A 1953 Jaguar C-Type was the overall winner of the second Royal Automobile Club Concours , held at the prestigious Woodcote Park in Surrey.
Following the success of the inaugural edition, the British event once again brought together some of the most important collector’s cars and motorcycles, divided into seven thematic categories. The winners were chosen by a jury composed of leading figures from the automotive world, including Ian Callum , Peter Stevens , and Richard Hammond .
A C-Type with a sporting history
The Best in Show car belongs to Tony Purnell and has been restored to the configuration in which it competed in Scandinavian competitions in its early years.
The livery reproduces the Finnish racing colors of the era, giving the Jaguar a look closely tied to its racing past. This detail further enhanced a car already considered one of the most significant in the history of British racing.
From the Countach to the Porsche 911 RSR
Numerous notable cars received awards in individual categories. A 1985 Lamborghini Countach 5000 QV won the “Spoiler Alert” class, while a 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.8 RSR , in Martini livery, took home the award reserved for the protagonists of the Targa Florio.
Another Lamborghini, the 1966 400 GT 2+2 , won the V12 engine category, while among the pre-war cars, success went to a 1930 Bentley Six Saloon .
There was also space for two wheels, with a 1932 Rudge Works 500 cc , once owned by the famous British commentator Murray Walker, awarded as the best motorcycle of the competition.
The special prizes
Among the awards presented during the day, a 1926 Amilcar CO Martin Le Mans received “The Macallan Spirit of the Show” award, while the spectacular 1970 Plymouth Superbird was chosen as Chairman’s Choice.
A Ferrari 488 Pista Piloti won the CARS Supercar Boulevard Award, while the Members’ Paddock award went to a Ferrari 365 GT4 2+2 .
One hundred years since the first British Grand Prix
Alongside the competition, the program featured several special exhibitions. One of these celebrated the centenary of the first British Grand Prix, organized by the Royal Automobile Club at Brooklands in 1926.
The exhibition brought together single-seaters from very different eras, from the official Delage that took part in the inaugural race to the McLaren Formula 1 car that won the 2025 Constructors’ Championship.
Also on display is the British Grand Prix Trophy, recently updated with the name of Charles Leclerc, winner of the last edition held at Silverstone.
An increasingly important event
Other themed areas celebrated brands such as Mercedes-Benz, Daimler, Lagonda and Lancia, while the 1926 Sunbeam “Tiger”, protagonist of the speed records with Sir Henry Segrave, was one of the most fascinating exhibits of the entire event.
The event also hosted the world premiere of the Daytona Shooting Brake Hommage created by Niels van Roij Design and the Summer Sale organized by RM Sotheby’s.