Preparations are underway for the prestigious Concours of Elegance event at Hampton Court Palace, on Kingston's doorstep.

The event takes place this weekend from Friday 3 to Sunday 5 September and will be showcasing SIXTY of the rarest cars in the world.

The Concours of Elegance opens on Friday at 10am with a spectacular parade of 95 cars to mark HM The Queen's birthday earlier this year, with a selection of cars dating from 1926 until 2021.

The Club Trophy, supported by the Royal Automobile Club will feature the UK's best car clubs, including those of Aston Martin Owners Club, Ferrari Owners Club, Jaguar Drivers Club and Jensen Owners Club showing 40 of the rarest and most impressive cars of their members.

The Jaguar Trophy is a special Trophy created for Jaguars of all ages, this event gathers together 50 of the finest Jaguars in the country to be scrutinised by a panel of experts. The winner will be awarded the Jaguar Trophy and a host of other prizes from Concours of Elegance's partners.

For ticket availability click HERE.

For a timetable of events visit the website https://concoursofelegance.co.uk/event/timetable-features/

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