Excitement builds for the first Royal Automobile Club Concours 

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Press release

• Over 250 of the world’s most desirable and beautiful motor cars on display
• Legendary road and track treasures once driven by chart-toppers and world champions
• Tickets now on sale for members of invited clubs and fellow motoring organisations
• New website launched to provide all the latest information and updates

 
The countdown is on for the Royal Automobile Club’s eagerly anticipated inaugural Club Concours, taking place at its Woodcote Park country estate, adjacent to the Epsom Downs in Surrey, on Wednesday, July 9th.

This spectacular new event will showcase over 250 of the world’s finest cars, celebrating more than a century of road and track history. Around 50 of these will appear in the curated Club Concours, divided into seven classes: Grand Tourers, Riviera, The Coachbuilder’s Art, Limousines, The Mille Miglia, Pioneers, and Motorcycles.

Many of these rare cars come from the private collections of Club members, with additional entries sourced from prestigious museums and internationally renowned collectors and enthusiasts.

A splendid array of marques and models will be on show, including eye-catching Aston Martins, Bentleys, Bugattis, Ferraris and Rolls-Royces. Headlining the Mille Miglia category is a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR "Silver Arrow" generously loaned by Mercedes Heritage.

Adding a touch of stardust, the Limousines category features a royal Daimler DS420, produced exclusively for the late Queen’s mother, as well as John Lennon’s personal Rolls-Royce Phantom V. Under the Riviera banner, a dazzling collection of convertibles includes a Jaguar E-type and lesser-known but captivating models such as a 1963 Auto Union 1000SP and a Sunbeam Alpine like the one driven by Grace Kelly in the film To Catch a Thief. Motorbike enthusiasts can look forward to a Ducati 998 once raced by Carl Fogarty, featured in the Motorcycles showcase.

All seven Club Concours classes will be judged by a panel comprising celebrities and leading industry figures. Awards will be given for category winners, People’s Choice and Best in Show.

Complementing the Concours are six special features celebrating major motoring milestones. The 75th anniversary of BRM will be honoured with the presence of a BRM V16 from the 1950s, Graham Hill’s 1962 title-winning BRM P578, and the gas-turbine Rover-BRM that raced at Le Mans in 1965 with Hill and Jackie Stewart.

Paying tribute to 100 Years of the Phantom, a collection of Rolls-Royce Phantoms will be gathered at Woodcote Park. Among them is the unique 1928 17EX prototype with its original boat-tail design.

As Britain’s oldest motoring organisation, the Royal Automobile Club will also highlight one of its earliest ventures, the 1000 Mile Trial of 1900. This pioneering city-to-city drive introduced the joys and practicality of motoring to new audiences across the country. Included in the remarkable display will be the 1899 Wolseley driven by Herbert Austin on the event 125 years ago.

Beyond the concours and special features, every corner of the Club’s 350-acre estate—including lawns, terraces, and a golf course—will provide a grand backdrop to the day’s festivities.

Enhancing the summer spectacle, guests will enjoy anniversary displays from invited car clubs, alongside exhibits from dealers and manufacturers. Two dedicated drive-in displays will allow Royal Automobile Club members to showcase their own vehicles. Meanwhile, the Lockton Members’ Paddock will house an eclectic mix of cherished classics, from a Morris Minor to a Maserati Mistral.

While Club members and their guests are warmly welcomed, Woodcote Park will also open its doors to a wider audience for the very first time. A limited number of tickets are now available through selected car clubs and fellow motoring organisations.

For full details on the displays and ticketing, a dedicated website has just been launched and can be accessed via this link.

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