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Warren Classic and Concours 2013 – Report and Photos

Pavel Novitski
1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Aprile Spider Corsa of charismatic Sig. Corrado Lopresto of Milan - Best in Pre-War Sports Cars Class

The inaugural Warren Classic and Supercar Show was held Saturday, May 4th, 2013 at the historic Warren Golf and Country Club in Essex, England. The one-day event, staged amidst the 350-acre scenic estate in the hamlet of Woodham Walter, celebrated the 50th anniversary year of the Porsche 911 and Lamborghini, plus the centenary year of Aston Martin.

The Warren Golf and Country Club Managing Director, Tony Stanton said, “We are overwhelmed by the positive feedback from classic aficionados as well as members of the community. Our intention has always been to host a spectacular classic and concours event – while making it open and accessible to the general public. The Warren Golf and Country Club was a stunning backdrop to the classic and supercars on display.”

The Best of Show at the 2013 Warren Classic and Concours was awarded to the 1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso of Steve Osburn, with Corrado Lopresto’s one-off Alfa Romeo 6C-1750 Aprile Spider taking the second place slot. Other class winners included actress Mischa Barton’s ex-Mick Jagger Rolls-Royce Camargue in an eclectic post-war touring group, Gavin Moule’s Zonda F, Martin Emmison’s AC Cobra 289 and Ron Hing’s Ecurie Sonauto Porsche 2.7RS Lightweight.

Other notable entrants included the ex-Works 1953-55 Austin-Healey 100S that was involved in the tragic 1955 Le Mans accident, ex-Clark Gable 1949 Jaguar XK120 Roadster, Max Chilton’s Formula One Marussia race car and 1962 Ferrari 268 SP, among others.

Photographer Pavel Novitski offers the following selection of wonderful images from the 2013 Warren Classic and Concours. We split up the 100 pictures that Pavel captured into two galleries. The first gallery features our top 30 images, all displayed in the full-width view of our website. The second gallery (and award winners), meanwhile, are found on the last page of the article and gives a comprehensive view of all the photographs. To see more from Pavel, visit pavelnovitski.com/.

Warren Classic and Concours 2013 – Photo Gallery

 

1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 and 1953 Austin-Healey 100 Le Mans that was involved in the 1955 Le Mans disaster
1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 and 1953 Austin-Healey 100S that was involved in the 1955 Le Mans disaster
1914 Sunbeam TT
1914 Sunbeam TT
Early morning at the Concours
Early morning at the Concours
Ex-Clark Gable 1949 Jaguar XK120 Roadster
Ex-Clark Gable 1949 Jaguar XK120 Roadster
MG MGA
MG MGA
1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Aprile Spider Corsa
1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Aprile Spider Corsa of charismatic Sig. Corrado Lopresto of Milan – Best in Pre-War Sports Cars Class

Warren Classic and Concours 2013 – Photo Gallery Page Two

 

Having fun at the Concours
Having fun at the Concours
1963 Iso Grifo
1963 Iso Grifo
Aston Martin DB4 and 2-litre Aston Martin Speed Model Competition
Aston Martin DB4 and 2-litre Aston Martin Speed Model Competition
1952 Aston Martin DB2/4
1952 Aston Martin DB2/4
Austin-Healey 100S
Marco Trevisan’s Austin-Healey 100S was driven to the Concours from Switzerland and displayed with flies from at least four different countries spattered across it.
Rare Aston Martin DB5 Convertible
Rare Aston Martin DB5 Convertible

Warren Classic and Concours 2013 – Photo Gallery Page Three

 

Big Bentley sporting Mille Miglia stickers
Big Bentley 4 1/2 Litre Le Mans sporting Mille Miglia stickers
Detail on the Delage
Detail on the Delage
Baldwin-Payne Special
Baldwin-Payne Special
1949 Bristol 400 Convertible
1949 Bristol 400 Convertible
1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso - Best of Show
1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso – Best of Show
1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso - Best of Show
1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso – Best of Show

Warren Classic and Concours 2013 – Photo Gallery Page Four

 

Lagonda Tourer and 1913 Twombly Model A cyclecar
Lagonda Tourer and 1913 Twombly Model A cyclecar
1934 SS 100 Jaguar 3 1/2 Litre Roadster
1934 SS 100 Jaguar 3 1/2 Litre Roadster
1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Aprile Spider Corsa
1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Aprile Spider Corsa
1964 Lamborghini 400GT 2+2
1964 Lamborghini 400GT 2+2
1962 Ferrari 268 SP
1962 Ferrari 268 SP
1962 Ferrari 268 SP
1962 Ferrari 268 SP

Warren Classic and Concours 2013 – Photo Gallery Page Five

 

Peacock sizing up the competition - 1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Aprile Spider Corsa
Peacock sizing up the competition – 1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Aprile Spider Corsa
Detail on the 1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Aprile Spider Corsa
Detail on the 1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Aprile Spider Corsa
Detail on the 1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Aprile Spider Corsa
Detail on the 1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Aprile Spider Corsa
1934 SS 100 Jaguar 3 1/2 Litre Roadster
1934 SS 100 Jaguar 3 1/2 Litre Roadster
1913 Twombly Model A cyclecar
1913 Twombly Model A cyclecar
Sunset at the Warren Golf Club
Sunset at the Warren Golf Club

Warren Classic and Concours 2013 – Main Photo Gallery (click image for larger picture and description)

 

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Warren Classic and Concours 2013 – Award Winners

 

Best of Show – 1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso, Steve Osborn
Runner Up – 1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Aprile Spider, Corrado Lopresto

1950s Sports Class
1. 1950 Jaguar XK120, Billy Newman
2. 1958 Peerless GT, Peter Hudspith

1960s Sports Class
1. 1963 AC Cobra, Martin Emmison
2. 1971 Marcos Coupe, Geoff Phillips

Aston Martin Class
1. 1965 Aston Martin DB5, Gary Vidler
2. 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4, Gay Doggart

Italian GT Class
1. 1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso, Steve Osborn
2. 1971 Iso Grifo IR8 Series II, Barry Twitchell

Mercedes-Benz Class
1. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL, Ian Keers OBE
2. 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagoda, Raj Balasuriya

Porsche Class
1. 1973 Porsche 2.7 RS Lightweight Ecurie Sonauto, Ron Hing
2. 1989 Porsche 911 Turbo SE Flat Nose Cabriolet, Robert Day

Post War Touring Class
1. 1986 Rolls-Royce Camargue, Mischa Barton
2. 1954 Bentley R Type Continental, Peter Mimpriss

Supercar Class
1. (tie) 1988 Porsche 959, Damen Bennion
1. (tie) 2006 Pagani Zonda F Coupe, Gavin Moule
3. 1995 Jaguar XJ220, Neil Uttley

Veteran Class
1. 1914 Sunbeam TT, Nick Pellett
2. 1902 Deckert 8-HP Single Cylinder, Barbara and Michael Dedman

Vintage Class
1. 1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Aprile Spider, Corrado Lopresto
2. 1938 Jaguar SS-100, Nicholas Williams

[Source: Warren Classic and Concours; photos: Pavel Novitski]