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1957 Ferrari 335 S Triumphs As Best Of Show At Salon Privé Concours 2024
A stunning 1957 Ferrari 335 S clinched the Best of Show award at this year’s Salon Privé Concours, presented by Aviva Private Clients. American car enthusiast Brian Ross entered the Maranello sports-racer, which captivated spectators during the Tour Privé on 27 August and impressed the expert judging panel on the concours field the next day.
Chassis number 0674 had a remarkable racing history with Scuderia Ferrari in 1957. In March, Peter Collins and Maurice Trintignant drove it to sixth place in the Sebring 12 Hours. Two months later, Wolfgang von Trips finished second in the Mille Miglia. The car was upgraded to a 4.1-litre specification and set the fastest lap at Le Mans in June, driven by Mike Hawthorn and Luigi Musso.
Second place went to Lord Bamford’s 1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sport Saloon by Freestone & Webb. Originally ordered by Sir John Leigh, it was built for fast touring in Europe. The car remained in the UK until the late 1950s before spending 35 years with an American owner in Toledo, Ohio. Lord Bamford acquired it in 2013 and restored its original two-tone paint scheme.
The third-place winner was Nic and Shelley Schorsch’s 1927 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8AS Fleetwood Roadster. This significant vehicle was initially ordered by movie star Rudolph Valentino but was completed after his death. It featured unique coachwork designed by LeBaron of New York and built by Fleetwood Metal Body Company.
This year’s Salon Privé Concours featured a diverse range of entries from around the world. Seventy-two cars competed across fourteen classes, including pre-war categories and celebrations of Bugatti, Rolls-Royce, and Ferrari. Highlights included Legendary Liveries showcasing iconic colour schemes like a Silk Cut Jaguar XJR-8/9 and an Alitalia Lancia Stratos HF.
The event took place on Blenheim Palace's South Lawn, attracting entries from as far as the USA, Thailand, and New Zealand. Judging was conducted by an esteemed panel of international experts under the International Chief Judge Advisory Group (ICJAG). Salon Privé is one of only four ICJAG Plus-designated events globally and the sole one held in the UK.
Notable Winners
Among other notable winners were Jack Boyd Smith Jnr’s 1923 Rolls-Royce Springfield Silver Ghost Pall Mall, which received the Chairman’s Award, and Lars Nielsen’s 1993 Lamborghini Diablo, honoured with the Duke of Marlborough Award. The Most Iconic trophy went to Jody Klein's 1965 Rolls-Royce Phantom V by Mulliner Park Ward.
Class winners ranged from pre-war open vehicles like Nic and Shelley Schorsch's Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8AS Fleetwood Roadster to post-war closed cars such as Greg Newman’s 1960 Maserati 3500 GT by Touring. The event also celebrated Ferraris from different eras, including a new class honouring the Ferrari 275's 60th anniversary.
Acknowledging Historic Significance
Andrew Bagley, Chairman of Salon Privé Concours, expressed delight over this year’s Best of Show winner: "We are truly delighted with this year’s Best of Show Ferrari 335 S by Scaglietti," he said. "You only have to look at the great names who raced it to realise how significant sports car it was and appreciate what a cherished place it holds in Ferrari history."
The Ferrari competed during a golden era for sports-car racing and will now enter the Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award competition. This recognition underscores its historical importance within automotive circles.
Comprehensive List of Winners
{TABLE_X}The event also honoured several other exceptional vehicles with various awards recognising design excellence, iconic status, opulence, elegance, and more. Noteworthy mentions include Edward Iliffe's best interior award-winning 1939 Rolls-Royce Wraith by Mann Egerton and Shane Houlihan's most elegant Bugatti Type 55 by Gangloff.
The Salon Privé Week continues with various events lined up through August next year at Blenheim Palace. Attendees can look forward to MotorAvia Day on August 26th followed by Concours presentations on August 27th-28th among other exciting activities celebrating automotive excellence.
This prestigious event not only showcases classic cars but also supports charitable causes like NSPCC (National Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children), aiming to make a lasting impact through donations raised during these gatherings.
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