Events & Tours
Hampton Court Concours
"The Concours of Elegance 2020: A Spectacular Celebration of Rare and Historic Cars" reports on the return of the prestigious English classic car event, held in the gardens of Hampton Court Palace in September 2020. The event featured 60 of the rarest automobiles from around the world, including the award-winning Porsche 917 KH, Ferrari 250LM, Bugatti Type 57 Atalante, and 1904 Fiat Type 24/32. The article also highlights the modern concept cars on display, including the Aston Martin Victor. The Concours winner was chosen by the owners of the cars themselves, and the event included displays of other fine motor cars and a Club Trophy competition. The organizers implemented a new operational plan with audience welfare in mind, including restricted audience capacity and separate morning and afternoon tickets.
Collectors and enthusiasts couldn’t wait to finally attend a great International Concourse live. After all the various cancellations of the major events since March, like Pebble Beach, Villa d’Este or Amelia Island, the most prestigious English classic car event returns to the scene: “The Concours of Elegance”.
The Concours of Elegance, presented by A.Lange & Söhne, took place, like in previous years, in the spectacular gardens of Hampton Court Palace on 4-6 September 2020. With audience welfare in mind, the organisers created a new operational plan that including revised hospitality, restricted audience capacity and the introduction of separate morning and afternoon tickets.
The Concours of Elegance brought together a selection of 60 of the rarest automobiles from around the world, many of which have never been admired before in the UK. The most coveted award, the “Best of Show”, went to the fully original Porsche 917 KH, in red and white livery, which gave Porsche the very first victory at Le Mans in 1970. Truly a spectacular and historically significant automobile.
