Salon Privé, the five-day event at the UK’s Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, has now opened entries for the 2026 edition of its Concours by Aviva Private Clients.
The Concours will take place on the South Lawn of Blenheim Palace on the Wednesday and Thursday, September 2-3, 2026. Categories will include the traditional Pre‑war and Post‑war Open and Closed, Sports Racers, Ferraris and Evolution of the Supercar – but to coincide with 80 years of Bristol Cars, Salon Privé 2026 will honour the marque with a special anniversary Concours class.
The Bristol Cars class is promised to showcase the diversity of Bristol’s output through the years. The company grew out of the Bristol Aeroplane Company after World War 2 and produced its first car, the Bristol 400, in 1946. It soon created a reputation for producing exquisitely engineered, limited-edition, hand‑built grand tourers, which became popular with celebrities and royalty, including Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III.
Andrew Bagley, chairman and co‑founder of Salon Privé, said: “We are inviting Concours examples from the Bristol back catalogue stretching all the way to 1946 and are honoured to announce a dedicated class celebrating the 80th anniversary of Bristol Cars. As one of Britain’s most charismatic marques, we look forward to welcoming outstanding examples to Blenheim Palace, and to sharing the celebration with owners and enthusiasts alike.”
The marque is undergoing a planned revival in time for the anniversary, and the new Bristol Cars will be showcasing its new models within the Salon Privé Automotive Gallery. Jason Wharton, executive chairman of Bristol Cars, said: “As we prepare for Bristol’s 80th anniversary, it’s a privilege to see our marque recognised by Salon Privé. Our Vision 8.0 roadmap is all about reimagining Bristol for a new generation while honouring its hand-built, aeronautical heritage. We are excited to celebrate the past and preview the future of Bristol with the discerning audience that Salon Privé attracts.”
The Salon Privé Concours by Aviva Private Clients will open the five-day event at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, beginning Wednesday 2nd September. For more information or to enter the Concours, visit www.salonpriveconcours.com
