Top Reasons You’ll Love Salon Privé 2025 – A Luxury Car Show Like No Other

Salon Privé returns to Blenheim Palace from 27 to 31 August 2025 for its 20th – Emerald Anniversary Edition. This elegant garden‑party‑style car show blends automotive grandeur with luxury lifestyle. Whether you’re drawn by concours classics, modern hypercars or VIP hospitality, here’s your friendly, informed guide to making the most of the show.

Venue & Atmosphere

Nestled eight miles northwest of Oxford in the historic market town of Woodstock, Blenheim Palace brings unmatched grandeur. As one of the UK’s most iconic estates, its manicured lawns and regal avenues set the perfect stage for a gathering of exceptional automobiles.

Expect a refined but relaxed ambiance. Gentle transitions between display fields are framed by premium bars, fine‑dining areas and an upscale Retail Village featuring luxury fashion, watches, jewellery and travel experience vendors.

Key Highlights

1. Concours d’Élégance by Aviva Private Clients

Running Wednesday and Thursday, this world‑class event is the UK’s sole professionally judged Concours by ICJAG standards.

• Expect expert judging across Pre‑war and Post‑war Open/Closed, Sports Racers, Ferrari Pre‑2000 Supercars.
• With 70 % of entries sourced overseas – Europe, India, China, USA it- ’s truly global.
• Show‑grade judges from eight nations bring serious heritage credentials.
• Thursday’s Awards Parade (14:00) unveiling the Best of Show and People’s Choice is a must‑see.

Entries already include the 1937 Bugatti Type 57sc Atalante, Grand Tourer classics from Aston Martin, Jaguar, Triumph, plus Italian icons like Alfa Romeo, Ferrari and Lamborghini.

2. The Green Collection

To honour the 20th Emerald Anniversary, there’s a curated avenue of emerald‑green cars – open to exceptional classic or supercar owners. It’s a visual feast that’s unique to 2025. Check out some of the great video content from previous years Salon Privé here on our YouTube playlist.

3. Supercar Saturday & Sunday

The weekend is pure thrill:

• Supercar Saturday (30 Aug) sees over 1,500 privately owned sports, super and hypercars occupy the North and South Lawns.
• The Club Trophy by Lockton parades top single‑marque clubs and awards trophies at midday.
• Supercar Sunday (31 Aug) shifts focus to Lifestyle Clubs and private members, with over 1,000 show‑quality modern performance cars.

Outstanding displays include Ferrari F50/328/308 (30/40/50‑year celebrations), 90th‑birthday Aston Martins, Invicta centenary, Morgan Plus Four 75th, Lancia Aurelia 75th, De Tomaso record attempt, GT40 Enthusiasts Club and more.

4. Premieres: Freshly Unveiled Models

New for 2025, premieres will launch on the opening day:

• Clive Sutton Roush‑engined Superformance MkIII in Ferrari Grigio Silver.
• DEUS Automobiles Vayanne, a 2,200 bhp electric hyper‑GT making its UK debut.
• Engler Desat Superquad, a bold Slovakian performance pioneer.
• Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster, aiming for fastest convertible crown.
• Nardone Automotive Porsche 928 reimagined for modernity.
• Radical SR10 & SR3 XX, with a new halo safety structure.
• Rolls‑Royce Phantom Series II making its UK public debut.
• Prodrive Legends, centred on the Hunter Dakar hypercar and new simulator.
• Viritech Apricale, the FCEV hydrogen hypercar by Pininfarina).

Opening‑day press coverage, parades and gallery walk‑about make these debuts unforgettable. Salon Privé is an event you can’t miss.

Hospitality & Experience

The Spencer Pavilion VIP (£295 Wed–Fri) includes private rooms, gourmet buffet and premium drinks with dedicated parking.
The Glass House VIP (£395 daily) offers a four‑course lunch, afternoon tea, Pommery Champagne and terrace car parade views).

On Thursday evening, the black‑tie Celebration Dinner (£495) features a formal awards ceremony hosted by the Duke of Marlborough in the Great Hall.

For more active visitors, two three‑day tours running 26 – 28/29 Aug (Rally or GT Tour) take in Cotswolds driving, Michelin‑star meals, 5‑star hotels and Blenheim VIP access.

Dining, Retail & Extras

• Daily Street food, coffee outlets and pay‑bars on the South Lawn.
• Spencer Pavilion and Glass House serve high‑end hospitality.
• Retail Village hosts luxury brands – fashion, jewellery, homeware, travel.
• Preferred parking for collector and supercar owners adds convenience.

Tickets & Travel

Tickets start from £55 entry for single days, or VIP from £295 to £395.

• Free parking included for standard tickets.
• Classic/supercar owners can access paddock passes on weekend days.

Getting there is easy – Blenheim Palace is 8 miles from Oxford, with good road, rail and air links.

Now, if this sounds like a show you’d love to experience, we have a pairs of tickets up for grabs! So how do you win a pair of tickets to this great event? To find out click here.

Why Attend?

• It’s the UK’s only ICJAG‑judged concours, highlighting heritage, prestige and international quality.
• You’ll see rare automotive icons, some making their UK or first show debut – like the Bugatti Atalante, Duesenberg SJ, Alpine M64, Corvette E‑Ray.
• Combines automotive passion with top‑tier hospitality, fine dining and luxury shopping – far more than a car show.
• The Green Collection provides a visually stunning, one‑off anniversary display.

Final Thoughts

Salon Privé 2025 is a celebration of elegance, innovation and automotive heritage – wrapped in first‑class hospitality. Whether you want to admire the concours entrants, discover cutting‑edge hypercars, or enjoy a VIP day in the Glass House, this year’s Emerald Edition promises an unforgettable experience.

Over to You

Which part are you most looking forward to?

• The concours classics like the Bugatti Atalante?
• Outdoor supercar showcase on Saturday?
• VIP hospitality or black‑tie evenings?
• Green Collection or premieres?

Drop your thoughts below – let’s get the conversation started.

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