Mercedes-Benz 540K wins Best of Show at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance A Mercedes-Benz 540K Autobahn-Kurier has been declared the winner of the Best of Show award for the 2021 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, which marks the 70th anniversary of the prestigious event
Concours of Elegance announces features of ten-year anniversary event The organisers of the UK Concours of Elegance have announced several special Royal features to celebrate the event’s tenth year and the 70-year reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Special Beverly Hills Tour d’Elegance event wows spectators in Beverly Hills After 25 consecutive years of the Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance taking place on Father’s Day, the organisers came up with an innovative alternative to the event to satisfy the requirements for social distancing. The Beverly Hills Tour d’Elegance saw the usual static display become mobile, as a stunning array of cars made a 2.5-mile journey through the heart of Los Angeles, to the delight of scores of spectators.
Bicester Heritage hosts first Sunday Scramble in 18 months Bicester Heritage opened its doors for the first time in 18 months last weekend, welcoming back a sold-out crowd of almost 4000 attendees. There is optimism that the event’s return marks the turning point of pandemic-related cancellations for the rest of the year.
London Concours returns and Magneto readers get 2-4-1 on tickets Londons Concours starts the 2021 car events season in style on June 8-10, with a dazzling display of nearly 100 of the world’s finest cars, as well as various luxury boutiques. Magneto readers can get 2-4-1 on tickets by using the M21 code at checkout.
Bloodhound LSR now on display at Coventry Transport Museum While the Bloodhound team tries to secure funding for a final record-breaking trip to South Africa, the Bloodhound LSR car is being displayed at the Transport Museum in Coventry.
Over 110 rare cars offered at Bonhams’ 2021 Amelia Island auction Over 110 rare cars spanning from the pre-war era to modern day will be offered at this year’s Amelia Island auction, half of them with no reserve. Bonhams will offer the cars alongside a supporting cast of automobilia, including artwork, bronzes, books and children’s cars.
Ten of the UK’s best car museums reopening this month A look at ten of the UK’s best automotive attractions to visit this summer as Covid and travel restrictions are slowly relaxed.
Concours of Elegance at Hampton Court to feature 30UNDER30 class for next generation of classic car enthusiasts This September’s Concours of Elegance at Hampton Court will include a special feature exclusively for classic car owners under the age of 30. The feature divides 99 years of automotive history into six separate classes of 30 cars, and aims to celebrate and encourage the next generation’s passion for classic ownership and automotive history.