It is just two weeks to go the next edition of Yorkshire Elegance with a move into the Aero industry with the Aerolite Spitfire.
In my view this is the most prestigious car event in Yorkshire, the North and it gives those posh events down South a run for their money. A few tickets remain so if you want to see some of the rarest cars, in the most fabulous condition then hit the buy tickets button for more information.
Who doesn’t love a Spitfire?
Great British Supermarine has unveiled the concept model of the Aerolite Spitfire, a modern two-seat aircraft designed for the modern recreational pilot.
This full scale model composite is inspired by an abandoned 1940s wartime concept. Back then, designers experimented with Gordon Aerolite—a resin-impregnated flax fiber—to circumvent anticipated aluminium shortages. Today, this advanced composite construction perfectly captures the iconic shape and geometry of the original Supermarine fighter delivering its legendary flying characteristics.
The certified 400hp engine spins a large-scale propeller to deliver authentic warbird performance. The wonderful sounding original Merlin engine won’t be used fundamentally due to cost, maintainence consideration and availability of parts. I am told though, new engine configuration will seek to capture the unique immediately recognisable sound of that wonderful Merlin Engine.
The concept model made its public debut at Bodmin Airfield last month, sparking intense excitement.
The full size prototype will be on display at Yorkshire Elegance.
1959 Jaguar Mk1 ex John Coombes
The 1959 Jaguar Mk1 “BUY 1” is one of the most famous and active historic saloon cars in the world.
At the end of 1958, Jaguar brass Sir William Lyons and William Heynes decided to build three highly modified, lightweight Mk1 saloons for the 1959 racing season. BUY 1 was the second of these cars.
The car was delivered to legendary team owner John Coombs of Coombs of Guildford, who fitted it with his famous personalized plate, “BUY 1”. Formula One driver Roy Salvadori campaigned the car extensively in the 1959 British Saloon Car Championship.
BUY 1 has been in the Williams family for three generations since 1962 and is a regular at Goodwood Revival. Grant Williams, who currently races the car has kindly agreed to bring BUY 1 up north to Yorkshire Elegance.
Since 1999, Grant has achieved 17 Goodwood Revival podiums; 3x St. Mary’s Trophy Aggregate Wins. I met Grant out at the 1000 Miglia recently – we will be dragging him on stage to hear about his wonderful racing career with the famous Jag. He’s a top lad!
CONCOURS ENTRY LIST
The 2026 Concours entry list is the strongest we have seen, in total there are 62 entries.
VINTAGE CLASS – Pre WWII: Delahaye Wagonette 10/12 1912, Alvis Racing No.1 1923, Frazer Nash Vitesse 1927, BUGATTI Type 49 Gangloff Roadster1930, ROLLS ROYCE Phantom 2 Continental Saloon 1931, ALVIS SPEED 20 1932, Maserati 4CM Vetturetta 1932.
CLASSIC Post WWII: 1970 Jensen Interceptor (Cabriolet), 1952 Jaguar XK 120 OTS, 1954 Austin Healey 100M, 1954 Bentley R-Type, 1955 OSCA MT4, 1956 Aston Martin DB2/4 MKIII, 1958 Porsche 356B, 1960 Jaguar E-Type Series 1, 1961Porsche 356C ,1964 Excalibur SS, 1965 Aston Martin DB5, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C2, 1965 Jaguar E-Type Series 2, 1968 Jensen Interceptor Mk1 1969.
MODERN CLASSIC: 2005 De Tomaso Pantera Pre-L,1972 Porsche 911, 1972 Maserati Frua QP Prototype, 1974 Pontiac Firebird, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante, 1980 Lancia Detla S4 Stradale, 1985 PORSCHE 930 TURBO LE, 1989 Ferrari F40, 1989, De Tomaso Pantera GT5-S, 1990, Jaguar XJ220, 1993, Porsche 993 C2S 1994, TVR Chimarea 4.0 1998, Maserati 90th anniversary spyder 2005.
FUTURE CLASSIC SUPERCARS BUILT: 2006 McLaren-Mercedes SLR, 2007, Ferrari 458 Speciale 2015, PORSCHE 991 Turbo S Exclusive Series, 2018 McLaren Senna, 2018 Aston Martin Vantage Guld Edition 2019, Aston Martin Valiant 2024, Maserati MC20 Cielo 2024, Maserati MC20 2024, Aston Martin Valhalla 2026.
RESTORED & MODIFIED: JAGUAR E-TYPE Series I, 4.2 CHEVROLET BELAIR, JAGUAR E-TYPE, Porsche GT3, RS “RT”Ford RS200, Evo, MG B GT V8, Porsche 911, Rennsport Porsche 914.
MERCEDES-BENZ 100 YEARS:-Type SS – 1928, 300 SL Gullwing 1955,190 SL 1956, 220S 1957,190 SL 1959, 190 SL 1960,190 SL 1961 – ex Shirley Bassey Car, 280SL Pagoda 1969, 280SL Pagoda 1971, 300SL 1987, SLS Black Series 2014, SL63 AMG 2016.
Ridiculously expensive. Support grass root events!
I agree that we need to support grass roots events and here at Classic Yorkshire we support and promote grass roots events and clubs, as well as featuring everyday classics. But there is plenty of room for every classic car interest and events like this and Goodwood, have their place in classic car world. Our byline is classic, prestige and rare and I like to think that we cover all of these.