The 2013 event will take place in St James’s, Central London, from September 5 to 7.
Historic St James’s has predominantly been home to royalty and aristocracy since the mid 17th Century. Today, amongst the many Royal Palaces and fine houses, it is the exclusive address for major corporations, gentlemen’s clubs, tailors, wine merchants and fine art houses, to name but a few. St James’s is off The Mall, the world-famous tree lined avenue that leads up to Buckingham Palace.
The St James’s Concours of Elegance will be held in an area that encompasses the gardens of Marlborough House, Marlborough Road and St James’s Palace, the official residence of the Sovereign.
Marlborough House is a 300 year-old Royal Palace designed by Sir Christopher Wren with a large high-walled garden set to lawn. (Apart from nearby Buckingham Palace, it is one of the largest gardens in Central London.)
The Concours has been granted special permission to use this rarely accessible space.
The St James’s Concours of Elegance will follow a similar format to last year's Windsor Castle event: 60 rare historic cars coming from around the world with a special Preview Day on Thursday and open to the public on Friday and Saturday.
As well as all the historic car owners and their guests, Owners from the 2012 event will be invited to join the Owners Club.
The 2012 event raised in excess of £250,000 for charity.
http://www.concoursofelegance.co.uk
Photos from the Thursday:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/garyhar...7635402843650/