The Chubb Insurance Concours dElgance at Salon Priv 2012 will feature many exotic and rare vehicles, some of which will be making exclusive new debuts having been hidden for decades out of public view.Making one such debut since its last appearance at the 1965 Geneva Motor Show will be a 1965 Alvis Super Cabriolet. Entered into Class E (Open Sports Cars from the Swinging Sixties), it is one of three Alvis Cabriolets constructed by the celebrated Swiss coachbuilder, Hermann Graber, who coined the Super model name. They were regarded as Grabers finest pieces of work and this particular example is believed to be the best example in the world.Class C (Closed Sports Cars from the Swinging Sixties)features some incredibly interesting machinery, one such example being a 1967 Lotus 47 GT that has been stowed away for decades. Unlike the regular Europa model, the 47 GT used a 180 bhp twin-cam Cosworth engine with Tecalmit fuel injection coupled to a Hewland FT2000 five-speed gearbox. This particular model has an extensive and successful UK competition history.In the late seventies, this 47 GT was timed at 181 mph at an RAF base, and remarkably never suffered a racing incident. Said to be one of the most original 47 GTs in existence, the current owner has completed a five-year rebuild and Salon Priv marks its return after three decades under wraps.A British Royal appearance will also take place in the form of King George Vs Daimler Royal Four Limousine entered into Class B (Pre-War Rarities). In 1923, the King commissioned seven cars to be built to his own specification and four were placed into service, hence the Royal Four name.More recently, it underwent a comprehensive restoration. The body has been repainted in the Royal Claret livery and its huge yet beautiful 9.4-litre sleeve valve engine has been rebuilt to fine health. Incredibly grand and very imposing, Salon Priv visitors are in for a treat with this Royal rarity.Within Class I (Design Class featuring Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera) will be two beautiful Ferrari 166s, a 166MM Barchetta and an Inter Coup. The 1950 Barchetta is the 16th of just 25 bodied by Carrozzeria Touring and it comes with a fantastic racing history. As a works car, it competed at the famous Targa Florio and Mille Miglia events, and in more recent times, Monaco Historique and the Goodwood Festival of Speed.The 1949 Inter Coup is also a Mille Miglia contender, but its competition background didnt begin until the mid-nineties. Since then it has been displayed in shows and concours events throughout Europe where it has received numerous awards.Other concours highlights further bolster Salon Privs eclectic mix of four and two-wheel machinery. These include a 1912 Type 16 number 471 the oldest competition Bugatti and the personal racing car of Ettore Bugatti entered into Class G, (Bugatti The Vintage Competition Series) and probably the most valuable gathering of automotive royalty to grace the Salon Priv lawn, a unique 1953 Pegaso Z-102 Thrill, 1934 Aston Martin Ulster, 1961 Lamborghini Flying Star (Turin Motor Show car and also Carrozzeria Touring bodied), 1969 Lamborghini Muira S, 1965 ISO Grifo A3C, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint Speciale, 1963 Shelby Cobra 289 and a 1982 Jaguar XJS Lynx Eventor.  For the first time in its history, this years event includes two dedicated single-model classes, both of which celebrate important milestones.  Firstly, with 13 gleaming red examples lined up alongside each other, we celebrate 25 years of the first super car to exceed 200mph: the sensational 478bhp Ferrari F40 in Class A (Ferrari F40 Celebrating 25 Years of an Icon).  Additionally, and celebrating its 60th birthday is the Mercedes-Benz SL represented here by the iconic 300SL Gullwing in Class J (Mercedes Gullwing The Legend at 60).Some of these entrants will also join Salon Privs inaugural 21-mile Tour dElgance from The Royal Automobile Clubs Woodcote Park in Epsom to Syon House in West London, opening the Super Car Show & Concours dElgance on Wednesday 5th September. Leading this will be Jamiroquai frontman, Jay Kay in his own 1969 Aston Martin DB6 Volante, with Syon Houses very own Earl Percy as his passenger. FORMAT OF THE SHOW Wednesday 5th September 2012 Salon Priv Tour dElgance from WoodcotePark recommended spectator vantage points at Fir Tree Road in Epsom (10am), Richmond Parks Pembroke Lodge Car Park (10.15am), Petersham Road and Richmond Bridge (10.30am).

 Thursday 6th September 2012 Boodles Ladies Day (11am to 5pm) The Diamond Jubilee Ball (7pm to 1am) Friday 7th September 2012 Chubb Insurance Concours dElgance Judging Day (11am to 7pm)

Tickets for Salon Priv can be purchased at www.salonprivelondon.com or by calling the Ticket Hotline on 0808 100 2205.  Entry is fully inclusive of Pommery champagne, lobster luncheon, English afternoon tea and full access to all areas.The full Tour dElgance line-up of 30 vehicles will be announced later this month.Class structureClass A (Ferrari F40 Celebrating 25 Years of an Icon), Class B (Pre-War Rarities), Class C (Closed Sports Cars from the Swinging Sixties), Class D (Vee-Twins Through the Ages), Class E (Open Sports Cars from the Swinging Sixties), Class F (Collection of Shooting Brakes), Class G (Bugatti The Vintage Competition Series), Class H (Important Competition Machines), Class I (Design Class Featuring Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera), Class J (Mercedes Gullwing The Legend at 60).Concours judging panelJudging will be lead once again this year by endurance racing legend and five times Le Mans winner, Derek Bell MBE.Joining Derek as Concours judges will be: ■Annette Abaci, Vintage Automobile Specialist,  RM Auctions ■Dr Ulrich Bez, CEO, Aston Martin ■Keith Bluemel, Ferrari historian and author ■Vicki Butler-Henderson, Fifth Gear TV Presenter ■Ian Callum, Design Director, Jaguar Cars ■Julius Kruta, Bugatti historian, author and consultant ■Marcel Massini, Ferrari enthusiast and historian ■Harry Metcalfe, Founder and Editorial Director, EVO ■Dr Adolfo Orsi, President of Historica Selecta ■Steve Parrish, motorsport commentator and former GP motorcycle racer ■Marek Reichman, Director of Design, Aston Martin ■Frank Stephenson, Styling Director for McLaren Automotive ■Peter Stevens, car designer ■Malcolm Wheeler, Associate Director at Mortons Media Group and Editor of Classic Racer ■David Woodhouse, Chief Designer, Strategic Concepts for Ford Motor Company ■Andrea Zagato, Car Design Chief, ZagatoNow in its seventh year, Salon Priv takes place from the 5th to 7th of September at West Londons Syon Park and is firmly established as the UKs most prestigious Super Car Show & Concours dElgance.  Several new British debuts, as well as the Chubb Insurance Concours dElgance, place Salon Priv among the leading automotive shows of the world, alongside the U.S.s Pebble Beach and Italys Villa dEste.