Jersey Concours d'Elegance Celebrates 75 Years in Style
The Jersey Concours d'Elegance reached a significant milestone this year, celebrating 75 years since the island's very first Concours was staged in 1951. Now in its sixth year since the event's revival, the 2026 edition proved to be the most successful yet.
Held in the picturesque surroundings of People's Park, St Helier, thirty-eight exceptional vehicles were assembled for a day that combined automotive excellence with glorious summer sunshine. The impressive entry showcased over a century of motoring history, from the magnificent Vauxhall 30/98 to the cutting-edge Aston Martin Valhalla, ensuring there was something to captivate every enthusiast.
Following detailed scrutiny by the judging panel during the static display, each vehicle took part in the traditional parade along the Causeway to the Rostrum, where final judging points were awarded before the results were finalised.
The celebrations concluded in style with the Gala Dinner and Prize Giving at the Royal Yacht Hotel, where the winners were honoured for their outstanding vehicles.
Among the evening's major awards, Best in Show was presented to Roy Peers-Smith for his remarkable Austin Healey JME Cape Works Special. The lead sponsor's ROK Construction Trophy, awarded to the car Marc Godel, director of ROK, would most like to take home, went to Jonathan Leapingwell and a stunning AC Cobra. Meanwhile, the prestigious Prix d'Honneur was awarded to Tristan Lewis for his beautifully presented Austin Maestro, a car that attracted widespread admiration throughout the day.
At the conclusion of the awards ceremony, event promoter Joe Castellino of Le Riche Automobile Restorers thanked competitors, sponsors, volunteers and spectators for helping make the anniversary event such a resounding success.
Reflecting on another memorable Concours, Castellino summed up the mood perfectly: "It's onwards and upwards for 2027!"
With record interest, exceptional cars and enthusiastic crowds, the 75th anniversary Jersey Concours d'Elegance has firmly established itself as one of the Channel Islands' premier classic and prestige motoring events, setting an exciting benchmark for the years ahead.
For further information contact Event Organiser, Ian Barnes, ian@barnespublishing.com, Tel: 07797 718 719.
The video of the 2026 event can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsnkxS-Sbgs
