Salon Privé holds spectacular launch event at new home Blenheim Palace
- Ten spectacular cars on display to celebrate ten years of Salon Privé
- Iconic hypercars showcased: Ferrari LaFerrari, McLaren P1 and Porsche 918 Spyder
- His Grace, the 12th Duke of Marlborough, welcomed guests into his home in anticipation of the main event in September
Salon Privé gave a sneak preview of what’s in store this coming September when the event opens for the first time at Blenheim Palace. Co-founders Andrew & David Bagley presented their latest exciting news to invited media, sponsors and exhibitors before being joined by His Grace, the 12th Duke of Marlborough.
Celebrating its tenth anniversary, ten impressive cars were displayed firstly within the Great Court and then on to the South Lawn where the main event will be held. Carefully selected, the cars represented key elements of the event including the Concours d’Elégance, which is one of the top three most prominent classic car events in the world, and the newly introduced ‘Speed & Style’ supercar competition.
Also present were the illustrious three hypercars of modern times – McLaren P1, Ferrari LaFerrari and Porsche 918 Spyder, as well as the Koenigsegg One-1 – with the baroque Blenheim Palace creating the perfect backdrop.
Alongside the hypercars, the line-up of dazzling cars included a Bentley Speed Six (Old Number Three), Lamborghini Countach 5000s, Bugatti EB110 Super Sport, Ferrari 308 GTB, Ferrari 330GTC and Porsche 904GTS.
“It was a great opportunity for us to present our new ideas which, until now, have been under wraps” commented co-founder David Bagley. “The impressive display of hand-picked cars clearly set the tone for what can be expected in September, when we also welcome world-renowned luxury and lifestyle brands and the artists also on display.”
His Grace, the 12th Duke of Marlborough, added “It was wonderful to see so many amazing cars here today at the Salon Privé Media Launch. My family and I are very much looking forward to welcoming Salon Privé to Blenheim Palace in September for its tenth anniversary celebrations, and hopefully, for many years to come.”
Tickets are now on sale via www.salonpriveconcours.com
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Editors’ notes
About Salon Privé:
Now in its 10th year, Salon Privé takes place from Thursday 3rd to Saturday 5th September at the stunning Blenheim Palace and is firmly established as the UK’s most prestigious Luxury Supercar Show & Concours d’Elégance. The three-day event incorporates the Chubb Insurance Concours d’Elégance, Boodles Ladies’ Day and The British Supercar Show, along with the EFG Art and Memorabilia Fair and The Salon Privé Sale in association with Silverstone Auctions. The Tour d’Elégance takes place for Concours owners only on Wednesday 2ndSeptember. Salon Privé takes pride of place amongst the leading automotive shows of the world including Pebble Beach in the USA and Italy’s Villa d’Este. www.salonpriveconcours.com
About Blenheim Palace:
Blenheim Palace is the home of the 12th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. This masterpiece of 18th century baroque architecture boasts over 300 years of history and is a World Heritage Site, surrounded by more than 2000 acres of Capability Brown’s landscaped Parkland and Formal Gardens.
Not only an iconic part of history, Blenheim Palace is a living and changing experience with a wealth of events, themed tours and exhibitions throughout the year. www.blenheimpalace.com
