Salon Prive

The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best identifies the world’s most exceptional classic car from a select group of vehicles that have won the highest awards at the previous year’s major concours events. The 2022 award finalists have now been announced.

Salon Privé is best known for its globally recognized Concours d’Elégance, but over the 15 years since it began, it has grown into a week of automotive celebration that encompasses important car and luxury product launches and an upmarket lawn party.

A 1956 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Competizione yesterday became the winner of 2021 Annual Peninsula Classics ‘Best of the Best’ Award, the most prestigious concours honor in the world. Here's a pictorial of the winning car, and the other 7 finalists

While it has always been overshadowed by the rarer Mercedes-Benz 540K Spezial Roadster, the Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet A is still regarded by many as the prettiest of the 540K siblings, with an outright win at the 1973 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance the model’s most celebrated concours achievement. And that is now joined by a Best of Show award at the 2021 Salon Privé Concours d’Elégance presented by Aviva.

"Weight is the enemy, air resistance the obstacle." Not novel ideas for fast vehicles, but the all-new Aero 3 from Touring Superleggera was developed with a brief featuring that simple phrase bolded at the top. And it very much shows.

Bentley has recreated an important car design from its past that was lost during the outbreak of WW2. The 1939 Bentley Corniche provides a crucial link in the history of Bentley's most important models, connecting the fabled Embiricos 4¼ Litre and R Type Continental.

When you think of drop-dead gorgeous Italian supercars, your mind probably leaps to names like Ferrari and Lamborghini. But what about Automobili Turismo e Sport? Formed by a team of ex-Ferrari employees, the company only developed one road car, and collapsed shortly after. Now, the badge is back.

Salon Privé is positioned as "the UK's most exclusive automotive garden party." Picture fascinators and stripy jackets, lobster and champagne lunches and a special car-park for guests who arrive in supercars. New Atlas forwent all of that, though, in favour of the event's prestigious concours.

Morgan Motor Company introduced the all-electric EV3 at this year's Geneva Motor Show, after showing it as a concept last year. To make the car even more striking, it's teamed up with British department store Selfridges to create a special edition.

Since its inauguration nine years ago, Salon Privé has evolved into a boutique motor show, wowing automotive enthusiasts with a unique mix of classic vehicles and supercars from around the world. Join Gizmag, as we cast our eye over the stunning automobiles on display at London's Syon Park.

Buckminster Fuller's Dymaxion car had a rare public outing at the exclusive boutique-style Salon Prive event in London this week. The three day event closes in London today, so if you're in the vicinity and quick ...