This year’s line-up of cars, bikes and aeroplanes was judged by a panel including renowned automotive designer Peter Stevens, best known for his work on the McLaren F1, accomplished racing driver Marino Franchitti, and Ian Callum, responsible for countless iconic Jaguar and Aston Martin models, together with David Gandy, Vic Norman and Sarah Hanna amongst others.

Together, they brought technical knowledge and artistic insight to the judging process, evaluating each vehicle for historical importance, originality, presentation and performance.

Category winners

– Pioneers and Pre-War: 1934 Bugatti Type 57
– Mid-Century (1946–1965): 1961 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato
– Post-Modern (1966–1999): 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera RS
– Performance Supercar & Hypercar: 1984/2022 – Porsche 930 TAG Turbo by Lanzante
– Race & Rally: 1957 Aston Martin DBR2
– Motorcycles: 1994 Ducati 916

Special accolades

– Special Award: 2025 Picasso OMT 450C
– Chairman’s Choice: 1951 Ferrari 212 Export Cabriolet by Vignale
–  Best in Show: 1920 Sunbeam 350HP

The land speed record-breaking Sunbeam was not only the Best in Show, but also an integral part of the spectacle, with the 18-litre aero engine regularly fired up to astonish onlookers; spitting flames into the night.

The Hanna Aviation Trophy was awarded to the 1939 Gloster Gladiator, a biplane symbolising the final chapter of the RAF’s pre-war aircraft development, while runner-up honours went to the beautifully preserved 1941 De Havilland DH.89A Dragon Rapide, a classic twin-engine airliner.

In the ever-popular Horsepower Hill demonstration run – a blast up Heveningham Hall’s spectacular drive – James Nichols once again took the honours, hitting a top speed of 117mph.

Meanwhile, in the motorcycle concours, a standout newcomer to make its debut was the 2025 Picasso OMT 450C, designed entirely in carbon-fibre for flat-track racing, with a roadgoing model also waiting in the wings.