DRIVING TOUR…
In all 23 cars took part in the two-day driving tour, taking in the North Yorkshire Dales and the North Pennines. It proved to be a lot of fun with a bunch of great people, spectacular roads and stunning scenery.
A wonderful mix of cars from a 1923 Bentley 3.0 litre, a 1934 Lagonda to a Ferrari 275GTS and Porsche 911 GT3 Touring. The spectacular weather helped too. Special thanks to the team at the Ilkley Motorsport Club for the bit of fun at Raby Castle and the Time Trial section.
OVERALL BEST IN SHOW & Modern Classic
The winner of the “Modern Classic” Class for Motor Cars built between 1971 – 2005 went to a beautifully presented 1985 Lancia Delta S4 Stradale. Meticulously restored and used, this Lancia Delta S4 Stradale is an ultra-rare Group B homologation special. Built in 1985–1986 to satisfy FIA racing requirements, only 200 street-legal versions were produced. It features a mid-mounted, twin-charged (supercharged and turbocharged) 1.8-liter engine making 247 horsepower, mated to an advanced all-wheel-drive system.
The judges were so impressed with is condition and presentation, the car also took the Overall Best in Show Trophy.
Congratulations to owner Jason Shipstone.
MASERATI 4CM: VINTAGE CLASS WINNER
This Maserati 4CM built in 1932 took the Vintage Class win. It has a wonderful history, breaking two land speed records back in the 1930’s.
1965 ASTON MARTIN DB5: CLASSIC CLASS WINNER
Beautifully restored by Richard’s of England, this beautifully presented DB5 took the class against very tough opposition. The Classic Class is for cars built between 1945-1970. It was the most popular class with sixteen cars entered, they all looked magnificent encircling the Aerolite Spitfire at the heart of the Concours lawn.
Congratulations to owner Marco Ciuffitelli.
ASTON MARTIN VALIANT: FUTURE CLASSIC CLASS WINNER
The Aston Martin Valiant is an ultra-exclusive, road-legal track car powered by a 745 HP, 5.2-litre twin-turbocharged V12 engine and a 6-speed manual transmission. Limited to just 38 units globally, it features a full carbon-fibre body, motorsport-grade aerodynamics, magnesium wheels, and was developed with assistance from Fernando Alonso.
PORSCHE 356C: RESTO MOD CLASS WINNER
Built in 1964, this 356C was a beautiful restoration and very tastefully “uprated” beyond its original specification by Prill.
1928 MERCEDES-BENZ S-TYPE: MERCEDES-BENZ CLASS WINNER
To celebrate 100 Years since the formation of Mercedes-Benz when Daimler & Benz merged in 1926, there was a dedicated category for Mercedes-Benz cars. Some beautiful 190SL’s, 280SL Pagoda’s, a 300 SL Gull Wing and even a 1987 300SL. But the win went to the incredible 1928 S-Type Supercharged.
SPIRIT of the 1000 MIGLIA
New to the UK, the official “SPIRIT OF 1000 MIGLIA” award was presented by guests Francesca Parolin and Ludovico Goffi who came all the way from Italy.
The award was given to a 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 that took part in the race back in June. Still sporting its stickers and dust from the race, plus a few spots of Prosecco.
EXHIBITORS TROPHY: LOTUS Mk VIII, 1954
The Lotus Mk VIII was Colin Chapman’s first racing car with streamlined bodywork,. Designed in conjunction with Frank Costin, an aerodynamic specialist of the British aircraft manufacturer de Havilland and later founder of Marcos Cars. This outer skin, made of aluminum, was a revolution. The favorable aerodynamics together with a super lightweight 35lb space frame chassis designed by Peter Ross and Gilbert McIntosh (also aeronautic engineer’s) helped the car to a much better performance with a weight of only 521kg and a top speed of over 120mph.
Congratulations to the Daniel & Stephen Gannon from Car Iconics.
THE BEST ENGINE VOCAL AWARD
In aid and recognition of the Yorkshire Children’s Charity guests made a donation to the charity in return for bringing their car in front of the stage and revving the engine in front of the kids representing the charity.
There was a V12 Lamborghini’s & Ferrari’s, V8 Ford GT40 and McLaren Mercedes SLR, but it was a 1959 Jaguar Mk1 (BUY 1) brought by Grant Williams that caught the ear of the boys. Congratulations to Grant though those straight through pipes may have had something to do with it!
Well done to everyone who gave a donation to the YORKSHIRE CHILDREN’S CHARITY – together you raised of £46,000 across the two show days.
THE MOST ELEGANTLY DRESSED AWARD
Chosen by representatives from Yorkshire Life Magazine and presented by BOODLES.
The ladies from Yorkshire Life scoured the grounds of Grantley Hall and settled on a winner – Helen Cox-Rawnsley. Who also entered her 1953 Bentley Type-R in the Concours.
Thank you to all the exhibitors, staff sponsors and volunteers for being at Yorkshire Elegance, your support in hugely appreciated. Thank you also to the staff at Grantley Hall.
This event goes from strength to strength and we look forward to next years edition.