EVENTS
LONDON CONCOURS 2019
The capital’s leading automotive garden party – the London Expect to see the first ground effect Formula One cars and
Concours – returns to the idyllic lawns of the Honourable Artillery innovators like the Bugatti EB110; the first road car to use carbon
Company from 5-6 June, displaying around 100 motoring greats in 10 fibre monocoque.
distinct classes and features. But while the automotive artworks are
the focal point, London Concours is the ultimate luxury destination, Also featuring at the London Concours will be a display of ‘The
featuring champagne by Veuve Clicquot, food by Mark Hix and a Outlaws’; classic modified cars that are part of a recent global
number of pop-up boutiques from some of the world’s finest artisans. phenomenon spearheaded by the likes of Rod Emory, and the
‘Lost Marques’. These cars are an homage to some of the greatest
Before delving into the content, it’s worth spending a bit of automotive manufacturers lost to time; Alvis, Panhard, Frazer-Nash,
time focusing on the venue. The Honourable Artillery Company Bizzarrini and more.
Headquarters is located right in the heart of the City of London; a
stone’s throw from Bank, Monument and Barbican – not that you’d A number of special motoring features will also be taking place at
know it. As soon as you step through the historic gates, the five-acre London Concours, including a colourful display of Lamborghini
oasis of green within presents itself; a haven from the hustle and Miuras. Fifty years on from its starring role in the opening scene of
bustle of the streets, and a space known informally as the world’s The Italian Job, London Concours will celebrate the Miura with a
second most valuable cricket pitch. collection of eight variants, each in a different, lurid shade. There’s
no better way to pay homage to the car many consider to be
Only on these two days of the year – 5-6 June – is the HAC the world’s first ‘supercar’. Last year’s London Concours winner,
transformed into an automotive paradise, gathering a collection of the ferocious ‘Beast of Turin’, will be pride of place on a rotating
privately owned cars, the likes of which has never been seen before turntable, courtesy of Spin-it.
in the City.
As well as the automotive displays, visitors will be able to browse
Guests can explore ‘The Icons’; a collection of vehicles that came a number of other luxury attractions, including the world-class
to represent their generation; think ‘90s and it’ll be the McLaren F1 watches of Montres Breguet, fine displays of art and a number of
or think ‘60s and it’ll be the Aston Martin DB5. Whether it’s through top-end food and drink offerings. The on-site 300 cover restaurant
ripping up the rulebook, finding fame on the silver screen or being this year is in collaboration with Mark Hix, known as HIX – London
the poster car for a whole generation of buyers, each car in this class Concours, bringing the event’s ‘automotive garden party’
has established itself as a verified automotive icon. atmosphere to life more than ever.
Or dwell on ‘The Innovators’, bringing together cars that blazed a trail The London Concours 2019 takes place from 5-6 June. Tickets are
with new technology both on the race track and on the road. available to buy now from: www.londonconcours.co.uk/tickets
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The Art of Luxury
Issue 38 2019