A landmark year beckons

2026 could be the most seismic year for events for decades

- David Lillywhite

AS THE START of the 2026 season looms, it is already shaping up to be a watershed year for classic car events, with a raft of new concours, regime changes and venue swaps.

The biggest new UK event will be the Wilton Concours des Légendes at Lord Pembroke's Wiltshire stately home on 19-21 June. The event is rapidly gathering momentum, with tickets being sold and a trio of major manufacturers signed up.

The concours also has an auction partner in Dore & Rees, which will hold three sales over the long weekend: Fine Motor Cars, Automobilia, and Watches & Jewellery. Nick Wells, MD of Dore & Rees Motoring, said: 'We are delighted to be part of the story-led concours at Wilton House. As well as the auctions, we'll be offering advice and valuations for visiting collectors.' The objective of the event is not merely to display delectable and exotic concours cars, but to bring their histories to life through experts, owners and discussions. Tickets and more at concoursdeslegendes.co.uk.