FROM EXP 2 TO EXP 100 GT: 100 SENSATIONAL YEARS OF BENTLEY CELEBRATED AT SALON PRIVÉ BENTLEY MASTERS

FROM EXP 2 TO EXP 100 GT: 100 SENSATIONAL YEARS OF BENTLEY CELEBRATED AT SALON PRIVÉ BENTLEY MASTERS

1934 Bentley Barnato Hassan - Mr Jörg Lemberg

The Directors of Salon Privé are delighted to present the 3rd in the series of Masters; the Salon Privé Bentley Masters which celebrates 100 years of this iconic British luxury marque. Guests will see the finest Bentley collection ever assembled bookended by the 1920 EXP 2 at one end and 2019 EXP 100 GT at the other. 

On Saturday 7th September, the beautifully manicured lawns of Blenheim Palace will play host to this spectacular occasion as owners and enthusiasts converge on Blenheim from around the world in celebration. Bentley Motors’ Chairman and CEO, Adrian Hallmark will also be joining in the celebration as one of the panel of judges. For enthusiasts of the marque, Saturday 7th September is the start of a weekend-long celebration that also includes the Bentley Drivers Club Annual Concours on Sunday 8thSeptember and a world-record gathering of well in excess of 1,000 Bentleys.

The Directors of Salon Privé are now delighted to publish the full show field for this year’s Salon Privé Bentley Masters by Chubb Insurance, Pirelli & Lockton Private Clients and invite you to join them as they celebrate history:

Year	Car Make and Model	Coachbuilder
1920	Bentley EXP No. 2	W.O. Bentley
1925	Bentley 3 Litre	Vanden Plas
1927	Bentley 6.5 Litre Sports Coupé	Surbico
1927	Bentley 3/4.5 Speed	Vanden Plas
1928	Bentley 4.5 Litre	Vanden Plas
1929	Bentley Speed Six	Gurney Nutting
1929	Bentley Speed Six Saloon	Gurney Nutting
1929	Bentley 4.5 Litre Sports ‘Bluebell’	Corsica
1930	Bentley 4.5 Litre Supercharged	Gurney Nutting
1931	Bentley 4 Litre Saloon	H.J. Mulliner
1931	Bentley 4.5 Litre Supercharged	Vanden Plas
1931	Bentley 8 Litre Drophead Coupé	Vanden Plas
1932	Bentley 8 Litre Saloon	H.J. Mulliner
1934	Bentley 3.5 Litre Drophead Coupé	Windovers
1934	Bentley Barnato Hassan Special	Wally Hassan
1936	Bentley 4.25 Litre Streamlined Drophead Coupé	H.J. Mulliner
1938	Bentley 4.25 Litre Drophead Coupé	H.J. Mulliner
1938	Bentley 4.25 Litre Drophead Coupé	H.J. Mulliner
1938	Bentley Sports Saloon	Park Ward
1939	Bentley Corniche	Mulliner, and Ashley & James
1939	Bentley 4.5 Litre MX Derby	Vanvooren
1950	Bentley Mark VI Drophead Coupé	E.D. Abbott Ltd
1952	Bentley Mark VI Drophead Coupé	H.J. Mulliner
1952	Bentley R Type Continental	H.J. Mulliner
1953	Bentley R Type Continental	H.J. Mulliner
1954	Bentley R Type Continental	H.J. Mulliner
1954	Bentley R Type Continental Cabriolet	Park Ward
1956	Bentley S1 Continental Sports Saloon	H.J. Mulliner
1956	Bentley S1 Continental Fixed Head Coupé	Park Ward
1956	Bentley S1 Continental Fixed Head Coupé	Park Ward
1957	Bentley S1 Continental Drophead Coupé	Park Ward
1957	Bentley S1 Continental Drophead Coupé	Park Ward
1957	Bentley S1 Continental Fastback	H.J. Mulliner
1958	Bentley S1 Continental Drophead Coupé	Park Ward
1961	Bentley S2 Continental Drophead Coupé	Park Ward
1961	Bentley S2 Continental Drophead Coupé	Mulliner Park Ward
1963	Bentley S3 Continental Flying Spur	H.J. Mulliner
1968	Bentley T1 Pininfarina Fixed Head Coupé	Pininfarina
1975	Bentley Corniche Fixed Head Coupé	Mulliner Park Ward
1975	Bentley Corniche Drophead Coupé	Mulliner Park Ward
2000	Bentley Continental T	Bentley Special Commissions
2001	Bentley Arnage	Bentley Motors
2003	Bentley Speed 8	Bentley Motorsport
2006	Bentley Azure	Bentley Motors
2008	Bentley Continental GTC	Mulliner
2009	Bentley Brooklands	Park Ward
2015	Bentley GT3-R	Bentley Motors
2015	Bentley Bentayga (Pikes Peak)	Bentley Motors
2016	Bentley Sir Peter Blake Continental GT	Bentley Motors
2019	Bentley Continental GT Convertible Number 1 Edition	Bentley Motors
2019	Bentley Mulliner Mulsanne Speed	Mulliner

Salon Privé Co-Founder & Sales Director, David Bagley commented  “A year ago, we sat with Bentley Motors and Bentley Drivers Club to discuss how we would celebrate the centenary of this iconic British automotive luxury brand and now we are about to see it unfold on the spectacular lawns of Blenheim Palace. We are justifiably very proud of what has been achieved and look forward to welcoming owners, entrants and enthusiasts to the largest birthday party for Bentley in the world.”

For more information about tickets, please visit the website: https://www.salonpriveconcours.com/classic-and-supercar/

THE 100 MILES OF BEAULIEU TO START AT INTERNATIONAL AUTOJUMBLE

THE 100 MILES OF BEAULIEU TO START AT INTERNATIONAL AUTOJUMBLE

September 7th & 8th

International Autojumble on September 7th and 8th will become the start line for The100 Miles of Beaulieu exciting new rally, as intrepid vintage car enthusiasts set off on a challenging night-time adventure on the open roads.

After a day of scouring International Autojumble’s 2,000-plus stands for bargains and rare parts, rally participants will drive their pre-1945 cars out of the event when darkness falls and tackle the 100-mile journey. With challenges at special checkpoints, the new experience will celebrate the camaraderie that brings vintage car enthusiasts together.

Organised by the online magazine and marketplace PreWarCar.com, the demanding rally will be a test of driver skill and car reliability. Following in the tyre tracks of The 100 Miles night events held in the Netherlands, it is the first of these challenging events to take place in the UK.

Throughout Saturday 7th, the participants’ magnificent machines will be on display for all to admire. Then after completing the course, owners will return to Beaulieu on Sunday 8th to chill out and enjoy the second day of International Autojumble. To register for the rally or for more details see www.the100miles.com.

For more than 50 years, International Autojumble has been an unmissable date on the classic car calendar for enthusiasts to track down elusive spare parts to keep their cars on the road. Fittingly, the show will be the place for a final look at Bluebell – the 1959 Standard Ten that is an automotive ambassador for the preservation of classics – before she leaves Beaulieu. Saved by event media sponsor Practical Classics, the family saloon captured the hearts of thousands who joined a campaign to save her from scrappage scheme destruction. Head to the Practical Classics stand to meet the team and chat about restoration skills and their latest vehicle projects.

Other show features include Automart, where you might find your dream motor for sale in an impressive selection of up to 200 classic cars for sale on Beaulieu’s arena. From restoration projects to immaculate examples, there will be an opportunity to take a closer look and strike a deal. Dealermart also features a selection of top condition classics offered by traders.

The Bonhams sale of collectors’ cars, motorcycles and automobilia will return on Saturday September 7th, as desirable and rare historic machines go under the hammer. Admission to the sale room is by pre-booked catalogue only. To register in advance see www.bonhams.com/auctions/25455.

A Sunday highlight is Trunk Traders, as amateur sellers offer assorted motoring jumble from their garages, sheds and lofts, providing a great opportunity to find bargains.

One-day and two-dayvisitor tickets are available, with a limited number of premium tickets giving early entry to the showground an hour before the event opens to the public, plus priority parking. Tickets are available in advance online, with discounts for those bought by 5pm on August 29th. For tickets and details see www.beaulieu.co.uk/events/international-autojumble or call 01590 612888.

Event tickets include entry to the whole of the Beaulieu attraction, including the National Motor Museum with its new Chitty Chitty Bang Bang 50 Years display, World of Top Gear, On Screen Cars, the ancestral Montagu family home of Palace House, 13th century Beaulieu Abbey and the grounds and gardens.

Exhibitors and Trunk Traders can book their stand online at www.beaulieu.co.uk/events/international-autojumble/exhibitors or contact the Events team at events@beaulieu.co.uk or 01590 614614.

SALON PRIVÉ & BENTLEY DRIVERS CLUB TO CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF BENTLEY MOTORS IN SPECTACULAR STYLE AT BLENHEIM PALACE

SALON PRIVÉ & BENTLEY DRIVERS CLUB TO CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF BENTLEY MOTORS IN SPECTACULAR STYLE AT BLENHEIM PALACE

Bentley Display at Blenheim Palace - courtesy BDC

Salon Privé (5th to 8th September) will this year dedicate two days (Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th September) to celebrating the centenary of one of Britain’s most revered and prestigious motor car marques; Bentley Motors, founded in 1919 by the gifted engineer W.O. Bentley. The two-day celebration of 100 years of Bentley Motors at Salon Privé will consist of Bentley Masters on Saturday and Bentley Drivers Club Concours d’Elegance alongside Salon Privé Classic & Supercar on Sunday.

On Saturday 7th September, the third running of the Masters Series at Salon Privé will be devoted to Bentley Motors, marking the 100th anniversary of this iconic British automotive marque. Although there will be a competitive element to the day, first and foremost it will be a celebration with an enviable display of 50 Bentleys from the earliest through to the very latest models. Together, they will bring to life the story of how the marque evolved to become one of the most admired luxury vehicle makers in the world today.

These 50 Bentley Masters motor cars will be judged on the Saturday by a panel carefully selected for their knowledge and expertise of the Bentley marque, combined with those who have a passion and life-long interest in these special cars. Salon Privé takes a relaxed and celebratory approach to the judging, rather than the close scrutiny of a traditional Concours event. Trophies will be awarded during the day, with the much-coveted Owners’ Choice presented at the Saturday evening Gala Dinner within the sumptuous surroundings of Blenheim Palace.

Salon Privé’s Co-Founder and Sales Director, David Bagley commented: “It’s a real honour for us to have been selected as the host event for Bentley’s Centenary this year and we are planning a spectacular weekend of celebrations at Blenheim Palace. On Saturday 7th September on the South Lawn, we present Bentley Masters at Salon Privé with an eye-watering display of 50 of the rarest and most exceptional models from around the world - already, entries have been received from France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, South Africa and The Netherlands. Then, on Sunday 8thSeptember, Bentley Drivers Club join us for their annual Concours d’Elegance and together, we will attempt to gather a record 1,001 Bentley together at one event. Stretching across the North Lawns, it will be the ultimate tribute for this iconic British marque.”

On Sunday 8th September, the Bentley Drivers Club (BDC) Concours d'Elegance will merge with the newly launched Salon Privé Classic & Supercar and with an expected record gathering of no less than 1,001 Bentleys from across the globe taking centre stage, it will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience not to be missed!

Lucky owners of exceptional Bentley models are invited and encouraged to consider entering their motor cars for both days of Salon Privé’s Bentley centenary celebration weekend. Models already submitted for entry to the whole weekend include a noteworthy 1929 Speed Six Gurney Nutting Weymann Saloon, one of just 182 Speed Six models built, a 1938 Sports Saloon by Park Ward and a 1950 Mk VI Drophead Foursome Coupeby E.D.Abbott, one of just 16 ever built.

Sunday 8th September will see the largest ever annual Bentley Drivers Club (BDC) Concours d’Elegance taking place as an integral part of the Salon Privé Classic & Supercar event at Blenheim Palace, with 18 prestigious trophies to be awarded, including Concours, Patina and the Inter-Regional Team Challenge awards. A special exhibition of significant Bentley cars from every decade will showcase 100 years of the marque; this will include the earliest surviving Bentley, EXP2, and a number of fascinating cars such as a striking-looking Continental GT Zagato, one of only nine made, and a unique Continental GT S Convertible ‘art car’ boldly decorated by the creative brush of celebrated artist Sir Peter Blake.

Bentley Drivers Club Chairman Ron Warmington said: “Our Concours d’Elegance will be a unique occasion and we would be delighted to mark Bentley Motors’ centenary by setting a new world record for the largest ever gathering of Bentleys in one place. Do come along – we guarantee you’ll have a wonderful day.”

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF CITROEN AT THE LONDON CLASSIC CAR SHOW

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF CITROEN AT THE LONDON CLASSIC CAR SHOW

2019 marks the 100-year anniversary of French automobile manufacturer Citroën. The daring brand will celebrate its centenary at the London Classic Car Show on 14-17 February with a showcase of vehicles that have made the boldest marks on the automotive industry since its launch in June 1919.

Having produced more than 300 models during its rich history, ten of its prominent vehicles will be shown at ExCeL London at the London Classic Car Show, from the 1920s Citroën B12 through to its new 2019 Citroën C5 Aircross SUV, including:

Citroën B12 Taxi

The only surviving example of its kind in the UK and one of the very few left in the world, this 1926 Citroën B12 Taxi was found in 2002 in a chicken shed on a farm just outside Paris. The barn find was transported to Kent where a complete restoration was undertaken. The B12 was manufactured using mass production technologies, which were still unique to Citroën in the 1920s.

Citroën Traction Avant
Although criticised at launch on 19 April 1934, the Citroën Traction 7 was the first of the Traction Avant (front-wheel drive) line that eventually ran all the way through to 1957. It was deemed revolutionary for its many innovations, including being the first mass-produced car with a monocoque chassis and the first car in the world to lose the running board, which changed the way you got into a car – rather than ‘mounting’ it, you descended into its cabin. The specific example at the London Classic Car Show was built in 1939 and registered 15 days after the outbreak of the Second World War, making it one of the last cars to leave the factory.

Citroën Type H Van

The first front-wheel drive van in wide circulation, the Type H launched in 1947 and lasted decades without any major change up until the arrival of the C25 in 1981. It was deemed to have an innovative design for a commercial vehicle of its time and modern vans still take inspiration from its architecture and functional design.

Citroën 2CV

In 1935, Maison Michelin took over Citroën and proposed a ‘people’s car’ for rural drivers. A national survey was commissioned to determine the right price, speed and capacity – this led to the 2CV in 1948. The 2CV went on to be a hugely successful model with almost four million cars being manufactured until it was phased out in 1990. The model on show will be a 1964 2CV AZAM, which is one of only five of this specification left in the UK.

Citroën DS 

Its eye-catching ‘drop of water’ design, courtesy of Flaminio Bertoni, caused it to stand out when it was launched at the 1955 Paris Motor Show. This futuristic design earned DS the nickname the ‘Flying Saucer’. The hydropneumatic suspension combined with power steering gave the car its famous handling that allowed the DS to ride on only three wheels. In fact, the DS19 of General de Gaulle was able to save the President during the attack of the Petit-Clamart, in spite of its punctured tyres.

Citroën Méhari

The first French production vehicle with a body created solely out of thermoformed plastic (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene), the Citroën Méhari debuted in 1968. As a result, the car wasn’t susceptible to scrapes, small blows or corrosion and was easy to maintain and entirely spray washable, including the interior! The 1985 example appearing at the London Classic Car Show was registered in the Netherlands, with its hatchback shape making it a popular model.

Citroën BX 

In production from 1982-1994, the Citroën BX set a new standard for the brand; it’s one of the best-selling Citroën cars of all time and credited with saving the company from bankruptcy during the ‘80s.

Citroën SM 

Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in 1970, the SM was the first Citroën to have a five-speed gearbox. The model on show was one of 1,500 vehicles that were exported to Italy, which was one of the best export markets for the model.

Citroën CX 

Launched in the summer of 1974, it was voted Car of The Year in 1975. Famed for its curved windscreen and a boot without a tailgate, it sold nearly 1.2 million units during its 16 years of production. On display will be a 1985 eight-seater Citroën CX Familiales in full ‘Prestige’ specification.

2019 New Citroën C5 Aircross SUV

Moving into the latest era of mobility, Citroën will show its New C5 Aircross SUV, reflecting today’s driving preferences. Classically SUV-shaped, it offers strong style choices and a range of personalisation options along with the latest in driver assistance and connectivity technologies to bring the exhibit up-to-date with a true Citroën vehicle in design and character.

Alongside its celebratory centenary exhibit, a parade of Citroën will also grace the show’s Grand Avenue. One of the event’s most popular attractions, visitors will get the chance to see the cars fired up and demonstrated live around the indoor arena. For the first time, grandstand seating will be available for to provide the very best view of the on-track action, with tickets priced at £10 each.

“2019 is a very special year for Citroën and we’re looking forward to kicking off the centenary celebrations at the London Classic Car Show next month,” said Karl Howkins, Managing Director, Citroën UK. “We’re bringing together a fantastic collection of iconic models that have resonated with motorists and showcase the brand as it’s developed through the years.”

London Classic Car Show Event Director Bas Bungish said: “We are delighted that Citroën has chosen the London Classic Car Show to mark this key milestone. Citroën has shaped the history of the automobile industry over the past 100 years and it will be fascinating to see a selection of these notable cars in one place.”

Tickets are on sale for the London Classic Car Show. Advance ticket prices start from £25 per adult, £20 per child (6-15) and £75 per family (two adults, two children). Entry for children under the age of six years is free. VIP package upgrades are also available, starting at £55 per adult, which include fast track entry, hospitality, show guide and Grandstand access for one Grand Avenue show.

For further information and to purchase tickets for the London Classic Car Show, visit www.thelondonclassiccarshow.co.uk.