Par Margaret Kemp
The 13th edition of the
Concours of Elegance takes place - this annual event is presented by top luxury brands in tandem with classic
watchmakers A. Lange & Söhne
https://concoursofelegance.co.uk/partners/a-lange-and-soehne/
Wilhelm Schmid, Lange & Söhne CEO explains. “My two passions in life are cars and watches, so the prospect of displaying our timepieces in this beautiful, historic palace, alongside over 60 of the most amazing cars ever created, is a dream come true. Craftsmanship and technical innovation are key values of vintage cars and match our approach to watchmaking, as you can see from the Datograph Handwerkskunst launched on the 30th August”. And the price? £POA (price on application) That’s why the partnership between A. Lange & Söhne and Concours of Elegance is such a perfect fit,” he smiles.
For three fabulous “car aficionado” days, from 30th August-01September, 60 unique automobiles are joined by nearly 1,000 luxury and performance, highly polished, cars of all ages, as well as a line-up of the world's most sought-after brands. It’s a celebration of fine craftsmanship, design and innovation throughout the ages. Here’s the wish list:
https://concoursofelegance.co.uk/event/entrants/
Not only fabulous automobiles but also tasting experiences - Caviar fit for a King!
The Concours of Elegance is always an event of pure indulgence, this year guests are tasting the very best, exquisite, caviar, by
King’s Fine Food.
www.kingsfinefood.co.uk
King’s caviar is perfect matched with Scottish Glenturret Highland Single Malt Whisky made “by hand and heart since 1763”. This is Scotland’s oldest distillery so, when you’re in the region, book into the Michelin 2-star Glenturret Lalique Restaurant
https://www.theglenturretrestaurant.com/dinner where
chef Mark Donald and his equipe are waiting to welcome you.
Glenturret’s wonderful in-house Whisky maker
Bob Dalgarno proudly presents “The C-Type x Glenturret Whisky” Only 220 bottles (price £2,200 per bottle) with notes of sweet ginger and cinnamon. Hints of treacle, sultanas, ripening apple with vanilla and subtle oak. There’s liquorice in the background, heavier sweet aromatic notes emerge later. Medium to long finish. It’s sweet, fruity aromatic, encased in soft maturing oak. "Slàinte Mhath"
https://theglenturret.com/collections/whisky/products/jaguar-c-type
At 3pm Friday 30th August there’s an auction of unique Bentleys, Ferraris, Aston Martins, Bugattis etc. by Gooding & Company
https://www.goodingco.com/available-lots celebrated for its world-class automotive auctions and unparalleled hospitality in the collector car market, offering a wide range of services including private sales, appraisals, and collection management. In 2022, Gooding & Company sold the most valuable car at auction in the UK at Hampton Court Palace.
The Club Trophy is among the highlights of day two. Together with the
Royal Automobile Club, the UK’s leading car clubs showcase their members most impressive cars. This year, a highly original 1950 Jaguar XK120 came out on top in an exceptional field that included an ultra-rare Ferrari 550 GTZ Barchetta, and an Aston Martin DB6 Vantage Volante.
There’s lots of interest for the ever-popular ladies-only “Levitt Concours”, highlighting female enthusiasts and their exotic cars. For 2024, the panel of judges, led by car enthusiast and driver Izzy Hammond, awarded the trophy to a wonderful, 1924 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost owned by
Georgina Wood of P&A Wood. Elsewhere, a lovely 1972 Lotus Europa Twin-Cam John Player Special Edition – one of just 100 cars made for the UK – won the Best Car Club Award, presented by Classic & Sports Car.
Sunday, day three, and Best in Show is the elegant 1937 Rolls Royce Phantom 111 convertible by Inskip. The Phantom III is particularly significant as the final car to have received developmental input from Sir Frederick Henry Royce OBE (1863-1933) himself!
“With leading luxury brands such as Fortnum & Mason: Charles Heidsieck: The Peninsula, London, Hatchard’s Booksellers, London, Lock & Co. Hatters, designer fashion, jewellery and travel, there’s something for everyone here at Hampton Court Palace.
And, it's Car Heaven!
See you next year!
Tickets available on:
https://concoursofelegance.co.uk
Septembre 2024
