The event scheduled in Rome has as its great protagonist the history of English cars
On September 20 in Rome the sixth edition of the Reb Concoursthis year entirely dedicated to English motorism. The event, created with the support of the Automobil Club of Rome and not open to the public, will take place under the arches of the Neronian aqueduct of Villa Wolkonskyresidence of the UK ambassador in Italy since 1951. In the five hectares of the park on the Esquiline hill there will be 36 cars to compete for the title of “Bella as Rome” and to decree the victory will be the landlord, Lord Edward Lewelyn. The jury is made up of journalists in the sector. Numerous rarities present. Two Rolls-Royceto begin with. The first is the Silver Cloud Decapottable of 1964 that Grace Kelly used for her movements in the Principality of Monaco: the princess adored that type of car, so much so that to reach Prince Ranieri at the altar he used a donatal capitals for the occasion by the Monegasque citizens on April 19, 1956. The second Rolls has equally gifts origins; and the 25/30 That Queen Elizabeth II donated to King Faruk of Egypt on the occasion of his wedding with Princess Farida: abandoned in the garage of an important hotel in the capital was restored after the splendors of the Dolce Vita in Rome of the sovereign in exile.
historical models
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To represent the incredible British sports successes in the 1930s (five wins a Le Mans) Here is one Bentley 3 Litrebuilt in 1925 in the Pyms Lane factories in Crewe, still the Bentley brand headquarters. There will be a selection of Jaguar. To report the SS100 of 1936, one XK 120 OTS of 1950 and the coupe version of theXK150 of 1961 4/4 1600 4 Seater of 1968, the mighty Aero8 of 2003 and also of the last produced, the Super Sport of 2025.
in mass culture
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We will also talk about cinema at the 6th edition of the Reb Concours thanks to the presence of the very rare Lotus Esprit St. Tropezwhose coupe version was the protagonist of three cult movie: two by James Bond (“The spy who loved me” and “only for your eyes”) and one with the beautiful Sharon Stone (“Basic Instinct”). Finally, in the Young Timer category, two Aston Martin and a Lotus Evora.