Salon Privé 2025 Day 1 highlights: Grand unveilings kick off 20th anniversary at Blenheim Palace

Salon Privé 2025 opened its 20th Anniversary at the breathtaking Blenheim Palace, ushering in five days of automotive elegance, innovation, and spectacle. From the very first moment, the lawns were alive with excitement, as guests gathered to witness a remarkable array of vehicles spanning the history of motoring.

The day began in spectacular fashion with a series of stunning unveilings. RML revealed its latest GT Hypercar, a machine that fuses cutting-edge performance with exquisite craftsmanship. Not far from it, Thornley Kelham presented the Jaguar XK European GT Roadster, a reinterpretation of a classic that strikes a balance between heritage and modern engineering.

Oxfordshire’s own Electrogenic captivated the crowd with a bespoke electric Aston Martin DB6, commissioned for comedian Jimmy Carr, demonstrating how tradition and innovation can meet in perfect harmony.

McLaren’s W1 made only its second appearance in the UK, commanding attention with its rarity and refined presence. Meanwhile, Clive Sutton unveiled a one-of-one 1967 Mustang, a hand-crafted tribute to automotive artistry that drew admiration from collectors and enthusiasts alike.

Beyond the headline-grabbing debuts, the Concours d’Elégance, presented by Aviva Private Clients, offered a curated display of some of the world’s most beautiful and rare vehicles. Adding a celebratory flourish, the Emerald Anniversary Green Collection paid homage to two decades of Salon Privé with a line-up of iconic cars dressed in a striking green livery, underscoring the event’s legacy of style and sophistication.

From dawn to dusk, Day One at Salon Privé 2025 set a glamorous, exhilarating tone for the week ahead, promising more remarkable unveilings, parades, and unforgettable moments in the days to come.