This year’s spectacular Salon Privé is set to be the best yet, as it returns to Blenheim Palace.
Now in its 11th year, the three-day extravaganza has something for everyone, including crowning the finest classic cars, celebrating high-fashion and experiencing modern-day supercars at close quarters.
This year’s line up at Salon Privé includes some of the greatest names from the automotive world, including: Bentley, BMWi, Koenigsegg, McLaren, Pagani, Porsche and Spyker.
This year’s Salon Privé will also see the international and UK debuts of some truly amazing cars, including: the Bristol Bullet, Lamborghini Centenario and Morgan EV3 1909 Edition.
In addition, some of the latest modes will be on display, including: the Abarth 124 Spider, Ferrari GTC4Lusso, Jaguar F-Type SVR, Lamborghini Huracán, Noble Speedster and Tesla Model X.
Classic car aficionados are well catered for at Salon Privé, with the UK’s leading specialists and restorers confirmed to attend, including: Tom Hartley Jnr, Universal Classic Cars, Furlonger Specialist Cars, Tom Hartley, Dick Lovett and GTO Engineering.
The Salon Privé village will yet again play host to choice selection of luxury brands, including Boodles, Gatineau, Canali, Noblekey, Swissvax , Boadicea, Caracalla1947, Dura Garages, Bang & Olufsen, Moto Corsa, Sloane Helicopters and Grace & Butler.
Sponsored by EFG International, the Art & Memorabilia Fair offers guests an opportunity to meet some of the world’s most prolific automotive artists, including: Carisma Photo, Friere Printz, Unique & Limited.
Full hospitality tickets to the event are available and include luncheon and refreshments as well as full access to the fabulous concours classic cars, stunning super, hyper and concept cars and an amazing range of high-end luxury brands and products. Tickets for each of the three days cost £295.
For those wishing to enjoy the full range of supercars, hypercars and classic cars within Salon Privé from 14.30 onwards, a special combined ticket is available priced at £114.
The Saturday public day ticket which gives access to the Pirelli Prestige & Performance competition on Saturday costs £14.90 and also includes access to the park and grounds of Blenheim Palace.
Tickets are on sale at www.salonpriveconcours.com
Chubb Insurance Concours d’Elégance – Thursday, September 1
75 exquisite cars and motorcycles on display
Iconic and ultra-rare cars from Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Ferrari and Voisin
50th anniversary Lamborghini Miura tribute, with eight cars in competition
Timetable
1100 Salon Privé opens
1145 Champagne reception
12 Lobster luncheon served
1400 Chubb Insurance Concours d’Elégance Parade
1600 English afternoon tea served
1700 Chubb Insurance Awards Parade
1800 Salon Privé closes
Boodles Ladies’ Day – Friday, September 2
Exhibit from some of the world’s most exclusive brands
Stunning jewellery, elegant dresses and magnificent hats on show
Glamorous celebration amid the automotive wonders of Salon Privé
Timetable
1100 Salon Privé opens
1200 Chubb Insurance Classic Car Parade
1200 Champagne reception
1200 The Royal College of Art Awards Presentation
1230 Lobster luncheon served
1545 English afternoon tea served
1630 Supercar Parade
1800 Salon Privé closes
Salon Privé Supercar Show and Pirelli Prestige & Performance Competition – Saturday, September 3
Open to the public, and on display in Blenheim’s Great Court, from £14.90
Modern-day twist on concours but for contemporary cars
80 different models competing, representing more than 25 marques
Tribute classes for the Lamborghini Diablo and Porsche 911 Turbo
Amphitheatre style seating in the Great Court, new for 2016
Timetable
1100 Salon Privé opens
1100 Pirelli Prestige & Performance judging (Great Court)
1145 Chubb Insurance Classic Car Parade
1200 Champagne reception
1230 Lobster luncheon served
1545 English afternoon tea served
1645 Pirelli Prestige & Performance Awards Parade (Great Court)
1700 Salon Privé area closes
1800 Pirelli Prestige & Performance closes
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