A spectacular 1957 Ferrari 335 S, owned by American enthusiast Brian Ross, has clinched the prestigious Best of Show award at the 2024 Salon Privé Concours, held at the iconic Blenheim Palace. The Maranello sports-racer, which captivated onlookers during the Tour Privé on August 27th, continued to impress the expert judging panel, solidifying its status as a historic masterpiece in automotive history.
A Storied Racing Pedigree
Chassis number 0674, the Ferrari 335 S, boasts an illustrious racing history with Scuderia Ferrari. The car’s journey began in 1957, with a stellar driver lineup that included racing legends like Peter Collins, Maurice Trintignant, Wolfgang von Trips, Mike Hawthorn, and Luigi Musso. In its debut at the Sebring 12 Hours, Collins and Trintignant secured a sixth-place finish, followed by a second-place result at the Mille Miglia with von Trips behind the wheel.
Upgraded to a 4.1-liter engine at the Ferrari factory, the 335 S continued its racing endeavors at the Le Mans 24 Hours, where Hawthorn and Musso set the fastest lap of the race. Its final works appearance was at the 1957 Caracas 1000km, where it secured a second-place finish. The car later joined the North American Racing Team (NART) under the ownership of Luigi Chinetti, where Stirling Moss drove it to victory in the 1958 Cuban Grand Prix.
A Trio of Top Contenders
While the Ferrari 335 S took top honors, the competition was fierce. Second place went to Lord Bamford’s 1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sport Saloon by Freestone & Webb, a bespoke creation originally commissioned by Sir John Leigh, a prominent British industrialist. The Phantom II, a masterpiece of automotive design, returned to its original two-tone paint scheme under Lord Bamford’s ownership and has been a regular winner at concours events.
In third place was the 1927 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8AS Fleetwood Roadster, owned by Nic and Shelley Schorsch. This exquisite car, ordered by Hollywood icon Rudolph Valentino, features unique roadster coachwork designed by LeBaron of New York and built by the Fleetwood Metal Body Company. Although Valentino passed away before the car’s completion, it remains a symbol of the opulence and elegance of the era.
A Showcase of Automotive Excellence
The 2024 Salon Privé Concours, presented by Aviva Private Clients, was the largest and most prestigious event in its history, with 72 cars entered across 14 classes. The competition featured a wide range of vehicles, from pre-war classics to modern supercars, with entries hailing from the USA, Thailand, and New Zealand. The event celebrated iconic brands like Bugatti, Rolls-Royce, and Ferrari, with fan favorites such as the Legendary Liveries class, which highlighted iconic racing liveries from the Silk Cut Jaguar XJR 8/9 to the 555 Subaru Impreza WRC97.
All entries were displayed on the stunning South Lawn of Blenheim Palace and were judged by a panel of international experts from the International Chief Judge Advisory Group (ICJAG). The Salon Privé Concours is one of only four ICJAG Plus-designated events globally, making it a distinguished gathering in the world of classic car competitions.
Looking Forward to 2025
As the 2024 Salon Privé Concours concludes, enthusiasts and collectors alike are already anticipating next year’s event, eager to see which automotive masterpieces will grace the lawns of Blenheim Palace and compete for the coveted Best of Show award.
FULL LIST OF WINNERS:
- Best of Show: 1957 Ferrari 335 S by Scaglietti, entered by Brian Ross
- Best of Show Runner-up: 1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sport Saloon by Freestone & Webb, entered by Lord Bamford
- Best of Show Third Place: 1927 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8AS Fleetwood Roadster, entered by Nic & Shelley Schorsch
- Chairman’s Award: 1923 Rolls-Royce Springfield Silver Ghost Pall Mall, entered by Jack Boyd Smith Jnr
- Duke of Marlborough Award: 1993 Lamborghini Diablo, entered by Lars Nielsen
| Award | Winner/Car | Entered By |
| Best of Show | 1957 Ferrari 335 S by Scaglietti | Brian Ross |
| Best of Show Runner-up | 1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sport Saloon by Freestone & Webb | Lord Bamford |
| Best of Show Third Place | 1927 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8AS Fleetwood Roadster | Nic & Shelley Schorsch |
| Chairman’s Award | 1923 Rolls-Royce Springfield Silver Ghost Pall Mall | Jack Boyd Smith Jnr |
| Duke of Marlborough Award | 1993 Lamborghini Diablo | Lars Nielsen |
| Most Iconic – The George Barry Gregory Trophy | 1965 Rolls-Royce Phantom V by Mulliner Park Ward | Jody Klein |
| Class A: Pre-War Open | 1927 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8AS Fleetwood Roadster | Nic & Shelley Schorsch |
| Class A: Honourable Mention | 1937 Cord 812 SC Convertible Phaeton | Yohan Poonawalla |
| Class B: Bugatti – Grand Prix to Grand Touring | 1939 Bugatti Type 57 Cabriolet by Saoutchik | Anne Brockinton-Lee |
| Class B: Honourable Mention | 1927 Bugatti Type 38 Philadelphia by Figoni | Luc Slijpen |
| Class C: Pre-War Closed/Elegance | 1938 Bentley 4¼ L Brougham de Ville by James Young | Axel Schroeter |
| Class C: Honourable Mention | 1930 Bentley 4½ L Sports Saloon by Freestone & Webb | Peter Little |
| Class D1: Inspiring Greatness – 120 Years of Rolls Royce (Pre-War) | 1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sport Saloon by Freestone & Webb | Lord Bamford |
| Class D1: Honourable Mention | 1911 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost ‘London-Edinburgh’ by Holmes | John Snook |
| Class D2: Inspiring Greatness – 120 Years of Rolls-Royce (Post-War) | 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn DHC by Park Ward | Volker Schumann |
| Class D2: Honourable Mention | 1988 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit 2-door by Hooper & Co. | Tony Robinson |
| Class E: Post-War Open | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S Cabriolet A | Albert Streminski |
| Class E: Honourable Mention | 1960 Maserati 3500 GT Spyder by Vignale | Claudio Mosconi |
| Class F1: Post-War Closed (International) | 1960 Maserati 3500 GT by Touring | Greg Newman |
| Class F1: Honourable Mention | 1968 Lamborghini Islero GT by Marazzi | John Day |
| Class F2: Post-War Closed (British) | 1952 Jaguar XK 120 Supersonic by Ghia | Bill Heinecke |
| Class F2: Honourable Mention | 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage X Pack | Lee Malpass |
| Class G: Sports-Racers | 1957 Ferrari 335 S by Scaglietti | Brian Ross |
| Class G: Honourable Mention | 1954 Jaguar D-type | Vijay Mallya |
| Class H: Ferraris of the 1950s & ’60s | 1953 Ferrari 166 MM Spider by Vignale | Lord Bamford |
| Class H: Honourable Mention | 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica Coupé Aerodinamico by Pininfarina | Michael Korecky |
| Class I: 60th Anniversary of the Ferrari 275 | 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB/C by Scaglietti | Private collector |
| Class I: Honourable Mention | 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB 6C by Pininfarina | James Cottingham |
| Class J: Legendary Liveries | 1996 Subaru Impreza WRC97 by Prodrive | Richard Coar |
| Class J: Honourable Mention | 1974 Lancia Stratos HF by Bertone – Alitalia | Christian Gläsel |
| Class K: Supercar Icons – Prancing Horse | 1996 Ferrari F50 by Pininfarina | Karim Said |
| Class K: Honourable Mention | 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO by Pininfarina | Martin Allmand-Smith |
| Class L: Supercar Icons to 2005 | 2004 Porsche 996.2 GT2 | Rob Howarth |
| Class L: Honourable Mention | 1993 Lamborghini Diablo by Gandini | Lars Nielsen |
| Spirit Award – The Margaret Bagley Trophy | 1960 Maserati 3500 GT Spider by Vignale | Claudio Mosconi |
| Most Exceptional Coachwork | 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast by Pininfarina | Andrew Bagnell |
| Most Opulent | 1969 Rolls-Royce Phantom VI Park Ward | Murad Salikhov |
| Coup de Coeur – The Matt Pearce Trophy | 1958 AC Ace | Mike Dacre |
| Best Interior | 1939 Rolls-Royce Wraith by Mann Egerton | Edward Iliffe |
| Most Elegant | 1932 Bugatti Type 55 by Gangloff | Shane Houlihan |
| Best Works Car | 1956 Lister-Maserati | Christian Jenny |
| Best Liveried Race Car | 1967 MGC GTS Lightweight | Martin Block |
| Best Open Car | 1965 Ferrari 275 GTS by Pininfarina | Joe Macari |
| People’s Choice | 1996 Ferrari F50 by Pininfarina | Paul Hogarth |
As this year’s event wraps up, the 1957 Ferrari 335 S stands as a testament to the enduring allure of Ferrari’s racing legacy, a true champion among automotive legends.
Source: Salon Privé
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