Another Memorable Day at Hampton Court Palace as Concours of Elegance Celebrates Saturday’s Winners
A remarkable second day at Hampton Court Palace saw some of the finest cars gathered for Concours of Elegance 2026 recognised with a series of prestigious awards, as the event continued its celebration of the very best in automotive history, design and craftsmanship.
With 80 of the world’s rarest and most significant automobiles assembled within the historic Palace grounds, Saturday brought another full day of extraordinary cars, fascinating stories and some of the weekend’s most eagerly anticipated award presentations.
The Chairman’s Award was presented to the magnificent 1930 Bentley Speed Six All-Weather Tourer by Gill – the only of its kind to have been delivered with Gill’s innovative coachwork – while the Jaguar Trophy went to Andrew Turk’s beautifully preserved 3.8-litre Jaguar E-Type Series 1. One of the last examples built, in June 1964, the E-Type has enjoyed a remarkably well-preserved life.
The Club Trophy was awarded to Barry Coupe’s 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV Coupe, a characterful example of one of Italy’s great sporting grand tourers. Styled by Bertone, the distinctive step-nose GTV combines a lively 1.8-litre twin-cam engine with the unmistakable character of Alfa Romeo’s classic four-cylinder cars.
Two cars were Highly Commended in the Club Trophy. Luciano Franchi’s 1970 Ferrari Dino Coupe was recognised for its timeless Pininfarina design and beautifully balanced mid-engined layout. Nigel Sandell’s 1936 Rolls-Royce 25/30 Touring Limousine was also Highly Commended. Part of Rolls-Royce’s 25/30 range, introduced in 1936, the car is powered by a 4,257cc six-cylinder engine and represents the refined engineering and elegance for which the marque became renowned.
Elsewhere, the Royal Bahrain Concours Award was presented to the 1933 Aston Martin Le Mans, while the Bahrain Tourism & Exhibitions Authority Award went to the remarkable 1939 Voisin C30 Saloon.
The Best Car Club Award, presented by Classic & Sports Car, was awarded to a 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda, while the Specialist Dealer Trophy saw an exceptional group of automobiles and machinery recognised.
The Specialist Dealer Trophy was won by Joe Macari’s 1953 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso, an exceptionally elegant example finished in Nero with a tan interior. Left-hand drive, matching numbers and comprehensively restored in 2022 by a renowned marque specialist, the car has spent the past 14 years in the ownership of Jay Kay, frontman of Jamiroquai.
Highly Commended in the Specialist Dealer Trophy was Frank Dale’s 1961 Bentley S2 Continental Coupé by H.J. Mulliner. Still presented in its original colour scheme of Capri Blue over blue leather, the car is number 43 of just 71 right-hand-drive examples built. Restored to show condition, approximately £500,000 has been invested in the car during its present ownership.
Also Highly Commended was deBolex’s Vincent Special ‘Brujo’, a period-inspired road racer built around the legendary Vincent Black Shadow engine. Taking its visual inspiration from the road racers of the late 1960s and early 1970s, the motorcycle combines the character and proportions of the original Vincent with a more focused and purposeful approach.
With another exceptional day now complete, attention turns to Sunday – the final opportunity to experience Concours of Elegance 2026 at Hampton Court Palace.
The weekend’s final day promises another unmissable programme, beginning with the Parade of the Thirty Under 30 Concours cars, celebrating the next generation of motoring enthusiasts and the remarkable cars they own. The event’s Specialist Showcase will also welcome Mercedes-Benz to the stage, alongside further introductions to some of the UK’s leading specialist dealers.
Visitors will also be able to experience the Junior Concours Award, celebrating the best half-scale hand-built pedal, electric and petrol-powered cars.
Sunday afternoon will see some of the most important awards of the entire weekend presented, culminating in the presentation of Best in Show, in partnership with A. Lange & Söhne.
The Concours Decades, Future Classics and Special Features Awards will follow, alongside the Thirty Under 30 Award, the Bentley Trophy and the Best Club Car Award, presented by Classic & Sports Car.
And, as the weekend draws to a close, there will be one final spectacle. The Grand Depart will see the Concours cars start their engines and leave the grounds of Hampton Court Palace, providing a fitting finale to another extraordinary edition of Concours of Elegance.
With the full collection of 80 remarkable cars still on display in the main concours, forming part of more than 200 cars across the Palace grounds, Sunday is the final chance to experience Concours of Elegance 2026 at Hampton Court.
Tickets are still available, so join us for the final day and experience one of the world’s most extraordinary gatherings of automotive history and craftsmanship.