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Past winners to return for Concours of Elegance’s spectacular 10th anniversary show

UK’s leading Concours of Elegance to welcome back fabulous former winners for 10^th anniversary show
Line up to include some of the most spectacular cars ever produced, including the 1938 Hispano-Suiza Dubonnet Xenia
Display to also feature 1930 Bentley Speed 6 ‘Blue Train’ and Le Mans winning 1970 Porsche 917 KH
In total, nearly 1,000 vehicles will be on display across the weekend as further features are revealed in the coming weeks#
The Concours of Elegance remains the UK’s top concours d’elegance and among the top three in the world
Tickets can be bought now from www.concoursofelegance.co.uk/tickets

Past winners to return for Concours of Elegance’s spectacular 10th anniversary show

London, UK (11 August 2022): The Concours of Elegance, presented by A. Lange & Söhne. is delighted to announce that its upcoming, 10th anniversary show, will welcome back some of the astonishing previous winners of the coveted ‘best in show’ crown. The fabulous motor cars will further burnish an already outstanding selection of machinery, joining a field featuring over 75 of the world’s rarest and most spectacular cars, all drawn from leading private collections by the concours committee’s panel of internationally recognised experts. The UK’s leading concours d’elegance event returns to Hampton Court Palace from the 2nd to 4th September.

The Concours of Elegance 2021

Among the returning Concours victors will be the 1930 Bentley Speed 6 ‘Blue Train’ Coupe that took home the best in show prize at the 2013 show edition. The imposing British machine sported a raked coupe body, which was designed and built by coachbuilders Gurney Nutting. Performance matched the imposing, dominant looks; the Speed 6 was powered by a 6 ½ litre-Le Mans spec engine, putting out 180 bhp, enough to propel the imposing machine to nigh on 120 mph. The car rose to fame and gained its nickname after the Bentley owning playboy Woolf Barnato – perhaps the definitive ‘Bentley Boy’, and one-time company chairman, raced the famous Blue Train north through France. Whilst drinking at a party, Barnato claimed that he could beat the train on a run from Cannes on the glamorous Côte d’Azur to Calais. Despite the absence of autoroutes, Barnato convincingly beat the train, indeed, he won by such a margin that he crossed the channel on a steamer, and made it to London before the train pulled to a halt at the station in Calais. In all he’d covered around 700 miles – all at a remarkably fast pace – averaging 43 mph on the dusty, uneven roads of France. While there is debate over the exact car that completed the journey, it was the Gurney Nutting coupe that became associated with Barnato’s exploits, and known as the ‘Blue Train’, as a result. A wonderful car from an enchanting, fearless period in British automotive history.

Also returning will be the glamorous winner from 2016, an incredible, one-off 1938 Hispano-Suiza Dubonnet Xenia. This dramatic, art deco motor car, with its aero-inspired bodywork was developed by André Dubonnet, an inventor, racing driver and World War One fighter pilot. Dubonnet chose an H6 Hispano-Suiza engine for his creation, and commissioned Jean Andreau to design the incredible, streamlined body. Jacques Saoutchik then brought the design to life, featuring curved glass, sliding doors and a panoramic windscreen. This outrageous car wowed the crowds back in 2016 at Windsor Castle, and is set to enthral guests all over again at Hampton Court in a few weeks’ time.

Another car making a triumphant return will be the Best in Show winner from 2020, a 1969 Porsche 917 KH. The endurance racing Porsche was a crowd favourite throughout that event two years ago, with its imposing design and incredible backstory. In 1970, Hans Herrmann and Richard Attwood drove this very same 917 KH (short-tail) in the world-famous red-white Salzburg design to the first ever overall win for Porsche at the famous Le Mans 24 Hours. The 917 marked the first time Porsche competed in the league of immensely powerful, large-capacity racing cars. Its 580bhp 4.5-litre 12-cylinder engine set new standards, and is still legendary today.

These superb former winners will join the display of over 70 rare and spectacular Concours Cars at this September’s glamourous event. Further star cars are set to be announced in the coming weeks. Outside the main display of vehicles, the Concours of Elegance will assemble around 1,000 further cars in a series of special features and displays, as well as a live collector car auction by Gooding & Co.

James Brooks-Ward, Concours of Elegance CEO, said: “As our 10th anniversary event at Hampton Court Palace fast approaches, we are delighted to announce the return of these former ‘Best in Show’ winners. These exceptional motor cars have each stood out in consistently exceptional fields, so having them all together in the Palace grounds at the start of September will be very special indeed. It’s the perfect way for us to celebrate our decade of success. We cannot wait to welcome guests to our event – now just three weeks away – which is set to be our most spectacular yet.”

Away from the automotive displays, Concours of Elegance will once again be an occasion of pure luxury, with champagne provided by Charles Heidsieck, picnics by Fortnum & Mason, and a collection of art, jewellery and fashion displays. Presenting Partner A. Lange & Söhne will once again showcase some of its most intricate timepieces.

Tickets to the Concours of Elegance 2022 are available now from just £35 for half-day entry, with full three-course hospitality packages from £320. Tickets can be bought from concoursofelegance.co.uk/tickets

Facebook: www.facebook.com/concoursofelegance
Twitter: www.twitter.com/ConcoursUK

About the annual Concours of Elegance:
Established in 2012, the inaugural Concours of Elegance was held within Windsor Castle to mark the diamond jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen’s reign. Organised by Thorough Events, the first Concours of Elegance set a new global benchmark for a classic car concours; winning prestigious awards in the process; unheard of for a ‘start-up’ event in its first year. The second Concours of Elegance was held in 2013 to equal fanfare at the historic Royal Palace of St James in London, with the widely acclaimed third Concours set in the stunning grounds of Hampton Court Palace in September 2014, before heading to the Palace of Holyroodhouse in 2015. Only cars of the highest calibre are invited to the Concours of Elegance, from all over the world, painstakingly selected by the Concours Steering Committee; a respected team of authoritative historic car experts. A key objective of the annual Concours of Elegance is to raise significant sums for charity.

www.concoursofelegance.co.uk

Historic Royal Palaces
Hampton Court Palace is cared for by Historic Royal Palaces, the independent charity that also looks after the Tower of London, the Banqueting House, Kensington Palace, Kew Palace and Hillsborough Castle in Northern Ireland. We help everyone explore the story of how monarchs and people have shaped society, in some of the greatest palaces ever built. We raise all our own funds and depend on the support of our visitors, members, donors, sponsors and volunteers. With the exception of Hillsborough Castle, these palaces are owned by The Queen on behalf of the nation, and we manage them for the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport. Registered charity number 1068852. For more information, visit www.hrp.org.uk.

11 August, 2022/by Carlos

ARKITEKTUR, ARQUITECTURA, Coches, Especial, Especiales, EVENTOS, Exposiciones, MOTOR, MyEvents, Superdeportivos

Past winners to return for Concours of Elegance’s spectacular 10th anniversary show

UK’s leading Concours of Elegance to welcome back fabulous former winners for 10^th anniversary show
Line up to include some of the most spectacular cars ever produced, including the 1938 Hispano-Suiza Dubonnet Xenia
Display to also feature 1930 Bentley Speed 6 ‘Blue Train’ and Le Mans winning 1970 Porsche 917 KH
In total, nearly 1,000 vehicles will be on display across the weekend as further features are revealed in the coming weeks#
The Concours of Elegance remains the UK’s top concours d’elegance and among the top three in the world
Tickets can be bought now from www.concoursofelegance.co.uk/tickets

Past winners to return for Concours of Elegance’s spectacular 10th anniversary show

London, UK (11 August 2022): The Concours of Elegance, presented by A. Lange & Söhne. is delighted to announce that its upcoming, 10th anniversary show, will welcome back some of the astonishing previous winners of the coveted ‘best in show’ crown. The fabulous motor cars will further burnish an already outstanding selection of machinery, joining a field featuring over 75 of the world’s rarest and most spectacular cars, all drawn from leading private collections by the concours committee’s panel of internationally recognised experts. The UK’s leading concours d’elegance event returns to Hampton Court Palace from the 2nd to 4th September.

The Concours of Elegance 2021

Among the returning Concours victors will be the 1930 Bentley Speed 6 ‘Blue Train’ Coupe that took home the best in show prize at the 2013 show edition. The imposing British machine sported a raked coupe body, which was designed and built by coachbuilders Gurney Nutting. Performance matched the imposing, dominant looks; the Speed 6 was powered by a 6 ½ litre-Le Mans spec engine, putting out 180 bhp, enough to propel the imposing machine to nigh on 120 mph. The car rose to fame and gained its nickname after the Bentley owning playboy Woolf Barnato – perhaps the definitive ‘Bentley Boy’, and one-time company chairman, raced the famous Blue Train north through France. Whilst drinking at a party, Barnato claimed that he could beat the train on a run from Cannes on the glamorous Côte d’Azur to Calais. Despite the absence of autoroutes, Barnato convincingly beat the train, indeed, he won by such a margin that he crossed the channel on a steamer, and made it to London before the train pulled to a halt at the station in Calais. In all he’d covered around 700 miles – all at a remarkably fast pace – averaging 43 mph on the dusty, uneven roads of France. While there is debate over the exact car that completed the journey, it was the Gurney Nutting coupe that became associated with Barnato’s exploits, and known as the ‘Blue Train’, as a result. A wonderful car from an enchanting, fearless period in British automotive history.

Also returning will be the glamorous winner from 2016, an incredible, one-off 1938 Hispano-Suiza Dubonnet Xenia. This dramatic, art deco motor car, with its aero-inspired bodywork was developed by André Dubonnet, an inventor, racing driver and World War One fighter pilot. Dubonnet chose an H6 Hispano-Suiza engine for his creation, and commissioned Jean Andreau to design the incredible, streamlined body. Jacques Saoutchik then brought the design to life, featuring curved glass, sliding doors and a panoramic windscreen. This outrageous car wowed the crowds back in 2016 at Windsor Castle, and is set to enthral guests all over again at Hampton Court in a few weeks’ time.

Another car making a triumphant return will be the Best in Show winner from 2020, a 1969 Porsche 917 KH. The endurance racing Porsche was a crowd favourite throughout that event two years ago, with its imposing design and incredible backstory. In 1970, Hans Herrmann and Richard Attwood drove this very same 917 KH (short-tail) in the world-famous red-white Salzburg design to the first ever overall win for Porsche at the famous Le Mans 24 Hours. The 917 marked the first time Porsche competed in the league of immensely powerful, large-capacity racing cars. Its 580bhp 4.5-litre 12-cylinder engine set new standards, and is still legendary today.

These superb former winners will join the display of over 70 rare and spectacular Concours Cars at this September’s glamourous event. Further star cars are set to be announced in the coming weeks. Outside the main display of vehicles, the Concours of Elegance will assemble around 1,000 further cars in a series of special features and displays, as well as a live collector car auction by Gooding & Co.

James Brooks-Ward, Concours of Elegance CEO, said: “As our 10th anniversary event at Hampton Court Palace fast approaches, we are delighted to announce the return of these former ‘Best in Show’ winners. These exceptional motor cars have each stood out in consistently exceptional fields, so having them all together in the Palace grounds at the start of September will be very special indeed. It’s the perfect way for us to celebrate our decade of success. We cannot wait to welcome guests to our event – now just three weeks away – which is set to be our most spectacular yet.”

Away from the automotive displays, Concours of Elegance will once again be an occasion of pure luxury, with champagne provided by Charles Heidsieck, picnics by Fortnum & Mason, and a collection of art, jewellery and fashion displays. Presenting Partner A. Lange & Söhne will once again showcase some of its most intricate timepieces.

Tickets to the Concours of Elegance 2022 are available now from just £35 for half-day entry, with full three-course hospitality packages from £320. Tickets can be bought from concoursofelegance.co.uk/tickets

Facebook: www.facebook.com/concoursofelegance
Twitter: www.twitter.com/ConcoursUK

About the annual Concours of Elegance:
Established in 2012, the inaugural Concours of Elegance was held within Windsor Castle to mark the diamond jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen’s reign. Organised by Thorough Events, the first Concours of Elegance set a new global benchmark for a classic car concours; winning prestigious awards in the process; unheard of for a ‘start-up’ event in its first year. The second Concours of Elegance was held in 2013 to equal fanfare at the historic Royal Palace of St James in London, with the widely acclaimed third Concours set in the stunning grounds of Hampton Court Palace in September 2014, before heading to the Palace of Holyroodhouse in 2015. Only cars of the highest calibre are invited to the Concours of Elegance, from all over the world, painstakingly selected by the Concours Steering Committee; a respected team of authoritative historic car experts. A key objective of the annual Concours of Elegance is to raise significant sums for charity.

www.concoursofelegance.co.uk

Historic Royal Palaces
Hampton Court Palace is cared for by Historic Royal Palaces, the independent charity that also looks after the Tower of London, the Banqueting House, Kensington Palace, Kew Palace and Hillsborough Castle in Northern Ireland. We help everyone explore the story of how monarchs and people have shaped society, in some of the greatest palaces ever built. We raise all our own funds and depend on the support of our visitors, members, donors, sponsors and volunteers. With the exception of Hillsborough Castle, these palaces are owned by The Queen on behalf of the nation, and we manage them for the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport. Registered charity number 1068852. For more information, visit www.hrp.org.uk.

11 August, 2022/by Carlos

Coches, Especial, Especiales, EVENTOS, Exposiciones, MOTOR, MyEvents, Superdeportivos

Los ganadores anteriores regresarán para el espectacular espectáculo del décimo aniversario de Concours of Elegance

El principal Concours of Elegance del Reino Unido dará la bienvenida a fabulosos ex ganadores para el espectáculo del ^décimo aniversario
Haga cola para incluir algunos de los autos más espectaculares jamás producidos, incluido el Hispano-Suiza Dubonnet Xenia de 1938
La pantalla también presentará el Bentley Speed 6 ‘Blue Train’ de 1930 y el Porsche 917 KH de 1970 ganador de Le Mans
En total, se exhibirán casi 1,000 vehículos durante el fin de semana a medida que se revelen más funciones en las próximas semanas#
El Concours of Elegance sigue siendo el principal concurso de elegancia del Reino Unido y se encuentra entre los tres mejores del mundo.
Las entradas se pueden comprar ahora en www.concoursofelegance.co.uk/tickets

Los ganadores anteriores regresarán para el espectacular espectáculo del décimo aniversario de Concours of Elegance

Londres, Reino Unido (11 de agosto de 2022): The Concours of Elegance, presentado por A. Lange & Söhne. se complace en anunciar que su próximo espectáculo del décimo aniversario dará la bienvenida de nuevo a algunos de los asombrosos ganadores anteriores de la codiciada corona de ‘mejor del espectáculo’. Los fabulosos automóviles mejorarán aún más una selección de maquinaria ya excepcional, uniéndose a un campo que presenta más de 75 de los automóviles más raros y espectaculares del mundo, todos extraídos de las principales colecciones privadas por el panel de expertos reconocidos internacionalmente del comité del concurso. El principal concurso de elegancia del Reino Unido regresa al Palacio de Hampton Court del 2 al 4 de septiembre.

El Concurso de Elegancia 2021

Entre los vencedores que regresan al Concours estará el Bentley Speed 6 ‘Blue Train’ Coupe de 1930 que se llevó a casa el premio al mejor de la exhibición en la edición de la exhibición de 2013. La imponente máquina británica lucía una carrocería cupé inclinada, que fue diseñada y construida por los carroceros Gurney Nutting. El desempeño coincidió con las miradas imponentes y dominantes; el Speed 6 estaba propulsado por un motor de 6 ½ litros con especificaciones de Le Mans, que generaba 180 CV, suficiente para propulsar la imponente máquina a casi 120 mph. El automóvil saltó a la fama y ganó su apodo después de que el playboy propietario de Bentley, Woolf Barnato, quizás el ‘Bentley Boy’ definitivo y ex presidente de la compañía, compitió en el famoso Tren Azul hacia el norte de Francia. Mientras bebía en una fiesta, Barnato afirmó que podía ganarle al tren en una carrera desde Cannes en la glamorosa Costa Azul hasta Calais. A pesar de la ausencia de autopistas, Barnato venció al tren de manera convincente; de hecho, ganó por tal margen que cruzó el canal en un vapor y llegó a Londres antes de que el tren se detuviera en la estación de Calais. En total, había recorrido alrededor de 700 millas, todo a un ritmo notablemente rápido, con un promedio de 43 mph en las carreteras polvorientas y desiguales de Francia. Si bien existe un debate sobre el automóvil exacto que completó el viaje, fue el cupé Gurney Nutting el que se asoció con las hazañas de Barnato y, como resultado, se lo conoció como el ‘Tren Azul’. Un automóvil maravilloso de un período encantador e intrépido en la historia automotriz británica. En total, había recorrido alrededor de 700 millas, todo a un ritmo notablemente rápido, con un promedio de 43 mph en las carreteras polvorientas y desiguales de Francia. Si bien existe un debate sobre el automóvil exacto que completó el viaje, fue el cupé Gurney Nutting el que se asoció con las hazañas de Barnato y, como resultado, se lo conoció como el ‘Tren Azul’. Un automóvil maravilloso de un período encantador e intrépido en la historia automotriz británica. En total, había recorrido alrededor de 700 millas, todo a un ritmo notablemente rápido, con un promedio de 43 mph en las carreteras polvorientas y desiguales de Francia. Si bien existe un debate sobre el automóvil exacto que completó el viaje, fue el cupé Gurney Nutting el que se asoció con las hazañas de Barnato y, como resultado, se lo conoció como el ‘Tren Azul’. Un automóvil maravilloso de un período encantador e intrépido en la historia automotriz británica.

También regresará el glamuroso ganador de 2016, un increíble y único Hispano-Suiza Dubonnet Xenia de 1938. Este espectacular automóvil art déco, con su carrocería de inspiración aerodinámica, fue desarrollado por André Dubonnet, inventor, piloto de carreras y piloto de combate de la Primera Guerra Mundial. Dubonnet eligió un motor H6 Hispano-Suiza para su creación y encargó a Jean Andreau que diseñara la increíble carrocería aerodinámica. Jacques Saoutchik luego le dio vida al diseño, con vidrio curvo, puertas corredizas y un parabrisas panorámico. Este escandaloso automóvil cautivó a la multitud en 2016 en el Castillo de Windsor, y está listo para cautivar a los invitados nuevamente en Hampton Court dentro de unas pocas semanas.

Otro automóvil que regresará triunfalmente será el ganador del Best in Show de 2020, un Porsche 917 KH de 1969. El Porsche de carreras de resistencia fue uno de los favoritos de la multitud durante ese evento hace dos años, con su diseño imponente y su increíble historia de fondo. En 1970, Hans Herrmann y Richard Attwood condujeron este mismo 917 KH (cola corta) con el mundialmente famoso diseño rojo y blanco de Salzburgo hasta la primera victoria absoluta de Porsche en las famosas 24 Horas de Le Mans. El 917 marcó la primera vez que Porsche compitió en la liga de autos de carreras inmensamente poderosos y de gran capacidad. Su motor de 12 cilindros, 4,5 litros y 580 CV estableció nuevos estándares y sigue siendo legendario en la actualidad.

Estos magníficos ex ganadores se unirán a la exhibición de más de 70 raros y espectaculares Concours Cars en el glamuroso evento de septiembre. Se anunciarán más coches estrella en las próximas semanas. Fuera de la exhibición principal de vehículos, el Concours of Elegance reunirá alrededor de 1,000 autos más en una serie de funciones y exhibiciones especiales, así como una subasta de autos de colección en vivo a cargo de Gooding & Co.

James Brooks-Ward, CEO de Concours of Elegance, dijo: “A medida que se acerca rápidamente nuestro evento del décimo aniversario en el Palacio de Hampton Court, estamos encantados de anunciar el regreso de estos antiguos ganadores de ‘Best in Show’. Cada uno de estos automóviles excepcionales se ha destacado en campos consistentemente excepcionales, por lo que tenerlos a todos juntos en los terrenos del Palacio a principios de septiembre será realmente muy especial. Es la forma perfecta de celebrar nuestra década de éxito. Estamos ansiosos por dar la bienvenida a los invitados a nuestro evento, ahora solo dentro de tres semanas, que será el más espectacular hasta el momento”.

Lejos de las exhibiciones automotrices, Concours of Elegance volverá a ser una ocasión de puro lujo , con champán proporcionado por Charles Heidsieck, picnics de Fortnum & Mason y una colección de exhibiciones de arte, joyería y moda. El socio presentador A. Lange & Söhne exhibirá una vez más algunos de sus relojes más complejos.

Las entradas para el Concours of Elegance 2022 están disponibles ahora desde solo £ 35 para la entrada de medio día, con paquetes completos de hospitalidad de tres platos desde £ 320. Las entradas se pueden comprar en concoursofelegance.co.uk/tickets

Facebook: www.facebook.com/concoursofelegance
Twitter: www.twitter.com/ConcoursUK

Acerca del Concours of Elegance anual:
Establecido en 2012, el Concurso de Elegancia inaugural se llevó a cabo en el Castillo de Windsor para conmemorar el jubileo de diamantes del reinado de Su Majestad la Reina. Organizado por Thorough Events, el primer Concurso de Elegancia estableció un nuevo punto de referencia mundial para un concurso de autos clásicos; ganar prestigiosos premios en el proceso; inaudito para un evento de ‘start-up’ en su primer año. El segundo Concurso de Elegancia se llevó a cabo en 2013 con bombos y platillos en el histórico Palacio Real de St James en Londres, con el aclamado tercer Concurso en los impresionantes terrenos del Palacio de Hampton Court en septiembre de 2014, antes de dirigirse al Palacio de Holyroodhouse en 2015. Solo los autos del más alto calibre son invitados al Concours of Elegance, de todo el mundo, minuciosamente seleccionados por el Comité Directivo del Concours; un equipo respetado de expertos autorizados en autos históricos.

www.concoursofelegance.co.uk

Historic Royal Palaces El Palacio
de Hampton Court está a cargo de Historic Royal Palaces, la organización benéfica independiente que también se ocupa de la Torre de Londres, Banqueting House, el Palacio de Kensington, el Palacio de Kew y el Castillo de Hillsborough en Irlanda del Norte. Ayudamos a todos a explorar la historia de cómo los monarcas y las personas han dado forma a la sociedad, en algunos de los mejores palacios jamás construidos. Recaudamos todos nuestros propios fondos y dependemos del apoyo de nuestros visitantes, miembros, donantes, patrocinadores y voluntarios. Con la excepción del Castillo de Hillsborough, estos palacios son propiedad de la Reina en nombre de la nación, y los administramos para la Secretaría de Estado de Cultura, Medios y Deportes. Número de organización benéfica registrada 1068852. Para obtener más información, visite www.hrp.org.uk.

11 August, 2022/by Carlos

ARCHITECTURE, Coches, Especial, Especiales, EVENTOS, Exposiciones, MyEvents, Superdeportivos

Past winners to return for Concours of Elegance’s spectacular 10th anniversary show

UK’s leading Concours of Elegance to welcome back fabulous former winners for 10^th anniversary show
Line up to include some of the most spectacular cars ever produced, including the 1938 Hispano-Suiza Dubonnet Xenia
Display to also feature 1930 Bentley Speed 6 ‘Blue Train’ and Le Mans winning 1970 Porsche 917 KH
In total, nearly 1,000 vehicles will be on display across the weekend as further features are revealed in the coming weeks#
The Concours of Elegance remains the UK’s top concours d’elegance and among the top three in the world
Tickets can be bought now from www.concoursofelegance.co.uk/tickets

Past winners to return for Concours of Elegance’s spectacular 10th anniversary show

London, UK (11 August 2022): The Concours of Elegance, presented by A. Lange & Söhne. is delighted to announce that its upcoming, 10th anniversary show, will welcome back some of the astonishing previous winners of the coveted ‘best in show’ crown. The fabulous motor cars will further burnish an already outstanding selection of machinery, joining a field featuring over 75 of the world’s rarest and most spectacular cars, all drawn from leading private collections by the concours committee’s panel of internationally recognised experts. The UK’s leading concours d’elegance event returns to Hampton Court Palace from the 2nd to 4th September.

The Concours of Elegance 2021

Among the returning Concours victors will be the 1930 Bentley Speed 6 ‘Blue Train’ Coupe that took home the best in show prize at the 2013 show edition. The imposing British machine sported a raked coupe body, which was designed and built by coachbuilders Gurney Nutting. Performance matched the imposing, dominant looks; the Speed 6 was powered by a 6 ½ litre-Le Mans spec engine, putting out 180 bhp, enough to propel the imposing machine to nigh on 120 mph. The car rose to fame and gained its nickname after the Bentley owning playboy Woolf Barnato – perhaps the definitive ‘Bentley Boy’, and one-time company chairman, raced the famous Blue Train north through France. Whilst drinking at a party, Barnato claimed that he could beat the train on a run from Cannes on the glamorous Côte d’Azur to Calais. Despite the absence of autoroutes, Barnato convincingly beat the train, indeed, he won by such a margin that he crossed the channel on a steamer, and made it to London before the train pulled to a halt at the station in Calais. In all he’d covered around 700 miles – all at a remarkably fast pace – averaging 43 mph on the dusty, uneven roads of France. While there is debate over the exact car that completed the journey, it was the Gurney Nutting coupe that became associated with Barnato’s exploits, and known as the ‘Blue Train’, as a result. A wonderful car from an enchanting, fearless period in British automotive history.

Also returning will be the glamorous winner from 2016, an incredible, one-off 1938 Hispano-Suiza Dubonnet Xenia. This dramatic, art deco motor car, with its aero-inspired bodywork was developed by André Dubonnet, an inventor, racing driver and World War One fighter pilot. Dubonnet chose an H6 Hispano-Suiza engine for his creation, and commissioned Jean Andreau to design the incredible, streamlined body. Jacques Saoutchik then brought the design to life, featuring curved glass, sliding doors and a panoramic windscreen. This outrageous car wowed the crowds back in 2016 at Windsor Castle, and is set to enthral guests all over again at Hampton Court in a few weeks’ time.

Another car making a triumphant return will be the Best in Show winner from 2020, a 1969 Porsche 917 KH. The endurance racing Porsche was a crowd favourite throughout that event two years ago, with its imposing design and incredible backstory. In 1970, Hans Herrmann and Richard Attwood drove this very same 917 KH (short-tail) in the world-famous red-white Salzburg design to the first ever overall win for Porsche at the famous Le Mans 24 Hours. The 917 marked the first time Porsche competed in the league of immensely powerful, large-capacity racing cars. Its 580bhp 4.5-litre 12-cylinder engine set new standards, and is still legendary today.

These superb former winners will join the display of over 70 rare and spectacular Concours Cars at this September’s glamourous event. Further star cars are set to be announced in the coming weeks. Outside the main display of vehicles, the Concours of Elegance will assemble around 1,000 further cars in a series of special features and displays, as well as a live collector car auction by Gooding & Co.

James Brooks-Ward, Concours of Elegance CEO, said: “As our 10th anniversary event at Hampton Court Palace fast approaches, we are delighted to announce the return of these former ‘Best in Show’ winners. These exceptional motor cars have each stood out in consistently exceptional fields, so having them all together in the Palace grounds at the start of September will be very special indeed. It’s the perfect way for us to celebrate our decade of success. We cannot wait to welcome guests to our event – now just three weeks away – which is set to be our most spectacular yet.”

Away from the automotive displays, Concours of Elegance will once again be an occasion of pure luxury, with champagne provided by Charles Heidsieck, picnics by Fortnum & Mason, and a collection of art, jewellery and fashion displays. Presenting Partner A. Lange & Söhne will once again showcase some of its most intricate timepieces.

Tickets to the Concours of Elegance 2022 are available now from just £35 for half-day entry, with full three-course hospitality packages from £320. Tickets can be bought from concoursofelegance.co.uk/tickets

Facebook: www.facebook.com/concoursofelegance
Twitter: www.twitter.com/ConcoursUK

About the annual Concours of Elegance:
Established in 2012, the inaugural Concours of Elegance was held within Windsor Castle to mark the diamond jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen’s reign. Organised by Thorough Events, the first Concours of Elegance set a new global benchmark for a classic car concours; winning prestigious awards in the process; unheard of for a ‘start-up’ event in its first year. The second Concours of Elegance was held in 2013 to equal fanfare at the historic Royal Palace of St James in London, with the widely acclaimed third Concours set in the stunning grounds of Hampton Court Palace in September 2014, before heading to the Palace of Holyroodhouse in 2015. Only cars of the highest calibre are invited to the Concours of Elegance, from all over the world, painstakingly selected by the Concours Steering Committee; a respected team of authoritative historic car experts. A key objective of the annual Concours of Elegance is to raise significant sums for charity.

www.concoursofelegance.co.uk

Historic Royal Palaces
Hampton Court Palace is cared for by Historic Royal Palaces, the independent charity that also looks after the Tower of London, the Banqueting House, Kensington Palace, Kew Palace and Hillsborough Castle in Northern Ireland. We help everyone explore the story of how monarchs and people have shaped society, in some of the greatest palaces ever built. We raise all our own funds and depend on the support of our visitors, members, donors, sponsors and volunteers. With the exception of Hillsborough Castle, these palaces are owned by The Queen on behalf of the nation, and we manage them for the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport. Registered charity number 1068852. For more information, visit www.hrp.org.uk.

11 August, 2022/by Carlos

ARCHITECTURE, Coches, Especial, Especiales, EVENTOS, Exposiciones, MOTOR, MyEvents, Superdeportivos

Past winners to return for Concours of Elegance’s spectacular 10th anniversary show

UK’s leading Concours of Elegance to welcome back fabulous former winners for 10^th anniversary show
Line up to include some of the most spectacular cars ever produced, including the 1938 Hispano-Suiza Dubonnet Xenia
Display to also feature 1930 Bentley Speed 6 ‘Blue Train’ and Le Mans winning 1970 Porsche 917 KH
In total, nearly 1,000 vehicles will be on display across the weekend as further features are revealed in the coming weeks#
The Concours of Elegance remains the UK’s top concours d’elegance and among the top three in the world
Tickets can be bought now from www.concoursofelegance.co.uk/tickets

Past winners to return for Concours of Elegance’s spectacular 10th anniversary show

London, UK (11 August 2022): The Concours of Elegance, presented by A. Lange & Söhne. is delighted to announce that its upcoming, 10th anniversary show, will welcome back some of the astonishing previous winners of the coveted ‘best in show’ crown. The fabulous motor cars will further burnish an already outstanding selection of machinery, joining a field featuring over 75 of the world’s rarest and most spectacular cars, all drawn from leading private collections by the concours committee’s panel of internationally recognised experts. The UK’s leading concours d’elegance event returns to Hampton Court Palace from the 2nd to 4th September.

The Concours of Elegance 2021

Among the returning Concours victors will be the 1930 Bentley Speed 6 ‘Blue Train’ Coupe that took home the best in show prize at the 2013 show edition. The imposing British machine sported a raked coupe body, which was designed and built by coachbuilders Gurney Nutting. Performance matched the imposing, dominant looks; the Speed 6 was powered by a 6 ½ litre-Le Mans spec engine, putting out 180 bhp, enough to propel the imposing machine to nigh on 120 mph. The car rose to fame and gained its nickname after the Bentley owning playboy Woolf Barnato – perhaps the definitive ‘Bentley Boy’, and one-time company chairman, raced the famous Blue Train north through France. Whilst drinking at a party, Barnato claimed that he could beat the train on a run from Cannes on the glamorous Côte d’Azur to Calais. Despite the absence of autoroutes, Barnato convincingly beat the train, indeed, he won by such a margin that he crossed the channel on a steamer, and made it to London before the train pulled to a halt at the station in Calais. In all he’d covered around 700 miles – all at a remarkably fast pace – averaging 43 mph on the dusty, uneven roads of France. While there is debate over the exact car that completed the journey, it was the Gurney Nutting coupe that became associated with Barnato’s exploits, and known as the ‘Blue Train’, as a result. A wonderful car from an enchanting, fearless period in British automotive history.

Also returning will be the glamorous winner from 2016, an incredible, one-off 1938 Hispano-Suiza Dubonnet Xenia. This dramatic, art deco motor car, with its aero-inspired bodywork was developed by André Dubonnet, an inventor, racing driver and World War One fighter pilot. Dubonnet chose an H6 Hispano-Suiza engine for his creation, and commissioned Jean Andreau to design the incredible, streamlined body. Jacques Saoutchik then brought the design to life, featuring curved glass, sliding doors and a panoramic windscreen. This outrageous car wowed the crowds back in 2016 at Windsor Castle, and is set to enthral guests all over again at Hampton Court in a few weeks’ time.

Another car making a triumphant return will be the Best in Show winner from 2020, a 1969 Porsche 917 KH. The endurance racing Porsche was a crowd favourite throughout that event two years ago, with its imposing design and incredible backstory. In 1970, Hans Herrmann and Richard Attwood drove this very same 917 KH (short-tail) in the world-famous red-white Salzburg design to the first ever overall win for Porsche at the famous Le Mans 24 Hours. The 917 marked the first time Porsche competed in the league of immensely powerful, large-capacity racing cars. Its 580bhp 4.5-litre 12-cylinder engine set new standards, and is still legendary today.

These superb former winners will join the display of over 70 rare and spectacular Concours Cars at this September’s glamourous event. Further star cars are set to be announced in the coming weeks. Outside the main display of vehicles, the Concours of Elegance will assemble around 1,000 further cars in a series of special features and displays, as well as a live collector car auction by Gooding & Co.

James Brooks-Ward, Concours of Elegance CEO, said: “As our 10th anniversary event at Hampton Court Palace fast approaches, we are delighted to announce the return of these former ‘Best in Show’ winners. These exceptional motor cars have each stood out in consistently exceptional fields, so having them all together in the Palace grounds at the start of September will be very special indeed. It’s the perfect way for us to celebrate our decade of success. We cannot wait to welcome guests to our event – now just three weeks away – which is set to be our most spectacular yet.”

Away from the automotive displays, Concours of Elegance will once again be an occasion of pure luxury, with champagne provided by Charles Heidsieck, picnics by Fortnum & Mason, and a collection of art, jewellery and fashion displays. Presenting Partner A. Lange & Söhne will once again showcase some of its most intricate timepieces.

Tickets to the Concours of Elegance 2022 are available now from just £35 for half-day entry, with full three-course hospitality packages from £320. Tickets can be bought from concoursofelegance.co.uk/tickets

Facebook: www.facebook.com/concoursofelegance
Twitter: www.twitter.com/ConcoursUK

About the annual Concours of Elegance:
Established in 2012, the inaugural Concours of Elegance was held within Windsor Castle to mark the diamond jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen’s reign. Organised by Thorough Events, the first Concours of Elegance set a new global benchmark for a classic car concours; winning prestigious awards in the process; unheard of for a ‘start-up’ event in its first year. The second Concours of Elegance was held in 2013 to equal fanfare at the historic Royal Palace of St James in London, with the widely acclaimed third Concours set in the stunning grounds of Hampton Court Palace in September 2014, before heading to the Palace of Holyroodhouse in 2015. Only cars of the highest calibre are invited to the Concours of Elegance, from all over the world, painstakingly selected by the Concours Steering Committee; a respected team of authoritative historic car experts. A key objective of the annual Concours of Elegance is to raise significant sums for charity.

www.concoursofelegance.co.uk

Historic Royal Palaces
Hampton Court Palace is cared for by Historic Royal Palaces, the independent charity that also looks after the Tower of London, the Banqueting House, Kensington Palace, Kew Palace and Hillsborough Castle in Northern Ireland. We help everyone explore the story of how monarchs and people have shaped society, in some of the greatest palaces ever built. We raise all our own funds and depend on the support of our visitors, members, donors, sponsors and volunteers. With the exception of Hillsborough Castle, these palaces are owned by The Queen on behalf of the nation, and we manage them for the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport. Registered charity number 1068852. For more information, visit www.hrp.org.uk.

11 August, 2022/by Carlos

ARQUITECTURA, Coches, Especial, Especiales, EVENTOS, Exposiciones, MOTOR, MyEvents, Superdeportivos

Past winners to return for Concours of Elegance’s spectacular 10th anniversary show

UK’s leading Concours of Elegance to welcome back fabulous former winners for 10^th anniversary show
Line up to include some of the most spectacular cars ever produced, including the 1938 Hispano-Suiza Dubonnet Xenia
Display to also feature 1930 Bentley Speed 6 ‘Blue Train’ and Le Mans winning 1970 Porsche 917 KH
In total, nearly 1,000 vehicles will be on display across the weekend as further features are revealed in the coming weeks#
The Concours of Elegance remains the UK’s top concours d’elegance and among the top three in the world
Tickets can be bought now from www.concoursofelegance.co.uk/tickets

Past winners to return for Concours of Elegance’s spectacular 10th anniversary show

London, UK (11 August 2022): The Concours of Elegance, presented by A. Lange & Söhne. is delighted to announce that its upcoming, 10th anniversary show, will welcome back some of the astonishing previous winners of the coveted ‘best in show’ crown. The fabulous motor cars will further burnish an already outstanding selection of machinery, joining a field featuring over 75 of the world’s rarest and most spectacular cars, all drawn from leading private collections by the concours committee’s panel of internationally recognised experts. The UK’s leading concours d’elegance event returns to Hampton Court Palace from the 2nd to 4th September.

The Concours of Elegance 2021

Among the returning Concours victors will be the 1930 Bentley Speed 6 ‘Blue Train’ Coupe that took home the best in show prize at the 2013 show edition. The imposing British machine sported a raked coupe body, which was designed and built by coachbuilders Gurney Nutting. Performance matched the imposing, dominant looks; the Speed 6 was powered by a 6 ½ litre-Le Mans spec engine, putting out 180 bhp, enough to propel the imposing machine to nigh on 120 mph. The car rose to fame and gained its nickname after the Bentley owning playboy Woolf Barnato – perhaps the definitive ‘Bentley Boy’, and one-time company chairman, raced the famous Blue Train north through France. Whilst drinking at a party, Barnato claimed that he could beat the train on a run from Cannes on the glamorous Côte d’Azur to Calais. Despite the absence of autoroutes, Barnato convincingly beat the train, indeed, he won by such a margin that he crossed the channel on a steamer, and made it to London before the train pulled to a halt at the station in Calais. In all he’d covered around 700 miles – all at a remarkably fast pace – averaging 43 mph on the dusty, uneven roads of France. While there is debate over the exact car that completed the journey, it was the Gurney Nutting coupe that became associated with Barnato’s exploits, and known as the ‘Blue Train’, as a result. A wonderful car from an enchanting, fearless period in British automotive history.

Also returning will be the glamorous winner from 2016, an incredible, one-off 1938 Hispano-Suiza Dubonnet Xenia. This dramatic, art deco motor car, with its aero-inspired bodywork was developed by André Dubonnet, an inventor, racing driver and World War One fighter pilot. Dubonnet chose an H6 Hispano-Suiza engine for his creation, and commissioned Jean Andreau to design the incredible, streamlined body. Jacques Saoutchik then brought the design to life, featuring curved glass, sliding doors and a panoramic windscreen. This outrageous car wowed the crowds back in 2016 at Windsor Castle, and is set to enthral guests all over again at Hampton Court in a few weeks’ time.

Another car making a triumphant return will be the Best in Show winner from 2020, a 1969 Porsche 917 KH. The endurance racing Porsche was a crowd favourite throughout that event two years ago, with its imposing design and incredible backstory. In 1970, Hans Herrmann and Richard Attwood drove this very same 917 KH (short-tail) in the world-famous red-white Salzburg design to the first ever overall win for Porsche at the famous Le Mans 24 Hours. The 917 marked the first time Porsche competed in the league of immensely powerful, large-capacity racing cars. Its 580bhp 4.5-litre 12-cylinder engine set new standards, and is still legendary today.

These superb former winners will join the display of over 70 rare and spectacular Concours Cars at this September’s glamourous event. Further star cars are set to be announced in the coming weeks. Outside the main display of vehicles, the Concours of Elegance will assemble around 1,000 further cars in a series of special features and displays, as well as a live collector car auction by Gooding & Co.

James Brooks-Ward, Concours of Elegance CEO, said: “As our 10th anniversary event at Hampton Court Palace fast approaches, we are delighted to announce the return of these former ‘Best in Show’ winners. These exceptional motor cars have each stood out in consistently exceptional fields, so having them all together in the Palace grounds at the start of September will be very special indeed. It’s the perfect way for us to celebrate our decade of success. We cannot wait to welcome guests to our event – now just three weeks away – which is set to be our most spectacular yet.”

Away from the automotive displays, Concours of Elegance will once again be an occasion of pure luxury, with champagne provided by Charles Heidsieck, picnics by Fortnum & Mason, and a collection of art, jewellery and fashion displays. Presenting Partner A. Lange & Söhne will once again showcase some of its most intricate timepieces.

Tickets to the Concours of Elegance 2022 are available now from just £35 for half-day entry, with full three-course hospitality packages from £320. Tickets can be bought from concoursofelegance.co.uk/tickets

Facebook: www.facebook.com/concoursofelegance
Twitter: www.twitter.com/ConcoursUK

About the annual Concours of Elegance:
Established in 2012, the inaugural Concours of Elegance was held within Windsor Castle to mark the diamond jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen’s reign. Organised by Thorough Events, the first Concours of Elegance set a new global benchmark for a classic car concours; winning prestigious awards in the process; unheard of for a ‘start-up’ event in its first year. The second Concours of Elegance was held in 2013 to equal fanfare at the historic Royal Palace of St James in London, with the widely acclaimed third Concours set in the stunning grounds of Hampton Court Palace in September 2014, before heading to the Palace of Holyroodhouse in 2015. Only cars of the highest calibre are invited to the Concours of Elegance, from all over the world, painstakingly selected by the Concours Steering Committee; a respected team of authoritative historic car experts. A key objective of the annual Concours of Elegance is to raise significant sums for charity.

www.concoursofelegance.co.uk

Historic Royal Palaces
Hampton Court Palace is cared for by Historic Royal Palaces, the independent charity that also looks after the Tower of London, the Banqueting House, Kensington Palace, Kew Palace and Hillsborough Castle in Northern Ireland. We help everyone explore the story of how monarchs and people have shaped society, in some of the greatest palaces ever built. We raise all our own funds and depend on the support of our visitors, members, donors, sponsors and volunteers. With the exception of Hillsborough Castle, these palaces are owned by The Queen on behalf of the nation, and we manage them for the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport. Registered charity number 1068852. For more information, visit www.hrp.org.uk.

11 August, 2022/by Carlos

Sunshine, sublime supercars and record numbers for Beaulieu Supercar Weekend

Especial, EVENTOS, Exposiciones, MyEvents

Sunshine, Superdeportivos sublimes y números récord para Beaulieu Supercar Weekend 2022

El glorioso sol de verano y más de 1000 superdeportivos durante todo el fin de semana hicieron del fin de semana de superdeportivos de Beaulieu el mejor y más grande hasta ahora, ya que más de 20 000 asistentes asistieron al espectáculo repleto de dos días el 6 ^y 7 de ^agosto .

Se exhibió una selección excepcional de máquinas de alto rendimiento en los terrenos del Museo Nacional del Motor , mientras las familias y los fanáticos de los superdeportivos experimentaron las imágenes y los sonidos de algunos de los autos más impresionantes del mundo. Con exhibiciones de alto octanaje y acción impresionante, así como exhibiciones especiales y puestos comerciales, hubo algo para que disfrutara cada miembro de la familia.

Siempre en el corazón del espectáculo, las muy esperadas carreras de demostración regresaron para el deleite de los espectadores, con tres carreras cada día para ver todo tipo de superdeportivos que se ponían a prueba a lo largo de Chestnut Avenue en Beaulieu. Desde Lamborghini Superleggera, Nissan GTR, Ferrari 812 Superfast y Aston Martin DB9, hasta Ginetta G33, Audi R8, BMW i8, Lotus Exige 430 Cup, Rolls-Royce Wraith y más, el chirrido de los neumáticos y el rugido de los motores fue un verdadero placer de ver.

Otro punto culminante imperdible fue el sonido de superdeportivo diario, ya que una amplia variedad de autos de alto rendimiento se estacionaron en la Arena y se aceleraron para descubrir qué motor sonaba mejor. Desde Lamborghinis, Ferraris, Porsches y Mustangs, hasta un impresionante corredor de Fórmula 2, estos increíbles autos fueron aclamados por la multitud amante de los autos.

Había mucho que ver en el recinto ferial. Ariel Motor Company trajo consigo una selección de sus extraordinarias máquinas ligeras de alto rendimiento, con la Atom, la todoterreno Nomad y la moto Ace. Celebrando la legendaria marca italiana hubo una exhibición con un Ferrari F40, F50, Daytona y LaFerrari, junto con una línea de superdeportivos e hiperdeportivos Ferrari contemporáneos.

Los fanáticos de McLaren quedaron asombrados con una selección de ejemplos de edición limitada en exhibición, incluido un legendario McLaren F1, un híbrido Artura y P1, junto con, solo el domingo, un McLaren Senna y MSO 1. Mientras que un par de Jaguar XJ220 y un E-type clásico fue un verdadero placer para la multitud.

El Supra de Toyota estuvo bien representado por ejemplos clásicos y modernos de la impresionante máquina, junto con el impresionante 2000GT. Cerca de allí, el GT40 Enthusiasts Club mostró una selección de los autos de sus miembros que complació a la multitud, mientras que el Honda NSX Owners Club realizó una exhibición sólida.

Hubo algunos tesoros automotrices reales que se pueden encontrar en los campos de eventos, ya que los propietarios de superdeportivos y autos de alto rendimiento estacionaron su orgullo y alegría en el paddock. Un Noble M12 GTO-3R, un Holden Monaro, una selección de Audi R8 y Nissan GT-R, un clásico Marcos Mantula e incluso un par de Deloreans, uno de ellos una réplica perfecta del auto Regreso al futuro , se unieron a una línea: por Lamborghini Club UK, que incluía un Miura S, Urraco, Diablo, Hurracan EVO y Aventador LP 700-4.

La exhibición del Independent Porsche Enthusiasts Club incluyó ejemplos del 718 Boxster S, GT3, GT4, 911 Targa 4S y Speedster, mientras que el TVR Car Club fue una visita obligada para los fanáticos de los autos británicos de alto rendimiento, con Chimaera, Tuscan, Sagaris, Griffith y más. en el programa. Una selección de autos de Lotus Driver’s Club y Club Lotus incluía ejemplos del Espirit, Elise, Exige, Elise S Cup, Elan S2 y Evora GT410.

Celebrando el músculo estadounidense estuvieron el Classic Corvette Club y los Mustangs Unleashed, mientras que el Maserati Club, el Prestige y el Performance Car Club, y el domingo, el Four Marks Supercar Owners Club, todos ocuparon sus lugares en el espectáculo.

Para aquellos que querían ponerse manos a la obra, un gran éxito fue el simulador de carreras Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1. Mientras que el Sporting Bears Motor Club recaudó más de £ 8,000 para la organización benéfica local Simon Says sorteando paseos en las carreras de demostración en un número selecto de superdeportivos.

A lo largo del fin de semana, los jardines de Palace House se convirtieron en el hogar de una prestigiosa exhibición de Aston Martins a través de los tiempos. Desde los clásicos DB4, DB5 y DB6, hasta el Vantage, DBS Volante, DB9, V12 Vantage, DB11, Virage y Zagato Shooting Break, había algo para cada fanático de Aston, mientras que dentro del Museo Nacional del Motor se podía disfrutar del propio DB5 de Bond. en la exposición Bond in Motion – No Time To Die .

Durante todo el fin de semana, el equipo de estudiantes de fórmula de la Universidad de Southampton estuvo en su stand hablando con los asistentes sobre el auto de carreras que habían diseñado y construido.

No olvides dirigirte a las redes sociales y compartir tus recuerdos de tu día usando #beaulieusupercarweekend .

Beaulieu Supercar Weekend es solo uno de los eventos que tendrán lugar en Beaulieu durante 2022. Simply Mercedes será el domingo 21 de agosto, seguido de International Autojumble el 10 ^y 11 de ^{septiembre ,}^Simply BMW el domingo 18 de septiembre, ^Simply British Classics el domingo 25 de septiembre y ^Simply Smart el domingo 13 de ^noviembre . Visite www.beaulieu.co.uk/events para obtener más información sobre los eventos de Beaulieu.

8 August, 2022/by Carlos

Especial, EVENTOS, Exposiciones, MyEvents

Sunshine, sublime supercars and record numbers for Beaulieu Supercar Weekend 2022

Glorious summer sunshine and over 1,000 supercars across the weekend made Beaulieu’s Supercar Weekend the biggest and best yet, as over 20,000 show-goers came for the packed two-day show on 6^th and 7^th August.

An exceptional selection of high-performance machines was on show in the grounds of the National Motor Museum, as families and supercar fans alike experienced the sights and sounds of some of the world’s most impressive cars. With high-octane displays and impressive action, as well as special displays and trade stands, there was something for every member of the family to enjoy.

Always at the heart of the show, the greatly anticipated demonstration runs returned to the delight of spectators, with three runs each day seeing all manner of supercars being put through their paces along Beaulieu’s Chestnut Avenue. From the Lamborghini Superleggera, Nissan GTR, Ferrari 812 Superfast and Aston Martin DB9, to the Ginetta G33, Audi R8, BMW i8, Lotus Exige 430 Cup, Rolls-Royce Wraith and more, the squeal of tyres and the roar of engines was a real treat to watch.

Another must-see highlight was the daily supercar sound-off, as a wide variety high performance cars were parked up on the Arena and revved to discover which engine sounded best. From Lamborghinis, Ferraris, Porsches and Mustangs, to an impressive Formula 2 racer, these amazing cars were cheered on by the car-loving crowd.

There was a lot to see across the showground. Ariel Motor Company brought along a selection of their extraordinary lightweight high-performance machines, with the Atom, the off-road Nomad and the Ace motorbike. Celebrating the legendary Italian brand was a display featuring a Ferrari F40, F50, Daytona and LaFerrari, along with a line-up of contemporary Ferrari supercars and hypercars.

McLaren fans were in awe of a selection of limited-edition examples on display, including a legendary McLaren F1, hybrid Artura and P1, along with, for the Sunday only, a McLaren Senna and MSO 1. While a pairing of a Jaguar XJ220 and a classic E-type was a real crowd-pleaser.

Toyota’s Supra was well represented by classic and modern-day examples of the impressive machine, along with the stunning 2000GT. Nearby, the GT40 Enthusiasts Club was showing a crowd-pleasing selection of its members’ cars, while the Honda NSX Owners Club put together a strong display.

There were some real automotive treasures to be found over in the event fields, as supercar and performance car owners parked up their pride and joy in the paddock. A Noble M12 GTO-3R, Holden Monaro, a selection of Audi R8s and Nissan GT-Rs, a classic Marcos Mantula and even a pair of Deloreans – one a perfect replica of the Back to the Future car – were joined by a line-up by Lamborghini Club UK, which included a Miura S, Urraco, Diablo, Hurracan EVO, and Aventador LP 700-4.

The Independent Porsche Enthusiasts Club display included examples of the 718 Boxster S, GT3, GT4, 911 Targa 4S and Speedster, while the TVR Car Club was must-see for fans of British performance cars, with Chimaera, Tuscan, Sagaris, Griffith and more on show. A selection of cars from the Lotus Driver’s Club and Club Lotus included examples of the Espirit, Elise, Exige, Elise S Cup, Elan S2 and Evora GT410.

Celebrating American muscle were the Classic Corvette Club and Mustangs Unleashed, while the Maserati Club, Prestige and Performance Car Club, and on the Sunday, the Four Marks Supercar Owners Club, all took their places in the show.

For those wanting to get hands-on, a huge hit was the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 racing simulator. While the Sporting Bears Motor Club raised over £8,000 for local charity Simon Says by raffling off rides in the demonstration runs in a select number of supercars.

Throughout the weekend, the lawns of Palace House became home to a prestigious display of Aston Martins through the ages. From the classic DB4, DB5 and DB6, to the Vantage, DBS Volante, DB9, V12 Vantage, DB11, Virage and Zagato Shooting Break, there was something for every Aston fan, while inside the National Motor Museum, Bond’s own DB5 could be enjoyed in the exhibitionBond in Motion – No Time To Die exhibition.

Throughout the weekend, Southampton University Formula Student Team were on their stand talking to showgoers about the racing car that they had designed and built.

Don’t forget to head over to social and share your memories from your day out using #beaulieusupercarweekend.

Beaulieu Supercar Weekend is just one of the events taking place at Beaulieu during 2022. Simply Mercedes will be on Sunday 21^st August, followed by International Autojumble on 10^th and 11^th September, Simply BMW on Sunday 18^th September, Simply British Classics on Sunday 25^th September and Simply Smart on Sunday 13^th November. Visit www.beaulieu.co.uk/events for more information on Beaulieu’s events.

8 August, 2022/by Carlos

Especial, EVENTOS, Exposiciones, Geen onderdeel van een categorie, MyEvents