£250-Million Worth of Classic Cars to Be Exhibited at The Concours Virtual in Aid of UNICEF
UNITED KINGDOM / AGILITYPR.NEWS / June 30, 2020 / The Concours Virtual launches today, 30th June at 5.00pm British Summer Time
The inaugural Concours Virtual, presented by Hagerty and in aid of UNICEF, will feature over 180 cars with a total value in excess of £250-million.
The online car show, commencing 30th June, will feature classic cars presented in 17 classes from museums, manufacturer archives and private collections from around the world.
Geoff Love, Hothouse Media Managing Director and Co-Chairman of the Concours Virtual said, ‘We have been delighted at the response to the Concours from participants. We have over ten Best in Show winners from many of the top tier Concours around the world entering the event, and the quality of cars in all of the classes would grace many of the best global Concours events.’
The breadth of cars range from a fully working 1893 Salveson Steam Wagonette that’s remained almost untouched for more than 100 years (Pre-War Preservation class) to the famously outrageous 1970 Lancia Stratos Zero (Concept Car class).
Other entries include Greta Garbo’s 1932 Duesenberg Model J (Hollywood Legends class), the first Jaguar E-type ever shown to the press and public, at the 1961 Geneva motor show (Post War Grand Tourers class) and the famous 1966 Le Mans-winning Ford GT40 (Le Mans class).
David Lillywhite, Co-Chair and Editorial Director at Hothouse Media, said, ‘Even in normal times, very few people get to attend the likes of Pebble Beach or the Concours of Elegance. This virtual event is open to all, is free to attend, and will showcase very rare and important cars as well as some of the most beautiful automobiles ever created.’
The Concours Virtual commences with the contenders for the Pre War Preservation class being released on the 30th June at 5.00pm BST followed by Hollywood Legends on the 2nd July. A full timetable of classes can be found at www.concoursvirtual.com
Concours Virtual will be run across social media and the website to give owners the chance of taking part in a global event and to allow enthusiasts around the world to see some of the best cars ever made.
Visitors to the site will be able to judge their Best in Class alongside the official judging panel, which includes leading classic car personalities such as Wayne Carini, The Duke of Richmond, Derek Bell, Andrea Zagato, McKeel Hagerty, Lyn St James and many others.
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UNICEF
UNICEF is the world’s leading organisation for children, promoting the rights and wellbeing of every child, in everything we do. Together with our partners, we work in 190 countries and territories to translate that commitment into practical action, focusing special effort on reaching the most vulnerable and excluded children, to the benefit of all children, everywhere.
Unicef UK raises funds to protect children in danger, transform their lives and build a safer world for tomorrow’s children. As a registered charity we raise funds through donations from individuals, organisations and companies and we lobby and campaign to keep children safe. Unicef UK also runs programmes in schools, hospitals and with local authorities in the UK. For more information please visit unicef.org.uk
UNICEF’s Coronavirus Response
Coronavirus is the biggest global crisis for children since World War Two and Unicef is
appealing for £1.3 billion to tackle its impact on vital services for children. The outbreak
threatens children already weakened by war, disease, hunger and poverty, whose very
survival depends on health care, life-saving food, clean water and medical supplies. Unless we act now, more than one million children could die over the next six months due to the reduction of services – that’s a staggering 6000 children a day. Unicef is working to slow the spread of coronavirus, protect keyworkers and reduce its impact on children and families.
“This pandemic is the biggest and most urgent global crisis children have faced since
World War Two,” said Unicef UK’s Executive Director Sacha Deshmukh. “Children’s lives are being upended across the globe – their support systems ripped away, their borders closed, their educations lost, their food supply cut off. Even in the UK, children face the threat of a measles outbreak and school closures are putting vulnerable children at increased risk.”
Hothouse Media
Hothouse Media is a bespoke media house founded by Geoff Love and David Lillywhite, specialising in developing opportunities for brands to communicate with High Net Worth individuals through their passion for collectible cars. Hothouse is experienced in event creation and management. Its products include:
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