Salon Privé 2025 Highlights: Celebrating 20 years of style, speed and elegance at Blenheim Palace
Salon Privé returned to the spectacular grounds of Blenheim Palace in August 2025 for its landmark 20th anniversary edition. Over five unforgettable days, the UK’s most prestigious automotive garden party brought together global unveilings, the world’s rarest classics, and the latest in luxury lifestyle.
From the opening-day excitement of brand-new supercars and concept debuts, through to the crowning of the Concours d’Elégance Best in Show, each day offered something unique for enthusiasts, collectors and visitors alike. The celebrations were further elevated by two unforgettable parades — a showcase of pre-war motoring icons and a procession of post-war and contemporary marvels.
Whether it was the roar of a V12, the craftsmanship of a hand-built classic, or the glamour of a champagne reception on the South Lawn, Salon Privé 2025 was a celebration to remember. Explore our day-by-day highlights and relive the very best of Salon Privé 2025.
Day 1
Grand unveilings
Day 1 of Salon Privé 2025 kicked off the 20th anniversary celebrations at Blenheim Palace with a spectacular showcase of global unveilings, bespoke supercars, and the Concours d’Elégance. Guests were treated to a thrilling start to a week of automotive excellence.
Concours d’Elégance Parade
Day 1 of Salon Privé 2025 at Blenheim Palace also featured a spectacular Concours d’Elégance parade. Pre-war icons, post-war classics, and modern masterpieces glided across the lawns, captured against the stunning backdrop of Blenheim Palace.
Class of 1950s racing Ferraris
Guests at Salon Privé 2025 were treated to a spectacular showcase of 1950s racing Ferraris at Blenheim Palace, where a dedicated Concours Class united five of the rarest racing examples, each steeped in motorsport history, to mark the event’s 20th anniversary.
Day 2
Concours d’Elégance winners
Day 2 of Salon Privé 2025 saw the Concours d’Elégance crown its 12 class winners, featuring rare pre-war icons, post-war thoroughbreds, and modern masterpieces. The world-class lineup at Blenheim Palace reaffirmed Salon Privé’s status as the UK’s premier luxury automotive event.
Best of Show
Salon Privé 2025 crowned its Best in Show at Blenheim Palace, with the 1936 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Spezial Roadster by The Auriga Collection taking top honours. From pre-war icons to modern masterpieces, the concours showcased the finest automotive craftsmanship on display this year.
Day 3
Ladies’ Day by Boodles
On Friday, the spotlight turned to Salon Privé Ladies’ Day by Boodles — an occasion where elegance and performance shared centre stage. Guests enjoyed highlights including the Bugatti Veyron Anniversary Display, the Apollo Capital Hypercar Collective, and the spectacular Five Zeros Display, all alongside the glamour of the Boodles Best Hat Competition.
Stunning supercars
Salon Privé 2025 Day 3 saw supercars take centre stage as the ultimate accessories for Ladies’ Day at Blenheim Palace (after the hats, of course!). Highlights included the Bugatti Veyron Anniversary Display, Apollo Capital Hypercar Collective, and the spectacular Five Zeros Display.
Day 4
Celebrating Car Clubs
On Saturday, the North Lawn at Blenheim Palace was transformed into a breathtaking stage for Supercar Saturday and the Salon Privé Club Trophy by Lockton – a day dedicated to car clubs, camaraderie and a shared passion for motoring excellence.
Showcasing champions
Also on Saturday, Salon Privé 2025 featured the Concours de Vente and Club Trophy winners parades, where rare classics, supercars and hypercars took centre stage. The highlight was the 1933 Invicta S Type, crowned overall winner of the prestigious Club Trophy.
Day 5
Supercar Sunday & Grand Finale
On Sunday, Salon Privé drew to a spectacular close with its Grand Finale, celebrating motoring passion at every level. The North Lawns came alive as 18 multi-marque supercar lifestyle clubs and 4 single-marque clubs created a dazzling showcase of performance, style, and camaraderie.
