DM HISTORICS CONTINUE MULTIPLE CONCOURS SHOWINGS POST-PEBBLE BEACH WITH HAMPTON COURT, SALON PRIVÉ AND WARREN CLASSIC

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DM HISTORICS CONTINUE MULTIPLE CONCOURS SHOWINGS POST-PEBBLE BEACH WITH HAMPTON COURT, SALON PRIVÉ AND WARREN CLASSIC

• DM Historics continue Concours presence following Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance with showings at Concours of Elegance Hampton Court, Salon Privé and Warren Classic
• DM Historics and sister company E-Type UK displayed cars at Salon Privé and Hampton Court simultaneously last weekend, with founder Marcus Holland chosen as a judge for the Jaguar Trophy at Hampton Court
• DM Historics to show three cars in upcoming Warren Classic on September 23rd
• Both DM Historics and E-Type UK specialise in Concours quality restorations, sales and servicing

Kent, 5th September 2018

From the shores of California to British palace gardens, DM Historics and sister company E-Type UK have had a thoroughly busy Concours season.

Following a superb showing of an original 1953 Jaguar XK120 FHC at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, DM Historics has continued its Concours presence with a number of showings at top-tier UK concours.

Last weekend DM Historics showed the 1959 Lotus Elite S1, campaigned in the period at Goodwood by renowned racing driver Tommy Dickson, in the Competition Car Class at Salon Privé. DM Historics have prepared the car to full FIA Appendix K regulations ahead of a number of historic races, and such a Concours entry is a testament to the quality of work.

Meanwhile, at Concours of Elegance Hampton Court, sister company E-Type UK displayed a significant and recently completed restoration. The 1961 Jaguar E-type 3.8 Series 1 Roadster, Chassis 54, has been restored to exacting original specifications. The fully matching numbers example has been perfectly finished in its original factory colour specification of Imperial Maroon with Maroon leather and was chosen by world-leading automotive leather firm Bridge of Weir to be displayed in their member’s enclosure among a curated selection of ‘British Legends’.

Founder Marcus Holland was also chosen as a judge for the Jaguar Trophy in which around 80 Jaguars lined up hoping to win the title of judge’s favourite. Alongside head judge Philip Porter, Marcus and the panel awarded the Jaguar Trophy to a highly original Jaguar XK120, a model DM Historics have particular Concours experience with from Pebble Beach having shown a similar model in the Postwar Preservation Class this year.

The team are now preparing for the Warren Classic where they will show three cars. Both the 1959 Lotus Elite S1 and 1961 Jaguar E-type Chassis 54 shall be displayed alongside another recently completed restoration, a 1960 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II Drophead Coupe by H.J. Mulliner. This coachbuilt masterpiece is one of thirty-two right-hand drive examples ever produced and has recently been returned to its stunning original hue of Shell Grey with freshly retrimmed red interior by DM Historics.

Founder Marcus Holland commented: “It has been a real thrill to be selected for so many world-class Concours events, and the reaction from judges and spectators alike has been superb. Both Hampton Court and Salon Privé were incredible examples of British Concours, and it was a pleasure to judge the Jaguar Trophy at Hampton Court. We are looking forward to capping off a busy Concours season with the Warren Classic and can’t wait to unveil our recently completed Rolls-Royce.”

LEVC TX MAKES ROYAL PALACE DEBUT AT CONCOURS OF ELEGANCE 2018

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LEVC TX MAKES ROYAL PALACE DEBUT AT CONCOURS OF ELEGANCE 2018

• The world’s most advanced electric taxi made its debut appearance at the Concours of Elegance this weekend
• LEVC TX provided a VIP shuttle service at Hampton Court Palace garden party rubbing shoulders with some of the world’s rarest cars
• New TX was also represented on the Concours live stage alongside fellow Geely Group brand, Lotus

03 September 2018, Hampton Court, London:

The world’s most-advanced electric taxi, the LEVC TX, enjoyed a Royal reception at the weekend by supporting the prestigious Concours of Elegance car show held at Hampton Court Palace.

Hosted by Prince Michael of Kent, the Concours of Elegance, which raises huge sums for charity each year, saw 13,000 motoring enthusiasts flock to the gardens of Hampton Court Palace to enjoy some of the rarest motoring exotica in the world.

VIPs and dignitaries from all over the world were in attendance, many showing examples from their own car collections, and on hand to shuttle special guests of the show in and around Hampton Court Palace, was the zero-emission capable LEVC TX. 

Invited by the organisers as an iconic British design and a widely-recognised image of London globally, the new TX was also presented on the Concours live stage alongside fellow UK automaker and part of the Geely Group, Lotus.

LEVC’s TX is a range-extended electric vehicle – which means the vehicle is only ever driven by its powerful electric motor. However, there is a small petrol engine onboard which can top-up the battery, should the driver be unable to charge. This technology gives drivers a range of up to 377 miles and a zero-emissions range of 80 miles.