FROM FOUNTAINS TO FERRARIS – THE CONCOURS OF ELEGANCE AT HAMPTON COURT PALACE IS THE ULTIMATE MOTORING GARDEN PARTY
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The majority of historically important and sought-after car marques will be represented at the Concours of Elegance. Ranging from Alfa Romeo to Zagato, visitors to the Hampton Court Palace Concours will be able to admire stunning examples of Rolls-Royce, Bugatti, Bentley, Hispano-Suiza, Ferrari, Packard, Aston Martin and Maserati, plus dozens of other fine marques, making this is an unmissible occasion for anyone who appreciates the inherent creative magnificence of great automobiles. A taster of the exceptional cars already confirmed for the 2014 Concours of Elegance includes a stunning 1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 'Flying Star' with Touring coachwork, never before seen in the UK. A brace of significant and rare pre-war Mercedes-Benz models will also be present at Hampton Court Palace. Supporting the Concours will be a display of up to 700 other desirable cars from all eras within the grounds of Hampton Court Palace on the Saturday and Sunday, displayed in a dedicated area, adjacent to the Concours, presented by a wide variety of car clubs and motor manufacturers. For the first time, a Club Trophy, sponsored by AIG and supported by the Royal Automobile Club, will be presented to the very best car to have won its own car club's concours event earlier in 2014, in recognition of the spirit and dedication of Car Club owners, and their support of the grass roots concours movement in the UK. A wide selection of other classic cars will also be displayed in a special 'pre-1975 tax exempt' parking area very close to the Palace. The major prestige car clubs in the UK have been invited to send the winning cars from their own car clubs' concours events along to Hampton Court Palace, to then be judged for the coveted Club Trophy. Ultimately the overall Club Trophy winner will automatically be one of the 60 select Concours cars to be entered into the line-up for the 2015 Concours of Elegance event, to be held at a British Royal Palace, yet to be announced. Also new for 2014 is the Talking Concours, a live stage area for regular interviews and informal chats with interesting guest speakers, from the world of classic cars, motor sport and fashion. The annual Concours of Elegance remains unique in being the UK's only automotive event to enjoy an authentic and spectacular Royal Palace as its backdrop, with keen Royal motoring enthusiast HRH Prince Michael of Kent as the event's Patron. Given its strong Royal connections, fittingly the Concours is supported by members of the Royal Warrant Holders Association. The exclusive hospitality options and collect-on-the-day picnics at the event reflect this, and have been specifically designed to incorporate the services and products of Royal Warrant holders Mosimann's, Pol Roger and Corney & Barrow. A range of exclusive products from a number of Royal Warrant Association holders and luxury partners, including Collier & Dobson, Henry Poole & Co and William and Son, will be also displayed and available to purchase in a relaxed and stylish retail environment at the Concours of Elegance. A key objective of the annual Concours of Elegance is to be a highly successful fundraising initiative, with the 2013 event at St James's Palace raising in excess of £250,000. The charities set to benefit from the 2014 Concours of Elegance will be announced shortly. The 2014 Concours of Elegance at Hampton Court Palace will be open to the public on Saturday 6 September and Sunday 7 September, with adult entry tickets available to purchase, strictly in advance only, from £25 per person, per day, including entry into Hampton Court Palace and its extensive grounds. Tickets are available now on a first-come; first-served basis, and must be purchased in advance. Tickets are available now at the Concours of Elegance website (www.concoursofelegance.co.uk). Limited edition Concours of Elegance Posters and Concours of Elegance Souvenir Catalogues are also available.
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