Strolling around the refurbished underground car park here at MotorMartin Towers, it’s becoming quite noticeable how the MotorMartin motorcycle fleet is gradually increasing. Starting with a Royal Enfield Bullet, then expanding with an early nineties Yamaha FZR600 before being joined recently by a very late nineties Kawasaki ZX6R G2 and yet there’s still something not quite right with the world, a complete and utter lack of sunshine. MotorMartin is by no means adverse to riding through the winter and the rain, it’s just that the warmer weather is always better and more fun.
News has recently arrived up on the top floor of the Towers that also waiting patiently for the summer to finally arrive is a brand new motoring garden party, bringing together the world of luxury vehicles with those of fine watches, art and food is launching in the heart of City of London from 8-9 June. Called the City Concours, MotorMartin has been informed that the new event is organised by Thorough Events, the team behind the world-famous Concours of Elegance, in association with Octane, The Week and evo magazines.
Taking place on the five-acre lawn at the Honourable Artillery Company headquarters, the City Concours is near to City of London landmarks, including the Barbican and the Gherkin skyscraper. It’s another spectacular setting from the team at Thorough Events, who most recently hosted the Concours of Elegance at Windsor Castle and the Gulf Concours at Dubai’s Burj Al Arab.
Shared with MotorMartin is the news that the motoring experts at Thorough Events and Octane magazine will be curating a collection of 80 of the world’s most incredible cars, ranging from the latest supercars to legends of Formula One and Le Mans. Alongside the luxury vehicles on display will be showcases from a range of other luxury partners, including a Taittinger Champagne bar and high-end watchmakers, Breguet.
Lynn Murray, Marketing Director at Hatch Mansfield, Champagne Taittinger Sole UK agent, explained to MotorMartin recently that: ‘Taittinger is delighted to be involved in the inaugural City Concours. With its collection of immaculate classic cars and unique location this stylish event is a perfect partnership to our elegant, premium Champagnes.”
In addition to the 80 cars curated by the event, a further 80 will be on display from some of the nation’s finest motor manufacturers and specialists.
“As London’s sole Aston Martin Heritage specialists, Nicholas Mee & Co are pleased to be associated with the City Concours organisers, bringing a showcase of the finest classic Aston Martin’s to display in the magnificent grounds of the Honourable Artillery Club in the heart of our Capital City”, said Nicholas Mee.
James Brooks-Ward, Managing Director of Thorough Events, commented to MotorMartin that: “The City Concours is so much more than just a display of incredible cars of all ages. With stunning art collections, beautiful retail chalets, artisan goods and high-end watches it’s a real celebration of the finer things in life, all held within one of the most historic sites in the City of London.” And in MotorMartin’s opinion, it’s going to be amazing.
Tickets to the City Concours are available now from www.cityconcours.co.uk and MotorMartin certainly recommends that you head on over to the website to have a look at some quite stunning examples of Automobiles from the top Marquez from around the globe. Hospitality, including breakfast and lunch packages, are available from Rachel Roullier (Rachel@thoroughevents.co.uk 07826 907 121). You know it makes sense.
Where will you go?