Bentleys to the Fore at Salon Privé
A spectacular weekend of activities to celebrate the centenary of Bentley Motors will be a stylish highlight of the 2019 Salon Privé, taking place at ‘Britain’s Greatest Palace’, Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, from 5th-8th September.
Privately-owned Bentleys from around the world will be joined by some of the most historically important models from Bentley’s own Heritage Collection, including:
The second prototype model and oldest surviving Bentley, EXP2 from 1920
The 1929 Team Blower, raced by Bentley Boy, Sir Tim Birkin
A 1930 Bentley 8-Litre
A 1939 Mark V, one of just seven built
The 2003 Le Mans-winning #7 Speed 8
Essentially, there are three events for Bentley enthusiasts and all car lovers to look forward to, commencing with the
A spectacular weekend of activities to celebrate the centenary of Bentley Motors will be a stylish highlight of the 2019 Salon Privé, taking place at ‘Britain’s Greatest Palace’, Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, from 5th-8th September.
Privately-owned Bentleys from around the world will be joined by some of the most historically important models from Bentley’s own Heritage Collection, including:
The second prototype model and oldest surviving Bentley, EXP2 from 1920
The 1929 Team Blower, raced by Bentley Boy, Sir Tim Birkin
A 1930 Bentley 8-Litre
A 1939 Mark V, one of just seven built
The 2003 Le Mans-winning #7 Speed 8
Essentially, there are three events for Bentley enthusiasts and all car lovers to look forward to, commencing with the Salon Privé Bentley Masters on Saturday 7th September and the Bentley Drivers’ Club annual Concours d’Elegance on Sunday 8th September, alongside which will be the largest gathering of Bentleys in history.
“Salon Privé is an important part of an extensive and exciting programme of events to mark our centenary,” said Bentley Motors Ltd’s Member of the Board for Sales, Marketing and Aftersales, Chris Craft. “Our 100th birthday is a time to reflect on the cars, people and spirit that have defined this iconic British brand for the last century as we look forward to define luxury mobility for the next 100 years. Aiming to bring 1,000 Bentley’s together, from the oldest surviving car to the very latest, is the perfect way to celebrate our heritage as the world’s most sought after luxury car company.”
