Record crowds and most spectacular cars at Hampton Court Palace for 10th anniverary Concours of Elegance 06.09.2022: • Record attendance and most spectacular array of concours cars yet for Concours of Elegance 2022, at Hampton Court Palace • The Concours of Elegance cements position as the UK’s top concours d’elegance and among the top three in the world

•    Record attendance and most spectacular array of concours cars yet for Concours of Elegance 2022, at Hampton Court Palace
 

•    The Concours of Elegance cements position as the UK’s top concours d’elegance and among the top three in the world
 


•    Best in Show – uniquely voted for by owners themselves - goes to fabulous 1938 Delage D8-120 ‘de Villars’
 

•    Other winners included Maserati A6G Zagato, Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato and Ferrari 365P Berlinetta Speciale ‘Tre Posti’


•    Other highlights include inaugural Levitt Concours and Gooding & Company Auction
 

 
 
The Concours of Elegance, presented by A. Lange & Söhne, concluded yesterday after yet another fabulous automotive extravaganza, held over three days at Hampton Court Palace in west London.



The 10th anniversary event welcomed a record number of guests to the immaculate Palace gardens, for the most spectacular display of rare and significant motorcars yet, cementing the event’s reputation as the UK’s top Concours d’Elegance event.



The Best in Show winner – uniquely chosen by the Concours car owners themselves – was the truly exceptional 1938 Delage D8-120 ‘de Villars’, which enchanted the voters with its elegance, beauty and 1930s design flair.
 






Elsewhere at the event, the inaugural women-only Levitt Concours, which celebrated female car enthusiasts and collectors, was a great hit; the trophy went to a sensational 1932 Alfa Romeo Tipo B Monoposto, which delighted and deafened guests in equal measure. The show also welcomed a number of former winners back for the tenth anniversary show, with cars including the 1938 Hispano-Suiza Dubonnet Xenia wowing the crowds all over again.
 


Gooding & Company’s London collector car auction, held alongside the main Concours in the Palace grounds, also brought significant excitement. Stunning lots from all eras were evocatively displayed in the Hampton Court Palace’s inner courtyards ahead of Saturday’s highly successful sale.
 


James Brooks-Ward, Concours of Elegance CEO, said: “I’m delighted to report that the 2022 edition of the Concours of Elegance was a great success, and a worthy celebration of the tenth anniversary of the UK’s finest concours event.



Our partners joined us in celebrating this incredible occasion, with the A. Lange & Söhne 1815 CHRONOGRAPH “Hampton Court Edition” watch, being auctioned for The Prince’s Trust, on display across the weekend. Not to mention the Charles Heidsieck Brut Millésimé Champagne created, with both our 2012 and 2021 winners adorning the label. And then, of course, our special tenth anniversary ties created by Henry Poole & Co.
 


“Aside from the incredible support of our partners, the collection of cars gathered at Hampton Court was truly spectacular, and the Delage D8-120 ‘de Villars’, a spellbinding Best in Show winner. The collector car auction of the year, in the form of Gooding & Co’s London Auction, was a perfect addition, providing a mesmerising show in the gardens, as some of the most incredible cars in the world went under the hammer.”
 


“I’d like to extend a heartfelt thanks to our immensely supportive partners, and of course the cars’ generous owners; without them this fantastic event wouldn’t be possible. I’d also like to thank the thousands of guests who visited us over the three days; we look forward to welcoming you back to the Palace in 2023.”
 





Full List of Winners
 


Best In Show Winner 2022 - 1938 Delage D8-120 ‘de Villars’
 
Pre 1915 – 1912 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Touring

1920s – 1925 Vauxhall 30/98 Wensum Tourer

1930s – 1930 Cord L-29 Brougham

1940s & 1950s – 1956 Maserati A6G Zagato

1960s – 1961 Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato

1970s - 1971 Lamborghini Miura SV

1980s Onwards, Future Classics – 1994 Bugatti EB110 SS

Ferrari 75th Anniversary Award Winner - 1966 Ferrari 365P Berlinetta Speciale ‘Tre Posti’
 
Club Trophy, presented by the Royal Automobile Club – Ferrari 365 GT4 2+2

Gooding & Co Elegance in Motion Award – Maserati A6G Zagato

Bridge of Weir Design Award – 1938 Hispano-Suiza H6B Dubonnet Xenia

Bentley Trophy – Bentley S3 Standard Steel Saloon

Jaguar Trophy – Jaguar SS1

Classic & Sports Car Best Club Car (Saturday) – Jaguar XJ6 (Pre-Production Car)

Classic & Sports Car Best Club Car (Sunday) – BMW 327/8

Levitt Concours – Alfa Romeo Tipo B Monoposto

Junior Concours – Ferrari 312 T2 “Ferrarina 77”

30Under30 – Ford Capri 2.8

Platinum Jubilee Award – Aston Martin DB6 Volante (HRH Prince Charles’ Personal Car)



The Concours of Elegance will return to Hampton Court Palace from the 1st to 3rd September 2023.

 
 
 
Luke Madden,Iain Campbell, photo Concours of Elegance