The Bugatti Type 35, one of the world’s most successful and best-known pre-war racing cars, will be marking a century since its birth at this year’s Salon Privé Concours presented by Aviva Private Clients. It will be the 19th year that Blenheim Palace has hosted the prestigious event (August 28-29, …
Read More »Salon Privé to host new Rolls-Royce Ghost UK public debut
The all-new Rolls-Royce Ghost will headline the luxury car maker’s presence at this year’s Salon Privé (Blenheim Palace, 23-25 September). It will be joined by two of the most coveted cars from Rolls-Royce’s illustrious history in the Salon Privé Concours d’Elégance, presented by AXA. The historic pair are a 1911 …
Read More »Salon Privé debut for Koenigsegg’s ‘Tiny Friendly Giant’
Koenigsegg has announced that its stunning Gemera hybrid will make its UK debut at Salon Privé Week in the magnificent surroundings of Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire. Marketed as the world’s first “mega GT”, it’s the Swedish supercar brand’s first four-seat model. Its name is derived from the Swedish words for ‘give …
Read More »Princess Diana’s Audi Cabriolet for sale
An Audi driven by Diana, Princess of Wales, is going under the hammer at Coys auction at Blenheim Palace on July 15. The 1994 model is tipped to make between £35,000 and £40,000, having been driven by one of the most influential female figures of this century. It was loaned …
Read More »Jaguar founder’s own car for sale
A unique Jaguar Mk X owned by company founder Sir William Lyons is to be sold at Silverstone Auctions’ Salon Privé Sale in September. Built in December 1961, the car was delivered to Sir William in January 1962 and registered to his Wappenbury Hall address in Warwickshire. Not just any …
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