1962 at Concours of Elegance Hampton Court Palace
McLaren F1 1995 at Concours of Elegance 2020 and Salon Privé 2020 see McLaren F1 Ferrari 205 GTO 1962 at Concours of Elegance Hampton Court Palace-see Ferrari 250 GTO
McLaren Speedtail at Salon Prive 2020 -Blenheim Palace    McLaren Speedtail at Salon Prive 2020 -Blenheim Palace
McLaren Speedtail at Salon Prive 2020 -Blenheim Palace  see McLaren Speedtail  1036 hp 250 mph 2018 2018 Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta at Salon Prive 2020 at Blenheim Palace see Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta 2016

Sources for this article NEWSPRESS, Salon Prive Media Service, Concours of Elegance Media Archive, Hagerty Insurance Media Archive, Koenigsegg Media.