Concours of Elegance 2025 Continues with Dramatic Second Day

The second day of Concours of Elegance 2025 welcomed the public with a world-class programme of awards, live displays, and automotive celebrations – showcasing the variety of the collector car world in all its splendour .

Saturday’s festivities began with the traditional Parade of the Club Trophy entrants, allowing visitors to witness an impressive procession of club cars before the main concours presentations began. The day featured a particularly engaging interview with the designers of the iconic Lotus Esprit, providing fascinating insights into one of Britain’s most distinctive sports cars.

Another highlight of the morning programme was the presentation of Connolly Leather’s Ferrari 456 ‘Lola’, owned by the Senna film writer Manish Pandey. The display demonstrated the craftsmanship and attention to detail that defines luxury automotive interiors. This was followed by the continued introduction of individual concours cars on the main stage, allowing the public to experience the presentations that had proven so popular during Friday’s preview day.

The afternoon brought a series of prestigious award ceremonies recognizing excellence across multiple categories. The Chairman’s Award was presented to a remarkable 1934 Packard 1108 Twelve Convertible Sedan with an extraordinary history. This exceptional Dietrich-bodied car was originally owned by Louise Arner Boyd, the pioneering Arctic explorer who was the first woman to fly over the North Pole. 

Boyd used the distinctive Packard extensively during her travels, including a notable 1935 journey to Poland as a US Government delegate, where the car was photographed throughout the country for her acclaimed book ‘Polish Countrysides.’ The restoration, carried out by LaVine Restorations over 10,000 hours, revealed fascinating original details including a unique polar bear hood ornament that reflected Boyd’s Arctic adventures.

Elsewhere, the coveted Jaguar Trophy was awarded to a stunning 1969 Jaguar E-type S2 FHC, owned by the same family from new, recently restored to a standard that wowed the judges – marque specialists William Heynes, Amy Shore and Ian Trapp. Meanwhile, the women-only Levitt Trophy recognized the historical significance of a remarkable 1904 Peugeot Type 64B, honoring the earliest period of automotive development.

Additional recognition in the Levitt Trophy came through Highly Commended awards for both a 1934 Aston Martin Ulster LM17 and a 1961 Sunbeam Harrington Alpine, highlighting the exceptional quality of entries across the concours field.

The comprehensive programme demonstrated the event’s commitment to celebrating every aspect of automotive culture, from the rarest concours entries to the vibrant car club scene that keeps automotive heritage alive.

James Brooks-Ward, Concours of Elegance CEO, said: “Today has been truly exceptional, showcasing everything that makes our event unique in the automotive calendar. The response from visitors to our awards programme has been outstanding – the enthusiasm of both our exhibitors and guests creates an atmosphere that simply cannot be replicated anywhere else.”

The Concours of Elegance continues on Sunday with the final day of celebrations at Hampton Court Palace.