Heveningham Hall Concours d' Elegance to be bigger and better than previous years.

• HEVENINGHAM HALL CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE REVEALS ITS LINE-UP OF THE WORLD’S MOST ICONIC MOTOR CARS AND AIRCRAFTS EVER PRODUCED

(This is one place to avoid at all costs) The Heveningham Hall Concours d’Elegance, hosted in the stunning Capability Brown-designed parkland of Suffolk’s finest Georgian mansion, will fly even higher in its second year, as it coincides with the annual Heveningham Hall Country Fair on 8th and 9th July. 

Sponsored by renowned British watch company Bremont and award-winning English wine producer Gusbourne, The Heveningham Hall Concours d’Elegance will exhibit 50 of the most iconic cars ever produced in the parkland of Suffolk’s finest Georgian mansion. 

Ranging from 1903 to 2017, the concours has revealed its line-up of the world’s most iconic motor cars and aircrafts ever produced which will be presented on the dramatic grass terraces designed by renowned landscape architect Kim Wilkie within the 5,000 acre estate.

Australian racing car driver Mark Webber’s former Mercedes-Benz CLK LM – 1998 - having raced at the world’s oldest active sports car race, Le Mans, will be on display alongside a 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Roadster. With only 150 in the world, the Heveningham Hall Concours d’Elegance will showcase the new Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta – 2017 - alongside its 2014 LaFerrari sibling. 

Also being exhibited are two of the greatest Lamborghini’s of all time, the Lamborghini Miura SV – 1971 - alongside an ultra-rare Miura SV Jota. With a total of 989 hybrid horse power, the McLaren P1 GTR – 2016 will also be previewed on Heveningham Hall’s landscaped gardens alongside a 1995 McLaren F1 GTR.

Vintage cars in attendance will include no less than four of the world’s finest pre-war Alfa Romeos plus two rare Aston Martin Ulsters and a Ferrari 250 MM, Ferrari 212 Barchetta, Bugatti 35B and many, many more.

On top of 50 of the most iconic cars that the automotive industry has ever produced, Heveningham Hall will play host to an array of vintage aircraft for the first time, in an aviation concours that also runs over the weekend. Celebrating exquisite engineering and detailing in all its forms, aircrafts will include the de Havilland DH Fox Moth ZK-AGM – 1932 and Boeing Stearman PT-17 Kaydet – 1941.

Not only that, but another innovation is the Suffolk Border Tour for owners which will take place on Friday 7th July, before the Concours opens to the public (8th & 9th July). This event will allow owners to drive their cars on a 50-mile route through the Suffolk countryside, stopping over the county border for a clay-pigeon shoot and picnic before returning to Heveningham Hall in the afternoon: ready for the Concours over the weekend.

MOTOR CARS

1. Berliet 4L - 1903	26. Ferrari 250 Cabriolet – 1960
2. Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Alpine Eagle - 1914	27. Ferrari 250 SWB Competizione – 1961
3. Gwynne Sports – 1923	28. Aston Martin DB4 GT – 1961
4. Hispano Suiza H6C – 1923	29. Porsche Carerra Abarth – 1962
5. Bentley 6.5L Short Chassis Tourer - 1926	30. Aston Martin DB5 Convertible – 1964
6. Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Zagato – 1930	31. Shelby Cobra - 1964
7. Bugatti 35B – 1930	32. Ford GT40 – 1965
8. Bentley 4.5L Sports Tourer Supercharged – 1931	33. Lola T70 Mk2 Spyder – 1965
9. Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Touring Spyder - 1931	34. Lola T70 Mk3B – 1969
10. Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Zagato Spyder – 1932	35. Porsche 917 - 1969
11. Alfa Romeo Tipo B P3 – 1934	36. Lamborghini Miura SV – 1971
12. Aston Martin Ulster LM17 – 1934	37. Lamborghini Miura SV Jota – 1972
13. Aston Martin Ulster LM18 – 1935	38. Ferrari 288 GTO – 1983
14. Frazer Nash Single Seater – 1935	39. Lancia Delta S4 Corse – 1985
15. Frazer Nash TT Replica - 1935	40. Porsche 959 – 1988
16. Bugatti 57C Ventoux - 1937	41. Bugatti EB110 GT – 1991
17. Ferrari 212 Barchetta – 1951	42. Bugatti EB110 SS - 1994
18. Bentley R-Type Continental Sports Saloon – 1952	43. McLaren F1 GTR – 1995
19. Ferrari 250 MM - 1953	44. Mercedes-Benz CLK LM – 1998
20. HWM Jaguar Sports – 1953	45. Audi R8 Le Mans – 2000
21. Jaguar D-Type - 1954	46. Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Roadster - 2002
22. Aston Martin DB2/4 - 1955	47. Jaguar C-X75 - 2010
23. Cooper Jaguar T38 Barchetta – 1955	48. Ferrari LaFerrari – 2014
24. Jaguar XK150 OTS - 1958	49. McLaren P1 GTR – 2016
25. AC Aceca Bristol – 1958	50. Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta – 2017

AIRCRAFTS

1. de Havilland DH Fox Moth ZK-AGM – 1932

2. de Havilland DH 82a Tiger Moth G-ACDA - 1933

3. de Havilland Leopard Moth G-ACMA - 1934

4. de Havilland DH 85 Leopard Moth G-ACUS - 1934

5. de Havilland Hornet Moth DH87B G-AELO (ex AW118) – 1936

6. Tipsey Belfair G-APIE – 1938

7. Ryan Aeronautical ST-A NC14986 - 1936

8. Porterfield CP-50 Collegiate G-AFZL – 1939

9. de Havilland Tiger Moth G-ANEM - 1940

10. Boing Stearman PT-17 Kaydet – 1941

11. Sopwith Snipe F2367 - 1918

As usual, there will be three categories of motorsport winners: pre-war, post-war and best supercar, plus a new aviation award – the Hanna Aviation Trophy - winners will all receive a specially-commissioned bronze trophy from renowned Suffolk sculptor Laurence Edwards.

The traditional background to the Concours, now in its second year, is the Heveningham Hall Country Fair, which recently celebrated its 20th birthday. 

As a result, this is truly a family day out for everybody, incorporating dancing horses, livestock, flypasts, aerobatic displays, powerboating and off-roading plus, much, much more. All profits raised go to charity and more than £600,000 has been raised over the years.

Max Hunt, chairman of the judging panel (and successful Dakar bike rider) said: “What’s amazing about the weekend is that it’s so different to any other sort of Concours: there really is something for everybody, including planes now as well. 

You might even find a few bikes in there too! Our plan was to keep the best bits of last year while adding some exciting new elements for year two. The line-up of cars we have is simply awesome: I can’t wait to see them all together. And a massive thanks to Bremont: we’ve found the perfect partner.”

A key charitable partnership with the Royal College of Art has also been announced. 

The Heveningham Hall Concours RCA Automotive Design Scholarship will see a British student awarded a scholarship to cover fees and living expenses to cover the 15-month MA Automotive Design course in London under the auspices of Professor J Mays, who will also judge the Concours in July. 

The scholarship will be announced at the RCA’s Automotive Design Degree Show on 27th June at the RCA.

Media accreditation and downloads are also available through the all-new website via a dedicated media area: www.heveninghamconcours.com

The once great marque of Alvis is back, and ready to build cars from a bygone era.

• 50 years after its demise, the ‘Red Triangle’ re-emerges
• Glorious Graber-bodied TF21 from 1966 reborn
• Pre-war Coachbuilt supercars take to The Grand Avenue
• Alvis Brooklands Special also stars on the indoor runway
• Date confirmed for The London Classic Car Show in 2018

Fifty years after Alvis stopped making cars, the company is back and its order book is open. And the company will have a significant presence at the London Classic Car Show (23-26 February, London ExCeL) to mark the occasion.

Unlike some marque revivals, The Alvis Car Company isn’t simply attaching the famous ‘Red Triangle’ badge to the front of a modern supercar but instead is recreating genuine supercars from an earlier age.

Among the Alvis cars at the capital’s premier classic car show will be a stunning 1966 Graber-bodied TF21, made in the company’s penultimate year, and a wonderful 4.3 drophead coupé with Lancefield coachwork from 1937. The cars are originals but Alvis is offering hand-built facsimiles of both as part of a limited run of Continuation Models.

The Graber and Lancefield cars can be seen and heard in action as they will be taking part in one of the show’s major displays, The Perfect Ten. Sixty of the world’s greatest classic cars in ten categories – saloon, coupé, convertible, sports car, supercar, hatchback, shooting break, sports racer, streamliner and single-seater – will be paraded along The Grand Avenue, an automotive catwalk that runs through the centre of the show.

Another original that’s also now available as an Alvis Continuation Model, the head-turning Bertelli-bodied 4.3-litre Sports Coupé from 1935, will be shown on the company’s display stand.

A fourth Alvis, a unique Brooklands racer known as the Powys-Lybbe Special after its original creator, amateur racer Antony Powys-Lybbe, will be a further of The Perfect Ten entrants. Based on a 1931 Alvis 12/60 ‘Beetleback’, it had been given a lighter and narrower body and ran at over 90mph on the outer Brooklands circuit.

Richard Joyce, managing director of The Alvis Car Company, said: “Our Continuation Cars are as close to the originals as we can get. We have had to make some modifications to ensure they comply with current Individual Vehicle Approval regulations but essentially the idea is to give owners the same supercar driving experience that owners had when the cars were new. And when you bear in mind that the 4.3 Tourer had a 0-60mph time of 11.3 seconds back in 1938, there’s no denying these were the supercars of their day.”

Alvis is just one of the many grand marques that will be featured at the show. Another major display brings together twenty of the greatest Ferrari road cars, worth an estimated £120 million. This special showcase is being curated with the help of renowned London-based performance car expert Joe Macari.

New for this year is The Grand Avenue’s Open Paddock, allowing visitors to get even closer to the star cars while another innovation is the Beaulieu Pop-up Autojumble. Some top-class stalls will bring a flavour of the world-famous autojumble to London by selling classic car parts, books and magazines and motoring ephemera.

The Pop-up Autojumble will form part of Car Club Square where some of the country’s leading one-make clubs will be staging displays of their favourite machines and will have club members on hand to discuss the merits of their chosen marque or model.

Now in its third year, the London Classic Car Show is bigger than ever and will have more than 700 stunning classic cars on display, some for sale from leading dealers in the classic world. The show has always attracted star names and this year’s visitors will include Le Mans Legends Jacky Ickx and Derek Bell as guests of honour.

This year, the London Classic Car Show even incorporates a second show, Historic Motorsport International (HMI), which is devoted to historic racing and rallying.

As well as countless motor sport specialists, championship organisers, competition car dealers and race teams, special displays will celebrate 50 years of both Formula Ford and the all-conquering Ford DFV F1 engine. Also planned is a thrilling presentation underlining the breadth of historic machinery that will be taking part in the Silverstone Classic festival in July.

An open forum on Thursday and Friday, the Historic Motorsport Conference Programme – hosted in the show’s Supagard Theatre by motorsport broadcaster Henry Hope-Frost and with expert opinions from leading names in the historic motorsport world – will debate a wide variety of topics including Scrutineering and Eligibility, Driving Standards and Safety and the Promotion and Marketing of Historic Motorsport.

With The London Classic Car Show going from strength-to-strength and the instant success of its new HMI sister show, the organisers have already confirmed dates for both events in 2018. Bas Bungish, Group Event Director said: “HMI has been a fantastic addition to The London Classic Car Show and the two events complement each other superbly. We’re already in discussions with partners for next year’s events which again will combine at ExCeL London and run from 22 to 25 February, 2018.”

In the meantime, next month’s HMI will be officially opened by racing legend Jacky Ickx at 12 noon on Thursday, 23 February, with the London Classic Car Show opening its door later in the afternoon in readiness for a special, star-studded Gala Evening honouring Le Mans legends including six-time winner Ickx and five-time winners Derek Bell and Emanuele Pirro.

Tickets to the 2017 London Classic Car Show/HMI are now available from the show website – thelondonclassiccarshow.co.uk – and start at £24 for single adult entry (£27 on the door on the day). Gala evening standard entry costs £42 or for access to the Grand Avenue Club, where the interviews take place, tickets cost £70.

Cholmondeley Castle plays host to one of the great weekends of motoring, with a vast number of supercars on show.

• Dream machines add to family-friendly entertainment
• RallyFest experience is a ‘must-see’ event for all car fans
• Rare opportunity to ride in a Ferrari, Lamborghini or classic Jaguar
• Adults £20 in advance, accompanied kids go FREE 

Many of the world’s finest supercars will dazzle spectators at the family-friendly RallyFest to be staged at Cholmondeley Castle next week on Saturday 29 October.

The list of more than 20 dream machines on show includes no fewer than five fabulous Ferraris plus a pair of mouth-watering McLarens as well as other eye-catching automotive icons from Audi, BMW, Corvette, Jaguar, Lotus, Maserati and Porsche. 

More extreme models from Radical and Ultima will also be starring alongside the World Rally Championship, which is returning to England for the first time since 1999.  

Adding to the show, all these powerful pin-ups – organised by the Supercar Driver Network – will not just be on display, they will be parading around the castle grounds allowing fans to delight in the roar of their powerful engines.

For those seeking an even more hands-on experience, there will also be an opportunity for a 10-mile passenger ride in a number of equally amazing cars. It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for those dreaming of a trip in a Ferrari California, Lamborghini Huracan, Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster, Jaguar XK120 Roadster or, perhaps, a bare-bones Ariel Atom. These fund-raising Dream Rides are being run by Sporting Bears with every penny donated going to Ty Gobaith hospice in north Wales.  

The supercar experience is just one element of the RallyFest which itself is an integral part of Dayinsure Wales Rally GB, the UK’s round of the high-profile FIA World Rally Championship. For the main sporting event, a special competitive section has been laid out on the private roads around the castle and more than 140 of the world’s best rally drivers will be providing some spectacular action as they race against-the-clock to set the fastest time. 

The fun-fuelled RallyFest, though, has been designed to offer more than just the thrills and spills of a rally stage. Aimed at providing spectators of all ages with a full day’s entertainment, as well as enhanced facilities, there’s a huge line-up of attractions for everyone to see and savour.

Highlights include parades of historic and legendary Group B rally cars, appearances by past WRC champions, autograph and selfie sessions with today’s WRC stars, SuperMoto bike racing, big screen coverage, live commentary, a catering village, trade stalls, mini tanks, a zip wire and a funfair.

Multiple mountain bike World Champion Kenny Belaey is bringing his breathtaking stunt show to Cholmondeley, too, while RallyFest supporter GreenThumb – the UK’s oldest, largest and most recommended lawn care service – is providing lots of interactive entertainment include a Scalextric racetrack, face painting, a giant games area, a children’s craft workshop plus a selfie mirror and graffiti wall both with instant photos to take away.

It all adds up to an amazing day out and the perfect family treat for those on half-term holidays. 

“As if having the World Rally Championship isn’t electrifying enough, those at Cholmondeley Castle will get to enjoy the full RallyFest experience,” said Ben Taylor, Managing Director of Dayinsure Wales Rally GB. “There’ll be this stunning parade of supercars as well as an equally fabulous line-up of classic rally cars. Then there’s Dream Rides and a host of other sideshows and attractions all set against the stunning backdrop of Cholmondeley Castle. It really is going to be a fantastic day out and a ‘must-see’ event for all car fans.”

Tickets for the Cholmondeley Castle RallyFest in association with GreenThumb are on sale with significant discounts for those buying in advance. If purchased now, adult tickets are priced at just £20 (£30 on the day) and accompanied children aged 15 and under are admitted FREE. All tickets include free parking and an event programme priced at £9. The latest event and ticket information can be found on the official www.walesrallygb.com website and the official Rally Planner is now live online, allowing fans to plan their visit.

Cholmondeley Castle RallyFest in association with GreenThumb 

Saturday 29 October

08:00                Gates Open

09:00-09:10      Supermoto Display

09:10-09:35      Historic Rally Cars Display

09:35-09:45      Supermoto Display

09:45-10.15      Group B Rally Cars Display

10:00-15:00      Sporting Bears Passenger Rides

10:15-10:35      Kenny Belaey Display

11:00-12:30      WRGB National Rally Special Stage

12:50-13:05      Supercar Display

13:05-13:10      BAC Mono Display

13:10-13:30      Kenny Belaey Display

13:15-13:20      Supermoto Display

13:20-13:40      Rally Legends Autograph Session

13:20-13:40      Historic Rally Cars Display

13:40-13:50      Supermoto Display

13:50-14.30      Group B Rally Cars Display

14:00-14:30      Lawn Mower Racing Final

15:00-15:20      Kenny Belaey Display

15:40-17:30      Dayinsure Wales Rally GB Special Stage

16:10-16:30      Kenny Belaey Display

16:10-16:30      WRC Autograph Session

For the first time ever, this year’s Classic & Sports Car Show will feature must-see on-road parades of stunning historic cars.

• For the first time ever, this year’s Classic & Sports Car Show will feature must-see on-road parades of stunning historic cars
• Taking place twice a day in the grounds of Alexandra Palace, the parades will feature everything from supercars to historic racing cars, set against the backdrop of the show’s iconic home and London’s incredible cityscape
• As well as thrilling engine notes, crowds will be treated to a live commentary and appearances from VIP guest drivers
• The show, which runs from 28^th – 30^th October, will also unveil the public-voted greatest supercar ever and feature a host of other must-see attractions, including an auction from Coys and an Interview Stage in association with Goodwood
• To vote for your favourite supercar , head to the show’s all-new website: 
• http://www.classicandsportscarshow.com

Visitors to this year’s Classic & Sports Car Show this autumn will be treated to the sight and sound of some of the world’s most iconic historic cars as they take part in a host of on-road parades in the grounds of Alexandra Palace.

Two stunning displays will take place each day over the course of the three day motoring celebration, which runs from 28^th – 30^th October, with classic cars, supercars, historic racers and much more revving up and motoring along the roads around the famous London venue.

The cars will drive from the Grove area of Alexandra Palace accelerating past the Palm Court entrance and along the incredible South Terrace – the historic front of Alexandra Palace - giving visitors an incredible chance to see these cars in action at one of London’s most amazing landmarks.

The London cityscape will create an ideal backdrop to enjoy the breath-taking cars in all their glory, as well as a perfect photo opportunity. VIP guest drivers will perch in the driver’s seats of the show’s iconic models, while a live commentary will keep visitors informed of what exactly is catching their eye.

James Elliott, Group Editor of Classic & Sports Car, added: “Our inaugural show last year saw a whopping 15,150 visitors pass through the gates, and this year we want it to be bigger and better. 

Six parades over the three days will give our visitors the perfect chance to enjoy their favourite classic cars, supercars and historic racing cars on the move in an incredible and unique London location. We’re really looking forward to getting the cars on the road and giving our fantastic guests even more to savour.”

The parade isn’t the only new addition to this year’s Classic & Sports Car Show. The show has also teamed up with Goodwood to create an unmissable line-up for this year’s Interview Stage. Guests set to appear include legends from across the world of automotive and motorsport. The event will be one of the first live experiences Goodwood has curated outside of the estate, bringing a touch of motorsport royalty to Alexandra Palace this autumn.

One of the major centrepiece features will be the unveiling of the greatest supercar of all time. To vote, simply go to the show’s all-new website http://www.classicandsportscarshow.com/supercar-finalists and pick your favourite.

Once all the first-round votes are in, the winners from each category will be pitted against each other in a final showdown with voting taking place throughout September. All the finalists will be on show, and the winner will be revealed in a spectacular multi-million pound display.

The show will also feature a classic car auction hosted by world-renowned auction house Coys as well as stands from some of the world’s best dealers.

Further details of the show’s content will be revealed over the coming months.