FERRARI WINS 10 AWARDS AT THE SALON PRIVÉ CONCOURS

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FERRARI WINS 10 AWARDS AT THE SALON PRIVÉ CONCOURS

Ferrari received an incredible 10 class wins and awards during the Concours d’Elégance at Salon Privé last weekend, including a very special award for a 1964 Ferrari 250 LM which won the People’s Choice award. The event which was held once again at Blenheim Palace also celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the original Ferrari Dino with an outstanding display of 8 stunning models all lined up side by side. Incredibly, 3 Dinos drove home with silverware including a very rare 1968 206 GT, which was formerly owned by Eric Clapton and 1 of only 5 such models imported into the UK winning the “Coup de Couer”, a 1970 246 GT in stunning Rosso Chiaro which won “Best in Class” in “50 Years of the Dino” and the 1973 246 GTS, under the same ownership for the last 40 years, also winning “Best in Class” in “Preservation at its Best”.

With the coveted People’s Choice already secured, the 250 LM went on to also receive the prestigious “Duke of Marlborough’s Award”.

As he has done for several years, five-times Le Mans winner Derek Bell MBE chaired the judging committee for this year’s Concours d’Elégance. The two-time World Sports Car Champion and former works Ferrari driver was one of many star names lending their experience and opinions to proceedings, ranging from globally-renowned designers and journalists to respected historians and motor industry heavyweights.

The full range of Ferrari cars receiving recognition at this year’s event is as follows:

CATEGORY	No.	MODEL	Year
People's Choice	74	Ferrari 250 LM	1964
Class D: Preservation at its Best	25	Ferrari Dino 246 GTS	1973
Class G: Grand Tourers of the 50s & 60s	37	Ferrari 250 GT Lusso	1964
Class H: Wind in Your Hair	45	Ferrari 365 GTS/4	1972
Class J: Streamlined Closed Sports Cars	52	Ferrari 275 GTB	1965
Class K: 50 Years of the Dino	57	Ferrari Dino 246 GT	1970
Most Elegant	38	Ferrari 365 GTC	1969
Best Restored	35	Ferrari 250 GTE	1961
Coup de Coeur	56	Ferrari Dino 206 GT	1968
Duke of Marlborough's Award (Car)	74	Ferrari 250 LM Source: Ferrari North Europe

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.”