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The Concours of Elegance 4-6 September 2020
Hampton Court Palace
Concours of Elegance (Source: © Thorough Events Ltd. 2020 All rights reserved.)
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THE EVENT
The 2020 Concours of Elegance will take place from Friday 4 to Sunday 6 September at Hampton Court Palace. The Concours of Elegance began at Windsor Castle in 2012, before moving to St James´s Palace in 2013, Hampton Court Palace in 2014 at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh (Her Majesty The Queen´s official residence in Scotland) in 2015 before returning to Windsor Castle in 2016 and Hampton Court Palace in 2017.
The 2020 Concours of Elegance will take place from Friday 4 to Sunday 6 September at Hampton Court Palace. The Concours of Elegance began at Windsor Castle in 2012, before moving to St James´s Palace in 2013, Hampton Court Palace in 2014 at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh (Her Majesty The Queen´s official residence in Scotland) in 2015 before returning to Windsor Castle in 2016 and Hampton Court Palace in 2017.
The Concours of Elegance will once again bring together a selection of 60 of the rarest cars from around the world ““ many of which will never have been seen before in the UK. Many of the Concours cars will also take part in a 2 day driving tour in the days running up to the main Concours event. Uniquely, the Concours of Elegance winner isn´t selected by a panel of judges but by the Owners of the cars themselves. Each participant is asked to vote on the other models on display to decide which car is considered to be the “˜Best of Show´.
Complementing the Concours of Elegance will be displays of hundreds of other fine motor cars, including entrants to The Club Trophy. Now in its seventh year, The Club Trophy sees some of the UK´s most prestigious car clubs offering up their finest examples to an independent panel of judges. The winning Club Trophy car will secure a place in the following year´s main Concours of Elegance event.
Complementing the Concours of Elegance will be displays of hundreds of other fine motor cars, including entrants to The Club Trophy. Now in its seventh year, The Club Trophy sees some of the UK´s most prestigious car clubs offering up their finest examples to an independent panel of judges. The winning Club Trophy car will secure a place in the following year´s main Concours of Elegance event.
Source: © Thorough Events Ltd. 2020 All rights reserved.
Source: © Thorough Events Ltd. 2020 All rights reserved.
Source: © Thorough Events Ltd. 2020 All rights reserved.
2020 FEATURES
MCLAREN F1 GTR LE MANS 24 HOURS CELEBRATION
This year the Concours of Elegance are celebrating one of the most astonishing motorsport feats of all time. In 1995 at the Le Mans 24 Hours race, a cavalcade of McLaren F1 GTRs stormed home to finish 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 13th, in one of the most dominant performances ever. It was made all the more special because the F1 was essentially a road car competing against vehicles that had been designed from the ground-up for endurance racing. The Concours of Elegance will be gathering a selection of these McLarens in the garden in recognition of this extraordinary feat.
MCLAREN F1 GTR LE MANS 24 HOURS CELEBRATION
This year the Concours of Elegance are celebrating one of the most astonishing motorsport feats of all time. In 1995 at the Le Mans 24 Hours race, a cavalcade of McLaren F1 GTRs stormed home to finish 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 13th, in one of the most dominant performances ever. It was made all the more special because the F1 was essentially a road car competing against vehicles that had been designed from the ground-up for endurance racing. The Concours of Elegance will be gathering a selection of these McLarens in the garden in recognition of this extraordinary feat.
1966 FORD VS. FERRARI
Recently dramatised for the silver screen, the epic battle between Ford and Ferrari at Le Mans in 1966 will be retold for visitors of the Concours of Elegance with an all-new display. A gathering of the GT40s that famously took on the Prancing Horse ““ and won ““ will line-up alongside the Ferrari racing cars that were beaten, including the 250 LM, 330 P3 and 275 GTB Competizione. One of motorsport´s most famous upsets will be played out with genuine vehicles of the time, allowing guests to experience all the visceral thrills of these out-and-out racers.
Recently dramatised for the silver screen, the epic battle between Ford and Ferrari at Le Mans in 1966 will be retold for visitors of the Concours of Elegance with an all-new display. A gathering of the GT40s that famously took on the Prancing Horse ““ and won ““ will line-up alongside the Ferrari racing cars that were beaten, including the 250 LM, 330 P3 and 275 GTB Competizione. One of motorsport´s most famous upsets will be played out with genuine vehicles of the time, allowing guests to experience all the visceral thrills of these out-and-out racers.
THE JUNIOR CONCOURS
Even if your junior car enthusiast might not be able to reach the pedals of your full-size Ferrari, they can always have their very own, meticulously detailed pedal car. Arguably it was the Austin A40 ““ made from scrap metal offcuts at the Longbridge Austin factory ““ that has become the most iconic pedal car of all, but the Concours of Elegance will gather a collection of miniature Jaguars, Ferraris, Porsches and more. Along with their drivers and the beaming “˜mechanics´ watching on.
Even if your junior car enthusiast might not be able to reach the pedals of your full-size Ferrari, they can always have their very own, meticulously detailed pedal car. Arguably it was the Austin A40 ““ made from scrap metal offcuts at the Longbridge Austin factory ““ that has become the most iconic pedal car of all, but the Concours of Elegance will gather a collection of miniature Jaguars, Ferraris, Porsches and more. Along with their drivers and the beaming “˜mechanics´ watching on.
FUTURE CLASSICS
The Concours of Elegance is a display of only the rarest and most astonishing cars ever created. But the event always poses the question: “What are the Concours cars of tomorrow?“. The Future Classics class looks to provide the answer with a gathering of the latest, most exclusive limited-edition luxury and performance cars; the models that will one day become the most sought-after additions to any car collection. Guests can see a Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer Vehicle Design a Bentley Continental GT No.1 Edition and more.
The Concours of Elegance is a display of only the rarest and most astonishing cars ever created. But the event always poses the question: “What are the Concours cars of tomorrow?“. The Future Classics class looks to provide the answer with a gathering of the latest, most exclusive limited-edition luxury and performance cars; the models that will one day become the most sought-after additions to any car collection. Guests can see a Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer Vehicle Design a Bentley Continental GT No.1 Edition and more.
Source: © Thorough Events Ltd. 2020 All rights reserved.
Source: © Thorough Events Ltd. 2020 All rights reserved.
Source: © Thorough Events Ltd. 2020 All rights reserved.
TICKET PRICES
OPENING TIMES
Friday 4th September 10am ““ 6pm
Saturday 5th September 10am ““ 6pm
Sunday 6th September 10am ““ 5pm
OPENING TIMES
Friday 4th September 10am ““ 6pm
Saturday 5th September 10am ““ 6pm
Sunday 6th September 10am ““ 5pm
ADMISSION TICKET TYPES
Tickets will only be available to purchase in advance and guest numbers will be strictly limited to comply with social distancing guidance.
Friday 4 September
VIP Preview Day Adult Day Admission £80 per person
VIP Preview Day Admission (Disabled Guest) £80 per person with free admission for Carer
Hospitality Guest £384 per person
Cost includes day admission, souvenir catalogue, access to private marquee, morning coffee & pastries, three course plated lunch with Champagne reception, wines and afternoon tea
Tickets will only be available to purchase in advance and guest numbers will be strictly limited to comply with social distancing guidance.
Friday 4 September
VIP Preview Day Adult Day Admission £80 per person
VIP Preview Day Admission (Disabled Guest) £80 per person with free admission for Carer
Hospitality Guest £384 per person
Cost includes day admission, souvenir catalogue, access to private marquee, morning coffee & pastries, three course plated lunch with Champagne reception, wines and afternoon tea
Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 September
Morning Only Admission (from 10.00am ““ 2:00pm) £30 per person
Afternoon Only Admission (from 1.00pm ““ 5:00pm) £30 per person
Adult Day Admission (from 10.00am) £45 per person
Adult Day Admission (Disabled Guest) £45 per person with free admission for Carer
Over 60 Day Admission £30 per person
Child/Student Day Admission £20 per person (5 ““ 18 years or with Student ID)
Children under 5 years ““ Free of charge
Hospitality Guest £288 per person
Cost includes day admission, souvenir catalogue, access to private marquee, morning coffee & pastries, three course plated lunch with Champagne reception, wines and afternoon tea
All hospitality costs shown are per person and include VAT
Call Iain on 020 3142 8543 or email iain@thoroughevents.co.uk
Morning Only Admission (from 10.00am ““ 2:00pm) £30 per person
Afternoon Only Admission (from 1.00pm ““ 5:00pm) £30 per person
Adult Day Admission (from 10.00am) £45 per person
Adult Day Admission (Disabled Guest) £45 per person with free admission for Carer
Over 60 Day Admission £30 per person
Child/Student Day Admission £20 per person (5 ““ 18 years or with Student ID)
Children under 5 years ““ Free of charge
Hospitality Guest £288 per person
Cost includes day admission, souvenir catalogue, access to private marquee, morning coffee & pastries, three course plated lunch with Champagne reception, wines and afternoon tea
All hospitality costs shown are per person and include VAT
Call Iain on 020 3142 8543 or email iain@thoroughevents.co.uk
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