Results
The Yorkshire Elegance Concours had over 170 cars on show across the lawns of Bowcliffe Hall. Competition for the awards was fierce and the winners were truly deserving of their prizes. Best in show was awarded to the 1922 Bentley 3.0L·. Class honours were awarded to the Ferrari 250 SWB, Hotchkiss GS and De Tomaso Mangusta. ·
Tuesday was Ladies’ Day and there was plenty to see, with cars displayed around the lawns of Bowcliffe Hall, the Finest Hat Award, music and driver interviews with Le Mans stars, Guy Smith, Oliver Jarvis, Mike Wilds and Nick Faure. The main Concours took place on the Wednesday with three classes covering Pre-War through to 1998. The judges were spoilt for choice with a wide variety of beautifully prepared cars entered. The Pre-War Vintage to 1940 class was won by the 1938 Hotchkiss GS which had just returned from doing the Mille Miglia. The runner-up was a 1934 Triumph Gloria Saloon.
The Post-War Classic class which covered cars from 1941 to 1970 was won by the Ferrari 250 SWB, with the two runners-up being the 1967 Porsche 911S and a 1961 Bristol.
The “Modern Classic” class for cars between 1971 and 1998 was won by the stunning De Tomaso Mangusta which was admired by many. The runners-up were the Jaguar XJ220 and the 1972 Porsche 911S. The overall Best In Show went to the simply fantastic 1922 Bentley 3.0l (the Gypsy).
Thursday saw those entered take part in a couple of hours of non-competitive fun at Harewood Hillclimb followed by a 110 mile road tour around the Yorkshire Dales exploring the beautiful countryside and finishing at Grantley Hall for a fabulous Michelin-starred dinner.
Yorkshire Elegance started two years ago, taking inspiration from the high-end car events that all take place in the South of England and driven by the ever increasing demand from our contacts for a Northern-based event.
It has come a long way in just two years and this year they filled the lawns of Bowcliffe Hall with many fabulous cars, maintaining the core values of the event – car owners bringing their cars to put on display and celebrating Prestige Marques.
Congratulations to all the class winners, runners up and everyone who entered. Dates for next year’s event will be announced in due course.
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