by Hannibal Reitano
One of the most exclusive Concours d'Elegance worldwide, the 2022 Salon Privé again saw some of the world's rarest and most spectacular classic cars as well as the latest Super Cars.
Now in its 17th year, Salon Privé welcomed the guests to the most prestigious and style four-day event including the popular Friday Lady's Day by Boodles within the immaculate grounds of Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire.
This year two new presentations were on show, The Platinum Collection honoring H.M Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee with 16 extraordinary cars all in silver, and the 75th Anniversary of Ferrari well represented by this Italian thoroughbred including their first Ferrari 125S to the latest V6 Hybrid in their Ferrari stand.
Blenheim Palace |
Ferrari F40 |
Boodles Champagne Reception |
Bugatti's Chiron |
De Tomaso P72 |
2022 Rolls Royce Phantom VIII Series II |
1937 Rolls Royce Phantom III Special Henley Coupé by Inskip |
The Spirit of Ecstasy |
The 1947 Ferrari 125S |
Ferrari's Supercars |
1953 Chrysler GS-1 Special Coupé by Ghia |
1953 Ferrari 250 Europa Coupé by Pinninfarina |
Most Exceptional Design 1933 Rolls Royce Phantom II Continental by Freestone & Webb |
Ferrari |
His Grace The 12th Duke of Marlborough and Andrew Ridgeley |
1935 Hispano-Suiza J12 Cabriolet by Vanvooren |
1935 Mercedes Benz 290A Cabriolet by Sindelfingen |
1965 Jaguar E-Type OTS |
3rd Place overall was the 1931 Bentley 8 litre Saloon by Freestone & Webb |
2nd Place overall was the 1938 Alfa Romeo 6 C 2300 B Mille Miglia Cabriolet by Graber |
Best of Show 2022 Salon Privé 1956 Ferrari 250 GT TdF Berlinetta by Zagato |
The Award Presentation |
Andrew Ridgeley and Hannibal Reitano |
Boodles Ice Cream's |
Pommery Champagne |
Hannibal Reitano and James Spencer-Churchill 12th Duke of Marlborough |