London Councours Honourable Artillery Company 2025

LONDON CONCOURS

WELCOME TO THE 2025 LONDON CONCOURS

On behalf of the organising team at Thorough Events, I would like to extend a warm welcome to you here at the Honourable Artillery Company. As we open our ninth edition of the London Concours, it seems extraordinary just how far we have come – but none of this would be possible without the help of our sponsors, supporting partners and, of course, our magnificent Steering Committee. Thank you to everyone involved this year. The Concours this week sees a record number of privately owned cars joining the main line-up; 90 incredibly special automobiles in all. Additionally, we are hosting a fantastic curation of machinery from Aston Martin and Mercedes-Benz, as well as a host of supercars, in a series of ‘one-day’ features that I am sure will surprise and delight our guests. To add to the magic, our new Restoration Showcase hosts some of the UK’s finest craftsmen, who will be delighted to share their insight of this specialist world with you.

During your visit to the London Concours 2025, please be sure to check in at the Apollo Capital Main Stage, where throughout each day a lively programme of content will be presented by our expert compères, Peter Wallman and Richard Charlesworth, as well as a number of very special guests.

To the owners of all the cars involved, thank you for agreeing to share your pride and joy with us. I wish you every success with the Concours, and I hope you have a fabulous time. To our visitors, thank you for coming – and enjoy the show. I am sure you will have a memorable time at the London Concours.

Best wishes

ANDREW EVANS CONCOURS DIRECTOR

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STEERING COMMITTEE

Peter Read (chairman), Alan Brewer, Dave Eden, James Elliott, Richard Hawken, Tom Hillary, Andy King, Flavien Marçais, Vanessa Marçais, Merlin McCormack, Michael O’Sullivan

THANKS TO Master of Ceremonies

Peter Wallman and Richard Charlesworth

Influence PR

John Cooke, Luke Madden

Henry Peters, Sam Petters

Heather Allen and James Lomas at Sugarzoo, Charlotte Ansell, Ray Baxter at Insight Graphics, Iain Campbell, Becky Grant, Harry Henry at Molini, Archie Leon, Karl Morgan, Viv Orchard, Felicity Rattray, Tim Scott at Fluid Images, Dominic Temple, Alice Young

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Models

German heroes of the 1970s, ’80s and ‘90s

Performance icons from GT40s to RS2000s

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Pushing the limits of ultimate performance 48 THE

AC CARS

Greats from this historied British brand 52 THE DREAM CARS

Automotive poster cars from the 1970s-on

56 THE WILD CARDS

Celebrating the weird and the wonderful 60 ART IN MOTION

When artists turn to cars (and bikes)

The luxury brands and automotive companies involved with this year’s London Concours

Important concours dates for 2025 and ’26

Our essential guide to finding your way around this year’s bigger-than-ever London Concours

Managing director Geoff Love

Editorial director David Lillywhite

Advertising Sue Farrow and Rob Schulp

Managing editor Sarah Bradley

Art director Peter Allen

Art editor Debbie Nolan

Writer Nathan Chadwick

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Tuesday June 3: VIP Preview and Aston Martin Day

10:15 Judging starts

11:00 London Concours opens to the public

11:00 Main stage A View From the Field: Compères Richard Charlesworth and Peter Wallman review the classes and judging process

12:30

Main stage Spy Octane: The Vehicles of James Bond. Authors Matthew Field and Ajay Chowdhury interviewed by Philip Porter, followed by book signing

13:30 Main stage Porsche – A Focus on Motor Sport

14:00 Main stage Aston Martin Mayfair

14:15 Prince Consort Room: Classic Car Register Conference

14:30 Main stage Fuelling Around ‘Live’ with Dave Vitty, Paul Wallace and special guest Rachel Brookes. Powered by Adrian Flux

15:00 Main stage Talking Hypercars with Andy King of Apollo Capital

15:00 Owners’ Enclosure: Alex Brundle with Adrian Flux

15:30 Main stage Aston Martin Showcase – Stephen Archer and Friends (highlights of the entries for Aston Martin celebration)

16:30 Main stage Aston Martin Awards – presentation of Overall Winner and Highly Commended

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Main stage London Concours Awards Ceremony – presentation of Class Winners and Best of Show

Main stage A View From the Field: Compères Richard Charlesworth and Peter Wallman review the classes

20:00 Event closes

Wednesday

June 4: Mercedes-Benz Day

11:00 London Concours opens to the public

11:00 Main stage A View From the Field: Compères Richard Charlesworth and Peter Wallman review the classes

12:00 Main stage Hilton & Moss

12:30 Main stage Morgan Motor Company. Thomas Brainwood, head of design, Supersport

13:00 Main stage Collecting Meets Investment: An Insight From the Experts. Middleton Private Capital, TheCarCrowd, Cult Wines

14:00 Main stage Mick Walsh presents Restoration Showcase Awards

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TIMETABLE

Main stage Fuelling Around ‘Live’ with Dave Vitty, Paul Wallace and special guests Richard Porter and Jonny Smith. Powered by Adrian Flux

Main stage Talking Hypercars with Andy King of Apollo Capital

15:00 Owners’ Enclosure: Alex Brundle with Adrian Flux

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Main stage AC Cars

Main stage Alpine

Main stage Mercedes-Benz Awards presentation

17:00 Prince Consort Room: Smith & Sniff

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Main stage A View From the Field: Compères Richard Charlesworth and Peter Wallman review the classes

20:00 Event closes

Thursday June 5: Supercar Day

11:00 London Concours opens to the public

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Main stage A View From the Field: Compères Richard Charlesworth and Peter Wallman review the classes

Main stage Nicholas Mee

Main stage Furlonger’s Matt Honeysett on the Ferrari 639 F1

Owners’ Enclosure: Alex Brundle with Adrian Flux

Main stage EMM on the Mercedes-Benz 190 Evo II

Main stage Fuelling Around ‘Live’ with Dave Vitty, Paul Wallace and special guest Greg James. Powered by Adrian Flux

Main stage Talking Hypercars with Andy King of Apollo Capital

15:30 Main stage Evo Presents: The Golden Age of Affordable Analogue with Dickie Meaden, Harry Metcalfe and Stuart Gallagher

15:30 Owners’ Enclosure: Drivers Union Club Supercar Awards presentation

17:00

Main stage Supercar Awards presentation

17:45 Main stage A View From the Field: Compères Richard Charlesworth and Peter Wallman review the classes

19:00

Main stage Grand Depart

19:30 Event closes

A BRITISH ICON – ASTON MARTIN:

TUESDAY JUNE 3

Bonding ritual

WE CELEBRATE THE BREADTH AND DEPTH OF ONE OF BRITAIN’S MOST LOVED MAKERS OF AUTOMOTIVE DREAMS

For the first day of the London Concours, we’ll be celebrating one of the most evocative marques to come from the British Isles – Aston Martin.

Founded in 1913, the brand’s badge was first worn on a modified Isotta-Fraschini chassis running a Coventry Simplex engine. However, it wasn’t until 1920’s injection of funds from Louis Zborowski that the marque truly started its ascendancy by setting myriad endurance and speed world records.

The immense effort this took exhausted the bank accounts, and (not for the last time) the company had to find new cash and impetus. These came via Lady Charnwood, Augustus Bertelli

and Bill Renwick in 1925.

A succession of legendary cars followed, most notably the Ulster and LM that proved successful in racing. However, by 1932 funds dried up again, and via a couple of new owners Aston Martin decided to focus on road cars.

After World Way Two David Brown came to the rescue, acquired Lagonda and moved the HQ to Newport Pagnell. Soon the marque would become known for its elegant DB grand tourers, with its most famous creation, the DB5, becoming synonymous with Britain’s foremost secret agent.

Over the years there have been further custodians of the brand, but its commitment to elegant, high-performance GT

cars has kept the Aston Martin name at the top of aspirational automotive dreams. From the Gauntlett-era brute-in-a-suit

V8s and Vantages to the post2000 Gaydon time of high technology and svelte supercar performance with cars such as the DB9, V8 Vantage and DBS, Aston has maintained its reputation for seductive style and scintillating speed, alongside its commitment to racing in GTs and, more recently, Formula 1.

This year, the line-up of stunning Aston Martins on display will be judged by expert author Stephen Archer, marque specialist Nicholas Mee and Michael Reed of the Aston Martin Owners Club.

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THE GREATEST MARQUE – MERCEDES-BENZ:

WEDNESDAY

PRESENTED BY

JUNE 4

Star apparent

PAYING HOMAGE TO THE MARQUE THAT INVENTED MOTORING – AND ONE THAT IS STILL AMONG THE WORLD’S MOST RESPECTED AND REVERED

This year we’re celebrating the original – and, for many, the ultimate – car company: Mercedes-Benz.

Stuttgart’s storied marque has long stood out as the pinnacle of engineering quality and overall excellence, continually setting new standards for both luxury and performance from the turn of the 20th century

right up to the present day. Mercedes-Benz has led the way on many fronts, including on the racetrack: it was, after all, the first German brand to win Le Mans. Since then it has been a consistent presence in motor sport at all levels, from touring cars in the 1980s, ’90s and ’00s, through to endurance racing in the Group C era and

beyond. More recently, it has been a dominant force in the highest echelon of motor sport of them all: Formula 1. Between 2014-21 it took eight consecutive Constructors’ Championships. It’s also long been the go-to brand for the world’s rich and famous: from the mighty supercharged 500K of the 1930s, to the 300 SL Gullwing – a road-going version of the Le Mans winner, and for many the first supercar – to the imposing 600 ‘Der Grosser’ limousine of the 1960s and ’70s. However, the Three-Pointed Star is about so much more; it is a guiding beacon in safety, with innovations such as

modern anti-lock braking systems, airbags, stability control and traction control all making their debut on Mercedes-Benz machines. Now these critical safety developments are integral to even the least expensive road cars on the market. For this display, we will bring together in the grounds of the HAC the key models from the marque’s past – from the classics of yesteryear to modern performance icons. These will be judged alongside the concours cars, with the panel including Will Garrett of restoration specialist and sponsor Hilton & Moss.

THE NEED FOR SPEED – SUPERCAR DAY:

THURSDAY JUNE 5

PRESENTED BY

Dream machines

CELEBRATING THE CARS THAT REPRESENT THE CUTTING EDGE OF AUTOMOTIVE EXCELLENCE

Ever since the dawn of the automobile, attainment of speed has been the driving force, galvanising technological might in the pursuit of ultimate velocity.

Supercars represent the point at which desire meets engineering excellence, mechanical ingenuity and artistic flair. In the process , physical reality is blurred at the margins.

Although there is now also electric machinery, of course, the supercar world is where the internal-combustion engine is but a canvas for creativity, with a cylinder count for all tastes. Naturally aspirated? Turbocharged? Supercharged? Sucked to the ground with a giant fan? Any and all solutions

are welcome in the ultimate pursuit of speed.

Supercar Day at the London Concours celebrates this diverse world, with a chance to get up close and personal with these dream machines made reality. Although supercar ownership is generally reserved for the lucky few, this race for technological supremacy trickles down to the normal production cars we see on the road today.

Brands such as Ferrari, Porsche and Lamborghini represent the vanguard of supercar history, while relative newcomers such as Pagani, Koenigsegg, McLaren and many others represent fresh new thinking. Then there are bespoke supercars, offering

all sorts of flavours right down to your personal taste. In 2025, the supercar is in rude health.

To celebrate, we’ve teamed up with the Drivers Union supercar club for a dedicated display of the ultimate in automotive excellence. Set up in 2012, the Drivers Union is more than just a club – it’s a community of more than 1300 members with access to exclusive meets, events and benefits, split between two groups: classic and sports cars, and supercars for Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren and many more.

The Drivers Union will be bringing along 50 of its members’ supercars, and will be handing out trophies for the best examples on the day, judged by evo magazine staff members.

STYLE IN THE CITY

Dress up and get down

LONDON CONCOURS IS ABOUT MORE THAN JUST CARS; IT’S A CHANCE TO INDULGE YOUR PASSION FOR LUXURY LIVING

The London Concours is the place to be for a slice of luxury living – whether you’re looking for high fashion or advice on your investments, you’ll find it on the HAC’s lawns.

Middleton Private Capital, TheCarCrowd, Apollo, EMM London and the Classic Car Register will be on hand to guide you in all matters financial, should you be suitably inspired to add to your automotive collection, and the Goodwood Road Racing Club will have details of plenty of activities for you to enjoy your acquisition.

All that made you a little thirsty? Why not take in the Veuve Clicquot Champagne Garden and enjoy sparkling refreshment with this storied House, which can trace its origins back to Reims in 1772. A truly elegant and relaxing way to enjoy the sights and sounds of the London Concours. In addition, the Last Drop will be on hand to guide you through exceptional whiskies, cognacs and other rare discoveries from across the globe.

If you are looking for

something slightly different, Jim & Tonic will be providing the party vibes with a conscience, thanks to its sustainably produced tipple. German Kraft will be bringing its London-brewed beer that takes its inspiration from the German Purity Law of 1516, which means it uses just water, malt, hops and yeast. Add in a plethora of food options from the likes of Pizza Post, Rice Guys, Longboys and Pabellón. Suitably refreshed, how about indulging in a new look? Menswear specialist Luca Faloni returns with its collection of hand-crafted items using linen, silk, cashmere, cotton, leather and piqué from historic producers in Italy, while Renauld will be on hand with its classically elegant sunglasses that evoke the greatest era in motoring. Jo Loves will also be joining us with its signature scents for olfactory excellence. The final twist? If you’re in need of a relaxing trip home, London Luxury Chauffeuring is on hand to help.

SMITH & SNIFF

Smith & Sniff

THE LEADING AUTOMOTIVE PODCASTERS WILL BE RECORDING LIVE FROM THE LONDON CONCOURS ON WEDNESDAY – AND YOU CAN TAKE PART

BELOW SMITH & SNIFF WILL BRING THEIR IRREVERENT MIX OF AUTOMOTIVE CHAT AND OPINION TO THE LONDON CONCOURS.

London Concours is proud to announce the return of Smith & Sniff – one of the leading automotive podcasts (well, some of the time) in the UK – for a live recording on the evening of Wednesday, June 4.

So who are Smith & Sniff?

Jonny Smith started his career after leaving a degree course to take a job on a VW mag. He then moved to Max Power, which led to an extraordinary series of improbable adventures, including the time he almost broke his back jumping a Dukes of Hazzard-liveried Ford Sierra Sapphire. He went on to work at CAR magazine, before becoming a presenter on Fifth Gear. He now presents the Late

Brake Show on YouTube.

Richard Porter began his career at TopGear in the late 1990s. He later set up the satirical car website Sniff Petrol | Car-based drivel, hence the Sniff nickname. He subsequently became the script editor on the 2002-2015 iteration of TopGear, winner of the 2005 Emmy Award for best unscripted show. He’s now a script writer and editor for various TV shows, a contributor to several magazines and newspapers, and the author of more than 25 books including the BoringCarTrivia series.

The collaboration began in 2011 while on a press junket to Pebble Beach. The pair snuck

off to film themselves driving a borrowed golf buggy around the grounds of the hotel and, eventually, out of the hotel, down a public road and onto a beach – where they got stuck. The footage was lost, but the idea remained: the idea to film themselves in a vehicle of some kind, talking the sort of silliness they would talk about even if there weren’t cameras on them.

In 2016 Jonny and Richard got around to doing this on a regular basis with the Smith & Sniff YouTube channel –until Covid intervened. Then they started the Smith & Sniff podcast, which has became Britain’s number one car podcast.

HAMPTON COURT PALACE | 5–7 SEPTEMBER 2025

RESTORATION SHOWCASE

PRESENTED BY

Reborn wonders

THIS BRAND-NEW FEATURE FOR 2025 CELEBRATES THE DEDICATION AND CRAFTSMANSHIP BEHIND THE CAR RESTORATION PROCESS

The London Concours is all about bringing together the best the classic car world has to o er – and a big part of that is the UK’s world-leading restoration community. Gathering master craftsmen and their stunning achievements, the Restoration Showcase will o er visitors an unprecedented insight into the painstaking work involved in bringing automotive treasures back to their former glory.

Each participating car will be driven onto the stage, where the restorer will be interviewed by Mick Walsh, international editor of Classic&SportsCar magazine. They will share the fascinating stories behind these

automotive resurrections. Often, it’s these backstories that guide the restoration process, preserving important dents, materials or colours that have a particular signi cance.

The Restoration Showcase will also be a chance to experience the time-honed dedication to the craft of restoration, from metalwork and engineering to trimming in both fabric and wood.

This new addition to the London Concours celebrates the exceptional craftsmanship, dedication and skill behind the world’s most meticulously restored classic cars. An expert panel of judges will assess each

restoration for its authenticity, attention to detail and execution, ultimately declaring an overall winner during the show.

The Restoration Showcase victor at the London Concours will then receive an exclusive invitation to display their masterpiece at the globally recognised Concours of Elegance at Hampton Court Palace from September 5-7. There, the winning machine will compete alongside other Concours of Elegance entries for the overall Restoration Showcase Restorer of the Year award, representing the pinnacle of automotive restoration excellence.

RESTORATION SHOWCASE

PRESENTED BY

The entrants

FURLONGER

This Lamborghini Islero GT has undergone a comprehensive restoration by marque specialist Furlonger Cars. Furlonger has stripped the vehicle entirely, and faithfully restored every element to the very nest of detail. The car has been re nished in the period combination of Verde Metallizzato over Tan, in homage to the Islero of Ferruccio’s brother, Edmondo Lamborghini.

CHILTERN ASTON CENTRE LTD

CHILTERN ASTON

Chiltern Aston, an o cial Aston Martin Heritage Partner and Aston Martin Approved Body Repair Centre, is delighted to showcase its in-house capabilities via a fully restored 1965 Aston Martin DB5 saloon and the rst Aston Martin DBS V8 by Ogle Design – ‘The Sotheby Special’ Motor Show Car – which is currently undergoing restoration.

THORNLEY KELHAM

Founded in 2008, Thornley Kelham restores and modi es classics to concours-winning standards. At this year’s event, two cars will showcase the spectrum of the company’s expertise. First, an early-production Porsche 911S – representing the kind of historically signi cant vehicle that arrives for restoration. The second car is a nished masterpiece from Thornley Kelham’s European Collection: the 911 European RS, a lightweight, high-performance creation inspired by the 2.7 RS and the 997 GT3 RS 4.0. The European Collection features reimagined 356 and 911, Jaguar XK and Lancia Aurelia restorations, each crafted with exceptional attention to The Design, The Details, The Drive.

RESTORATION SHOWCASE

PRESENTED BY

ROMANCE OF RUST

Romance of Rust was founded by Lance McCormack (ex-MPW) in West London in 1990. He rst saw this Citroën SM in 1975 as a boy. Forty years later, he and his team carried out a sympathetic restoration including the preservation of the original leather interior. Today, the car remains a cherished classic, with only 52,000 miles on the clock.

TURNER CLASSICS

Although classic Jaguars are a Turner Classics speciality, the company is hugely experienced in the restoration of all marques to concours standard. It will be bringing a 1964 Series 1 E-type Jaguar that’s had a full nut-and-bolt restoration totalling in excess of 2000 hours and has been nished in its original colour, Opalescent Maroon. Turner Classics will also be bringing a 1972 Maserati Bora: one of only 564 manufactured, the car has also had a nut-and-bolt restoration, totalling 1500 hours.

HILTON & MOSS

Hilton & Moss has established itself as a leading authority in restoration. This fantastic Mercedes-Benz 190 SL is fresh from a no-expense-spared, nut-and-bolt restoration, carried out by the expert Hilton & Moss team. Consisting of more than 3000 man hours over a three-year period, this is arguably one of the nest W121 models in existence. It’s a matching-numbers example that retains its data cardcorrect speci cation of DB180G Silver-Grey over a 1079 Red leather interior.

THE CONCOURS CLASSES

50 Years of Ferrari V8

PRESENTED BY CANALI

Even if company founder Enzo Ferrari was initially hesitant to deviate from using V12 powerplants in the cars that bore his name, 50 years on V8s – whether mid-engined or placed at the front – are an integral part of the Prancing Horse’s exceptional make-up. We bring you a selection of Maranello masterpieces from across five decades that display the true breadth of Ferrari’s eight-cylinder excellence, incorporating everything from supercars to grand tourers.

The Youngtimers

PRESENTED BY CLUB 612

Here we celebrate the German heroes of the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and beyond – the collectable cars that are the icons to a new generation of automotive enthusiasts. From homologation specials sired to give manufacturers the ultimate edge in competition, to tuned and honed road-going legends of the Autobahn, and everything in between, we celebrate the German machinery at the apex point between oldtimers and today’s cars – the true modern classics.

70 Years of Mercedes-Benz SL

PRESENTED BY GOODWOOD ROAD RACING CLUB

The introduction of the SL model signified a new step in Mercedes-Benz’s ascent to the highest class of motoring excellence. The 300 SL showed the way for subsequent models, combining engineering excellence with exceptional refinement, stirring performance and exquisite luxury. We bring together the many facets of what the SL means with an exceptional line-up of Three-Pointed Stars, from the model that sired the breed to more recent Stuttgart seductions.

The Fast Fords

PRESENTED BY ADRIAN FLUX

From GT40s to RS2000s, Ford has built some of the world’s most beloved performance icons, long paying due respect to the ‘win on Sunday, sell on Monday’ power of motor sport. Cars such as the Sierra RS Cosworth have a direct link to track competition, but the Blue Oval is about more than that; although its performance legends may have humble origins, with a bit of tweaking and tuning it is the exotics that need to watch their mirrors. Here we celebrate the best Ford has to offer.

THE CONCOURS CLASSES

The Hypercars

PRESENTED BY APOLLO CAPITAL GROUP

With supercars becoming ever faster, wilder and beyond the realms of the phrase ‘fast’, the hypercar was born. The previous performance metric of 200mph was merely a signpost on the road to ever-increasing top speeds, tumbling 0-60mph times and horsepower ratings that had once been the stuff of science fiction dreams. Join us as we celebrate the varied world of the hypercars, the four-wheeled monsters that challenge the accepted realms of physical reality.

The Dream Cars

PRESENTED BY EMM LONDON

Each generation has its own dream cars – the automotive glitterati that adorned bedroom walls, were drawn on school workbooks during boring lessons and filled adolescent minds. This collection of machinery celebrates the dream cars from the 1970s to the 1990s and beyond. From the Lamborghini Countach to the McLaren F1 and Ferrari 288 GTO, in this class you can expect to see poster cars made real in metal, carbonfibre and a host of space-age materials.

The Legendary AC Cars

PRESENTED BY AC CARS

AC Cars is one of the oldest independent auto makers founded in the UK, yet the models that carry its proud name have a truly international flavour. Shot to global fame courtesy of Carroll Shelby’s ingenious introduction of a potent V8 into the front of the lightweight Ace, the Cobra soon became a racing legend. However, there is so much more to the AC marque – and we’ll be celebrating not only the Cobra but also fascinating models such as the Greyhound, 428 and much more besides.

The Wild Cards

PRESENTED BY INTAPP

The automotive world is a diverse place – and it’s all the better for this. If you have got an appetite for the weird and the wonderful, then The Wild Cards is the class for you. You can expect to find everything from racing cars to off-roaders, concept machinery to coachbuilt gems from the outer margins of the motoring hobby. Whatever the propulsion method, whatever the shape, diversity is strength – and nowhere else more so than on the lawns of the HAC.

JUDGES AND JUDGING PROCESS

How the cars are chosen and judged

JUDGING ITINERARY (TUESDAY JUNE 3)

10:15 Judging commences

11:00 Concours opens to public

13:00 Judging complete

17:00 Awards presentation commences

The preliminary considerations for classes for the 2025 edition of the London Concours were put together between selection committee chairman Peter Read and concours director Andrew Evans. This came after the debrief of 2024’s event, and included some old favourites (such as Mercedes-Benz SLs, Dream Cars and Hypercars), but also well received classes from previous years (Youngtimers) and marque anniversaries (Ferrari V8s).

By August, the chairman and curators Flavien and Vanessa Marçais had put together the classes with suggested models, which were then shared with the committee members.

The committee comprises past members with previous experience of car selection, along with fresh recruits, all with a contacts list brimming with owners. From September to April, the committee gets together every six weeks to discuss the selected cars, agree new invitations and fill gaps, so that by late April most of

THE JUDGES

Peter Read (Chair of Judges)

the classes are complete – with waiting lists.

At the event, the committee members have a further job to do: together with guest judges, they select the class and overall concours winners. Judges are provided with a briefing and a copy of each car’s entry form.

Points are awarded to each vehicle on elegance of design, originality, quality of presentation and, most importantly, the car’s history and provenance. Brand-new models tend to get higher points for presentation, but struggle to compete with the older cars which, by definition, usually have more of a story to tell.

To ensure consistency, each team of judges is responsible for picking the winner of a complete class. From these class victors, the judges huddle to nominate an overall winner, with the chairman as the final adjudicator. Picking the overall winner from some fabulous cars is always difficult, which is why we introduced the Chairman’s Award, to reward a great runner-up.

50 years of Ferrari V8: James Elliot, Iain Tyrrell

70 years of Mercedes-Benz SL: Vanessa Marçais, Will Garrett

The Youngtimers: Tom Hillary, Merlin McCormack

The Fast Fords: Dave Eden, Alan Brewer

The Hypercars: Richard Hawken, Guy Wyles, Jonathan Read

The Legendary AC Cars: Flavien Marçais, Tim Scott

The Dream Cars: Andy King, David Lillywhite, Ludovica Muzzioli

The Wild Cards: Michael O’Sullivan, Georgia Peck

2024 WINNERS

1966

2023

1971

1986 Jaguar XJR-9

2007

1967

1999

1973

2001

Best in Show and Purple Reign presented by Magneto 1994 Lamborghini Diablo SE30 Supercharged

Chairman’s Award 1978 Hesketh 308E

Classic & Sports Car Editor’s Award

Iso Grifo GL350

Great British Racing presented by Hilton & Moss

The Legendary V12 presented by EMM

Ferrari F50

Hypercars presented by Apollo Capital

Ferrari SP3 Daytona

Wild Cards presented by Adrian Flux

TVR Scamander Amphibious

Aero – Front Enlightened presented by Concours of Elegance

De Tomaso Pantera GTS Group 4

Chevrolet Corvette presented by Classic & Sports Car and Corvette Club

Chevrolet Corvette C3 Stingray LT-1

Carnaby Street presented by Intapp

Aston Martin DB6 Vantage Volante

Coachbuilt – Zagato presented by The DRVN Group

Ferrari 550 GTZ Barchetta

50 YEARS OF FERRARI V8

PRESENTED BY

2003 Ferrari 360 Modena

Ferrari’s 360 Modena was a bold new styling language for the brand, and this car in particular was the personal choice of someone with a fine taste in Maranello machinery: rock legend Eric Clapton.

One of just 352 right-hand-drive UK 360 Modenas, it’s been with the present owner for just under three years. They have recently added

2013 Ferrari 458 Spider

The 458 was the last of a certain breed of Ferrari – and what a way to say goodbye to the era of naturally aspirated V8 mid-engined cars. Unlike its F430 predecessor, the 458 was a clean-sheet design, and it brought several firsts to the brand, most notably the direct fuel injection for the 4.5-litre engine. The F136 V8 had 562bhp with 398lb ft of torque, meaning the car could hit 62mph in

3.4 seconds and 202mph.

The 458 was one of the last to be designed with Pininfarina. It was also the first mainstream Ferrari to be offered without a manual option, although the Getrag auto offered super-sharp shifts.

The Spider arrived two years after the Berlinetta’s 2009 debut, and featured a retractable hard-top. This example was delivered to the UK and has several bespoke factory options.

a third of the current 7500 miles with a road trip to Italy to celebrate the car’s 20th birthday. Its factory options include a Challenge grille, Scuderia wing shields, a

Becker CD changer and an upgraded sound system. It’s also fitted with a leather roof lining and red calipers, and the only aftermarket changes are a Tubi Style sports exhaust and a Refine Detail paint-protection film. Last year, the car was mechanically revamped by AV Engineering, and it took part in the Concours of Elegance’s Thirty Under 30 competition.

JONATHAN FAULKNER

50 YEARS OF FERRARI V8

PRESENTED BY

1977 Ferrari Dino 308 GT4

The first road-going V8 Ferrari followed on from the Dino 246, and with its angular Bertone lines it was poorly received at first. Marcello Gandini’s shape was controversial for Ferrari but on trend for the time, and it has developed a following all of its own. This car was acquired by the owner in 1998, and he’s mainly done the servicing himself, keeping a journal of all the work and parts. A specialist did an engine and

2009 Ferrari 430 Scuderia

Developed under the guidance of Michael Schumacher, the 430 Scuderia promised ultimate track-day thrills.

A strict diet shaved 100kg from the standard car via a Lexan rear screen, extensive use of carbonfibre, lightweight racing seats and more. Higher compression, a tuned ECU and revised intake and titanium exhaust systems gave the 4.3-litre V8 an extra 20bhp. The F1 SuperFast 2 automated manual gearbox had super-swift shifts, and the electronic E-Diff 2 and F1-Trac intelligent traction control made it a cornering monster. This example was first supplied to Graham Murray via Graypaul Nottingham, and the current owner is only the second custodian.

gearbox rebuild in 2008. The car’s covered 94,260 miles. It’s been taken to France several times and also used for track days and competitive sprinting; it won its class in a sprint championship in 2003.

1990 Ferrari Mondial

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With Porsche proving that you could have true sports car performance and everyday usability, Ferrari developed the Mondial as a 208/308 GT4 replacement. However, while its predecessor had a sportier side, this 2+2 was more luxurious and spacious. It also marked a return to Pininfarina. The engine, located in a rear-mid-engined

format, followed the development of the 308/328/348 and their V8s. The Mondial 8, launched in 1980, made 214bhp and an 8.2sec 0-60mph time. By the time the final version went off sale in 1993 (the t, for transverse), it packed 300bhp. This particular example is an original UK RHD car, and it has done 56,000-plus miles.

2019 Ferrari 488 Pista Spider

The 488 was a landmark car for the brand – it was the first turbocharged midengined Ferrari since the F40. Its performance came courtesy of its 3.9-litre twinturbo V8. The Pista further amplified the intensity, with

710bhp, 568lb ft of torque, revised aerodynamics and a 91kg-lighter kerbweight. It could hit 0-62mph in 2.85 seconds and 211mph. This one-owner, 12,000mile example’s been driven extensively throughout Europe, with jaunts to the Swiss Alps, Dolomites, Monaco and Italy, including a trip back to Maranello. In 2024 it travelled to Croatia with the GRRC, and it will be heading to Sardinia and Corsica later this year.

50 YEARS OF FERRARI V8

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1978 Ferrari 308 GTB

Ferrari returned to Pininfarina to replace the Dino 246 GT, and Leonardo Fioravanti’s wedge would form a lineage that continued to the end of the millennium. Power came from a 255bhp 2.9-litre V8

– enough for 0-60mph in around 7.0sec and 157mph. Some cars had glassfibre bodies, but steel was standard from 1977. This example was sold to sales director for BMW Concessionaires TKM, Chris

1988 Ferrari 328 GTS

The 308 replacement was more an evolution of tried-and-tested mechanicals. Introduced in 1985 it carried over the V8 architecture, but with 3.2 litres and mechanical injection. Horsepower hit 266bhp, and 0-60mph dropped to 6.0 seconds.

Pininfarina revisited the design with 16-inch alloys, body-coloured bumpers, a reshaped front spoiler and airdam,

integrated foglights and a smoothed-out deck. Inside saw improved ergonomics and a higher-quality finish.

From 1987 Ferrari began galvanising the body panels; with other improvements, this made the 328 one of the easier Ferraris to look after. The GTS accounted for 82 percent of production; a mere 1344 GTBs (berlinettas) were built.

Tennant, via Cooper Leicester and Tony Willis – who now looks after the Maranello Concessionaires archive. Extras included wide wheels, a full-size spare, a front spoiler, foglights and air-con.

1996 Ferrari 355 GTS

The 355 is seen as the first of the truly modern Ferraris, along with the 456 and 550 Maranello. Then-CEO Luca di Montezemolo wanted customers to use their cars more often, rather than leave them in garages – or workshops waiting to be fixed. Thus the 355 was designed to be far easier to use regularly, fix and maintain, with plenty of

space for everyday use. The 3.5-litre naturally aspirated V8, with five valves per cylinder, made 375bhp and could hit 60mph in 4.6 seconds and 183mph. This example is a rare Motronic 2.7 ECU car with an airbag, one of just 14 produced in 1996. It also has a Capristo exhaust. The owner has had it for ten years, and it’s done 17,400 miles.

2020 Ferrari F8 Tributo

After decades of excellence, the writing was on the wall for Ferrari’s mid-engined V8s – meeting emissions targets using a hybrid set-up necessitated a move to six cylinders. Thus the F8 Tributo waved goodbye

to eight cylinders – and in the most spectacular way.

The 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 was plucked from the 488 Pista and modified with 488 Challenge racing car-derived rev sensors for turbo efficiency, plus a

revised exhaust system, to develop 710bhp. It could hit 0-62mph in 2.9 seconds and top out at 211mph. This car was ordered via Stratstone Wilmslow – and the owner was able to find a suitable numberplate.

JEREMY KALP

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1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster

This 300 SL had a starry first owner to match its high-profile status as one of the fastest cars of the day. Actress Anne Jeffreys bought it in April 1957, and kept it until 1980. Her family held on to the car until the end of 1999, when it was brought back to Europe. Its next owner was the Netherlands’ Chris Kruizinga. He had it restored in silver grey metallic with a blue retrim, before selling it in 2010 to Georg Dengler of Germany. Gerald Davidson acquired the car in 2016, and gave it to Gullwing expert Martin Cushway for sensitive mechanical

2013 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG

The R231 was more than a R230 SL refresh – it was redesigned with more tech and power, and less weight. The SL63 AMG had a handbuilt 5.5-litre twin-turbo V8 with 530bhp and 590lb ft of torque; the AMG Performance Package took this to 557bhp and 664lb ft. Sprinting from 0-60mph took around 4.0 seconds, and while the standard car was limited to 155mph, the AMG Performance Package upped this to 186mph. The

AMG Speedshift MCT gave quicker shifts than ever, plus multiple drive modes. Thanks to extensive use of aluminium throughout the body, the R231 SL63 was around 125kg lighter than the previous model. The Active Body Control hydraulic suspension was revised, and lighter forged wheels and carbonceramic brakes were an option. The owner has had this particular example since the car was new.

improvements such as an alternator/generator conversion to a dynator, a multi-blade cooling fan and a stainless-steel exhaust. The current owner, who acquired the car in 2021, has replaced the gearbox, and now the 300 SL is a regular sight at Goodwood track days. It’s also a regular on European rallies with the German 300 SL Club and the MB Club UK.

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Developed with F1’s David Coulthard, the SLS boasted the world’s most powerful naturally aspirated engine. It was a sharper, more trackorientated replacement for the SLR, and had signature gullwing doors. Its 6.2-litre

hand-built AMG V8 was modified in 120-plus ways over the C63 AMG’s M156. The SLS could hit 62mph in 3.8 seconds and 196mph, courtesy of 563bhp and 479lb ft of torque. A sevenspeed dual-clutch auto

1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing

Mercedes-Benz’s attempt to tap into the US sports car market produced arguably the world’s first supercar. Fuel injection helped its 3.0-litre straight-six make 215bhp and, later on, 240bhp.

Its ‘Super-Leicht’ (SL) tubular spaceframe saw the use of gullwing doors to compensate for the

high structural sills, and a weight of just 1295kg. Performance was truly sensational: 160mph and an 8.8-second 0-60mph time. Just 1400 coupés were built from 1954-57. First acquired in 1988, this car hasn’t been seen in public for 30-plus years. It’s recently received a light recommissioning to return it to the road.

sent the power to the road. This special-order oneoff is Night Black Magno, a colour not available on the SLS. Delivered new to Qatar, it has a carbon engine bay and every carbon option possible.

1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL ‘Pagoda’

The W113 SL arguably defined how we view the SL today. Introduced in 1963, it offered a more sporting feel than the underpowered 190 SL but without the high cost of the 300 SL. The mixture of sixcylinder surge, excellent handling and sharp Paul Bracq lines made it an instant hit. While the

early 2.3-litre 230 SLs offered revvy sportiness, the car would eventually morph into a comfortable cruiser via the 2.5-litre 250 SL and 2.8-litre 280 SL. Famous owners ranged from Juan Manuel Fangio and Stirling Moss to Charlton Heston, Sophia Loren, John Lennon and Tony Curtis.

1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL

The 190 SL offered a 300 SL aesthetic without the price tag. Its 1.9-litre four-pot made 104bhp and would later be used on the W120 and W121, and its floorpan was a shortened version of the W121 saloon’s. Over

eight years 25,881 examples were built. This 190 SL came with a hard-top and was delivered to Denmark. In the 1980s it was sourced by Sherman Oaks Classics in LA and repainted black. The

current owner acquired it in 1998, brought it to the UK and set about restoring it alongside Lux Classics. It won Best of Show at the 2010 MB Club SL Day at Sandringham, and has graced many shows since.

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2007 Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR 722

To celebrate Stirling Moss and Denis Jenkinson’s victory on the 1955 Mille Miglia in a Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR, the 722 special edition – named for the 300 SLR’s start time –brought a host of upgrades

to the SLR. More power (617bhp), lower weight and revised aero meant it could hit 0-62mph in 3.6 seconds.

A mere 150 were built. This particular car was ordered in SLR 722exclusive Crystal Antimony

1979 Mercedes-Benz 350 SL

The hugely successful R107 was in production for 18 years. With the W113 Pagoda SL proving very popular Stateside, Mercedes-Benz threw its all into making the R107 even more US-friendly. This informed the styling, engine choices and emissions focus – and the firm was rewarded by even more success.

The 3.5-litre M116 V8powered 350 SL offered

197bhp and 211lb ft of torque. It came with a four- or five-speed manual or three-ratio auto. It’d make way for the 380 SL in 1980; this 1979 car is one of the last ‘early era’ R107s built. The owner found it at the Beaulieu Autojumble. Having been fully restored by a prior owner, it was in such good condition he was unable to walk away.

Grey Metallic over a black leather and Alcantara interior. It has had only two California owners from new, was optioned with XL driver and passenger seats, and currently has 3200 miles on the clock.

1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500

The R129 SL was a true technical masterpiece when it was launched in 1989, and a huge step forward over its popular R107 predecessor. Bruno Sacco’s design was clean and elegant, and novel engineering advances included the world’s first fully automatic soft-top (with a removable hard-top). It also had a pop-up roll bar. ABS was standard

and adaptive damping worked in real time, while traction control and electronic stability control were also key safety advances. The 322bhp V8 pushed the SL500 to 60mph in 6.0 seconds and 155mph. The current owner has enjoyed this example for 18 years, for everything from commuting to family touring in France.

2004 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG

Following on from the R129 SL, the R230 had its work cut out. The closer post2000 integration of AMG into Mercedes-Benz meant the new SL would get the kind of powerful engines unthinkable outside the closed doors of AMG’s bespoke services.

Part of the first-year line-up, the SL55 AMG used a 493bhp 5.4 supercharged V8 that could deliver 516lb ft from as little as 2650rpm. As standard it was limited to 155mph, but 186mph was available for an extra fee. Maybe even 208mph… This particular car is unique. It was acquired direct from MB Germany in Porsche Seal Grey Metallic, for an additional €11,000.

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1989 Porsche 911 Turbo SE Flachbau

Inspired by the 911-derived Le Mans cars, a stream of customers sought to replicate the streamlined look with their road models.

From 1981-88 you could order a 911 Turbo with a flat nose (flachbau), and 50 were built for the UK with an uprated 330bhp engine and a four-speed manual’ box. In ’89, it was available as a factory model rather than to special order, and

1994 Alpina B10 4.0 E34

The M30 straight-six had been a stalwart of Alpina’s upgrade regimen for nearly a decade, but when BMW ceased making it Alpina chose to go the V8 route. The B10 4.0 was, along with the 7-Series-based B11, the brand’s first V8. Alpina fitted highercompression Mahle pistons, a modified intake and a reprogrammed Motronic ECU, giving 315bhp and higher torque. Either a six-speed manual

or five-speed auto ’box were available, and the car had Bilstein suspension, a new front spoiler and Alpina alloys. Just 49 were built, each capable of 0-62mph in 6.5 seconds.

The owner found this B10 in a field, where it had been left for 15 years. It turned out to be one of two right-hand-drive UK examples. Seven years ago he started a restoration with new panels, floors and everything rebuilt.

called the Turbo SE. It had an upgraded five-speed G50 ’box, dual-exit exhaust and limited-slip differential. This is one of just 15, and one of seven right-hand drive cars. Originally a

press demonstrator, it was painted the Sonderwunsch colour Minerva Blue, with white Fuchs wheels.

In 1997 it was acquired by David Jones, inventor of the Grand Theft Auto games series, and it remained in his collection for a decade. The car has been with the current owner since 2017. It’s never been restored, and remains entirely original at 26,000 miles.

THE YOUNGTIMERS

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1993 Porsche 964 3.3 Turbo

Having ditched plans for a 911 Turbo replacement for economic reasons, Porsche instead introduced this model as the flagship for the new-for-1989 964 era. It used a revised version of the outgoing 930 Turbo’s

proven mechanicals, and produced 320bhp.

This particular car had a bare-metal respray by Southam Bodies in 2020, and a complete engine rebuild carried out by Northway Porsche in

1995 Audi RS 2 Avant

The RS 2 was born of Ferdinand Piëch’s desire for a potent estate. The 80 Avant-based RS 2 was built on the same Porsche line that had sired the 959. Audi’s five-cylinder 20v turbo motor was fitted with a larger turbocharger, beefed-up intercooler, higher-flow injectors, new camshaft, freerflowing induction and exhaust, and revised

ECU, resulting in 311bhp. The RS 2 had Porschedeveloped brakes and suspension, along with 4WD, and it delivered 0-60mph in 4.8sec and 163mph. Its 1.5sec 0-30mph time was faster than a McLaren F1’s. This particular car was acquired from the first German owner, and it remains original other than lower suspension and custom mats.

2024. Modifications included a bigger turbo, upgraded wastegate, Cargraphic exhaust, Bilstein suspension, RS Style door cards, three-spoke RS steering wheel and an RS rear screen.

1988 BMW M3 Cabriolet (E30)

With just 786 made, the M3 E30 drop-top is one of the rarest BMW M cars. The standard model was a touring car legend, but in order to homologate ever more potent racing versions, it needed to sell in large numbers. A Cabriolet helped swell its popularity; top-down, it allowed even more enjoyment of the engine shrieking to 7250rpm. It could hit 60mph in less

than 8.0 seconds, and sprint on to 149mph. It was the first fabricroofed M car, and while it’d sell in only limited numbers, all subsequent M3 eras have had a convertible version. This car has covered just 7500 miles. Finished in Macau Blue metallic over grey Nappa leather, it was supplied by BMW main dealer Schmoldt & Axmann in Germany.

1990 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL AMG

What could you do if the accomplished S-Class exec express wasn’t quite fast enough? Give it to AMG. With just 50-100 being built, these conversions were very rare. The focus was the reworked 6.0-litre

M117 V8, which had 385bhp and 410lb ft of torque. AMG also upgraded the cooling, ’box and diff, and offered stiffer and lower suspension, reinforced subframes and bushings, bigger brakes and heavy-duty dampers. Suitably equipped, it could hit 60mph in around 5.0 seconds and 180mph-plus – faster than a Porsche 911 Turbo or Ferrari Testarossa, but with luxuryimbued seating for four.

THE YOUNGTIMERS

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1987 Audi UR-Quattro

With its huge impact on both rallying and how we perceive high-performance cars, few models upset the apple cart quite like this Audi. Its sure-footed 4x4 drive helped the 197bhp 2.1-litre UR-Quattro hit 60mph in 7.1

seconds and 137mph. Soon every maker from Ford to Ferrari was experimenting with four-wheel drive...

The current owner has had this car since 1993. It was first used by a ‘rapid response’ doctor – hence its

1991 Mercedes-Benz 190E AMG 3.2

The 190E was designed to bring Mercedes-Benz prestige to a younger audience. It proved hugely popular, with just under 1.9 million built over 11 years.

In 1986, AMG offered a 234bhp 3.2-litre upgrade to the 190E’s 2.6 straight-six. All out it would do more than 150mph, and hit

0-62mph in 7.4 seconds.

This car began life as a Japanese-market 2.6litre 190E, and in 1992 it received the full 3.2 conversion, AMG bodykit, interior modifications and suspension. It even has the AMG-branded instrumentation with a 300km/h speedometer and 7000rpm tacho.

four-point harness. In 2005 it was restored and upgraded with a high-lift camshaft and gas-flowed head, while the Mitsubishi ECU was fettled to allow 2 bar of manifold turbo pressure. It now makes just under 300bhp.

1991 Vauxhall Lotus Carlton

The legendary Lotus Carlton had the performance of a Testarossa, but with four doors, a big boot and a Vauxhall badge. Its outrageous power came from a 377bhp 3.6-litre twin-turbo straight-six, tuned by Lotus to propel the car to 170mph. This example’s owner restored it over five years, other than the paint. He found it by

chance, rusty and neglected in a garage. Several items were no longer available, but via online forums he got mirrors, bonnet insulation, rubber trims and door handles, plus cabin trim. He refitted the body himself and rebuilt the engine, and also restored the dash. An amazing achievement considering he’s not a professional restorer.

2001 BMW Z3 M

The Z3 M started life as an engineers’ what-if; they felt the Z3 roadster could take more power as a coupé. A prototype with an E36 M3 engine was approved, with M-reworked suspension and brakes, widened rear

track and reinforced rear subframe. The 1995-2001 cars used the 321bhp E36 M3 unit, while 2001-2002 cars had the 325bhp E46 M3.

Of the 168 rhd cars made with this engine, just three are in this colour. It came

with an AC Schnitzer exhaust and short-shift gearlever. The owner has had it for 20 years, and it now features upgraded engine internals and Bilstein suspension. It’s used for fun drives and car shows.

Practitioners

Ferrari Daytona – extensive cosmetic restoration in original Rosso Chiaro

DB6 Volante

THE FAST FORDS

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1968 Ford GT40

With its efforts at Le Mans finally paying off in 1966, Ford turned to producing its own road-going version: the MkIII. Launched in 1967, it featured a detuned 289ci or 302ci V8, a slightly more

civilised interior, a higher ride height, bumperettes and stowage for touring.

However, its $18,500 price and different look to the track car kept sales at seven.

This GT40’s first owner

1996 Ford Escort RS Cosworth

The Blue Oval had invested significant funds into the bespoke RS200 Group B rally car. So when Group B was cancelled, it found itself without anything to truly take on the mighty Lancia Delta in WRC. As such it developed the RS Cosworth, using a shortened Sapphire 4x4 platform and Karmannbuilt body loosely based on the MkV Escort’s. Only the doors and roof were stock, while the bodykit

and wing made this the first mass-production car to produce downforce front and rear. It made 224bhp from its turbocharged 2.0litre four-cylinder, and while it didn’t win the WRC it did take several national championships. On the road, it became a folk hero.

This example is a ‘Small Turbo’ model introduced in 1994. One of 104 in Auralis Blue, it features black leather trim and has done only 16,500 miles.

was Sir Max Aitken, who passed it to Brian Auger in 1973; he repainted it white with blue stripes. A new owner acquired the car in 1981 and placed it in the National Motor Museum,

where it stayed until 2011. The current owner set about restoring it via CKL Developments, returning it to its original maroon paint along the way. The Ford has since been seen at

concours such as Villa d’Este, Amelia Island and Pebble Beach, as well as making regular appearances as the Goodwood Revival’s course car.

THE FAST FORDS

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1968 Shelby Mustang GT500KR

Built by Shelby American as an upgrade package, the ‘King of the Road’ GT500KR was the most powerful Mustang available. Output of its ‘335bhp’ 428 Cobra Jet V8 was in reality closer to 400bhp. It had a

glassfibre hood as well as upgraded suspension and brakes, and could do 0-60mph in about 6.0sec; 1571 fastbacks and 517 droptops were built between late 1967 and the end of ’68. This particular car is one

2005 Ford GT

To celebrate 100 years in 2003, Ford needed to do something special, and the GT – the spiritual successor to the GT40 – was the result. After four years of R&D, a concept was shown at the 2002 Detroit Auto Show. Just 15 months later, in June 2003, three production-spec cars were displayed at the Centennial Celebration. A supercharged

5.4-litre V8 engine boasting 550bhp and 500lb ft of torque resulted in a top speed of 205mph and a 3.5second 60mph sprint. Between 2005 and 2006 4038 examples were built, with just 101 coming to Europe – and 28 of them heading to the UK. This particular car is in original spec aside from a sports exhaust.

of 1053 built in 1968, one of 523 with an auto, one of 96 in Acapulco Blue, one of 63 with a 3.5 Traction-Lok rear axle, and the only one shipped to Belgium. The current owner, its fourth, acquired the car in 2017.

1972 Ford Capri Perana V8

Ford’s South African division needed something mighty for touring car racing, so it turned to local tuner Basil Green Motors to create the Capri Perana. With a 302ci Windsor V8, the lightweight car won 12 of 13 races in 1971. In the end it was effectively banned from Group 5. With 280bhp and upgraded mechanicals all round, the road car

could hit 60mph in less than 6.0 seconds and top out at 140mph-plus. Fewer than 500 were built, and only a tiny number went abroad. This car was once owned by South Africa World Heavyweight boxing champ Gerrie Coetzee. It’s just had a nut-and-bolt restoration, with all work excluding the respray undertaken by the current owner.

1986 Ford RS200

Ford had a long and proud rallying history, and in the 1980s it built this mid-engined 4WD car to conquer the WRC. The 1.8-litre engine made 250bhp in road trim and up to 450bhp in rally spec. The

Group B ban meant the RS200 never achieved its aim, but it did win the British Rally Championship.

One of 15 built to RHD rally spec, this car spent its first 30 years largely in storage. The present owner

got it on 1100 miles, and has doubled that since. It is regularly used during the summer, and it joined 29 other examples at the Silverstone Festival in 2023, for a bid to get the most RS200s in one place.

THE FAST FORDS

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1986 Ford Sierra RS Cosworth

The Sierra Cosworth was built to dominate Group A touring cars. Its Cosworth head on a Ford Pinto block produced 204bhp in road trim, but 500bhp-plus for racing and aftermarket tuning. The Cossie soon

became a folk hero – with a few tweaks, it could better Ferrari and Porsche exotica. This particular model, the 171st built, has been with its current keeper since June 1992. The unchipped engine is original, and the car served as the owner’s daily driver early on. It’s had some bodywork restoration, a few cosmetic changes and tech upgrades. The original dash has been replaced and additional gauges fitted.

1980 Ford Capri 3.0S X-Pack

The X-Pack programme featured factoryapproved performance upgrades developed by Ford’s Special Vehicle Engineering division.

This particular Capri started out as a standard 3.0S but was enhanced with numerous X-Pack options such as the Series X wide bodykit, RS lowered suspension, 7.5in RS wheels, a Group 1 RS rear spoiler and triple 42

Weber carbs. When finished it was a £10,300 car (£57,615 now), with upgrades accounting for half of that.

The current owner bought the car in 2008. He carried out a full body restoration with a Ric Wood 205bhp 3.4-litre Essex engine. It’s now finished in Midnight Blue metallic with split-rim alloys, a Janspeed exhaust and Bilstein dampers.

2021 Ford GT Carbon Edition

Celebrating 50 years since its 1966 Le Mans win, Ford took victory in the LM GTE-Pro in 2016 with a new GT. The car imbued the original model’s design cues in a teardrop shape inspired by LMP1 endurance racing cars. It used a 647bhp 3.5-litre twin-turbo EcoBoost V6. With a carbonfibre monocoque attached to aluminium front and rear

subframes, carbonfibre bodywork, pushrod suspension and optional carbonfibre wheels, the GT was state of the art. All out the Ford GT could hit 216mph, having blasted through the 0-60mph sprint in a mere 3.0 seconds. It was so quick, it took little more than twice that to reach 100mph, with 170mph taking just 21.4 seconds from rest.

1965 Ford Lotus Cortina Mk1

In a 1960s bid to shake off its staid image and break into the world of motor sport and performance cars, Ford of Britain partnered with Colin Chapman of Lotus Cars. The resultant saloon featured a 1.6-litre twin-cam

with Lotus aluminium head, close-ratio gearbox and aluminium panels. Around 3000 were built, and it went on to win the British Saloon Car Championship. This particular car is the later Type III Aeroflow with

the longer-ratio 2000E ’box, leaf-sprung axle, revised dash and self-adjusting rear drum brakes. It boasts the full set of aluminium panels. It had a total engine, transmission and bare-metal body restoration in 2015.

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THE HYPERCARS

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2024 Maserati MCXtrema

A track-only hypercar based on the MC20 GT2 racing car, the MCXtrema has been described as offering the speed of a GT3 with an extra 200bhp, but the usability of a GT4 car. The

3.0-litre twin-turbo Nettuno V6 produces 730bhp and 538lb ft of torque, nestled in a carbonfibre monocoque and body that have been honed for ultimate track performance without the need to subscribe to any category’s regulations.

Weighing just 1300kg, the car has been honed by multiple endurance racing champion and Maserati test driver Andrea

2024 Pagani Utopia C10

The Utopia is all about emotive feel and raw performance. Central to that is the Mercedes-AMG 6.0-litre twin-turbo V12, with 864bhp, 811lb ft of torque and a dearth of battery assistance. It’s teamed with either a seven-speed gatedmanual transmission or an Xtrac seven-speed automated manual.

The car has forged aluminium wheels, titanium exhaust and suspension

parts, and a lightweight carbon-composite body and chassis. Unlike other hypercars, the Utopia features no active aerodynamic systems. It can sprint to 62mph in around three seconds and hit more than 217mph, with a power-to-weight ratio of 675bhp/tonne.

This particular Utopia, finished in Arancio St Tropez, is serial no. 60 to mark the owner’s birthday, and the 64th model built.

Bertolini to provide the optimum usability, with the minimalist interior offering all the adjustability a driver would ever need, but in a logical, ergonomic form.

This particular example is the only one of the 62 MCXtremas produced worldwide that came to the UK. It’s already taken part in several track events, with plenty more planned for the near future.

THE HYPERCARS

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2024 Gordon Murray Automotive T.50

The T.50 is Gordon Murray’s spiritual successor to the McLaren F1. He wanted to perfect the few areas of the F1 that he wasn’t totally happy with, while taking advantage of three decades of tech advances, to design

the most driver-centric supercar ever.

The Cosworth 4.0-litre V12 is matched to an Xtrac six-speed manual ’box. Due to obsessive weight saving, the car sits at just 997kg. It also has an active fan to

2022 Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4

Arguably one of the most controversial hypercars of recent years? Marcello Gandini, designer of the original Countach to which this Aventadorbased limited edition paid tribute, wasn’t a fan. The LPI 800-4 was far more than just an exterior reskin – it was a further development of the hybrid tech brought in

with the Sián FKP 37 of 2019. It combined a 770bhp 6.5-litre V12 with a 48V 34bhp electric motor for a total 803bhp. Regenerative braking energy was stored in a supercapacitor for added lightness. The car could hit 0-62mph in 2.8 seconds and twice that in 8.6 seconds, before topping out at 221mph.

increase the efficiency of the diffuser, inspired by Murray’s Brabham BT46B. Chassis 11 has a unique Goodwood Blue exterior with Athol Blue Alcantara trim and an orange leather central driving seat.

2021 Aston Martin Speedster

Aston Martin may be best known for its luxurious GTs, but now and then it comes up with something truly bonkers. The Speedster was one such example – maybe the craziest Aston ever. Essentially, take a twin-turbo V12 with 691bhp and shoehorn it into a short-wheelbase two-seater with no roof, windows or windscreen. Its styling was inspired

by the 1950s DBR1, incorporating elements of the modern Vantage. Much of the Vantage would donate its aluminium-bonded chassis, but getting the 5.2-litre engine to fit meant grafting on the front of the DBS Superleggera. It could hit 62mph in 3.5 seconds and a top speed of a limited 182mph. A mere 88 were built.

2016 Lamborghini Centenario

To celebrate founder Ferruccio’s 100th anniversary, Lamborghini created something truly special – the Aventadorbased Centenario. Its 6.5-litre V12 was drastically reworked to

become the marque’s most powerful engine of its type, at 769bhp. The Centenario also had rear-wheel steering and active aerodynamics. It lived up to Lamborghini lore when it came to performance – it could

hit 217mph, having zipped past 62mph in 2.8 seconds. Just 40 examples were built – 20 coupés, 20 roadsters – and each was sold before launch for around $2m. This particular car is the only one in the UK.

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2019 McLaren Senna

McLaren’s mission with the Senna was to create the purest synchronicity between driver and machine, by optimising aerodynamics, weight reduction and performance to build the ultimate

road-legal track-day car. Based on a lightened development of the P1’s carbonfibre tub, the Senna used a fettled 720S 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8. Carbonfibre featured everywhere. Aerodynamics informed

2015 Ferrari LaFerrari

The LaFerrari was not only the ultimate Ferrari, but the brand’s first hybrid, too. Its HY-KERS electric motor was matched to a 6.3-litre V12 for 950bhp and 664lb ft of torque, giving a 2.7sec 0-60mph sprint and a 217mph top speed.

The hybrid system’s main purpose was to provide an instant torque fill and to regenerate energy under braking

and deceleration. This was all encased in a carbonfibre monocoque designed by Ferrari’s F1 chassis engineers.

As with the F1 cars, the LaFerrari pushed the boundaries of aerodynamic knowhow. Its active aerodynamics automatically adapted to speed and cornering forces. In total, 499 coupés and 210 Apertas (drop-tops) were built.

its distinctive look, and the car could make 800kg-plus of downforce at 155mph. Top speed was 208mph and its 0-62mph time 2.8 seconds, while the key metric was power to weight: 658bhp per tonne.

2014 Koenigsegg One:1

Koenigsegg has always pushed the boundaries of physics, but the One:1 was arguably its biggest challenge – to achieve a perfect power-to-weight ratio. Based on the Agera RS, but heavily modified, the One:1’s revised 5.0litre twin-turbo V8 put out 1341bhp, equivalent to one megawatt. The weight was 1341kg, and so the One:1 name. As such, it claimed to be

the world’s first megacar. It could hit 60mph in 2.8 seconds and 249mph in 20 seconds, with its top speed somewhere north of 273mph. The car used a carbonfibre monocoque with an integrated fuel tank, a Triplex damper system with variable ride height and stiffness, and active aerodynamics. Just seven examples of the One:1 were ever built.

2020 Pagani Huayra Roadster

Pagani redesigned and optimised almost the entire Huayra coupé package to create the Roadster. At just 1280kg, it was lighter than the coupé by 80kg. Its Mercedes-AMG-built 6.0-litre twin-turbo V12

delivered 764bhp and 737lb ft via an XTRA sevenspeed automated manual. New turbochargers and engine mapping gave a wider powerband and improved response.

Unlike the original car’s

active aerodynamics, the Roadster used revised aero channels and subtle fixed aerodynamic aids. It could romp to 62mph in just 3.1sec and carry on to 205mph-plus. Just 100 examples were produced.

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2010 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport

The Veyron was built from obsession and engineering fanaticism, and it redefined the possibilities of the automobile. At its heart was its 8.0-litre quad-turbo W16, with 1001bhp and 922lb ft of torque. Allied to all-wheel-drive, the Veyron could hit 0-62mph in 2.5sec, and its top speed of 253mph made it the fastest car in the world in 2005.

Forming part of the Gurdev Singh Collection, this Grand Sport features

2024 Ferrari SP3 Daytona

Built to commemorate Ferrari’s podium lock-out at the 1967 Daytona 24 Hours, this thoroughly modern hypercar takes inspiration from sports prototypes of that era, in particular the 330 P3/4, 312 P and 512 S.

It is an exercise in ‘passive’ aero, without recourse to active flaps or wings. It can produce 230kg of downforce at 125mph – a remarkable

figure sans a rear wing.

The carbonfibre monocoque houses an 812 Competizionederived 6.5-litre V12. It produces 829bhp at 9250rpm, with 514lb ft of torque at 7250rpm, courtesy of a revised intake and exhaust plus reworked internals. The SP3 Daytona can sprint to 62mph in 2.85 seconds and top out at 211mph. Just 599 were built.

Pebble Beach Blue exposed carbonfibre and Antigua White percentile paint. Polished accents and bespoke wheels complete the look, while the cabin boasts Indigo Blue leather with white stitching.

2015 McLaren P1 HDK

With production restricted to just 375 cars, the hybrid McLaren P1 is already a limitedproduction hypercar. This version is an even rarer example, however: the P1 HDK. It is one of just nine examples built by British engineering specialist Lanzante, fitted with the highdownforce kit.

During the production of the original F1,

McLaren offered the HDK upgrade to owners seeking the style and enhanced high-speed downforce of the F1 GTR models. The P1 HDK echoes this design, with a deeper front splitter, side skirts and a fixed high-level rear wing.

This car is finished in Ueno Grey, paying homage to the F1 GTR that won the 1995 Le Mans 24 Hours.

2015 Porsche 918 Martini Spyder

Porsche’s 918 Spyder was a technical masterclass. At its heart was the RS Spyder LMP2-derived 4.6-litre V8. It was augmented with a 129bhp front-axle motor and a 156bhp rear-axle motor for a combined

887bhp and 944lb ft of torque. These provided AWD traction and instant torque fill, plus 12-18 miles of silent electric running. The 918’s carbonfibrereinforced polymer monocoque kept the

weight down to 1634kg. The car could hit 214mph and 0-60mph in 2.6sec. It was also one of the first to set a sub-7.0sec time at the Nürburgring, flashing around the circuit in six minutes and 57 seconds.

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1935 AC 16/80

The bodywork of the Duke of Richmond’s 16/80 was designed by his grandfather Freddie March, complete with trademark double scuttle front and slab tank.

This particular 2.0-litre straight-six car was AC’s two-seater prototype. It was rallied pre-war and raced at Brooklands and Donington. While the motor wasn’t quite as powerful as its rivals, it offered a smooth delivery. The car became renowned for its reliability, leading to it becoming a popular competition choice. It produced around 80bhp, and could do 80mph.

1964 AC Cobra Roadster

GPG 4C was first delivered to Tommy Atkins’ High Efficiency Motors Racing Team in 1964. It was raced by the likes of Roy Salvadori, Roger Mac, Chris Amon, Bob Bondurant and Roy Pike at Goodwood among others. In the 1970s the Cobra competed in national events via Shaun Jackson, before entering the stewardship of the Agg family. The current owner acquired the car in 1995, and has raced it in every season since. Notable results include a third-place finish at the 2009 Six Hours, and eight victories at the two-hour Spa GT race. The AC also won the International GT Trophy race at the Silverstone Classic in 2017. The car has also been a regular competitor at the Goodwood Revival, with many podiums and a win for Ollie Bryant and Darren Turner in 2021.

The Duke discovered the 16/80 at auction, and later drove it at the 2017 Members’ Meeting. It has since been a regular at Goodwood events, including taking Bernie Ecclestone up the estate’s

hillclimb. Freddie March’s company, Kevill-Davies & March, was contracted to build the bespoke bodywork for the 16/80, and 23 examples were eventually produced.

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1954 AC Aceca ‘Bluebird’

This Aceca is the original prototype, built in 1954 for the Earls Court Motor Show. The car’s first owner was land and water speed legend Donald Campbell, who changed it from dark blue to Bluebird Blue and had it for nearly three years. The current owner since 2014 raced it at Goodwood and put it through a fouryear restoration, using some of the original paint from Campbell’s Bluebird K7. Now nicknamed ‘AC

1965 AC Cobra 289

This Cobra 289 is one of only 45 right-hand-drive cars built for the UK – hence why it is known as an AC Cobra, rather than a Shelby Cobra. Its first owner, Londoner Julian Moulton, used it around town. It was later owned by Willie Green and racing driver Gerry Marshall. John L Hopkins acquired it and had it painted red, but a full restoration

with its new owner in 2001 returned it to its original white hue. In 2013, an engine rebuild prepared it for a new life of long-distance rallies. In the years since it’s been used on the Targa Florio Classic, Modena Cento Ore, Tour Britannia and the Bernina Gran Turismo. In 2013 it became the first Cobra to be shown at Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este.

Bluebird’, the Aceca has competed in the Mille Miglia and the Ennstal Classic.

The car still has its original 100B Bristol drivetrain, and the owner pledges to continue to race and rally it for many years to come.

1993 AC Ace Brooklands

The Ace Brooklands was produced in two main iterations during the 1990s, marking a revival of the Ace nameplate. Its genesis can be traced back to the 1986 Fordpowered AWD ‘Ace of Spades’ concept and a significantly redeveloped prototype designed by International Automotive Design (IAD) in 1991. The production car was launched in 1993. It

featured an aluminium roadster body and a 4.9-litre Ford V8 shared with the contemporary AC Cobra, and produced around 225bhp. Around 46 were manufactured. Key to its identity was its production at AC’s then-new factory located within the historic Brooklands race track in Surrey. This car is chassis no. 21, fully restored by the owner.

1967 AC 428 Frua Spyder

The 428 Frua body was designed in Turin by Pietro Frua, using an extended AC Cobra chassis. Armed with the Cobra’s 427ci Ford V8, it could hit 0-60mph in 5.4 seconds and 145mph.

Chassis no. CF3 was one of three prototypes, but the only car with a manual ’box. It was the AC Cars demonstrator and owned by MD Derek Hurlock for four years. It also featured in a BP advert and was used by Donald Pleasence in the film Arthur? Arthur! The car went to a US collector, and was restored by Connecticut’s Vantage Motors in 2005. It returned to the UK in 2020 with the current owner, and is tended to by AC Heritage.

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1983 AC 3000ME

The origins of the 3000ME project are based in Lola. Staffers Peter Bohanna and Robin Stables worked on a mid-engined, two-seater sports car called the Diablo in their spare time, and in 1972 it appeared at the

London Motor Show. AC bought the project, and developed it into the 3000ME; 104 were built over ten years. Its 138bhp 3.0-litre Ford Essex V6 meant it could hit 60mph in 8.5sec. This car, the penultimate

1962 AC 2.6 Ruddspeed Ace

It was racing driver and tuner Ken Rudd who persuaded AC to adopt Ford’s 2.6-litre straightsix in 1961. Only 37 soengined Aces were built.

Chassis RS 5017 has a stage-five Ruddspeedtuned engine with a Raymond Mays 12-port aluminium head and triple Weber carbs; it develops 180bhp-plus. With its all-aluminium bodywork, it weighs

only 864kg and does 0-60mph in 6.0sec. It was delivered new in October 1962. After three changes of owner it was sold to Andrew Ross in 1973. From 1978 it lay unused for 21 years until Adrian Hamilton rescued it in 1999 and restored it. The current owner since 2012 did a bare-metal respray in 2015. The car has covered fewer than 27,000 miles.

example built, is owned by Peter Bohanna’s son. It has been fully restored by specialists around the UK, and the work has had plenty of support from the AC 3000ME owners’ club, in particular Ian Winter.

1967 AC Acedes Mk15 (Model 67)

AC may be best known for nimble roadsters and the thunderous Cobra, but the firm built ‘invalid carriages’, too. The Model 67 was an interim model between the old aluminium-bodied Model 57 and the betterknown Model 70. It used the Villiers engine and running gear from the Model 57, but had the more modern AC-designed glassfibre body. The Model 70 used the same shape (but with wheelarches), yet with a much-improved Steyr-Puch 493cc engine. Although visually similar, the Models 67 and 70 are very different underneath.

This AC Acedes Mk15/ Model 67 is the only roadgoing example known to

1927 AC Royal Saloon

As with many luxury car brands, AC struggled in the wake of the 1929 economic crash. Its new owners had a plan to revitalise the brand with quality bespoke models. The Royal used AC’s smooth and reliable 2.0-litre straight-six and elegant bodies from coachbuilders such as Whittingham & Mitchel and Mulliner. The interior was the height of luxury,

with Connolly leather, deep-pile carpets and polished mahogany or walnut dashboards. Fewer than 100 would roll out of the AC factory between 1932 and 1940. The only example of this type of body left, this car’s coachbuilder is unknown. It was acquired by the owner in 1987, and following a two-year restoration it has been in regular use.

exist (of 5928 produced).

The current owner’s father bought it in the 1980s, with the aim of fitting a Formula First-sourced Ford CVH engine to “wind up Cobra drivers” on hillclimbs and sprints. That project never came to pass, and the car sat in a field from 1997-2011. A chance comment spurred his son into action

with a restoration odyssey. The project to return the three-wheeler to the road has taken 11 years. The body has been repaired and repainted, and the engine rebuilt by Villiers guru Alf Snell. Most other components have been repaired and replaced, and reassembly was carried out by Rory Stockbridge.

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1989 Porsche 930 Turbo S

This 930 Turbo S is one of around 25 built by the Special Wishes department at Porsche. Its first owner was Californian Porsche team owner Kerry Morse.

Changes include the rear ’arch vents, deeper air dam with integrated vertical oilcooler, bigger K27 turbo and intercooler (adding 30bhp to give 330bhp), lower sports suspension and wider rear track.

The car was restored in 2018-19 by Germany’s

Freisinger Motorsport, whose owner Manfred Freisinger registered it for his own use in August ’19. It was then sold to a UK collector in 2020, and Harry Metcalfe of Evo and Harry’s Garage fame bought it via The Hairpin Company in December 2021. The Turbo S now puts out 400bhp due to an increased capacity of 3.4 litres, different cams and 934 race heads, with much bigger valves and inlet/exhaust tracts.

1983 Ferrari 512 BBi

Enzo Ferrari had resisted using 12 cylinders in a midengine configuration, but the enduring appeal of the Lamborghini Miura and the insistence of his engineers finally saw him acquiesce with the 1973 365 GT4 BB. The Fioravanti-styled 512 BBi was the last in the Berlinetta Boxer line-up, and refinements over earlier cars included Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection and upgraded electronic ignition. It was the least

powerful of all three versions, with an emissionsregulated 340bhp, but it still had a 160mph top speed and 5.4sec 0-60mph time. Just 1007 were built between 1981 and 1984. This car is finished in Chiaro Blue with Crema leather, and was first delivered by HR Owen. It was optioned with no cloth inserts, a leather headliner and black bottom coachwork, and has covered 43,000 miles.

1986 Lamborghini Countach 5000QV

The 5000QV represented the final major mechanical upgrade for the Countach. The engine was enlarged to 5167cc and given four valves per cylinder –quattrovalvole in Italian.

Lamborghini built 610 QVs – the most powerful production Countach – of which 544 had carburettors.

Six Webers helped kick out 449bhp at 7000rpm and 369lb ft at 5200rpm. The

car could hit 60mph in 4.8 seconds and a 185mph top speed. Production ran until 1988, when the QV was replaced with the 25th Anniversary Edition. This particular car, finished in special-order Blu Acapulco with a cream interior, special-order blue dashboard and Alpine CD player, was driven to Italy in 2023; another trip is planned for 2025.

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2001 Lamborghini Diablo 6.0 VT

This final fling for the Diablo was launched as a stopgap while the model’s cancelled replacement, the Canto, was reworked to become the Murciélago. The 6.0 VT was upgraded over the old 5.7, with a wider front track, overhauled trim and electronics, and a subtle refresh in carbonfibre for the Gandini styling. Specified in Giallo Orion, this car was a demonstrator for HR Owen. One of around 12 examples in the UK, it’s

1998 Porsche 911 GT1 (996)

Genuinely a ‘race car for the road’, the 911 GT1 was built to homologate Porsche’s return to GT1 endurance racing. Its midmounted 3.2-litre twinturbo flat-six was derived from the all-conquering Group C 962 prototype. While the chassis used the 993-era’s front crash structure, the rest of the car was bespoke, with an aluminium and carbonfibre monocoque

overlaid with Kevlar and carbon body panels. Its 536bhp and 443lb ft of torque were enough for 205mph and 0-60mph in 3.7sec. The GT1 would struggle to keep pace with the F1 and CLK GTR in 1996, but it’d win Le Mans in ’98. This particular ‘Straßenversion’, which was originally finished in Pastel Yellow, starred in YouTube series LoveCars with Tiff Needell.

the current owner’s second Diablo. It’s enjoyed many European road trips, first with Damon Hill on the 2001 Gumball Rally, and most recently returning to Sant’Agata with 20 other Diablo owners in 2024.

1992 Jaguar XJ220

The svelte XJ220 has all three Jaguar attributes: grace, space and pace. The Keith Helfet-penned shape was extensively wind-tunnel tested, and even today the figures seem huge: the 3.5-litre six-cylinder twin-turbo produced 542bhp at 7200rpm. Its aluminiumhoneycomb chassis used bonded panels to keep the weight down to 1500kg, which meant

it could hit 0-60mph in 3.6 seconds and sprint on to 212.3mph – making it the world’s fastest production car in 1992. Just 281 were built out of a proposed 350. This XJ220 was first delivered to Sir Elton John, who kept it for 900 miles and nine years. It then passed through several keepers, before the current owner acquired it in 2010.

1993 Bugatti EB110 SS

True to Bugatti’s legend for building cars of the utmost performance and luxury, and thanks to marque saviour Romano Artioli, 110 years after Ettore’s birth the EB110 was born. Bringing together many

immense talents of the Italian supercar world, the quad-turbocharged 3.5-litre V12 model made 553bhp in standard form, and 603bhp in Super Sport trim. Allwheel drive rocketed it to 60mph in 3.14 seconds

and on to 220.6mph. This car is one of 31 SS models and 18 known to the Bugatti club. It wears VIN 0001 and was built for the Royal Family of Brunei. It’s been with its current owner since 2007.

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2008 Lamborghini Murciélago LP640

As the first entirely new car built under Audi ownership, the Murciélago was a bold step for Lamborghini. Under the Donckerwolke body lay a 573bhp 6.2-litre V12 allied to all-wheel drive and an e-Gear semi-auto or a

manual ’box. The car could hit 62mph in 3.8 seconds and go on to 207mph.

New for 2006, the LP640 brought a 6.5-litre engine and 631bhp, exterior styling revisions plus suspension and e-Gear upgrades, with

1995 McLaren F1

The brief was to create the ultimate driver’s car. Gordon Murray and his team obliged, building a focused machine that prioritised light weight and driving purity.

The 1138kg, threeseater F1 was among the first production cars to use a carbonfibre monocoque for lightness and rigidity. Its 618bhp 6.1-litre BMW V12 gave a 0-60mph time of 3.2

seconds and 240.1mph top speed, making it the world’s fastest car.

The 39th of 64 F1 production cars built, chassis 046 was ordered by racing driver Ray Bellm. He kept it for several years before selling it to Juan Barazi. Since 2012 it’s been with its current owner, who has returned it to its original unique colour of Genesis Blue Metallic.

carbon-ceramic brake discs now an option.

This particular car was once owned by England cricketer and former Top Gear host Freddie Flintoff. It now belongs to @grigiogt on Instagram.

1985 Porsche 959

While often said to be built for Group B racing, the 959 was originally designed to be the halo car for a new range of models to replace the 911. Group B simply offered a great way to advance development.

The 959 had active aerodynamics, sequential twin turbos, dynamically variable torque split, adjustable suspension and more – all ahead of

their time and ultimately so costly that Porsche lost money on each car built and canned the 911 Turbo replacement.

The 450bhp 2.85-litre water-cooled flat-six meant the 959 could hit 60mph in 3.6 seconds and top out at 198mph. This car is one of two Ruby Red prototypes and one of seven overall. It was used for electronics and hot-weather testing.

1985 Ferrari 288 GTO

With Lamborghini and Porsche unleashing everfaster machinery, Maranello needed to fight back with something special – an icon car that would stand at the very top of the range. The 288 GTO was the result

– and it sired a line of ultimate Ferraris such as the F40 and F50. Power came from a 400bhp twin-turbo V8. There was potential for endurance racing, but Group B’s collapse meant

the 288 GTO would never race. It did become one of the most sought-after roadgoing Ferraris ever, though. Just 272 examples were built between 1984 and 1986, and this example was first delivered to Italy.

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2016 Volkswagen XL1

Ferdinand Piëch was known to push the boundaries, and while his Bugatti Veyron pet project was hardly an environmentally friendly machine, the VW XL1 showed that he also had fuel efficiency in mind.

Development started in 2002, with the aim of building a car that could cover 100km on a litre of fuel – or 235mpg. By the time it reached production in 2015, the project had

cost €250m. Just 250 XL1s were made – and 50 were kept by the factory.

The carbonfibre chassis, magnesium wheels and carbon brakes kept weight down to 795kg, while its 0.189 drag coefficient – a record for a production car – helped it cleave the air efficiently. Power came from a 47bhp 800cc twocylinder diesel assisted by a 27bhp electric motor, and official fuel consumption was 313mpg.

1969 Rolls-Royce Phantom VI

The Phantom VI was the last Rolls-Royce with a separate chassis to be built at the marque’s Willesden, London coachworks. It was powered by a 6230cc V8 engine with twin SU carburettors, coupled to a four-speed auto gearbox. This particular Phantom VI was once owned by luxury store Harrods. Prior to joining the fleet of eight limousines used exclusively for the transportation of visiting VIPs, dignitaries

and royalty, it underwent an extensive mechanical and body restoration to the highest standards, and was refinished in Harrods’ Green with a basket-weave side effect and a tan roof.

SC Gordon Ltd subsequently fitted it with green leather trim, a TV, VHS player, fax machine, wine cooler, cocktail cabinet, three telephones and a custom headlining screen-printed with the iconic Harrods’ logo.

1996 Jaguar XJS Celebration

The Celebration arrived in 1995 to mark both the end of XJS production at Brown’s Lane and Jaguar’s 60th anniversary. It featured embossed ‘leapers’ on the seats, a gold bonnet badge and 16-inch diamond-turned aero sport wheels.

Registered in January 1996, no. 224845 was one of the last XJS cars built. It boasts Ice Blue metallic paint, a Navy soft-top and Magnolia leather. Supplied

new by Perry’s Jaguar of Huddersfield, it was part of a private collection for some years before being purchased for Jaguar’s heritage collection at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon. The car has done only 22,000 miles. Is current owner bought it in April 2021. He’s since carried out extensive detailing to bring it up to concours standard, returning the underside to as-new condition.

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1984 Ferrari Mondial Quattrovalvole

The Mondial broadened Ferrari’s appeal in a new way. Previously the preserve of V12 GT flagships, the model offered 2+2 seating with the more sporting verve of the 308-derived V8. There were several upgrades over its life, and 1982's Quattrovalvole had four valves per cylinder and Bosch K-Jetronic injection, which helped the 2.9-litre mid-mounted V8 produce 240bhp. A true slice of Maranello magic, but with a

1961 Maserati 3500 GT

Maserati’s road cars had been barely contained racing machines up to the launch of the 3500. Touring’s Superleggera construction encased a 350S-derived straight-six that made 217bhp – or 232bhp with Lucas mechanical injection.

This Blu Sera car was sold to Milan in early '62, before going to the US. It stayed in California for 50 years, coming to the

UK in 2012 with two other 3500s courtesy of Coldplay's Guy Berryman. It was then sold to Craig Jones, who restored it himself over 3000 hours. In 2021 it was sold to the current owner, who uses it for touring, with recent trips including Scotland's NC500 and multiple trips through Europe. A full drivetrain restoration was completed late last year.

usable boot and rear space. This unrestored, 23,000mile car was sold new by HR Owen. It later spent six years in Northern Ireland before returning to London in 2000, and the current owner has cared for it for 20 years.

1993 Jaguar Lister XJ40

This XJ40 was taken to Lister in the early 1990s by Douglas Hall, son of then-Newcastle United FC owner Sir John Hall. He specified a 7.0-litre twin-supercharged V12 and manual ’box, along with a custom interior. Lister owner Laurence Pearce took him to Le Mans in the car. Hall asked what it would cost to go racing at Le Mans, and then wrote a £500k

cheque. This seed money financed the Lister Storm project, which went on to race in Hall’s beloved NUFC colours. Note the XJ40 Lister's ‘Magpies’ colour fade on the sill. Now owned by Petroleum & Co, the car is soon to star in a short film in which two boys steal the car from a London gangster and take it on a night out. It will be released this year.

1997 Maserati Ghibli Cup

To reinvigorate Maserati when Fiat took over in the 1990s, it created a Ghibli II one-make series. The Ghibli Open Cup ran for a season in 1995, but in ’96 it was cancelled after two rounds. This inspired the Ghibli

Cup road car, based on the Italian-market 2.0-litre twinturbo V6. It made 325bhp, the highest output per litre of any engine for over a decade. It also had a much sportier suspension set-up, Speedline alloys and a

carbonfibre interior. Just 60 were built, 26 coming to the UK. This car is the only Verde Foresta Ghibli Cup ever made. After residing in a shed for ten years, it was restored by McGrath Maserati in 2023-24.

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1994 Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evolution II Giallo Ginestra

Lancia’s Delta won World Rally Championships by the hatful back in the day. The HF 4WD morphed into the Integrale, each evolution requiring ever more exciting

homologation specials. The final one boasted 212bhp due to a Garrett turbo and revised engine management. One of just 220 Giallo Ginestra specials, this

1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia SS

This Giulia SS lived in Italy for many decades, remaining in the second owner’s family for over 40 years. It arrived in the UK via the Bonhams Goodwood Revival Sale, where it was snapped up by racing legend Robs Lamplough, who owned it for five years.

The current keeper commissioned a baremetal respray by DTR of Surrey, but with a brief

to retain original features including Securit glass, window stickers and manufacturing labels. After 1280 hours of restoration wizardry, it was all set for the 2024 London Concours – but it ‘failed to proceed’ on the day, thus missing its debut. DTR took it back for a no-holds-barred engine rebuild, and now it’s ready for its 2025 concours showing.

66,300km car is finished in Broom Yellow. It’s been with one owner since new, first as a family daily driver, and in more recent times as part of a wider collection.

1963 Peel P50

The smallest car ever made had the biggest character. Built in the Isle of Man from 1962-65, it had a 49cc DKW singlecylinder two-stroke engine with 4.2bhp. It measured just 137cm in length, 99cm in width and 119cm in height, and weighed a mere 59kg. It could reach 38mph and do 100mpg. There were a few caveats: it had space

for only one person and a small bag. There was no heater or suspension, and in the rain you’d have to operate the wiper yourself. Still, you were unlikely to struggle to find a parking space...

Around 47 examples were produced in period, but hand-built replicas were made available in the 2010s. These had a choice of petrol or electric propulsion.

1967-68 Con-Ferr Meyers Manx

This dune buggy is a Hollywood legend. It had a major role in 1968’s The Thomas Crown Affair – and that movie’s star Steve McQueen played a key part in customising it for the film. It received bespoke

bodywork with sunken lights and a wraparound screen, and a 2.7-litre Chevy Corvair engine with 140-180bhp – a lot for a car weighing so little. After the film wrapped it was sold on to a dealer, and it’d spend

many years bombing around Hawaii’s beaches. Along the way its engine and transaxle were replaced. After two decades in storage, it was restored to original spec – Corvair engine included.

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1952 Mercedes-Benz 220A

Hiro Yamagata is known as one of the foremost restorers of the 220 Cabriolet – he’s worked on more than 30, paying tenacious attention to detail on the bodywork, interior woodwork and trim.

However, these are not cars for the road: they are art pieces. Once the bodies are finished in white matte acrylic and their surfaces roughened as a primer coat, Yamagata applies a unique artwork as part of his Earthly Paradise series. His cars have been displayed at the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, the 1995 Venice Biennale and on a European museum tour that lasted until 1997. The series was also the subject of a book introduced by Beat poet Allen Ginsberg.

This particular car, the ‘Rose Garden’, was owned by Californian car scene stalwart and MercedesBenz dealer and fanatic Vincent Mandzak – also known as Vinnie the Car Guy to his friends and clientele – for many years.

2004 BMW 116i E87

The 116 Trophy is a onemake endurance racing series using the affordable E87 BMW 1-Series as its base. Races are 90 minutes long with compulsory pitstops for one, two and three-strong driver teams. Modifications are limited to GAZ coilover damper units, throttle-body upgrade, ECU reflash and replacement exhaust.

This particular car was inspired by the Jeff Koons M3 GT2 art car that took

part in the 2010 Le Mans 24 Hours. The American artist wanted to express the idea ‘I am fast!’, but a fairytale ending was not to be – the car was forced to withdraw from the race due to a fuel-sensor issue. This 116i homage pays tribute to that livery. It competes in the GAZ Shocks 116 Trophy Series and the BRSCC Race of Remembrance, securing a class podium finish in the latter in November 2024.

MARTYN GODDARD

ART IN MOTION

2022 Toyota Yaris GR

The Yaris GR channelled the spirit of the World Rally Championship into an affordable performance road car. Its mixture of turbocharged threecylinder motor and fourwheel drive made it a very popular pocket-rocket. It was purchased to create an artwork for permanent display at Papple Steading, with the intent to mix contemporary art with a traditionally fuelled car. Lanzante prepared the

Yaris, and the owner is a patron of London-based Venezuelan visual artist Jaime Gili. The Toyota was shipped to Barcelona and designed with a palette of shapes and colours reflecting the landscape of East Lothian in Scotland.

Toni Chinchilla painted the Yaris using 11 different colours with a clear-coat. Final finishing and detailing were finished in Lanzante’s Hampshire facility, before the car’s return to Scotland.

1998 Vespa PX200

This Vespa salutes Lance Corporal James Murray VC, the owner’s greatgrandfather. With Trooper John Danaher, James attempted to rescue two men of the Royal Scots Fusiliers, who had been injured at Elandsfontein during the Boer War. James was shot, and he ordered Danaher to escape while he waited with the wounded men. One of them would perish, and the other was taken

prisoner along with Murray. They were later permitted to return to Pretoria under a flag of truce. James was awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery in May 1882. Dave Dickinson airbrushed the Vespa to replicate an oil painting. The engraving was done by Don Blocksidge, the chroming by London Chroming and the gold plating by Quality Chrome. Saxon Seats hand-laced and carved the saddle leather.

1981 Renault 4 Plein Air by BEV

The 4 Plein Air arrived in the late 1960s as an opentop version of the Renault 4. This particular car has unique features including artwork by Dudley Edwards of the 1960s Binder, Edwards and Vaughan (BEV) art movement. The trio painted psychedelic designs on cars, buildings and furniture, too.

Recently designed paint by Edwards follows a line of BEV designs commissioned by 1960s stars including

The Beatles and The Kinks. Projects ranged from Paul McCartney’s piano to Tara Browne’s AC Cobra. BEV also painted Lord John on Carnaby Street and murals in Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr’s homes. The car contains many further features such as a Champagne bucket and a picnic set under the teak rear deck. It also has heated seats, teak flooring and a removable Marshall speaker system.

PARTNERS

OFFICIAL PARTNERS

ADRIAN FLUX

OFFICIAL INSURANCE PARTNER

Adrian Flux is one of the UK’s leading insurance brokers for cars that are a little out of the ordinary, including classic and high-performance vehicles. Its policies are tailored to your needs, and they can include agreed-value insurance, like-for-like cover on modifications, multi-car insurance and build-up cover for restoration projects.

www.adrianflux.co.uk

ALPINE

OFFICIAL PARTNER

Alpine blends French elegance with motor sport pedigree. From the classic A110 to the new A290 electric, each model delivers refined performance and timeless design. Crafted for discerning drivers, Alpine offers a unique expression of modern luxury, where innovation meets heritage on every drive.

www.alpine-cars.co.uk

APOLLO CAPITAL

OFFICIAL FINANCE PARTNER

Apollo Capital is a leader in the financing of supercars and hypercars, operated by a team with decades of experience in funding high-value car manufacturers, with transactions totalling over £1 billion. Its services cater to both private clients and businesses, enabling enthusiasts and collectors to invest in their car passion.

apollocapitalgroup.co.uk

DRIVERS UNION

OFFICIAL SUPERCAR PARTNER

Founded in 2012, the Drivers Union is an exclusive multi-marque supercar club. Membership is open to owners of Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren and selected models from other marques. We organise coffee mornings, group drive-outs, supercar lunches, dealer visits, discounts on services and much, much more. thedriversunion.com

EM ROGERS

OFFICIAL TRANSPORT PROVIDER

EM Rogers, founded in 1945, is a family-owned UK transport company specialising in vehicle logistics. With more than 55 enclosed transporters, it offers secure UK, European and global delivery, including air freight. Services include storage for 600-plus vehicles and in-house customs support, ensuring efficient, professional and cost-effective vehicle transportation. emrogers.com

PARTNERS

HILTON & MOSS

SPECIALIST DEALER AND SPONSOR OF MERCEDES DAY

At Hilton & Moss, we are proud to be a name synonymous with automotive excellence. With a heritage spanning over four decades, we’ve established ourselves as a leading authority in the restoration, sales, servicing, storage, motor sport and parts supply of classic and high-performance vehicles. Based in our purpose-built, state-of-the-art facility in Bishop’s Stortford, Herts, we combine tradition with innovation to deliver world-class automotive services to discerning enthusiasts around the globe. www.hiltonandmoss.com

INTAPP

OFFICIAL PARTNER

Professional and financial services specialists turn knowledge into value. Intapp securely connects that knowledge, making vital company intelligence easy to find, understand and translate into decisive action. Intapp helps firms accelerate the flow of information across the business, activating expertise and sparking innovation. Intelligence Applied. Opportunity Multiplied. www.intapp.com

MORGAN MOTOR COMPANY

OFFICIAL PARTNER

Morgan Motor Company has been hand-crafting sports cars since 1909 and is one of the world’s pre-eminent coachbuilders, pioneering its unique blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology. Morgan’s model line-up comprises the Super 3, Plus Four and Supersport. Characterised by an analogue driving experience, whichever model you choose, every journey in a Morgan invokes the joy of driving. morgan-motor.com

SEARCYS

OFFICIAL EVENT CATERING PARTNER

Offering a taste of indulgence since 1847, we have been at the heart of British hospitality for over 175 years. As the official catering partner to the London Concours, we are delighted to offer you a warm Searcys welcome today. Join us at our Champagne bars, brasseries and events venues throughout the year – the most delicious way to discover London and beyond, with the new additions of Searcys Bar and Brasserie in Westminster, a stone’s throw from the Houses of Parliament, and Locatelli restaurant and bar at the Sainsbury Wing of the iconic National Gallery. www.searcys.co.uk

THE LAST DROP

OFFICIAL PARTNER

The Last Drop Distillers curates and creates the world’s most remarkable spirits – rare whiskies, cognacs and more – guided by The Assembly, a panel of worldwide renowned experts. As with the most iconic classic cars, each release captures a singular moment in time: rarely seen, never repeated and unforgettable when experienced. www.lastdropdistillers.com

PARTNERS

VEUVE CLICQUOT

OFFICIAL CHAMPAGNE PARTNER

Founded in 1772 in Reims, France, Champagne house Veuve Clicquot colours life with audacity. More than Champagne, Veuve Clicquot is a lifestyle that shines with joiedevivre, embodied by the Maison’s signature Solaire yellow. Madame Clicquot took the reins of the Maison in 1805; she was an audaciously innovative woman, and created processes and products still used today in winemaking – such as the riddling table, the first blende rosé and the first vintage Champagne. A pioneer behind the exquisite Champagne house we enjoy today. Veuve Clicquot continues to spread joy through its remarkable Champagne range, including the iconic Yellow Label, and its Solaire experiences around the world. www.veuveclicquot.com

SPECIALIST SHOWCASE

AC CARS

SPECIALIST MANUFACTURER

AC Cars started in 1901, and is the Britain’s oldest active vehicle manufacturer. It combines rich heritage with cutting-edge innovation. Dedicated to crafting exclusive models, it focuses on the entire ownership experience – from the first enquiry through to the delivery of a brand-new, hand-crafted sports car built to an exacting specification. ac.cars

ASTON MARTIN LONDON

MAJOR MANUFACTURER

Aston Martin marks a new era in automotive excellence. Eleven decades of innovative engineering have crafted a collection for those who want to experience the impossible. Entering 2025, Aston Martin London is at the forefront in delivering this complete line-up, from powerful supercars to dynamic grand tourers and luxury SUVs. www.stratstone.com/aston-martin/new-cars

EMM LONDON PRIVATE OFFICE

PRIVATE OFFICE FOR CAR COLLECTORS AND INVESTORS

EMM London is a specialist boutique private office dedicated to providing a suite of tailored services to blue-chip classic and supercar collectors. Typically EMM London’s clients are a blend of UHNW collectors and enthusiasts, private banks, single and multi-family offices, wealth managers and VIPs across the globe. EMM London operates with maximum discretion, deep under the radar in the C2C market (collector to collector) where over 70 percent of the world’s collector cars live away from brokers, dealers and auctions. emm.london

NICHOLAS MEE

ENHANCED SPECIALIST DEALER

Nicholas Mee is a globally recognised Aston Martin specialist dealer, established in 1993. From award-winning Hertfordshire facilities, services include all aspects of assistance for Aston Martin owners, such as car sales and acquisition, servicing and maintenance, rebuilds, upgrades and restorations. It is also a parts stockist of genuine Aston Martin components. Please visit its leading website for further information. www.nicholasmee.co.uk

CHILTERN ASTON CENTRE LTD

PARTNERS

PORSCHE RETAIL GROUP

MAJOR MANUFACTURER

Porsche Retail Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of Porsche Cars Great Britain and operates five Porsche Centres located in Guildford, Hatfield, Mayfair, Reading and West London. As well as offering the full Porsche new-car model range, each Centre boasts an extensive selection of Approved Pre-Owned models. Aftersales is comprehensively covered by all Centres (excluding Mayfair), and the group also incorporates a Trade Parts Department. www.porscheretailgroup.co.uk

SIMON FURLONGER

ENHANCED SPECIALIST DEALER

Since its establishment in 2007, Furlonger has expanded to encompass a sales and workshop division, specialising in Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bugatti and other high-performance marques. Our showroom houses an ever-changing assortment of some of the finest classic and contemporary collectors’ cars in the world, and with the support of our comprehensive workshop facilities we can provide anything from a basic service to an extensive restoration.

simonfurlonger.co.uk

RESTORATION SHOWCASE

CHILTERN ASTON

RESTORER

Established in 1968, Chiltern Aston is a family-run business and proud to be 1 of only 12 official Aston Martin Heritage Partners as well as an Aston Martin Approved Body Repair Centre. With factory-authorised tooling and training to maintain Aston Martin cars from the DB2 to the latest generation, we offer a complete and trusted service built on integrity, craftsmanship and an unwavering commitment to customer service. www.chilternaston.co.uk

ROMANCE OF RUST

RESTORER

Romance of Rust was established by Lance McCormack in West London in 1990. Lance trained at Mulliner Park Ward specialising in coachwork. Marques include Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin, Facel Vega, Citroën SM, De Tomaso, Lancia, Ferrari and Mercedes-Benz. Fastidious attention to detail and a personal flair are what the team bring to our restorations.

www.romanceofrust.com

THORNLEY KELHAM

RESTORER

Thornley Kelham restores and modifies classic cars to concours-winning standards. Its European Collection features reimagined Porsche 356 and 911, Jaguar XK and Lancia Aurelia restorations, delivering The Design. The Details. The Drive. www.thornleykelham.com

PARTNERS

TURNER CLASSICS

RESTORER

Turner Classics was set up with the customer in mind, and as such we offer every part of the restoration process in-house to the highest standards. We work alongside our customers to achieve their ultimate goal, whether diagnosing a small problem, carrying out an annual service or completing a nut-and-bolt restoration to a concours standard. Our highly skilled team are on hand to discuss ongoing projects. www.turnerclassics.co.uk

LUXURY PARTNERS

CANALI

LUXURY PARTNER

For 90 years, Canali has embodied Italian craftsmanship and excellence in men’s fashion. As a family-owned brand, we have consistently influenced the evolution of men’s style with a sartorial approach, infusing heritage and innovation into each garment. At Canali, we stand as a beacon of male elegance, representing a whispered luxury lifestyle that transcends trends, generations and borders. gb.canali.com

CHARABANC

LUXURY PARTNER

Charabanc, the world’s first luxury car fragrance brand, combines the best of British engineering and high-end perfumery. Crafted entirely by hand and with fragrances inspired by the world’s most iconic drives, Charabanc is available in the classic gift set range of five classic motoring colours – Racing Green, London Tan, Orient Black, Signal Red and Midnight Blue – as well as the latest Superleggera model. www.charabanc.com

THE CLASSIC CAR REGISTER

LUXURY PARTNER

Heritage vehicle provenance – simplified. Building on 30 years’ experience providing duediligence tools for the art market, we understand the value of verified history for the classic car world. We have digitised hard-copy files and aggregated records from multiple sources to create an unparalleled research tool. www.classicprovenance.com

CLUB 612

LUXURY PARTNER

Club 612 – the new London Club for classic and passion car enthusiasts and connoisseurs. Melding stimulating company within an environment imbued with automotive and engineering excellence, distinguished art, magnificent wines and captivating music. Full concierge support for effortless ownership of cars of yesterday, today and tomorrow. www.club612.co.uk

PARTNERS

GOODWOOD ROAD RACING CLUB

PARTNER

Established by The Duke of Richmond in 1998, the Goodwood Road Racing Club represents Goodwood’s inner circle, a uniquely focused group for those who want to be at the heart of Goodwood’s world-leading motor sport events. The GRRC offers its members privileged access to a wide range of benefits across the Goodwood Estate, including a curated calendar of year-round experiences. These include private track days, social gatherings, UK and international driving tours, race visits and the Members’ Meeting held each spring at the historic Goodwood Motor Circuit. www.goodwood.com/motorsport/grrc-membership

JIM & TONIC

RETAIL PARTNER

Welcome to the Jim & Tonic Distillery Co. We’ve evolved from serving spirits out of a converted vintage van to creating them ourselves in our custom-built distillery. Made in East London, these are urban spirits that we hold an honest commitment to producing sustainably, from our reusable packaging to our locally sourced ingredients. As a team, we run award-winning bars, distil delicious liquids and deliver our drinks to hundreds of events, bars and festivals. www.jimandtonic.com

JO LOVES

LUXURY PARTNER

Jo Loves is a luxury fragrance brand founded by renowned fragrance designer Jo, known for creating innovative and bold scent combinations. Recognised as a trailblazer of the industry, the brand offers a range of perfumes, candles and body care products that reflect Jo’s passion for storytelling through scent. www.joloves.com

LONDON LUXURY CHAUFFEURING

LUXURY PARTNER

LLC Cars offers unparalleled luxury with high-end chauffeur services, private jet charters and exclusive luxury concierge services around the globe. Experience the thrill of driving world-class vehicles, relax in opulent comfort and enjoy personalised assistance for all your needs. Elevate every moment with LLC Cars. www.llccars.co.uk

LUCA FALONI

LUXURY PARTNER

Luca Faloni epitomises luxury Italian fashion, aspiring to craft impeccable, timeless wardrobes characterised by exceptional quality and classic style designed to last. Each design, meticulously fashioned from superior natural materials including cashmere, linen, cotton and leather, reflects the artistry of regional Italian artisans with generations of expertise. Operating solely through e-commerce and owned stores worldwide, Luca Faloni offers unparalleled luxury with inherent value. lucafaloni.com/en

Including the Grand Arrival, Best of Show Parade, Car Club Displays, the Emerging Collectors, the Ladies’ Concours, the Junior Concours & Saturday’s Grand Depart which completes the showcase of timeless elegance, craftsmanship, and style at the Concours of Elegance Germany presented by A. Lange & Söhne. For tickets visit concoursofelegancegermany.com

PARTNERS

MIDDLETON PRIVATE CAPITAL

LUXURY PARTNER

With headquarters in London, Middleton Private Capital is a respected authority in bespoke investment and wealth management across the UK. With over 40 years’ experience in looking after investments for private and institutional clients, we offer a personalised and expert service that represents excellent value. Building and managing portfolios aligned closely with each client’s unique goals and values. www.middletonprivatecapital.co.uk

OAKGLEN WEALTH

LUXURY PARTNER

Founded in 2016, Oakglen Wealth is an independent wealth manager offering tailored discretionary and advisory investment services. Focused on client interests, the firm provides access to unique opportunities across public and private markets, delivering personalised service with transparency, integrity and the latest technology to build lasting relationships. oakglenwealth.com

PIONEER PRESTIGE AUTOMOTIVE COLLECTIBLES

LUXURY PARTNER

Pioneer Prestige Automotive Collectibles, or PPAC for short, is an investment fund focused on collectible classic cars with a focus on the 1980 to 2010 period. The fund is issued in Switzerland and managed in the UK. It is open to accredited investors seeking to diversify their portfolio with an uncorrelated asset class. ppac.fund

RACING GREEN CAR STORAGE

LUXURY PARTNER

Redefining collector car storage, Racing Green Car Storage is the UK’s first carbon-conscious car storage facility. Set in an entirely private location south of London, we operate both nationwide and internationally. We include carbon balancing for every car placed with us, and our purpose-designed, dehumidified storage facility is solar powered, as we continue to raise standards in the storage industry. www.racinggreencarstorage.co.uk

RBC BREWIN DOLPHIN

HOSPITALITY PARTNER

RBC Brewin Dolphin provides personalised financial advice and investment-management services, spanning investments, pensions, tax and estate planning. We’ll help you make the most of your finances and build a plan to realise your future ambitions. The value of investments can fall and you may get back less than you invested. www.brewin.co.uk

RENAULD SUNGLASSES

LUXURY PARTNER

Founded in 1961, Renauld designs and crafts limited-edition sunglasses that embrace a history and narrative connected to icons from the world of motor racing and film. Sought after by collectors, the rarer sunglasses house authenticated memorabilia from greats including Steve McQueen alongside ValueBond NFC technology. Renauld makes the Ultimate Driving Sunglasses. renauld.co.uk

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THECARCROWD

INVESTMENT SPECIALIST

In times of massive financial uncertainty and rising taxation, TheCarCrowd offers something very refreshing: a way to diversify your portfolio that is fully asset backed, delivers 12 percent average annual returns* and is capital gains tax exempt. Plus, it’s all centred around some of the world’s most desirable cars. Sound interesting? TheCarCrowd is one of the world’s leading asset managers dedicated to collectible cars. Its experienced curation team uses hedge fund-style data analytics to identify and source cars with powerful investment cases. With over 40 completed investment vehicles and two successful exits, returning over 35 percent for its investors in a single year, it’s not surprising they have grown to over 4000 investors in five years. TheCarCrowd platform offers both private collection creation as well as syndicated assets starting from just £5000 per stake. www.thecarcrowd.uk

MEDIA PARTNERS

CLASSIC & SPORTS CAR

OFFICIAL MEDIA PARTNER

Classic & Sports Car is Britain’s best-selling classic magazine, and the undisputed authority for anyone interested in buying, selling, owning, maintaining or even just dreaming about classic cars. Founded in 1982, it combines spectacular photography with the most entertaining writers in the industry. www.classicandsportscar.com

MAGNETO

OFFICIAL MEDIA PARTNER

Magneto is the award-winning quarterly magazine that has taken the collector car world by storm with its in-depth features and stunning design. It is all about the greatest cars and the people and stories that surround those cars – whether it’s Bugatti in the 1930s or McLaren in the 21st century. Single copies and subscriptions are available to buy online. Don’t miss out! www.magnetomagazine.com

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NEXT EVENTS

PROVISIONAL DATE JUNE 9-11, 2026

CONCOURS OF ELEGANCE GERMANY, GUT KALTENBRUNN JULY 25-26, 2025 www.concoursofelegancegermany.com

CONCOURS OF ELEGANCE, HAMPTON COURT SEPTEMBER 5-7, 2025 www.concoursofelegance.co.uk

ROYAL BAHRAIN CONCOURS, ROYAL GOLF CLUB NOVEMBER 7-8, 2025 www.royalconcours.com

1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 580X. York Red over Champagne Hide. Full Restoration by R.S. Williams including 5.7 Litre Engine. 595 Miles. £349,850

an Exclusive Manufaktur

2024/73 Porsche 992

1971 Aston Martin DB6 MKII Vantage. Winchester Blue over Parchment Hide. 1 of just 62 Vantage Specification Cars. 69,500 Miles. £324,850

Lift System, Porsche Ceramic Brakes, BOSE Sound System +++. 354 Miles.

2023/72 Porsche 992 GT3 Touring. Black over an Exclusive Black and Houndstooth interior. Sonderwunsch Interior with Extremely Rare ‘Baseball Stitching’. 4,176 Miles. £189,850

2010/60 Porsche 997.2 GT2 RS. GT Silver Metallic over Black Leather and Alcantara. Full Porsche History and Covered By a Porsche Warranty. 10,478 Miles. £359,850

2015/15 Ferrari 458 Speciale. Grigio Silverstone over a Charcoal and Nero Alcantara interior. 1 Owner From New. 4,560 Miles. £379,850

2015/65 Ferrari 458 Speciale. Argento Nurburgring over Nero Alcantara. 1 Owner from New. 5,228 Miles. £369,850

2019/69 Ferrari 812 Superfast. Verde Abetone over a Cuoio Leather interior. 5,303 Miles. £239,850

2024/24 Porsche 718 Spyder RS. GT Silver Metallic over Black Leather and Red Alcantara. £35,000 of Options, including Magnesium Wheels and Weissach Package. 658 Miles. £143,850

2006/06 Ferrari F430 Spider Manual. Giallo Modena over a Nero Leather interior. 27,750 Miles. £134,850

PTS Black Olive with a Black Leather and

2024/24 BMW Alpina B5 GT Touring. Special Order Verde British over a Lavalina Cognac Hide Package 2 interior. Fantastic Optional Specification. 1,000 Miles. £174,850

2018/18 Porsche 991.2 GT3 RS. White with a Black Leather and Race-Tex interior. 27,624 Miles.

GT3 Manual. Arctic Grey with

Houndstooth interior. Clubsport Package, Front Axle

2013/13 Mercedes-Benz SLS Roadster. Imola Grey over a Black Leather interior.