The 250 GT SWB recently broke the record for the most valuable car ever sold at auction when it sold to broadcaster Chris Evans by RM for just under £5.8 million. The ex-McQueen 250 Lusso was sold last year by Christies for $2.3million.

See www.salonprivelondon.com for tickets. Quote OCT8 for the special Octane discount.

Organisers have now released a limited number of entrance only passes for Friday July 4. Priced at £50, each ticket grants access to the concours d'elegance, supercar lawns and the luxury village.