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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
Foreword06
Celebrating Ten Years of Salon Privé
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Blenheim Palace – Britain’s Greatest Palace
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Programme12
Chubb Insurance Tour d’Elégance14
Chubb Insurance Concours d’Elégance Entry Package
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How to Enter18
FIVA20
Swissvax21
Testimonials22
Contact Us23
1954 Jaguar D-Type • ‘Best of Show 2014’
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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
Salon Privé Main Event
Classic Car Paddock Parking
Supercar Paddock Parking
Owners’ Clubs/
‘Speed & Style’
Competition
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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
History
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 one of the country’s finest and most spectacular Stately Homes and currently home to the 12th Duke and Duchess of
Marlborough.
Fa c ilities
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.
Accessibilit 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 for both UK and overseas guests than ever before.
Lo ca l A menities
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.
Great Court
South Lawn
South Lawn
Italian Garden
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Progra mme
C H UBB IN SUR A NCE TOUR D ’ELÉ GA NCE
Wednesday 2nd September • 08.30 – 17.00
Full details of the 2015 Chubb Insurance Tour d’Elégance will be announced in due course.
Wednesday 2nd September • 20.00 – 00.00
The Chubb Insurance Gala Dinner to be held in The Great Hall
C H UBB IN SUR A NCE CONCOU RS D ’E LÉGA NCE J UDGI NG DAY
Thursday 3rd September • 10.00 – 19.00
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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 (all-day preview)
BOODLES L ADIES’ D AY
Friday 4th September • 11.00 – 17.00
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‘Best Dressed Lady’ Parade & Prize-giving (pm)
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The Salon Privé Sale (all-day preview)
T he British Supercar Show
Saturday 5th September • 10.00 – 16.00 (17.00 Public element closes)
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Chubb Insurance Concours Parade - People’s Choice (am)
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The ‘Speed & Style’ Competition (pm)
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Supercar & Hypercar Parade (pm)
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The Salon Privé Sale (pm)
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.
This year’s Chubb Insurance Tour d’Elégance will
take place on Wednesday 2nd September with the
Tour cavalcade arriving at Blenheim Palace midafternoon.
The Chubb Insurance Tour Gala Dinner will be open
to all Tour entrants and will take place in the heart of
Blenheim Palace’s state rooms.
The Great Hall
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Ch ubb Ins urance C onc o urs D’elé ganc e
En try Pac kage
The Concours entry package is summarised below:
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Tour d’Elégance Entry (including entry and activities for all points of interest as well as breakfast,
luncheon and refreshments throughout the day for the driver and their guest)
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Gala Dinner for 2 guests
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Concours d’Elégance entry for one vehicle/motorbike
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6 Salon Privé daytime full-hospitality tickets (for the owner and their guests). There will also be
exceptional discounts offered for further daytime ticket purchases
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Complimentary on-site detailing service by Swissvax
Accommodation can be booked separately by calling 0808 100 2205.
For full details of the package, please visit our website www.salonpriveconcours.com where you
will find the additional ticket prices and associated preferential 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 and not before.
Concept Car Class Winner
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Ho w to enter
Th e dea dl i ne f or recei p t of t he regi s t rat ion f orm i s Fr id ay 6 t h M a rc h 2 0 1 5
To enter a historic car or motorcycle into the 2015 Chubb Insurance 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 rear, 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 wish to i) join the Tour
ii) attend the Concours Gala Dinner iii) donate to Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity iv) inform of your ticket split and v) 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 and the morning Concours People’s Choice Parade on Saturday 5th 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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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 a
handful of 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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Testimonials
‘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 petrol head’s 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
Gen eral In form ation
C on ta ct
In s ur a nc e
C onc o urs d ’ el é g a nc e
Concours entrants must have in place third party liability
Chairman
cover as well as insurance in respect of all assets belonging
to them which are on-site at Salon Privé.
Se c ur it y
Andrew Bagley
+ 44 (0) 1753 827 601
+ 44 (0) 7768 876 333
andrew@salonpriveconcours.com
Blenheim Palace has its own security throughout the day and
Gen er a l Bo ok i ng s & T ic k e t s
night and Salon Privé will provide additional 24 hour security
Cat Puxley
from Monday 31st August until Sunday 6th September.
+ 44 (0) 808 100 2205
cat@salonpriveconcours.com
S t e wa r ding
Salon Privé stewards are on-site throughout the day to assist
entrants. Ground stewards are dressed in blue polo shirts.
On - sit e p roc edur e
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:
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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
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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