Words: Geoff Love | Photography: Amy Shore
A remarkable line-up of Land Speed Record (LSR) legends will headline the inaugural Wilton Concours des Légendes, taking place at Wilton House from June 19-21, 2026.
Current Land Speed Record holder Andy Green OBE and his predecessor Richard Noble OBE will appear together at the Wiltshire concours, bringing a record-breaking theme to the event. Green famously broke the sound barrier in 1997 with ThrustSSC, reaching 760.343mph at Black Rock Desert, while Noble set the previous benchmark of 634.051mph in Thrust2 in 1983.
The Land Speed Record theme continues with appearances from the Segrave and Campbell families, two of the most important names in British speed record history. Sir Henry Segrave, the first man to exceed 200mph, will be represented by descendant Stephen Segrave, while Donald Campbell and his father Malcolm’s legacy continues through Don Wales, himself a multiple record-breaker.
Further record-breaking credentials come from engineer and motorcycle specialist Allen Millyard, who set a tandem speed record of 183.50mph with TV presenter Henry Cole. Cole also holds a Bonneville land speed record of 99.78mph on a pre-1955 750cc Brough Superior motorcycle.
Star names from across the motoring world
Beyond the Land Speed Record legends, Wilton Concours des Légendes 2026 will feature an exceptional line-up of drivers, designers, collectors and personalities.
Confirmed and expected guests include:
- Wayne Carini of Chasing Classic Cars
- Chef and collector James Martin
- Pink Floyd drummer and renowned collector Nick Mason
- Designers Peter Stevens, Frank Stephenson, Wayne Burgess and Kevin Rice
- Motorsport legends Ross Brawn, Derek Bell and Richard Attwood
- Lamborghini test driver Valentino Balboni
Adventurers including Elspeth Beard and Ben Coombs will also contribute to the event’s storytelling focus.
Rare cars and remarkable stories
Wilton Concours des Légendes is designed to bring automotive history to life, combining significant cars with the stories behind them.
Highlights include:
- A stolen-and-recovered Ferrari Daytona with a murky underworld past
- Cars from British Motor Museum
- Selected vehicles from Nick Mason’s Ten Tenths collection
- A celebrity-owned Lamborghini Miura and Lancia Aurelia
- A historically significant Porsche 917
There will also be a number of record-breaking machines on display, with further entries to be revealed.
Concours, talks and experiences at Wilton House
The Wiltshire concours will feature three main stages dedicated to interviews, discussions and owner stories, alongside a literary stage with author talks and book signings.
Additional highlights include:
- A curated motoring art exhibition featuring artists such as Stefan Johansson
- Live craft and skills demonstrations
- Retail village, food and drink, and a Nyetimber bar
- Manufacturer and dealer displays, including Morgan Motor Company and Lamborghini
Visitors will also gain access to parts of Wilton House itself, home to one of the finest private art collections in the UK. The cloisters will host a major display of racing helmets curated by Joe Twyman.
Auctions and Supercar Drive-In
In the estate’s historic riding school, auction house Dore & Rees will host three sales covering cars, automobilia, jewellery and watches, with experts including Marc Allum and founder Lee Young.
The weekend concludes with a Supercar Drive-In on Sunday 21 June, led by William Herbert, 18th Earl of Pembroke. A selection of supercars and hypercars will arrive in convoy from Winchester before parading onto the Wilton showfield.
