Heveningham Hall announces stunning line-up for inaugural Concours dElegance

Heveningham Hall, the 18th Century country estate in Suffolk, has announced a stunning line-up of cars taking part in its inaugural Concours d’Elegance on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd July - plus antiques roadshow-style valuations by auctioneers Bonham’s which will take place at the Grade I listed Georgian mansion’s 20th annual Country Fair.Around 50 pre and post-war star cars have been announced as part of celebrations to mark the milestone in the Country Fair and Capability Brown’s Tercentenary.The Concours, which will take place in the 5,000 acre estate’s Capability Brown parkland, will see specially-commissioned bronze trophies designed by renowned local sculptor Laurence Edwards awarded for best car in both pre and post-war categories.Commenting on the Concours, Andrew Hall, speaking on behalf of Heveningham Hall, said: “The inaugural Concours d’Elegance has attracted huge interested and, as a result, we are pleased to announce a line-up of spectacular cars dating from 1904 to 2014 – many of which enjoy an illustrious racing history - from Alfa Romeo to Vauxhall and everything in between. Whether you like vintage models from the likes of Aston Martin, Bentley and Mercedes-Benz or prefer modern supercars from marques such as Ferrari, McLaren and Bugatti, there really is something for everyone.”It has also been announced that specialists from the international auction house Bonham’s will be offering free and confidential valuations at their stand during the Fair. One of the longest established auctioneers in the country, Bonham’s has more than 50 different departments and its specialists will be able to offer advice on a whole range of subjects ranging from Chinese Art, Motor Vehicles and Cycles to Jewellery and Fine Art.The annual Heveningham Hall Country Fair typically sees around 15,000 visitors descend on the 18th Century Estate and each year the Heveningham Hall Country Fair Trust distributes all proceeds to the local communities for village and school projects, church repairs and individual cases of need.  A 10km run on Sunday 3rd July also specifically raises money for ‘Get Kids Going’, a national charity that provides disabled children and young people with the opportunity to participate in sport. For more information about the Concours visit: www.concoursdelegance.orgThe confirmed cars in chronological order:    1904 Wolseley Twin Cylinder    1925 Vauxhall 30-98 Velox    1927 Bentley 4.5L Tourer    1928 Frazer Nash Owlett    1931 Talbot 105 Tourer    1932 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Supercharged 5th Series Grand Sport    1933 Rolls Royce Phantom II Drophead Coupe    1935 Lagonda M45 Saloon    1935 Bentley 3.5 Derby Drophead    1936 Maserati 6CM    1936 Aston Martin Sports Tourer ‘Red Dragon’    1937 Bentley Peterson 4.5L Blower Le Mans Replica    1951 Ferrari 212 Export Barchetta    1951 Jaguar MKV Drophead Coupe    1953 Jaguar C-Type    1953 Frazer Nash Le Mans Replica    1955 Jaguar D-Type    1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Aluminium Gullwing    1956 Bentley S1 Continental Park Ward    1957 Jaguar XKSS    1958 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Roadster    1959 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud    1961 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder    1962 Ferrari 250 GTO    1962 Ferrari 250 SWB    1963 Shelby Cobra AC 260    1963 Ferrari 250 Lusso    1964 Porsche 904 GTS    1964 Ferrari 275 GTS    1965 Aston Martin DB5    1965 Ferrari 275 GTB    1971 Aston Martin DBSV8 Grand Tourer    1972 Ferrari Daytona Spyder    1973 Porsche 911 2.8 RSR    1984 Lamborghini Countach 5000 S    1985 Ferrari 288 GTO    1987 Ferrari F40 GT    1988 Ferrari 288 GTO Evoluzione    1990 Ferrari F40 Le Mans    1991 Ferrari F40    1994 Bugatti EB110 SS    1995 McLaren F1 GTR    1999 Ferrari F50    2003 Ferrari Enzo    2013 Bugatti Veyron Grand Vitesse Sports Tourer    2014 Ferrari La Ferrari


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