Ten must-see luxury cars at Salon Privé Concours 2025 in Blenheim Palace

Ten must-see luxury cars at Salon Privé Concours 2025 in Blenheim Palace

Ten must-see luxury cars at Salon Privé Concours 2025 in Blenheim Palace. Click to view the full image gallery.


Salon Privé, the UK’s most prestigious luxury automotive event, is gearing up for a landmark celebration this summer — its 20th Anniversary Concours. Returning to the magnificent grounds of Blenheim Palace on Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th August, this year’s showcase promises an unforgettable display of rare, iconic, and impeccably curated cars from around the world.

From the United States and Monaco to Germany and Spain, the international line-up brings together some of the finest vehicles ever built. Whether you’re a lifelong collector or a casual enthusiast, the Concours is your chance to get up close to automotive history, design excellence, and pure performance.

Here’s a round-up of ten must-see cars making their way to the event — each one a showstopper in its own right.

Stay tuned as we reveal the full list and stories behind each car in the coming days — or better yet, experience them in person at Blenheim Palace this August.


1. The Alvis
An actual Le Mans entrant and historically significant car, everyone has heard of Bentley taking the spoils at Le Mans in the early years, but this 1928 Alvis is a British marque that competed at the very highest level. It’s easy to see why this beauty scooped Best in Class at the 2023 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance.

The 1928 Alvis FWD Le Mans Team Car - Exterior
The 1928 Alvis FWD Le Mans Team Car - Interior
The 1928 Alvis FWD Le Mans Team Car - Engine

2. The Cadillac
This 1928 Cadillac 341A Phaeton has retained many original features and is among the most magnificent open cars of the classic era, featuring a folding windscreen for rear passengers. With Harley Earl’s classic styling, this car was an important design for General Motors and will be heading to Blenheim Palace from Monaco.

3. The Invicta
Invicta will celebrate its 100th Anniversary this year, and Salon Privé is lucky to welcome this 1931 model to its 20th Anniversary Concours. For movie buffs, this car was owned by Oscar, Tony and Emmy award-winning actor Christopher Plummer.

1931 Invicta S-Type - Exterior
1931 Invicta S-Type - Interior
1931 Invicta S-Type - Exterior

4. The Hispano Suiza
Not many cars can boast an 11.3 litre engine – but this stunning 1933 J12 ‘Labourdette’ Roadster from Hispano Suiza certainly can! Heading to Blenheim from New York, this motor is set to woo the Salon Privé crowd.

1933 Hispano-Suiza J12 Sport Torpedo Roadster by Labourdette - Exterior
1933 Hispano-Suiza J12 Sport Torpedo Roadster by Labourdette - Interior
1933 Hispano-Suiza J12 Sport Torpedo Roadster by Labourdette - Exterior

5. The Packard
Once owned by Charlie Chaplin Studios, this Packard 1407 Series All Weather Cabriolet was built in 1936 for $6,290 – the equivalent of over $110,000 today – as a special order only model. During its 50 years of private ownership, this Packard has appeared on both the big and silver screen, including the 1978 drama ‘The Betsy’ starring Laurence Olivier, Robert Duvall and Tommy Lee Jones.

1936 Packard Twelve All Weather Cabriolet

6. The Pegaso
This rare Pegaso Z-102, from the small Spanish manufacturer, was one of only three lightweight competition coupes built for racing at the Barcelona Pegaso factory. It qualified for the 1952 Monaco Grand Prix and was driven by Joaquin Palacios. From the shores of Pebble Beach and now to Blenheim Palace for Salon Privé, this Pegaso, with its bold colour palette and hand-painted colour roundel, is a truly unique find.

1952 Pegaso Z-102 Race Car

7. The Ferrari
This 1953 Ferrari 212 Europa Coupé is one of the few surviving in the world. It underwent a complete restoration which took a mere seven years. Just 26 of the Ferrari 212 Inter cars received designation as ‘Europa’, and this is one of only four which were constructed as left-hand-drive examples.

1953 Ferrari 212 Europa Coupé - Front
1953 Ferrari 212 Europa Coupé - Side
1953 Ferrari 212 Europa Coupé - Interior

8. The Bentley
A beautiful example of a truly classic British hand-built luxury car, this 1956 Bentley S1 convertible by renowned coachbuilder H.J. Mulliner will be on display at Salon Privé 2025. One of only twelve examples of this model, the current owner undertook a three-year restoration in Belgium and England.

1956 Bentley S1 Drophead by Mulliner - Front

9. The Mercedes-Benz Coupé
This 1957 300SC car is one of only nine built with a factory sunroof. It won Best in Class at The Quail in 2024 and took third place at Pebble Beach 2024 in a class of Post-War Luxury Vehicles. It also won the Mercedes-Benz Class at Amelia Island, Best in Show at the Pasadena Motor Classic and was 1st in Class at the Audrain Concours 2024.

1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SC Coupe - Exterior

10. The Triumph
This 1961 Triumph Italia 2000 by Vignale is a great example of a renowned coachbuilder producing something different from its recognised form – some say it looks more like an early Maserati than a Triumph. This model was number 235 of a total of 330 built.

1961 Triumph Italia 2000 by Vignale - Exterior

With its breathtaking setting, curated concours entries, and a dazzling mix of design, heritage and horsepower, Salon Privé’s 20th Anniversary promises to be an unmissable celebration of automotive excellence.

Whether you’re drawn to the pioneering engineering of the Alvis, the Hollywood glamour of the Packard, or the rare elegance of the Ferrari 212 Europa, this year’s line-up reflects everything that makes Salon Privé so special.

So mark your calendar, secure your tickets, and prepare to immerse yourself in one of the most spectacular car events the UK has ever seen.


Read more: Salon Privé reveals first of its highly anticipated entries for 2025 concours at Blenheim Palace


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