The ninth edition of the London Concours took place on 3-5 June 2025 in the grounds of the Honourable Artillery Company, where a 1993 Bugatti EB110 SuperSport claimed Best in Show. One of just 33 SuperSport models built – and believed to be chassis number one – the car was originally commissioned by the Brunei royal family and is now one of only 18 examples known to the marque’s official register.
Presented in the event’s Dream Cars class, the EB110 faced formidable opposition from a 1989 Porsche 930 Turbo S, McLaren F1, Ferrari 288 GTO and Porsche 911 GT1. Owned since 2007 by its current custodian, the Bugatti impressed the judges with its provenance and condition.
The focus on modern classics was deliberate, and effective. Despite intermittent rain on the opening day, the lawns were busy with younger visitors, and the classes reflected a more contemporary flavour. However, pre-1970 machinery remained well represented – not least in the form of the 1967 AC 428 Frua Spyder, which took top honours in the ‘Legendary AC Cars’ class. Built as a prototype and used by AC managing director Derek Hurlock, the Frua-bodied convertible was later seen on screen in Arthur? Arthur! and restored after decades in the United States.
Elsewhere, a 2019 Ferrari 488 Pista Spyder – still with its first owner and used extensively across Europe – won the ‘50 Years of Ferrari V8’ category. Lamborghini’s Hypercar tribute to Ferruccio’s centenary, the 769bhp Centenario, took class honours as the sole example in the UK. Meanwhile, the ‘Fast Fords’ class was claimed by a 1986 RS200 – a rare rally-prepped car that has doubled its mileage since emerging from long-term storage.
Mercedes-Benz’s 70-year SL story was marked by a display spanning Gullwings to AMGs. The class winner was an SLS AMG from 2012, ordered new in Qatar in a one-off colour called Night Black Magno – optioned with every available carbon fibre addition.
The ‘Youngtimers’ field was dominated by a 1989 Porsche 911 Turbo SE Flachbau – one of only 15 factory-built examples. This particular car had been used as a Porsche press demonstrator and later owned by Grand Theft Auto creator David Jones. With only 26,000 miles from new, it remains unrestored.
Finally, the Wild Cards class – created for those that didn’t quite fit the mould – was topped by a 1961 Maserati 3500 GT, originally delivered to Milan but restored in the UK over 3000 hours by then-owner Craig Jones. Sold in 2021 to its current keeper, it has since toured the NC500 and European roads extensively, and also took home the Chairman’s Award, selected by Peter Read.
Full List of London Concours 2025 Winners
Best in Show – 1993 Bugatti EB110 SS
Chairman’s Award – 1961 Maserati 3500 GT
Dream Cars – 1993 Bugatti EB110 SS
Highly Commended – 1998 Porsche 911 GT1
Highly Commended -1989 Porsche 930 Turbo S
Hypercars – 2016 Lamborghini Centenario
Highly Commended – 2010 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport
Highly Commended – 2024 Gordon Murray Automotive T.50
Wildcards – 1961 Maserati 3500 GT
Highly Commended – 1963 Peel P50
Highly Commended – 1996 Jaguar XJS Celebration
Young Timers – 1989 Porsche 911 Turbo SE Flachbau
Highly Commended – 1990 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL AMG
Highly Commended – 1991 Vauxhall Lotus Carlton
The Legendary AC Cars – 1967 AC 428 Frua Spyder
Highly Commended – 1927 AC Royal Saloon
Highly Commended – 1962 AC Ace 2.6 Ruddspeed
The Fast Fords – 1986 Ford RS200
Highly Commended – 1972 Ford Capri Perana V8
Highly Commended – 2005 Ford GT
70 Years of Mercedes-Benz SL, Presented by Hilton & Moss – 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
Highly Commended – 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster
Highly Commended – 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster
50 Years of Ferrari V8, Presented by Canali – 2019 Ferrari 488 Pista Spider
Highly Commended – 2003 Ferrari 360 Modena
Highly Commended – 1978 Ferrari 308 GTB
Classic & Sports Car Editor’s Award – 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300S
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