T h e C h ubb In s ur a nce C onc o urs d ’ El e g a nc e • 3 r d - 5 th September 2015 • Blen heim Pal ace
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Welcom e
“It is an honour for us to be hosting Salon Privé 2015 - the UK’s premier Supercar Show & Concours d’Elégance - in its tenth year and for the first time here at Blenheim Palace. My wife, my son, the Marquis of Blandford and I are personally looking forward to the event, being big motor enthusiasts! With such an exquisite world leading display of classic and luxury vehicles, the Palace and surrounding Gardens and Parkland will be the perfect backdrop for this unique event.“
12th Duke of Marlborough.
Blenheim Palace
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C ontents
06 Foreword 08
Celebrating Ten Years of Salon Privé
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Blenheim Palace – Britain’s Greatest Palace
12 Programme 14
Chubb Insurance Tour d’Elegance
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Entry Package
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How to Enter
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Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity
22 FIVA 23 Swissvax 24
Universal Car Storage
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General Information
26 Testimonials 27
Contact Us
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Foreword
Chubb Insurance is delighted to once again support Salon Privé for the seventh year as the Concours d’Elégance sponsor. Without question, Salon Privé is one of the most exclusive occasions in the motoring calendar and, as a leading insurer of the oldest classics to the rarest supercars, it is the perfect event for us to sponsor.
Salon Privé is a quintessentially English affair. A stunning setting, glorious vehicles and wonderful hospitality are all offered to you and your guests. Whether you be an avid collector of classics, drive a supercar or simply admire the beautiful machines, there will be something for everyone at the 2015 Salon Privé. What could be more pleasurable than savouring the elegance of a classic Ferrari, whilst sipping Pommery champagne?
Over the past years, we have been delighted that many Chubb clients have entered the Concours (several with great success) and we’ll be encouraging more to enter for 2015. As always, the Salon Privé team will ensure that entering a car or a bike in the event will be effortless.
We know that all cars are not created equal – and neither are Concours events. Salon Privé will give you and your guests an exceptional experience, so we do hope that you’ll join us for a most memorable day.
Simon Mobey European Personal Insurance Manager
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C el ebr ati ng Ten Years Of S alon Privé
Welcome to the Tenth Edition of Salon Privé, the UK’s premier Supercar Show & Concours d’Elégance.
Now, in celebrating our Tenth Anniversary, we are about to raise the bar even higher with a move to a spectacular new venue widely regarded as ‘Britain’s Greatest Palace’; Blenheim Palace.
Salon Privé will carry over all of the attributes that have made it such a popular occasion with UK as well as international owners and collectors. It retains its convivial atmosphere and exquisite hospitality that it has always been so renowned for and it remains a place where old friends meet and new friendships are forged.
With a new layout and more space to allow for larger and more frequent parades, the Chubb Insurance Concours d’Elégance will come to life on the South Lawn of Blenheim Palace on Thursday 3rd September. Whether you are an entrant or an enthusiastic visitor, the stage is set for a sensational event and so we look forward to seeing you there.
Best Wishes,
Andrew Bagley Concours Chairman
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Blenheim Pal ac e
Hi s tory Blenheim Palace is a spectacular Stately Home situated in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, and was a gift from Queen Anne and a grateful nation to the 1st Duke of Marlborough following his famous victory at the Battle of Blenheim in 1704. It remains the principal residence of the Duke of Marlborough and it is the only non-royal, non-episcopal, Stately Home in England to hold the title of ‘Palace’. One of England’s largest houses, it was built between 1705 and 1722 and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. It was designed by the famous architect Sir John Vanbrugh in the rare English Baroque style and is surrounded by over 2,000 acres of ‘Capability’ Brown landscaped Parkland and stunning Formal Gardens which represent a perfect example of the English landscape garden movement and style. Famed as the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, Blenheim Palace is regarded as ‘Britain’s Greatest Palace’.
Faci li t i es The South Lawn of Blenheim Palace provides the perfect setting for the newly configured Salon Privé. Allowing the event to be fully enclosed and private whilst the Palace and Formal Gardens remain open to the general public, clearly demonstrates the flexibility of the venue. Visitor access to the event area is a short walk via the Snake gate which connects directly with the parking area. A separate entrance is available for speedy and efficient set-up and dismantle.
A cces si bi li t y Blenheim Palace is situated in the picturesque and historic town of Woodstock, 8 miles North West of Oxford on the A44 Evesham Road, approximately one hour’s drive from both London and Birmingham. Stratford-upon-Avon is only 45 minutes away and locations such as Manchester and Leeds now become easily accessible. Approaching Oxford on the M40, exit at junction 9 and follow signs to Blenheim Palace. From other directions take the A44 exit from the Oxford by-pass. There is unlimited free car parking at the venue. The nearest main line train station is Oxford which is approximately 20 minutes away and shuttles will be available to take exhibitors and guests to and from the event. For those attending from further afield, there is the option of arriving by helicopter or indeed private jet with Oxford Airport and the smaller private airport 5 minutes away, making the event more accessible than ever before for both UK and overseas guests.
Lo cal A meni t i es Salon Privé is set to become a destination event; an event to which people drive and should they wish, stay overnight in 1 of the 40 plus local hotels. Historic Woodstock, with its beautiful boutique shops, restaurants and hotels, sits alongside Blenheim Palace and is just a short walk from the event.
Park & Gardens
South Lawn
South Lawn
Italian Garden
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Progra mme
C H UBB IN SUR A NCE TOUR D ’ELÉ GA NCE • 08.30 – 17.00 Wednesday 2nd September Details of the 2015 Chubb Insurance Tour d’Elégance will be announced shortly.
C H UBB IN SUR A NCE CONCOU RS D ’E LÉGA NCE J UDGI NG DAY • 10.00 – 19.00 Thursday 3rd September •
Official Judging of all vehicles (am)
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Formal Judging Parade for all vehicles (pm)
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Awards Presentation & Winners’ lap of Honour (pm)
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The Salon Privé SALE (preview)
BOODLES L ADIES’ D AY • 11.00 – 17.00 Friday 4th September •
‘Best Dressed Lady’ Parade & Prize-giving (pm)
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RCA ‘Concours of the Future’ Judging and Awards (pm)
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The Salon Privé SALE (preview)
T he British Supercar Show • 10.00 – 17.00 Saturday 5th September •
Supercar Parade (pm)
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The ‘Speed & Style; Competition
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The Salon Privé SALE
DISM AN T L E • 17.30 – 19:30 Concours Entrants & Vehicles to leave the event. This programme is provisional
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T h e C h ubb In s urance Tour D’ el ég ance
The 2014 Chubb Insurance Tour d’Elégance set off from The Royal Automobile Club at Woodcote Park to mark the grand opening of the 9th Salon Privé.
Before breakfast 50 stunning classic cars, many of which were entered into the Concours d’Elégance, were parked around the beautiful fountain before embarking on a 160 mile tour via Wilton House for lunch prior to heading for Salon Privé. Later that same evening the participants enjoyed a champagne reception and three course dinner in the spectacular great Conservatory in the grounds of Syon House.
Details of this year’s Tour d’Elégance, which takes place on Wednesday 2nd September, will be announced in due course.
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En try Pac kage
We have designed a Concours entry package which is summarised briefly below:
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Tour d’Elégance Entry (including entry and activities for all points of interest as well as breakfast, lunch and refreshments throughout the day for the driver and their guest)
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6 Salon Privé daytime tickets valid for the entire event (for the owner and their guest). There will also be exceptional discounts offered for further daytime purchases
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Accommodation (room for 2 people) for the night of Wednesday 2nd September 2015
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Complimentary on-site detailing service by Swissvax
For full details of the package, please visit our website www.salonpriveconcours.com where you will find the additional ticket prices and associated preferretial rates available only to Concours entrants.
Payment for your Concours entry package can be made either by credit card or by cheque to ‘Performance Events Limited’. This is only due once your vehicle has been accepted, not before.
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Ho w to enter
The deadline for receipt of the registration form is Friday 6th March 2015
To enter a historic car or motorcycle into the 2015 Concours d’Elégance please complete a ‘Potential Entrant Registration Form’ which can be found on our website: www.salonpriveconcours.com/concours-delegance
If you do not have online access, please contact the Salon Privé team on 0808 100 2205 to obtain a hardcopy of the ‘Potential Entrant Registration Form’. When prompted to submit photographs, please provide high resolution photographs (300 dpi) of the following: 1 x front, 1 x ¾ profile, 1 x interior and 1 x side-view shot. Studio professional shots are preferable but if these cannot be provided, please ensure a clear backdrop with no other vehicles or people in the photograph. The form also allows you to indicate whether you will be i) donating to Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity ii) joining the Tour iii) attending the Concours Dinner iv) requiring a hotel v) how you will want your tickets split and vi) whether you wish to use Swissvax’s detailing services; therefore please read the form carefully as you complete it.
Our Selection Committee will assess all potential entries by undertaking appropriate investigative work and research on your vehicle’s history and data. You will then be informed of its suitability for the 2015 Concours by letter. If successful, this will allow you sufficient time to prepare your vehicle and organise your own diary. Please note that you must be able to comply with the ‘4 Principle Obligations of Entry’ listed below before completing your ‘Potential Entrant Registration Form’. A full list of obligations will be distributed in your entry pack upon acceptance of your vehicle
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Vehicles must be delivered on Wednesday 2nd September either by joining the Tour d’Elégance or by separate arrival directly to Blenheim Palace
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Vehicles must not be removed before 17.00 on Saturday 5th September and must be picked up that same evening before 19.30 without fail
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Vehicles must participate in the formal Concours Judging Parade on Thursday 3rd September
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Your vehicle will NOT be judged on Thursday 3rd September without you or your representative present
Example Entry
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R ai nbow Trus t C hi ldren’s Char it y
Family life is turned upside down when you hear your child has a life threatening or terminal illness as the emotional and practical strains of the illness and treatment are often extremely challenging for every family member. Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity supports these families during a time that changes their lives forever. They do this through providing individually tailored support, both emotional and practical, and whether it is home-based support, assistance with hospital visits, bereavement support, working with siblings, or the many other ways a family needs support; the Rainbow Trust is there every step of the way.
Salon Privé and its guests have helped raise over £740,000 for Rainbow Trust since 2010. This money has helped support lots of families, including Charlotte’s, whose daughter Emma was just three years old when she was diagnosed with leukaemia. The Rainbow Trust’s Family Support Worker, Steve, provided support to Charlotte’s family for almost two years and was there for them when Emma died. Charlotte says: “You have no idea how important their bereavement support is. After death, life goes on and friends disappear back to work. Rainbow Trust is still there, providing whatever my family needs and helping us keep some sort of normality.”
Salon Privé is delighted to be once again supporting Rainbow Trust and we do hope you can donate, via the option on the entry form, to this very worthy charity and help us raise significant funds for their very important work. We would ask each entrant to make a donation of £500; however you are welcome to make a donation of your choice.
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FIVA
The Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens (FIVA) is the worldwide organization dedicated to the preservation, protection and promotion of historic vehicles and related culture.
FIVA was founded in 1966 as a response to an idea formulated by a handful of organisations who represented the interests of historic vehicle enthusiasts from a number of different countries. These founders felt that an international body was needed to promote and guide the interests of the historic vehicle movement throughout the world. Since then, FIVA has become a truly international body, welcoming organisations from more than 62 countries across 5 continents and representing over 1,500,000 individual enthusiasts.
FIVA holds Salon Privé in very high regard. So high, in fact, that we are one of small few events that hold their ‘Category A’ accreditation and the only event with that rating in the UK.
We are therefore keen for all entrants to hold FIVA ID-Cards for their entry. However, if you do not have one, please do still submit your vehicle and we very much recommend you joining FIVA to help them support you and the entire historic vehicle movement going forward. To apply for a FIVA ID-Card, please visit the link below for more information: www.fiva.org/site/en/id-card
Swi s svax U K
Swissvax UK will again be supporting this year’s Salon Privé by bringing their range of car care products and kits to provide a complimentary but premier cleaning / detailing service to Concours d’Elégance entries. Using only Swissvax products, a team of Swissvax Authorised Detailers will be in attendance throughout the event.
Recommended by many prestige car manufacturers, Swissvax car care products are uniquely handcrafted in Switzerland and offer a car paint correction and protection system second to none. A comprehensive range of products cover every aspect of cleaning the interior and exterior of your car, including; washing, waxing, wheels, hoods, plastics, leather, metal and wood surfaces. Unlike ordinary car care products, Swissvax products are completely natural and do not contain any abrasives, silicone or petrochemicals. Swissvax waxes are available for every type of car paint finish and they’re equally as effective on old lacquers as on modern waterbased paints.
For more information on the Swissvax detailing service and to explore the fine selection of Swissvax products for yourself, visit Swissvax UK’s on-line shop and information site at www.swissvax.co.uk.
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Un i vers al cl as sic C ars
If you are transporting your vehicle to Salon PrivĂŠ and foresee the need for it to be professionally stored whether before or after the event (or both), Universal Classic Cars are pleased to offer you complementary storage within their facility subject to availability.
The UCC headquarters based near Fleet are state-of-the-art with 36,000sq ft of purpose-built storage space. Clad in reflective external glass, the building has been engineered to provide 50-60% relative humidity environment which is ideal for the storage of classic prestige cars. The facilities are fully secured with full motion detection CCTV as well as full fire alarm and sprinkler system.
Please contact Henry Allaway directly to discuss your requirements.
T: +44 (0) 1252 851 457
| www.universalclassiccarsstorage.com
Gen er al In form ation
Insurance Concours entrants must have in place third party liability cover as well as insurance in respect of all assets belonging to them which are on-site at Salon Privé.
Security Blenheim Palace has its own security throughout the day and night and Salon Privé will provide additional 24hr security from Monday 31st August until Sunday 6th September.
Stewarding Salon Privé stewards are on site throughout the day to assist entrants. Ground stewards are dressed in blue polo shirts.
On-site procedure Please respect Blenheim Palace and their facilities. It is a great privilege for us to be able to host the event at such a prestigious venue. The following applies: •
Clients and guests are not permitted to bring
animals to Salon Privé
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Children may only enter when under full adult
supervision at all times
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Clients are not entitled to bring food and drink
onto the premises
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Tes timonials
‘You looked after us all so well with food and drink, we
‘It was my first time attending as both a visitor and Concours
really enjoyed the whole event. It was an added bonus
entrant and it was a truly memorable experience and one
winning my class in the Concours…’
which I am delighted to have been a part of. My guests,
Don Rickman – Concours Entrant
some of whom had come in from continental Europe just for the show, all thought that it was superb too – “nothing
‘Sincere congratulations on organising such a strong event
like that over there”!’
this year. It was my first time and I thought it was really
Mark Aldridge - Concours Entrant
exceptional….staff were super and the service very, very good. I attend many events but this one was perfect…’
‘Thank you again for your brilliant organisation of the event,
Edmond Saran – Guest
which proved very impressive. My wife and I liked it very much and we both appreciated your ability to solve all the
‘I have never been to anything so exciting before in my life,
little last minute details with efficiency and...a smile.’
a petrolheads heaven..’
Patrick Rollet – FIVA President
Mark Phillips – Concours Entrant ‘I just wanted to say what an amazing event – we had such ‘We all enjoyed this year immensely and hope that we
a great day, thank you. Many congratulations to all the
shall participate again – maybe with the GTC next year!’
team for such a spectacularly well organised event.’
Glyn Giusti – Concours Entrant
Louise Orpin – Guest
‘We all really enjoyed Salon Privé 2014 and thought it was
‘If I said it was an extraordinary privilege to be invited and
very well organised. The food was great as well as the
participate, I would be understating our experience and
general hospitality…thank you for your care and attention
our appreciation – we were truly honoured to be there…’
throughout the days.’
Ellis Pitt - Concours Entrant
William and Matthew Loughran – Concours Entrants ‘We had such an enjoyable day, seeing so many friends, ‘What a great show; extremely well organised and a really
delicious lunch and seeing all the different classes, cars
stunning collection of cars. We had a memorable few
and bikes…’
days meeting old friends, enjoying the show and generally
Matt Spitzley – Guest
overindulging in the splendid hospitality.’ Nick Harley – Concours Entrant
‘Many thanks for a cracking time last week and well done to you and your army of helpers’ Charlie Porter – Concours Entrant
Contact Us
C on ta ct C onc o urs d ’ el é g a nc e Chairman Andrew Bagley
+ 44 (0) 1753 827 601 + 44 (0) 7768 876 333 andrew@salonpriveconcours.com C onc o urs d ’ el é g a nc e Enq ui r i e s Valentina Bracalello
+ 44 (0) 1753 827 639 + 44 (0) 7795 670 337 valentina@salonpriveconcours.com Gen er a l Bo ok i ng s & T ic k e t s Cat Puxley
+ 44 (0) 808 100 2205 cat@salonpriveconcours.com Au ct ion Enq ui r i e s Paul Campbell
+44 (0) 1926 691 141 +44 (0)7812 013963 paul.campbell@silverstoneauctions.com
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