WHO IS THE Emerging Collectors CONCOURS FOR?

This new Concours is designed specifically for the next generation of motoring enthusiasts who will become the renowned collectors of the future. On the rise, they are currently classified as emerging collectors. A generation that will face possibly the greatest challenges to the vintage and classic automobile hobby, as vehicle prices soar, and petrol becomes less and less popular.

This inclusive event is for anyone, 35 or under, and was created to support, celebrate and shine a light on the future of our community and diverse motoring passions. The only stipulation is that the car must be personally owned by the applicant.

You will be an integral part of the Saturday event with opportunities to present your car on our Concours stage, and indeed win not only your class but outright the Emerging Collectors Concours. We cannot wait to receive your applications and hopefully see you later this year.

A must for your 2025 social calendar.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for cars with a story that highlight your particular interest in our hobby, to enthrall your fellow enthusiast’s, spark conversation, challenge the norm and encourage the next generation. Whether your car is a perfect Mk1 Ford Fiesta, a well-loved Austin 7, a 1965 Mustang Fastback or a Nissan Skyline, we want to hear about your custodianship of your motoring passion.

Did you find the car in the scrapyard and fully restore it? Do you race it? What plans have you got for it in the future? Why do you want to enter the Emerging Collectors Concours?

HOW TO APPLY & What is included

Please click below for the Car Application Form to submit your car for consideration. A maximum of 10 cars will be selected which must be privately owned and not for sale.

The owners of the 10 selected motorcars will then receive access to our participant portal and further information about the program.

If you have any questions please contact Bianca Lienau

(bianca@thoroughevents.co.uk)

AWARDS

Emerging Collectors Concours – Winner

The overall winner of the Emerging Collectors Concours will be selected by the owners themselves, in keeping with the convivial nature of the event. The winner, whether a British favourite, Japanese road racer or American icon, will offer a glimpse of what makes younger enthusiasts tick, and the cars they most covet.

Emerging Collectors – Judges Top 3

The judges of the wider concours for 2025 will also select their 3 favourites from what is likely to be a diverse line-up. Judging will be based not solely on the car itself; the panel will consider the owner’s story and relationship with the car; how they came to own it, how they use it. The selection will recognise younger custodians who best embody the irrepressible spirit of enthusiast motoring, those that are torch bearers for the next generation of collectible car owners.