Salon Prive

This 1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet A was named Best of Show at the 2021 Salon Privé Concours d’Elégance presented by Aviva. Remarkably, it is the third Mercedes-Benz 540K variant to become a finalist in the Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award, each with coachwork created in 1938 by Mercedes-Benz own coachworks at Sindelfingen.

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Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet A takes 2021 Salon Privé "Best of Show"

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.

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Touring Superleggera fires the shark-like Aero 3 onto road and track

"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.

Using only the original technical drawings, Mulliner (Bentley’s in-house bespoke and coachbuilding division), built his unique 1939 Corniche using original Corniche and MkV mechanical components and a completely re-made body, identical in every detail to the original

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Lost 1939 Bentley Corniche recreated after 80 years for centenary celebrations

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.

The ATS GT is a V8-powered supercar from Italy

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Stunning supercar marks the return of Automobili Turismo e Sport

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.

Held at the UK's Blenheim Palace, this year's Salon Privé features the Chubb Insurance Concours d’Elégance and the Salon Privé Supercar Show, as well as a number of debuts

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High performance meets high society at Salon Privé

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.

A first look at the EV3 UK Edition 1909 developed by Morgan and Selfridges

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Morgan ups style-factor with limited edition EV3

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.

London's Salon Privé motor show includes rare gems and eye-catching supercars from around the globe

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The best of London's Salon Privé motorshow

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.

The aerodynamically efficient Dymaxion car could transport 11 passengers and returned 36 mpg from a V8 in 1933.

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Buckminster Fuller's Dymaxion car makes a rare public outing at Salon Prive London

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 ...