More than 100 years of motoring history on show at Blenheim Palace
Awards will be decided by ICJAG panel of world-leading experts and chief automotive designers
Coachbuilt beauties entered, along with competition legends on two wheels and four
Class dedicated to Jaguar E-type in its 60th anniversary year
With not long to go before one of the automotive world’s most keenly anticipated events, the full entry for the Salon Privé Concours d’Elégance presented by Aviva has been revealed.
The carefully assembled line-up of 68 motor cars and 15 motorcycles spans more than a century and features some of the most coveted models ever made.
It’s 60 years since Jaguar introduced its groundbreaking E-type, and this motoring milestone will be celebrated with a class dedicated to the Malcolm Sayer-designed sports car. Those contesting the Concours d’Elégance include the famous low-drag Lightweight that was raced in period by German duo Peter Lindner and Peter Nöcker. The car was painstakingly rebuilt by marque specialist Classic Motor Cars more than 40 years after its tragic accident during the 1964 Paris 1000km.
A 1965 Series I 4.2 fixed-head coupe that was owned by Motor Sport correspondent Denis Jenkinson will also be part of the Concours d’Elégance. ‘Jenks’ used the E-type to follow the motor-racing circus around Europe for his race reports and Continental Notes column.
On display alongside it will be two of the most famous E-types of all. 9600 HP is a pre-production model that is the oldest surviving example, and which was used not only for the famous 150mph road test in The Autocar, but also for the E-type’s official launch at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show. It was later joined in Geneva by 77 RW, Jaguar’s second road-test E-type and the first production roadster – and the two of them will be reunited at Salon Privé. Not only that, two of Jaguar Classic’s 60 Edition tributes to 9600 HP and 77 RW will also be gracing the lawns of Blenheim Palace.
A number of significant Bentleys are set to take centre-stage, including a 3 Litre that was built at the Cricklewood factory specifically for the 1927 Le Mans 24 Hours. This was in the midst of the ‘Bentley Boy’ domination of the French endurance classic, and although YF 2503 got entangled in the infamous accident that also eliminated one of the other Bentleys, it survived to enjoy a long and illustrious competition career through the 1920 and 1930s.
It will be joined in the Pre-War Sports Class by a 1925 3 Litre – the ninth of only 18 Super Sports models built, and one of only four to retain its original bodywork – and a 1926 4½ Litre that was owned by Woolf Barnato. Three times a Le Mans winner for the marque, Barnato saved Bentley from collapse when he bought the company in 1926.
Some of the most striking road cars of the pre- and post-war period will take part in the Concours d’Elégance presented by Aviva, with the Pre-War Tourers Class featuring coachbuilt beauties from Mercedes-Benz, Rolls-Royce, Bentley and Talbot-Lago. Nearby in the Fit For A King Class will be a Hooper-bodied Bentley MkVI that was built in 1949 for the Maharaja of Mysore – Sir Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar. The distinctive two-tone Bentley features a luxurious interior and has recently been restored to original specification.
The Racing Greats Class is set to showcase competition legends from a Jaguar XK 120 and C-type to an ex-Monte-Carlo Rally Aston Martin DB2/4, one of Ferrari’s gorgeous 750 Monza sports-racers, and a 1965 Ford GT40. On display alongside them will be one of the greatest competition GTs of all time, and the holy grail for collectors – a Ferrari 250 GTO. Chassis 3767 GT will be reunited with its first owner, British privateer David Piper, on Wednesday 1 September.
At opposite ends of the Salon Privé timeline will be the Early Pioneers Class – featuring a 1903 Panhard et Levassor and a 1915 Ford Model T, plus a pair of Rolls-Royce’s majestic 20hp – and the Classics of the Future Class. The latter will include one of Jaguar’s Group C-derived XJR-15s alongside an XJ220 supercar.
Covid restrictions prevented Pininfarina’s 90th anniversary being celebrated during last year’s Salon Privé Week, but the tribute has been carried over into 2021. A special class dedicated to the revered design house will include the first Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona to be delivered to the UK, a very rare right-hand-drive Ferrari 275 GTS, and a Ferrari 330 GTS that was displayed at the 1967 Turin Motor Show and which has picked up numerous concours awards in recent years.
Rarities will abound across the show field. One of only six Austin-Healey 100s to be converted into a coupé by Belgian coachbuilder D’Ieteren will be part of the Post-War Closed (British) Class, while the Post-War Open Class features a Talbot-Lago T26 Grand Sport that was a star of the concours d’elégance scene in France in the early 1950s, and which features unique Franay cabriolet coachwork.
The two motorcycle classes span 120 years of history, from the very first Triumph motor bicycle ever built in 1901, to a 2021 Spirit SP2 racer. The Triumph will be making its first public appearance in more than 80 years when it takes its place on the lawns of Blenheim Palace.
The Concours d’Elégance presented by Aviva is the traditional curtain-raiser for Salon Privé Week, and this year takes place on Wednesday 1 September. On the same day, the wraps will be coming off a brand-new feature for 2021 – The Red Collection. This carefully curated display of 12 cars will include last year’s Best of Show winner – the 1933 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Monza Zagato Spider.
Along with the Class awards and the coveted Best of Show, the Churchill Cup for ‘Most Exceptional Design’ will be presented on Thursday 2 September. Named in honour of Sir Winston Churchill, who was born at Blenheim Palace, it will be judged by some of the most respected automotive designers in the world, including Marek Reichman, Peter Stevens, Julian Thomson and Ian Callum. They’re set to be joined by Event Patron the Duke of Marlborough, Le Mans legend Derek Bell and supermodel Yasmin Le Bon.
Salon Privé Director Andrew Bagley said: ‘This year’s Concours d’Elégance presented by Aviva has once again attracted a stellar entry, which reflects Salon Privé’s standing as one of the world’s most prestigious events. Our panel of ICJAG judges are all experts in their field, and they’re going to have their work cut out to decide the winners.’
Please find below the Salon Privé Concours d’Elégance presented by Aviva 2021 Show Field
Motor Cars
1903 Panhard et Levassor 80hp
1904 Cadillac 8¼hp Model B Rear-Entrance Tonneau
1915 Ford Model T
1923 Rolls-Royce 20hp Barrel-Sided Tourer by Barker & Co
1925 Bentley Super Sports by Short
1927 Rolls-Royce 20hp Tourer by Barker
1927 Bentley 3 Litre Vanden Plas ‘Le Mans’
1929 Mercedes-Benz 680 S Open Tourer Gangloff
1929 Bentley 4½ Litre, ex-Woolf Barnato
1930 Ford Model A
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental by Windover
1931 Bentley 8 Litre Park Ward Four-Door Sports Saloon
1932 Ford 3-Window Coupe (i)
1932 Ford 3-Window Coupe (ii)
1932 Ford Model B – Roadster
1934 Ford Coupe
1937 Talbot-Lago T15 Cabriolet by Worblaufen
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sedanca de Ville by Arthur Mulliner
1938 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet A Sindelfingen
1938 SS 100 3½ Litre Roadster
1946 Tatra T87 Aerodynamic Saloon
1947 Bentley Mark VI Cabriolet by Franay
1948 Talbot-Lago T26 Grand Sport Cabriolet by Franay
1949 Bentley Mark VI Light Touring Saloon by Hooper & Co
1950 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Villa d’Este Coupé by Touring
1950 Ferrari 195 Inter Ghia Coupé
1950 Talbot-Lago T26 Grand Sport Coupé by Saoutchik
1951 Jaguar XK120 Roadster
1951 Delahaye 235 Cabriolet by Figoni & Falaschi
1952 Jaguar C-type
1953 Aston Martin DB2 Drophead Coupe
1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Cabriolet A Sindelfingen
1954 Austin-Healey 100/4 BN1 Coupé by D’Ieteren Frères
1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk1 ‘Monte Carlo Rally’
1955 Ferrari 750 Monza Spider
1955 Pegaso Z-102B Coupé by Saoutchik
1958 Bristol 406 S ‘Prototype’
1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series 1 FHC by Touring
1960 Aston Martin DB4 GT by Touring
1960 Jaguar E-type 3.8 GT Fixed Head Coupe ‘9600 HP’
1964 Jaguar E-type 60 Edition – Drop Everything Green ’77 RW’
1965 Ford GT40 Mk1
1965 Aston Martin DB5 Convertible by Touring, ex-Prince Michael of Kent
1965 Aston Martin DB5 FHC by Touring
1965 Ferrari 275 GTS
1965 Jaguar E-type 4.2 GT Fixed Head Coupe ex-Denis ‘Jenks’ Jenkinson
1965 TVR Trident Prototype by Fissore
1966 Jaguar E-type 4.2 GT Fixed Head Coupe
1966 Eagle Speedster
1967 Ferrari 330 GTC
1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4
1967 Ferrari 330 GTS
1968 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 ‘Daytona’
1969 Maserati Ghibli 4.7 Coupé by Ghia
1972 De Tomaso Mangusta by Ghia
1974 Dino 246 GTS
1979 Rolls-Royce Phantom VI Limousine by H.J. Mulliner Park Ward
1991 Jaguar XJR-15
1993 Jaguar XJ 220
1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage
Motorcycles
1901 Triumph ¾hp Minerva
1951 Moto Guzzi 500cc Bicilindrica
1959 Triumph TR6 Trophy
1962 Lito 500 Moto Cross
1963 500 BSA Gold Star Scrambles
1968 Triumph Trophy TR6C
1969 Norton-Metisse Commando
1969 Mϋnch Mammut TTS 1200
1973 Yamaha TZ 250 A
1973 Rickman-Metisse Cafe Racer
1974 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport
1975 Yamaha TZ 350 B
1975 MV Agusta 750 Sport
1975 Millyard Kawasaki Z1 Super Six
2021 Spirit SP2
Salon Privé Week 2021
1 September – Salon Privé Concours d’Elégance presented by Aviva
2 September – Salon Privé Concours d’Elégance presented by Aviva
3 September – Salon Privé Ladies’ Day presented by Boodles
4 September – Salon Privé Club Trophy presented by Lockton
5 September – Salon Privé Classic & Supercar
Tickets can be purchased via the website www.salonpriveconcours.com or by calling the Ticket Hotline: 0808 100 2205.
Charity Partner Salon Privé is proud to once again have Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity as its charity partner. The organisation provides emotional and practical support to families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness, and thanks to the generation donations of guests and Concours entrants, the event has so far raised in excess of £1.1 million for these great causes.
Isuzu UK are proud to display the All-New D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 pre-production model vehicle at the 2021 Commercial Vehicle Show.
The pick-up professionals will be launching this striking addition to their range in Spring 2022, so this really is an exclusive preview. As before the AT35 is an exclusive, robust, serious 4×4 model for off-road enthusiast. The planned official on sale date for this stunning new model is Monday the 14th of February 2022 as customers will fall in love with the 4×4 capabilities of AT35.
Arctic Trucks have years of experience in re-engineering four-wheel drives to create reliable, good quality and durable vehicles. Whether for lifestyle or professional purposes, Arctic Trucks vehicles conquer environments others simply do not account for, enabling owners and operators worldwide to safely, efficiently, and successfully “Explore Without Limits”.
The collaboration between Isuzu UK and Arctic Trucks builds on the award winning All-New D-Max with advanced technology that has been especially developed to handle challenging landscapes. A strengthened chassis, Bilstein Performance Suspension and an All-Terrain Wheel and 35” Tyre Package offer confidence when driving off-road while the AT35 drives with a great deal of comfort and control.
The AT35 is a luxurious but extremely competent 4×4 pick-up. Refined amenities such as the Bespoke Arctic Truck Branded Headrests, Arctic Trucks Floor Mats, branded sill covers, and Leather Interior provide comfort in this resilient vehicle. With high-tech features like Traffic Sign Recognition, Automatic Windscreen Wipers and Emergency Lane Keeping, the AT35 also has impressive features to allow for an enjoyable driving experience. This includes a 9” Multifunction Touchscreen with Bluetooth connectivity that can sync with Android Auto and Apply CarPlay. The truck also has a HDMI port, Dual Zone Climate Control and eight speakers with a Subwoofer.
As well as peak levels of comfort and luxury, the AT35 also comes with convenient features such as a rear camera, parking sensors and Arctic Trucks Side Steps. An elevated driving position, enhanced suspension and wider tyres come together to keep drivers safe while providing great off-road performance. After scoring the highest achievable score in the tough new Euro NCAP Safety Tests, the All-New Isuzu D-Max AT35 has a range of Advanced Driver Assist Systems such as Cruise Control, Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Breaking to keep drivers safe.
The All-New D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 takes capability to the next level, this vehicle stands out, and stands above the rest. The array of new practical and stylish features, every part of this vehicle ensures anywhere is possible.
William Brown, Isuzu UK’s Managing Director, commented “It is a pleasure to work with Arctic Trucks on this prototype in advance of the launch of our new AT35. Following the success of the all-new D-Max launch in 2021, it feels very exciting to be launching another new vehicle in 2022. We wanted to build upon the D-Max’s strengths to make a highly desirable and highly competent 4×4 pick-up and we are so pleased with the result. Through using Arctic Trucks’ impressive expertise alongside the D-Max’s impressive abilities the AT35 is truly an outstanding truck.”
Peter Smith, Arctic Trucks UK Managing Director, said “Our partnership with Isuzu now stretches back years. During that time, we have had several versions of the Isuzu D-Max AT35 however this is the best yet. Being based on the award winning, all-new D-Max with the addition of Arctic Trucks specialist engineering has produced this amazing prototype. I am excited for when this highly desirable and outstanding AT35 goes on sale, we are expecting a huge amount of interest from its appearance at the CV Show.”
All elements of each D-Max AT35 build are undertaken by Isuzu and Arctic Trucks technicians to ensure showroom quality, adherence to all relevant vehicle type approvals and full-alignment with Isuzu’s 5-year / 125,000-mile warranty.
For more information on the Isuzu D-Max range please visit www.Isuzu.co.uk for details of your local dealership.
PEUGEOT has opened orders for the new e-Partner, the 100% electric variant of the award-winning Partner van.
With orders now open for the e-Partner, PEUGEOT customers can choose a fully electric van across its entire Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) range, giving businesses and fleets the opportunity to choose the powertrain that best meets their needs.
Based on the award-winning PEUGEOT Partner, the all-electric e-Partner is available in Panel Van and Crew Van configurations and in Standard and Long body lengths to suit a variety of needs.
The Standard-length measures 4.4m long, while Long variants extend the e-Partner’s length to 4.8m – improving load capacity. The e-Partner comes with an identical load volume to the Partner van thanks to clever engineering of the battery underneath the floor. Standard Panel Van variants feature up to 3.9m3 of load space with PEUGEOT’s Multi-Flex folding seats, while Long Panel Van variants increase the maximum load volume to 4.4m3.
With a maximum payload of up to 803kg on Panel Van Standard length variants and 751kg on Long variants, the e-Partner is ideal for small and large fleets alike. Crew Van models of the e-Partner come with a second seating row, increasing the maximum number of passengers to five.
The new e-Partner features a 50kWh battery connected to a 100kW (136hp) electric motor and achieves a range of up to 171 miles under WLTP testing. Drivers have a choice of three driving modes, Eco (60kW), which optimises vehicle range, Normal (80kW), which suits everyday driving conditions, and Power (100kW), which maximises performance when transporting heavy loads.
All e-Partner models come standard with a Mode 3 Type 2 Charging Cable (7.4kW), with a full 0-100% charge taking seven hours and 30 minutes using a 7.4kW charger. An 11kW three-phase charger is also available, with a full charge taking five hours.
Julie David, Managing Director, PEUGEOT, UK, said: “With order books now open for the new e-Partner, PEUGEOT customers can choose a fully electric van across our entire LCV range. This is a huge achievement for us as a brand, moving us one step closer to our target of offering an electrified variant across our entire passenger car and LCV range by 2025.”
The new e-Partner is available in Professional Premium and Asphalt Premium trim from launch. Panel Van configurations are available with both trims, while Crew Van variants are sold exclusively in Professional Premium trim.
Professional Premium models feature PEUGEOT’s Multi-Flex modular folding passenger bench seat, which helps improve load capacity, and features a pivoting writing table and a load-through bulkhead. Drivers also get an alarm, air conditioning, cruise control with a variable speed limiter, as well as an eight-inch capacitive touchscreen with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ as standard.
Asphalt Premium models come with 16-inch ‘Taranaki’ alloy wheels, body coloured rear bumper and side rubbing strips, as well as automatic windscreen wipers. Inside, the cabin features additional acoustic insulation for improved refinement, while all Asphalt Premium models also come with PEUGEOT’s Connected 3D Navigation, with a three-year subscription to live traffic alerts and a 10-inch Digital Driver’s Instrument Display. Front and rear parking sensors plus side and rear cameras are also included to help when reversing.
With orders books now open, prices for the PEUGEOT e-Partner start from £27,910 (excluding VAT) after the Plug-in Van Grant.
UK order books open today (Tuesday 31 August) for the new 100%-electric Citroën ë-Berlingo Van, with Basic MRR prices starting from £24,910 (after Government PIVG of £3,000*, excluding VAT).
New ë-Berlingo Van is available with two different body lengths and in either Panel Van or Crew Van configuration – the Crew Van can transport cargo and up to five people at the same time.
A zero-emissions range of up to 171 miles (WLTP) makes it ideal for fleet and local business operators.
New ë-Berlingo Van is compact and agile, yet offers load volumes up to 4.4m3 and payloads up to 800kg.
Introduction of ë-Berlingo Van means Citroën now offers an all-electric version of every LCV in its range.
Citroën UK has opened its order books for ë-Berlingo Van – the new, all-electric version of the multi-award winning Berlingo Van. Citroën ë-Berlingo Van is available in Panel Van form, with two body lengths, and as a Crew Van.
Basic MRR prices for Citroën ë-Berlingo Van start at just £24,910 (after Government PIVG of £3,000*, excluding VAT).
The zero-emissions Citroën ë-Berlingo Van features a 50kWh battery connected to a 100kW (136hp) electric motor with up to 260Nm of torque. From a single charge, ë-Berlingo Van has a range of up to 171 miles under WLTP testing. Ideal for both fleet and SME business users, ë-Berlingo Van also supports up to 100kW rapid charging – with a 0-80% charge taking just 30 minutes.
All new ë-Berlingo Vans come with a ‘Mode 3’ charging cable with ‘Type 2’ connectors for accelerated charging from wallboxes and dedicated public charging points. All versions also feature a 7.4kW single-phase on-board charger as standard.
The new ë-Berlingo Crew Van also has a range of up to 171 miles (WLTP), and can comfortably carry cargo and up to five people when needed. Whichever configuration customers choose, Citroën ë-Berlingo Van keeps running costs low with all types of use. New Citroën ë-Berlingo Van is currently exempt from Congestion and Ultra-low Emissions Zone charges.
Drivers have the choice of three operating modes when at the wheel: Normal, Eco and Power – to suit a wide variety of loads and on-road conditions. To optimise the range, ë-Berlingo Van also features a regenerative braking system, with drivers able to activate a ‘B’ button via the central console to maximise energy recovery during braking.
All models also come with remote temperature pre-conditioning and an AVAS (Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System), which generates a distinctive sound at low speeds that is audible outside the vehicle for pedestrian safety.
New Citroën ë-Berlingo Van operators are also eligible for a free six-month subscription to the FREE2MOVE Connect Fleet Telematics service, which includes fleet management, eco driving and geo-location packs. The latter enables business owners to track their vehicles remotely in real time.
New ë-Berlingo Van is available in sizes ‘M’ and ‘XL’, with Medium models measuring 4.4m long, and XL variants coming in at 4.75m long. All versions are 1.90m high and – thanks to a specially adapted power steering system – have an agile turning circle of just 10.8m (with the exception of the XL Crew Van, which has an increased turning circle of 11.4m).
Load volumes in Panel Van ‘M’ versions range from 3.3m3 to 3.9m3 – with the EXTENSO® seat folded, while the ‘XL’ variant offers an increased available load volume of 3.8m3 to 4.4m3. ‘M’ variants can carry loads of up to 3.09m in length and have a maximum payload of 803kg, while the longer ‘XL’ model offers a 3.44m maximum load length with the EXTENSO® seat folded down, and a maximum payload of 751kg.
New ë-Berlingo Van is available with a choice of two trims levels, Enterprise Pro and Driver Pro. Enterprise Pro trim is available on both Panel Van versions (‘M’ or ‘XL’) and on the Crew Van variant. Driver Pro trim is offered exclusively on the ‘M’ Panel Van model.
Enterprise Pro Enterprise Pro trim comes as standard with 16-inch steel wheels ,with ‘Twirl’ wheel covers, height-adjustable halogen headlights with automatic illumination, integrated daytime running lights and electrically folding door mirrors.
Inside, Enterprise Pro models feature a carpeted floor in the cabin, overhead storage, front door pockets with 1.5-litre bottle holders and a large top box storage compartment. Enterprise Pro variants also feature Citroën’s EXTENSO® modular folding passenger bench seat, which can increase load space and comes with a pivoting writing table. Additional storage is located under the central seat, while a load-through bulkhead improves practicality still further.
Both Panel Van and Crew Van Enterprise Pro models also offer, as standard, a capacitive eight-inch touchscreen with Citroën Connect DAB radio, Bluetooth® and associated USB sockets. To ensure the safety of drivers, passengers and other road users, Enterprise Pro models offer cruise control with programmable speed limiter.
Finally, for safety, ease and convenience, Enterprise Pro models also come with rear parking sensors, a tyre pressure monitoring system and a full-size steel spare wheel.
Driver Pro Top-of-the-range Drive Pro models boast 16-inch ‘Starlit’ black alloy wheels and a ‘Look Pack’ featuring a body-coloured rear bumper, side rubbing strips and exterior door handles.
Inside, Driver Pro models boast a 10-inch digital driver’s display, along with Citroën Connect Navigation including a three-year subscription to live traffic alerts. The Citroën Connect Box Emergency & Assistance system puts the driver in touch with a trained advisor in the event of an accident or incident when in use.
Driver Pro variants also add Surround Rear Vision, front and rear parking sensors, as well as side and rear cameras that help drivers manoeuvre when reversing.
The 50kWh battery pack in ë-Berlingo Van is covered by an eight year/100,000 mile warranty, for up to 70% of the original battery capacity – for added peace-of-mind.
NEW CITROËN Ë-BERLINGO VAN PRICING
Body Style / Trim
Version
Basic MRRP
VAT
Total MRRP
PIVG*
Basic MRRP after PIVG
OTR MRRP after PIVG
Panel Van Enterprise Pro
M 50kWh 800
£27,910
£5,582
£33,492
£3,000
£24,910
£31,302
XL 50kWh 750
£29,110
£5,822
£34,932
£3,000
£26,110
£32,742
Panel Van Driver Pro
M 50kWh 800
£29,525
£5,905
£35,430
£3,000
£26,525
£33,240
Crew Van Enterprise Pro
XL 50kWh 700
£30,260
£6,052
£36,312
£3,000
£27,260
£34,122
* UK Government Plug-in Van Grant currently up to £3,000.
CCA’s forthcoming sale will see chassis #5506, the final Lea-Francis production car, go under the hammer
Offered directly from former Lea-Francis owner, Barrie Price
The rare car had its build suspended in 1990 and as it was never recommenced, the car is unfinished
To be offered late September, without reserve, at Stoneleigh Park
Classic Car Auctions (CCA) next sale will see a hugely rare car form part of the catalogue, the final production Ace of Spades which remains unfinished and is offered directly from the former Lea-Francis Cars Ltd owner, Barrie Price.
Mr Price, a Midlands engineer and entrepreneur, purchased the company in 1962 and in 1980 he and his friend, the late Peter Engelbach, decided to produce a new car and launched the distinctive ‘3-litre Sports’ using a ladder-type box-section chassis frame, with a hand-crafted aluminium body. At the 1992 Motor Show a longer version was shown, which revived the name Ace of Spades.
Five Ace of Spades were built to order in either short or long chassis configuration. The car offered here by CCA is the sixth and final example, chassis #5506. Its build was suspended in 1990 and therefore has remained unfinished its entire life. Accompanying the car is a letter of provenance from Mr Price which details his intentions to sell the car, as well as a fitted brass plaque which confirms the chassis and engine numbers.
Gary Dunne, CCA’s Sales Manager commented: “This is a rare opportunity, and we are delighted to offer chassis #5506 on behalf of Mr Price in our Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show Sale. Whilst the car requires a degree of work, finishing it is both exciting and special as it is one of just six!”.
Significantly, the Ace of Spades will be offered without reserve, on Saturday 25th September at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire. The CCA website not only details a series of photographs but a video from David Harper to which focuses on the car as well as featuring Mr Price too.
There are many more examples now live on Classic Car Auctions website now. To submit an entry alongside this one, please contact Classic Car Auctions today on 01926 640888 or email enquiries@classiccarauctions.co.uk to ensure you don’t miss out.
Aston Martin launch No Time To Die campaign with exclusive reveal of global TV spot featuring the iconic Aston Martin DB5
Celebration marked with unveil of giant replica of original 1965 Corgi DB5 model toy box in central London.
The launch marks the one-month countdown until the release of No Time To Die.
The Corgi box and car will be on display to the public at The Coaling Jetty, Battersea Power Station until 1 October 2021.
With only a month until the release of the 25th Bond movie, Aston Martin launched its No Time To Die campaign today with an exclusive screening of its No Time To Die TV spot, against the backdrop of London’s Battersea Power Station.
No Time To Die, to be released globally from September 2021, features four iconic Aston Martin models from past, present and future. James Bond’s highly-anticipated return to cinema marks the first time four different models have appeared in a 007 film: the DB5, the classic Aston Martin V8, the brand’s super GT – DBS and the exceptional Aston Martin Valhalla – the forthcoming mid-engined hypercar.
To celebrate the return of 007’s iconic Aston Martin DB5 to the big screen, Aston Martin and Corgi also unveiled a full-size replica of the original 1965 Corgi DB5 model. Located at The Coaling Jetty, outside Battersea Power Station, the life size model which measures 5.66 metres long, 2.7 metres tall and 2.7 metres deep, replicates the original Corgi design and houses an Aston Martin DB5 Goldfinger Continuation car. The DB5 is complete with a broad selection of working gadgets that fans will recognise from the classic James Bond film: rotating number plates, a retractable bullet proof rear shield, extending front over-riders and of course pop out machine guns.
Just 25 DB5 Goldfinger Continuation cars are being produced, more than 55 years after the last new DB5 rolled off the line at Aston Martin’s then global manufacturing base in Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire. All new cars are authentic reproductions of the DB5 seen on screen, available in one exterior colour specification – Silver Birch (just like the original) – with only some sympathetic modifications and enhancements to ensure the highest levels of quality and reliability.
Corgi is the original home of diecast scale modelling. What were once simply toys are now highly sought after in the expanding collectables market and the most famous Corgi release of all time is indisputably James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5, first released in 1965. Replicating the action features of the vehicle seen on-screen in Goldfinger, it was an instant success earning the UK ‘Toy of the Year’ and ‘Best Boys Toy’ titles at the National Association of Toy Retailers Awards in the same year. Priced originally at around 10/- (50p), the model has proven so popular over the years it has had to be retooled numerous times, allowing it to sell over 20 million units worldwide. It is still being produced to this day.
The grand unveil was carried out by Marek Reichman, EVP & Chief Creative Officer, Aston Martin Lagonda. Reichman was joined by Chris Corbould OBE, Special Effects Co-Ordinator, who is not only responsible for some of the most iconic James Bond action scenes from the past 14 films but was also heavily involved in the engineering of the eight DB5 stunt replicas produced for the movie and the working gadgets on the DB5 Goldfinger Continuation cars.
Marek Reichman said “We are really honored to be marking the start of the No Time To Die campaign today with this exciting unveil. Aston Martin’s relationship with James Bond spans decades and the DB5 is, without question, the most famous car in the world by virtue of its 50-plus year association. Working with EON Productions and Chris Corbould to build 25 of the DB5 Goldfinger Continuations was a truly unique project for everyone involved at Aston Martin. Now, to work with Corgi – another quintessential British brand – and to see James Bond’s most cherished car sitting inside a to-scale toy box in central London is quite outstanding”.
Chris Corbould said, “Having worked closely with Aston Martin over the years to bring to life some of the most ambitious Bond scenes, and most recently on No Time To Die I can genuinely say it is a privilege to be here today to help unveil this incredible display for such an iconic car that truly holds a special place in Bond history”.
The full-size replica Corgi DB5 box will be on display at Battersea Power Station for the general public to see until 1 October 2021.
