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So which automobiles stood out at 13th annual Salon Priv\u00e9 […]","datePublished":"2018-09-05","dateModified":"2018-09-07","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Salon-Priv\u00e9-2018-highlights-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Salon-Priv\u00e9-2018-highlights-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/salon-prive-2018-highlights\/","about":["Cars","EVENT COVERAGE","LATEST CAR NEWS","SHOWS"],"wordCount":633,"keywords":["Bentley","Bugatti","car show","ferrari","lamborghini","Salon Prive"],"articleBody":"Car events are often snazzy, glamorous occasions, but they don\u2019t get more luxurious than Salon Priv\u00e9 Concours d’El\u00e9gance.Held against the backdrop of what is regarded by some as Britain\u2019s greatest palace, Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, the event presents arguably the finest collection of supercars, hypercars and classic cars in the world.Of course, there\u2019s other stuff going on like the luxury retail village, but we\u2019re here for the cars. So which automobiles stood out at 13th annual Salon Priv\u00e9 Concours d’El\u00e9gance?1933 Bugatti Type 55 RoadsterAs in previous years, a whole raft of awards were handed out to the most remarkable cars on display and claiming the top \u2018Best of Show\u2019 prize was a 1933 Bugatti Type 55 Roadster, styled by Jean Bugatti.It is considered to be the world\u2019s most original Type 55 Roadster, as it is the only unrestored example with less than 50,000 miles on the clock.Ferrari 1972 Dino 246 GTA 1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS may have won the \u2018Preservation at its Best\u2019 award, but there was another Dino that attracted plenty of attention: a 1972 Dino 246 GT, once owned by Herman\u2019s Hermits frontman Peter Noone.The voice behind hits like \u2018I\u2019m Into Something Good\u2019 and \u2018No Milk Today\u2019 was so desperate for a metallic purple Dino that he had the car painted from \u2018Argento Auteuil\u2019 to \u2018Viola Dino Metalizzato\u2019 as soon as he got the keys – it retains this stunning colour today.Lamborghini Aventador SVJIt wasn\u2019t all heritage automobiles at Salon Priv\u00e9 – the event was the first in Europe to see the new Lamborghini Aventador SVJ.Powered by a 759bhp V12, it is the fastest and most powerful Lambo in production, polishing off a 0-62mph sprint in a phenomenal 2.8 seconds with a top speed exceeding 217mph. Read more about it here.Also on Lambo\u2019s display space was the Urus super SUV, capable of 0-62mph in 3.6 seconds and 190mph.Bentley Continental GTIt\u2019s no surprise to see Bentley getting involved in such a prestigious, high-end event and the luxury car maker brought along a \u2018Rubino Red\u2019 Continental GT with Mulliner Driving specification. This special trim adds Hotspur & Beluga-split interior and dark Fiddleback Eucalyptus for a veneer finish.Riding on 22-inch black and polished edge alloy wheels, it is the most advanced Bentley ever with a new 626bhp six-litre twin-turbocharged W12 engine that is good for 0-60mph in 3.6 seconds.Full list of 2018 Chubb Insurance Concours d\u2019El\u00e9gance results:Best of Show:Winner:\u00a01933 Bugatti Type 55 RoadsterRunner-up:\u00a01937 Delage D8-120Third Place:\u00a01971 Lamborghini Miura SPeople\u2019s Choice: 1964 Ferrari 250 LMCLASS D: Preservation at its Best | Winner: 1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTSCLASS E: Pre-War Bugattis |\u00a0Winner: 1933 Bugatti Type 55 RoadsterCLASS F: Pre-War Luxury Tourers | Winner: 1937 Delage D8-120CLASS G: Grand Tourers of the 1950s and 60s | Winner: 1964 Ferrari 250 GT LussoCLASS H: Wind In Your Hair | Winner: 1972 Ferrari 365 GTS\/4CLASS I: Best of British at Blenheim Palace | Winner: 1965 Aston Martin DB5CLASS J: Streamlined Closed Sports Cars | Winner: 1965 Ferrari 275 GTBCLASS K: 50 Years of the Dino | Winner: 1970 Dino 246 GTCLASS L: Supercars of the 70s | Winner: 1971 Lamborghini Miura SCLASS M: Competition Cars | Winner: 1955 Porsche 550 RSSpecial awards:Duke of Marlborough\u2019s Award (Car): 1964 Ferrari 250 LMChairman\u2019s Award: 1936 Lancia Astura Cabriolet Series IVMost Sensitive Restoration: 1939 Steyr 220Most Elegant: 1969 Ferrari 365 GTCMost Iconic: 1971 Lamborghini Miura SBest Restored: 1961 Ferrari 250 GTEMost Unique Bodywork: 1955 Porsche 550 RSMost Original Post-War: 1994 Jaguar XJ220Best Interior: 1967 Rolls-Royce Phantom VSpirit Award: 1934 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Tipo Le MansMost Opulent: 1937 Delage D8-120Coup de Coeur: 1968 Dino 206 GTEndeavour Award: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 LightweightDuke of Marlborough\u2019s Award (Bike): 1962 Triumph TR6 RMost Original Pre-War Motorbike: 1938 Moto Guzzi GTC Leggera 1938Most Original Post-War Motorbike: 1952 BSA Gold RocketMost Distinguished Motorbike: 1967 Millyard RC374"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Salon Priv\u00e9 2018 Highlights","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/salon-prive-2018-highlights\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]