History in Motion
From 5th to 7th September this year the Royal Gardens of St James’s in central London will play host to 60 of the rarest and most beautiful cars in the world
celebration of stylish motoring. Te cars and their owners have been invited by the event’s Royal Patron HRH Prince Michael of Kent, who will officially open the Concours. Te organisers have also vowed “the very best in gourmet food and fine wine will be on offer” for hospitality guests to enjoy at this regal event, which begins with an exclusive preview day on the Tursday before opening to the public.
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t James’s Concours of Elegance will encompass the gardens of Marlborough House, Marlborough Road and St James’s Palace in the ultimate
Te Concours follows the inaugural event last year, which was set within the grounds of Windsor Castle as a mark of Te Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Guests will be able to see priceless examples of the rarest cars, including the 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster ordered by actor Clark Gable and the 1954 Ferrari 375 MM Scaglietti once owned by Italian film maker Roberto Rossellini. Te 1955 A6G/54 2000 Spider Zagato which is considered to be one of the finest cars made by Maserati, will also be among the 60 on display. Te organisers have released a limited number
of tickets for members of the public to attend the Concours with their own historic, sports or GT car, so that they can form a unique part of the three-day event. Tese ‘public’ cars will be able to line-up along Te Mall, and on the opening morning, join the 60 Concours cars on the route from the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace, down Te Mall before parking in Marlborough House Gardens where they will be displayed for the duration of the three days. Amongst the many Royal Palaces and fine houses, St James’s is the exclusive address for major corporations, gentlemen’s clubs, tailors,
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