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The Chubb Insurance Concours d’Elegance • 3rd - 5th September 2015 • Blenheim Palace
Welcome
“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.
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Blenheim Palace
Contents
06 Foreword
08 Celebrating Ten Years of Salon Privé
10 Blenheim Palace – Britain’s Greatest Palace
12 Programme
14 Chubb Insurance Tour d’Elegance
16 Entry Package
18 How to Enter
20 Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity
22 FIVA
23 Swissvax
24 Universal Car Storage
25 General Information
26 Testimonials
27 Contact Us
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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
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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
Celebrating Ten Years Of Salon Privé
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Blenheim Palace
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 regarded as ‘Britain’s Greatest Palace’.
Facilities
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.
Accessibility
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 than ever before for both UK and overseas guests.
Local Amenities
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.
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Park & Gardens
South Lawn
South Lawn
Italian Garden
Blenheim Palace
CHUBB INSURANCE TOUR D’ELÉGANCE • 08.30 – 17.00
Wednesday 2nd September
Details of the 2015 Chubb Insurance Tour d’Elégance will be announced shortly.
CHUBB INSURANCE CONCOURS D’ELÉGANCE JUDGING DAY • 10.00 – 19.00
Thursday 3rd September
• Official Judging of all vehicles (am)
• Formal Judging Parade for all vehicles (pm)
• Awards Presentation & Winners’ lap of Honour (pm)
• The Salon Privé SALE (preview)
BOODLES LADIES’ DAY • 11.00 – 17.00
Friday 4th September
• ‘Best Dressed Lady’ Parade & Prize-giving (pm)
• RCA ‘Concours of the Future’ Judging and Awards (pm)
• The Salon Privé SALE (preview)
THE BRITISH SUPERCAR SHOW • 10.00 – 17.00
Saturday 5th September
• Supercar Parade (pm)
• The ‘Speed & Style; Competition
• The Salon Privé SALE
DISMANTLE • 17.30 – 19:30
Concours Entrants & Vehicles to leave the event.
Programme
This programme is provisional
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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.
Details of this year’s Tour d’Elégance, which takes
place on Wednesday 2nd September, will be
announced in due course.
The Chubb InsuranceTour D’elégance
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We have designed a Concours entry package which is summarised briefly below:
• Tour d’Elégance Entry (including entry and activities for all points of interest as well as breakfast,
lunch and refreshments throughout the day for the driver and their guest)
• 6 Salon Privé daytime tickets valid for the entire event (for the owner and their guest). There will
also be exceptional discounts offered for further daytime purchases
• Accommodation (room for 2 people) for the night of Wednesday 2nd September 2015
• Complimentary on-site detailing service by Swissvax
For full details of the package, please visit our website www.salonpriveconcours.com where you will
find the additional ticket prices and associated preferretial 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, not before.
Entry Package
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The deadline for receipt of the registration form is Friday 6th March 2015
To enter a historic car or motorcycle into the 2015 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 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 will be i) donating to Rainbow Trust
Children’s Charity ii) joining the Tour iii) attending the Concours Dinner iv) requiring a hotel v) how you will want your tickets split and vi) 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
• Vehicles must be delivered on Wednesday 2nd September either by joining the Tour d’Elégance or by separate arrival directly to Blenheim Palace
• 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
• Vehicles must participate in the formal Concours Judging Parade on Thursday 3rd September
• Your vehicle will NOT be judged on Thursday 3rd September without you or your representative present
How to enter
Example Entry
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Family life is turned upside down when you hear your child has a life threatening or
terminal illness as the emotional and practical strains of the illness and treatment are often
extremely challenging for every family member. Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity supports
these families during a time that changes their lives forever. They do this through providing
individually tailored support, both emotional and practical, and whether it is home-based
support, assistance with hospital visits, bereavement support, working with siblings, or the
many other ways a family needs support; the Rainbow Trust is there every step of the way.
Salon Privé and its guests have helped raise over £740,000 for Rainbow Trust since 2010. This
money has helped support lots of families, including Charlotte’s, whose daughter Emma was
just three years old when she was diagnosed with leukaemia. The Rainbow Trust’s Family
Support Worker, Steve, provided support to Charlotte’s family for almost two years and
was there for them when Emma died. Charlotte says: “You have no idea how important their
bereavement support is. After death, life goes on and friends disappear back to work. Rainbow
Trust is still there, providing whatever my family needs and helping us keep some sort of
normality.”
Salon Privé is delighted to be once again supporting Rainbow Trust and we do hope you
can donate, via the option on the entry form, to this very worthy charity and help us raise
significant funds for their very important work. We would ask each entrant to make a donation
of £500; however you are welcome to make a donation of your choice.
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity
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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
small few 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
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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 water-
based 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.
Swissvax UK
If you are transporting your vehicle to Salon Privé and foresee the need for it to
be professionally stored whether before or after the event (or both), Universal
Classic Cars are pleased to offer you complementary storage within their facility
subject to availability.
The UCC headquarters based near Fleet are state-of-the-art with 36,000sq ft of
purpose-built storage space. Clad in reflective external glass, the building has
been engineered to provide 50-60% relative humidity environment which is ideal
for the storage of classic prestige cars. The facilities are fully secured with full
motion detection CCTV as well as full fire alarm and sprinkler system.
Please contact Henry Allaway directly to discuss your requirements.
T: +44 (0) 1252 851 457 | www.universalclassiccarsstorage.com
Universal classic Cars
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General Information
Insurance
Concours entrants must have in place third party liability
cover as well as insurance in respect of all assets belonging
to them which are on-site at Salon Privé.
Security
Blenheim Palace has its own security throughout the day and
night and Salon Privé will provide additional 24hr security
from Monday 31st August until Sunday 6th September.
Stewarding
Salon Privé stewards are on site throughout the day to assist
entrants. Ground stewards are dressed in blue polo shirts.
On-site procedure
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:
• Clients and guests are not permitted to bring
animals to Salon Privé
• Children may only enter when under full adult
supervision at all times
• Clients are not entitled to bring food and drink
onto the premises
‘You looked after us all so well with food and drink, we
really enjoyed the whole event. It was an added bonus
winning my class in the Concours…’
Don Rickman – Concours Entrant
‘Sincere congratulations on organising such a strong event
this year. It was my first time and I thought it was really
exceptional….staff were super and the service very, very
good. I attend many events but this one was perfect…’
Edmond Saran – Guest
‘I have never been to anything so exciting before in my life,
a petrolheads heaven..’
Mark Phillips – Concours Entrant
‘We all enjoyed this year immensely and hope that we
shall participate again – maybe with the GTC next year!’
Glyn Giusti – Concours Entrant
‘We all really enjoyed Salon Privé 2014 and thought it was
very well organised. The food was great as well as the
general hospitality…thank you for your care and attention
throughout the days.’
William and Matthew Loughran – Concours Entrants
‘What a great show; extremely well organised and a really
stunning collection of cars. We had a memorable few
days meeting old friends, enjoying the show and generally
overindulging in the splendid hospitality.’
Nick Harley – Concours Entrant
‘It was my first time attending as both a visitor and Concours
entrant and it was a truly memorable experience and one
which I am delighted to have been a part of. My guests,
some of whom had come in from continental Europe just
for the show, all thought that it was superb too – “nothing
like that over there”!’
Mark Aldridge - Concours Entrant
‘Thank you again for your brilliant organisation of the event,
which proved very impressive. My wife and I liked it very
much and we both appreciated your ability to solve all the
little last minute details with efficiency and...a smile.’
Patrick Rollet – FIVA President
‘I just wanted to say what an amazing event – we had such
a great day, thank you. Many congratulations to all the
team for such a spectacularly well organised event.’
Louise Orpin – Guest
‘If I said it was an extraordinary privilege to be invited and
participate, I would be understating our experience and
our appreciation – we were truly honoured to be there…’
Ellis Pitt - Concours Entrant
‘We had such an enjoyable day, seeing so many friends,
delicious lunch and seeing all the different classes, cars
and bikes…’
Matt Spitzley – Guest
‘Many thanks for a cracking time last week and well done
to you and your army of helpers’
Charlie Porter – Concours Entrant
Testimonials
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Contact Us Contact
Concours d’elégance ChairmanAndrew Bagley
+ 44 (0) 1753 827 601
+ 44 (0) 7768 876 333
andrew@salonpriveconcours.com
Concours d’elégance
EnquiriesValentina Bracalello
+ 44 (0) 1753 827 639
+ 44 (0) 7795 670 337
valentina@salonpriveconcours.com
General Bookings & Tickets
Cat Puxley
+ 44 (0) 808 100 2205
cat@salonpriveconcours.com
Auction EnquiriesPaul Campbell
+44 (0) 1926 691 141
+44 (0)7812 013963
paul.campbell@silverstoneauctions.com
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