Salon Privé, the UK’s most prestigious luxury automotive event, has unveiled a selection of extraordinary cars set to compete in this year’s Salon Privé Concours by Aviva Private Clients.
From pre-war racing legends and one-off coachbuilt masterpieces, to prototype hypercars and modern automotive icons, this year’s Concours will set pulses racing bringing together the world’s rarest and most significant automobiles.
Taking place in the spectacular grounds of Blenheim Palace on Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd September, here are 13 entries from 13 classes that you won’t want to miss:
1. Armstrong-Siddeley Special Six | Class: The Golden Age of Motoring
Built during one of Britain’s greatest periods of automotive innovation, this elegant 1933 Armstrong-Siddeley Special Six perfectly captures the craftsmanship and engineering excellence that defined luxury motoring before the Second World War.
2. Maserati 8C 3000 | Class: Pre-war Sports
One of the rarest Maseratis ever built, the 8C 3000 represented the marque’s ambitions to dominate international motorsport. Combining breathtaking performance with unmistakable Italian styling, it remains one of the most coveted pre-war sports cars in existence.
3. Arnolt Bristol Deluxe | Class: Celebrating 80 Years of Bristol Motor Cars
Marking eight decades of Bristol, this beautifully proportioned Arnolt Bristol Deluxe is one of the Anglo-American collaboration’s most distinctive creations, blending British engineering with elegant Italian coachwork.
4. Alfa Romeo Sprint Berlinetta | Class: Celebrating 100 Years of Touring Design
Created by legendary coachbuilder Touring, this Alfa Romeo Sprint Berlinetta celebrates a century of one of Italy’s most influential design houses. Its lightweight construction and timeless styling helped shape sports car design for generations.
5. Maserati 3500GT Spyder Prototipo by Vignale | Class: La Dolce Vita – Italian Glamour of the ’50s & ’60s
A true Italian masterpiece, this one-off prototype embodies the glamour and sophistication of post-war Italy. Penned by Vignale, it represents the golden age of open-top grand touring and remains one of Maserati’s most beautiful creations.
6. Porsche 901 | Class: Early Air-cooled Porsche Icons
Before it became the legendary 911, it was the Porsche 901. Produced before Porsche changed the name following a trademark dispute with Peugeot, surviving examples are exceptionally rare and hugely significant in Porsche history.
7. Ferrari 166MM by Touring | Class: Sports Racers
One of Ferrari’s earliest competition cars, the 166MM helped establish the marque on the world stage with victories in endurance racing, including the Mille Miglia and Le Mans. Today it remains one of the most historically important Ferraris ever built.
8. Lamborghini Miura P400S | Class: 60 Years of the Lamborghini Miura
Widely regarded as the world’s first true supercar, the Miura changed automotive history forever. Sixty years after its debut, the P400S continues to captivate enthusiasts with its revolutionary mid-engine layout and breathtaking Marcello Gandini styling.
9. Ferrari 328 GTS | Class: Never Mind the Weather – Cabriolets & Convertibles
One of Ferrari’s most usable and recognisable classics, the 328 GTS perfectly captures the spirit of open-top motoring in the late 1980s. With its removable targa roof and timeless Pininfarina design, it remains a firm favourite among collectors.
10. Ferrari 250 GT Series 1 Cabriolet | Class: Passione Ferrari
Elegant, rare and effortlessly desirable, the Ferrari 250 GT Series 1 Cabriolet is considered one of Maranello’s greatest grand tourers. Combining V12 performance with beautiful coachwork, it represents Ferrari at its very finest.
11. Bugatti EB110 Prototype | Class: Supercar Icons (1974–1999)
A pioneering supercar ahead of its time, the Bugatti EB110 showcased advanced engineering including four-wheel drive and a quad-turbocharged V12. As a prototype, this example offers a fascinating glimpse into Bugatti’s remarkable revival during the 1990s.
12. Aston Martin Valiant Prototype | Class: Limited Production Supercars (2001–2026)
One of Aston Martin’s most extreme road cars to date, the Valiant was developed with a focus on pure driver engagement. This prototype offers visitors a rare opportunity to see the cutting-edge engineering behind one of the world’s most exclusive new supercars.
13. Bugatti Bolide | Class: Hypercar Heaven (2006–2026)
Designed with virtually no compromises, the Bugatti Bolide pushes engineering to extraordinary limits. Built to deliver track-focused performance unlike anything before it, this latest hypercar is one of the most eagerly anticipated attractions at this year’s Concours.
Andrew Bagley, Chairman and co-founder of Salon Privé, said: “Every year, the Salon Privé Concours brings together some of the world’s finest collector cars, but it’s the stories behind them that make the event so special. This year’s line-up spans almost a century of automotive history, from pioneering pre-war racers to the latest generation of hypercars, with each class celebrating a unique chapter in motoring.
“Whether you’re passionate about coachbuilt classics, iconic Ferraris, landmark anniversaries or the newest limited-production supercars, our 2026 Concours promises an exceptional collection of cars that visitors simply won’t see together anywhere else.”
To book tickets to attend Salon Privé 2026, visit https://www.salonpriveconcours.com or to enter a car into the 2026 Concours event, see https://www.salonpriveconcours.com/apply-to-enter
