1970 Monteverdi 375L Takes Top Honour at Salon Privé London’s Concours de Vente 2026
Royal Hospital Chelsea, London — A 1970 Monteverdi 375L has been awarded the coveted Prix d’Honneur at this year’s Salon Privé London Concours de Vente, emerging as the standout entry from a field of 80 exceptional classic and modern cars.
Presented by Alan Carrington Classic Cars, the Monteverdi 375L secured the top prize in recognition of its rarity, elegance and outstanding quality of restoration.
A Landmark Year for Salon Privé London
The award was announced as Salon Privé London concluded its 2026 edition, which welcomed over 18,000 guests across three days at the Royal Hospital Chelsea. The event delivered a refined blend of automotive excellence, luxury retail and curated lifestyle experiences.
Judging was conducted by an expert panel including motoring writer Keith Bluemel, Tony Willis (owner of Maranello Concessionaires Archive), content creator Thomas Howarth and photographer Freddie Atkins.
More than 30 leading classic car dealers competed for honours, offering visitors the rare opportunity to purchase any of the vehicles on display. Exhibitors included Furlonger, Hilton & Moss, Joe Macari Performance Cars, Fiskens, Tom Hartley, Dylan Miles and Howard Wise.
Concours de Vente 2026 Winners
Alongside the Prix d’Honneur, several prestigious awards were presented:
- Class 1 Winner: 1965 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL – Bruce Greetham Classic Benz
- Class 2 Winner: 2005 Ferrari 575 Superamerica HGTC – Joe Macari Performance Cars
- Class 3 Winner & Prix d’Honneur: 1970 Monteverdi 375L – Alan Carrington Classic Cars
- Class 4 Winner: 1976 BMW Motorsport 3.5 CSL Werks Group 5 – Dylan Miles
- Pensioners’ Trophy: 1949 Jaguar XK120 OTS – Car Iconics
- People’s Choice: 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Competizione – Joe Macari Performance Cars
As tradition dictates, the Pensioners’ Trophy was awarded by the In-Pensioners of the Royal Hospital Chelsea.
Hypercars, Luxury and Lifestyle
The event brought together collectors, enthusiasts and luxury brands across a diverse programme that included hypercar displays, new automotive debuts and the return of the highly regarded Concours de Vente.
Visitors experienced a curated line-up of hypercars, supercars and bespoke builds, with showcases from Koenigsegg, Aston Martin, Encor Design, Analogue Automotive, Fiat Abarth and Austin Motor Company.
GATINEAU Ladies’ Day Highlights
Friday’s GATINEAU Ladies’ Day proved a standout highlight, blending fashion, social atmosphere and automotive elegance.
The Best Hat Competition returned as a centrepiece moment, with Suzan Reeves taking top honours for her striking headpiece designed by milliner Lisa Von Hallwyl. Her prize included a year’s supply of Gatineau skincare worth £1,000, alongside Pommery Champagne and a selection of luxury gifts.
Looking Ahead
Andrew Bagley, Chairman and Co-founder of Salon Privé, commented:
“Salon Privé London continues to build real momentum, and this year’s event has been a strong reflection of that. To welcome so many guests across the three days, alongside such a high calibre of vehicles, partners and exhibitors, shows the strength of the concept in the capital.
From the success of the Concours de Vente to the buzzing atmosphere on Ladies’ Day, it is clear there is a genuine appetite for an event that brings together automotive excellence with a broader lifestyle experience, and we are excited to keep growing that in the years ahead.”
Salon Privé London will be followed by its sister flagship event at Blenheim Palace, taking place from 2–6 September 2026 at the Oxfordshire UNESCO World Heritage site.
Since its founding in 2005, Salon Privé has established itself as one of the UK’s most prestigious automotive and luxury lifestyle event brands, attracting collectors, professionals and tastemakers from around the globe.
