Automotive PR – In automotive PR news, the London Concours 2018 will gather the most incredible collection of vehicles ever seen in the City of London, as the event kicks off at the Honourable Artillery Company from 7-8 June.

Nearly 100 performance icons, past and present, will park up in the five-acre oasis of green, hidden just off City Road –  a stone’s throw from London landmarks like the Barbican and the Gherkin – for this year’s event. The main concours line-up of judged vehicles is split into classes named for the event’s central theme – Speed – so expect to see vehicles in ‘Fast’, ‘Faster’, ‘Very Fast’, ‘Superfast’, ‘Hyperfast’ and ‘Era-Defining’.

Automotive PR: 1995 McLaren F1

In ‘Fast’, presented by Remy Martin, you’ll find everything from a 1911 Renault Type CC up to the 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint Speciale, with plenty more icons of speed in between. In ‘Faster’, presented by Azur, are rarities like the 1952 Ferrari 212/ 225 Inter Belinetta and 1953 Fiat 8V Ghia Supersonic. At the more modern end of the spectrum is the 1982 Porsche 911 SC and 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ.

‘Very Fast’, sponsored by Geely, runs from the 128mph 1911 Fiat S76 ‘Beast of Turin’, through the 1970 De Tomaso Mangusta and 1972 Ferrari Dino 246GT into the 2000s, with the Ferrari 550 Maranello and exclusive Porsche 911 Sport Classic.

Those cars in ‘Superfast’, presented by evo Magazine, were among the fastest in the world during their day, including the 1960 Aston Martin DB4 GT, 1973 BMW 3.0 CSL ‘Batmobile’ and 2003 Lamborghini Murcielago. Many cars from the past few years will also be on display, including the hardcore Aston Martin Vantage GT12, Ferrari F12 TdF and Bentley GT3-R. ‘Hyperfast’, sponsored by Octane takes matters of speed further still, showcasing only the fastest and purest supercars, including the Lamborghini Countach QV 5000, Ferrari F50 and Bugatti Veyron.

Then there are the cars that simply came to define their era, such were their achievements and innovations. In the ‘Era-Defining’ class, sponsored by Concours of Elegance are only the most iconic vehicles ever created, including the 1995 McLaren F1, 1990 Ferrari F40, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL ‘Gullwing’ and 1969 Lamborghini Miura S.

Automotive PR: 1970 De Tomaso Mangusta

But the main concours display of vehicles is only one small part of the London Concours event. Guests will also be able to see a grid of Global Endurance Legends, ranging from the Le Mans-winning Audi R8 prototype to the extreme Mercedes CLK-GTR and Ferrari F40 GT. In the evo Supercar Paddock, visitors will find a line-up of 10 of the latest hypercars, including the all-new Ford GT, Aston Martin Vantage and McLaren 720S.

Two further paddocks, the Royal Automobile Club display and the London Concours paddock, will pay homage to recreations, tuners and automotive innovations with a display of nearly 20 vehicles. Among them is the 1954 Lancia Aurelia B20GT ‘Outlaw’, the BMW Isetta ‘Bubble Car’ and the 2007 RUF Porsche 911 Turbo.

Some of the UK’s finest automotive specialists, retailers and brands will also be displaying some of their most incredible stock and new models. TVR will be bringing the new Griffith, Alpine is showcasing the new A110, Stratstone of Mayfair will be displaying the Aston Martin DB11 Volante, Brough Superior will have a display of its new SS100 motorbike and Eadon Green is hosting the art deco-inspired Zeclat. Classic car specialists Nicholas Mee & Co, Fiskens, JD Classics and Hemmels will also all be on the lawn.

Outside of the car displays, London Concours will also feature a number of pop-up luxury watch boutiques, including those of Breguet, Glasshutte and Vacheron Constantin. The latter will be bringing ‘Les Collectionneurs’ to London Concours, a collection of the brand’s most rare vintage timepieces, freshly serviced and restored. Arthouses, Collier Dobson, and Ella Freire will also be at the event, showcasing their latest pieces.

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Billed as the ultimate luxury automotive garden party in the heart of the City, London Concours features a number of premium food and drink options, including bespoke cocktails from Remy Martin and champagne by Taittinger. There are a number of breakfast, lunch and evening cocktail options for entertaining, too – for more information click here.

Tickets to the London Concours are available from londonconcours.co.uk, with a full day adult admission ticket costing £35, and concessions from £18.

 

Main London Concours Display

FAST

  1. 1911 Renault CC
  2. 1924 Bentley 3/4.5 Litre
  3. 1932 Lagonda 2.0 Litre Low Chassis
  4. 1935 Lagonda M35R
  5. 1952 Jowett RI Jupiter
  6. 1957 Porsche 356 Speedster Super
  7. 1959 Fiat-Abarth 750GT ‘Double Bubble’ Zagato
  8. 1959 Triumph Italia 2000
  9. 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint Speciale

FASTER

  1. 1952 Ferrari 212 / 225 Inter Berlinetta
  2. 1953 Fiat 8V Supersonic
  3. 1964 Lancia Flaminia Sport 3C 2.8
  4. 1965 Ferrari 275 GTS
  5. 1968 Ford Shelby Cobra GT500
  6. 1987 Lotus Esprit HC
  7. 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ (ES30)
  8. 1982 Porsche 911 SC

VERY FAST

  1. 1911 Fiat S76 ‘Beast of Turin’
  2. 1931 Bentley 2 Seater Open Tourer
  3. 1969 AC 428 Fastback
  4. 1970 De Tomaso Mangusta
  5. 1972 BMW 3.O CSL
  6. 1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT
  7. 1992 Lancia Delta HF Integrale evo 1 – Martini 6
  8. 2002 Ferrari 550 Maranello
  9. 2010 Porsche 997 Sport Classic

SUPERFAST

  1. 1960 Aston Martin DB4 GT
  2. 1973 BMW 3.0 CSL Batmobile
  3. 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona
  4. 1978 Ferrari 512 BB
  5. 2003 Lamborghini Murcielago
  6. 2006 Ford GT Avro 720 Mirage
  7. 2015 Bentley GT3-R
  8. 2016 Ferrari F12 TdF
  9. 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS
  10. 2016 Aston Martin Vantage GT12

HYPERFAST

  1. 1961 Ferrari 250GT SWB Berlinetta ‘Comp ’61 Sefac Hot Rod’
  2. 1987 Lamborghini Countach 5000 QV
  3. 1996 Ferrari F50
  4. 2010 Lamborghini Murcielago SV LP670
  5. 2011 Aston Martin One-77
  6. 2013 Lamborghini Aventador Roadster
  7. 2015 Ferrari LaFerrari (F150)
  8. 2014 Bugatti Veyron

ERA DEFINING

  1. 1898 Panhard Levassor ‘Paris-Amsterdam-Paris Racing Car’
  2. 1950 Jaguar XK120 OTS
  3. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL
  4. 1963 AC Cobra
  5. 1965 Jaguar E-Type FHC
  6. 1967 Porsche 911S
  7. 1969 Lamborghini Miura S
  8. 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda V8 Vantage Series 1
  9. 1990 Ferrari F40
  10. 1995 McLaren F1

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