Veteran Car Zone
Over one hundred stunning, historic cars were on display within the Veteran Car Zone, featuring the Concours d’Elegance, at the Show. These vehicles were all lovingly restored by their owners, many of whom joined us in period dress!
The following day, Sunday 3rd November, The London to Brighton Veteran Car Run took place. The Run is the world’s longest running motoring event. Over 400 pre-1905 cars set off on their annual pilgrimage from Hyde Park to Madeira Drive in Brighton.
The Concours d’Elegance is one of the highlights of the Regent Street Motor Show every year and the cars are judged by a panel of experts.
The 2019 winners are as follows:
1 Concours d` Equipe.
For the vehicle, drivers & passengers who will be wearing appropriate period dress that, in the view of the judges, symbolises the veteran era. Sponsored by the Royal Automobile Club.
Winner
Car number: 124
Vehicle: 1902 Peugeot
Name: Mark Sabbe
2 Period Motoring Attire Award.
For the person who is wearing appropriate dress that in the view of the judges symbolises the motoring attire worn in Veteran era. Sponsored by the State of Illinois.
Winner
Car number: 83
Vehicle: 1901 Albion
Name: Mark Farrall
3 Historic Veteran Car Award.
For the car with the most the impressive provenance in either continued ownership, historical connections, or an unrestored vehicle. Sponsored by the Royal Automobile Club.
Winner
Car number: 27
Vehicle: 1899 Daimler
Name: Robert Abrey
4 Original and / or Unrestored Veteran Car.
The vehicle which most accurately represents the specification of the vehicle when new, in every detail, this may be an unrestored vehicle. Sponsored by Bonhams.
Winner
Car number: 386
Vehicle: 1899 De Dion Bouton
Name: Dirk Van Praag
5 The Judges Overseas Award.
An award with no specific or technical criteria, given to an overseas participant selected as the judge’s favourite of the day for whatever reason – as they see fit. Sponsored by Goose Live Events.
Winner
Car number: 166
Vehicle: 1903 Oldsmobile
Name: Michael Seidemann
6 Concours d` Elegance Light Vehicle Award.
For the small vehicle which embodied the sprit of the Veteran era, in composition of the coachwork, paintwork, upholstery. This may be an unrestored vehicle. Sponsored by Goose Live Events.
Winner
Car number: 1
Vehicle: 1894 Benz
Name: Mr Hermann Layher
7 The Spectators Special Award.
As voted by the public for their favourite Veteran of the day. Sponsored by Bonhams.
Winner
Car number: 124
Vehicle: 1902 Peugeot
Name: Mark Sabbe
8 Concours d`Elegance Overall Winner.
The overall winner as nominated by the Judges. Sponsored by New West End Company.
Winner
Car number: 381
Vehicle: 1904 Mercedes
Name: Albert Eberhard
More details on the RM Sotheby’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run can be found at: www.veterancarrun.com
