The RREC Takes Prime Position at Salon Privé

A variety of magnificent Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars took prime position at Salon Privé on Saturday 31 August, claiming the stunning and grandiose Great Court at Blenheim Palace as their home for the day. The Great Court at Salon Privé is offered to one or two prestigious car clubs each year, and in this year – which celebrates 120 years since Rolls and Royce first met – the RREC had the privilege of parking in this glorious space to display 76 Club cars.

Members travelled from near and far to attend, with participants representing 10 of the 18 UK Sections, including Central Southern, Wales and East Anglian. The Club cars on display were similarly varied, the oldest being a 1913 Silver Ghost, and the newest two 2024 registered Bentley Bentaygas. The cars, nestled on the cobble-stoned court, gleamed throughout the day despite the cloudy weather, and attracted crowds attending Salon Privé, as well as guests visiting the Palace.  

Of course, no Salon Privé show is complete without concours, and this year Club Members Richard and Diana Balsdon was selected as our judges’ winner of the RREC Lockton Club Trophy. Richard’s Camargue – a 1982 model in green – turned many a head as he drove it onto the Salon Privé stage to collect his trophy. A worthy winner.

The Club would like to thank members who travelled to attend the show this year, many of whom stayed overnight locally to ensure they were at the show in time (some even as early as 7:30am!)

The Club will be in attendance at Salon Privé 2025. Tickets can be purchased here for the same price as 2024 by selecting the RREC logo and entering the code EBCLUB25 at the checkout.

See you there!

Photo credit: Andrew Honour.