Tuesday 12th July 2011

Chelsea AutoLegends: 04/09/11

PistonHeads creates a supercar run through London to celebrate the opening of CAL 2011

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Crowds flock around supercars *cough*

Earlier this month we told you about Chelsea AutoLegends, an event that takes place within the grounds of the Royal Chelsea Hospital in London on 4th September and celebrates cars that are, as the name suggests, legendary.

This year will see Le Mans racing cars mixing with cars from the 60s, alongside the latest supercars and making this one of the newest and most exciting motoring events to be held in Central London (at least until Boris signs off the London Grand Prix).

Static displays are one thing, but seeing cars being used is another (far more PH) way of showing cars doing what they do best, and with that in mind we thrust our hand up in a meeting one day and offered to put our name to a supercar convoy that will run to the event on the day.

Thus, the rather nattily titled 'PistonHeads Supercar Run' will start from the RAC Club in Pall Mall (where none of the PH team will be allowed in as we don't own a tie between us) at 10am before threading through Central London, passing a few landmarks and more than a few tunnels, before ending with a run up the King's Road and arriving at Chelsea AutoLegends for midday.

Is this the King's Road mate?

London seems to be crawling with supercars these days, so with that in mind the collection of cars for this run needs to be truly special. As a result we will showcase cars like the Hennessey Venom and models from Pagani and Koenigsegg as well as having classics like the Jaguar XJ220 and McLaren F1. Seeing these burble up the King's Road will stop even the most committed Chihuahua-carrying shopper, and what better way for PH to arrive at CAL than with a cacophany of V8, V10 and V12 exhausts?

Once at the event the cars will be on static display within the Sunday Times supercar paddock.

Tickets for the event start at £15 in advance and under 12s go free (Riggers, you might just be short enough to get away with it, but you're probably too bald. Wear a hat). To read more about the event see here and to order your tickets see here.

We'll see you there, you'll know when we have arrived!

[MagicalTrevor]

"Earlier this momth"

Come on Garlick, heavy night last night was it?

[Garlick]

Er, I blame Riggers as he subbed it

[MagicalTrevor]

Garlick said:

Er, I blame Riggers as he subbed it

Naughty Riggers!

[steve_n]

Don't forget also V6 in the XJ220...

[yellowxpack.]

All show cars have to be there by 8.30am - can we have a Saturday night cruise?

[V8 Vette]

My V8 Vette will be there at 8:30. As we are already booked in. Nothing like a bit of American muscle to add to the noise
Look forward to hearing you guys arrive:

[GFWilliams]

Garlick said:

(Riggers, you might just be short enough to get away with it, but you're probably too bald. Wear a hat)

[James P]

bumped

[jonby]

Look out for the original Pink Panther and a licenced Chitty Chitty Bang Bang replica (GEN 22) - will be showing them at auto legends before their auction next month

[sv]

Not sure of the route you'll be taking from the RAC, but just a heads-up that the Mayor of London's Sky Ride is taking place on the same day which means there'll be a few road closures in Central London.

[ibosco]

If anyone needs a pleasant photographer along with them, I'm right here

[petemurphy]

just read about this in the times looks fab is it goodwood in chelsea? any free tickets going anywhere as the times are sponsoring?

[duggan]

Does anyone know how much of the revenues from this event actually make it to the Chelsea Pensioners? I ask for two reasons:

1.) Web-site only points to the VIP Auction as being a revenue generator for them, despite the event being heavily marketed as "for them"

2.) Prices have rocketed - I displayed my car last year and paid £32 (£20 car & driver, plus a ticket for Mrs.) - now it's £50 (£20 car (no driver..) + two tickets @ £15 advance) - is it really half as good as Goodwood FoS?

Great if all of this goes to the Chelsea Pensioners, but if not, I'm starting to question why I should bother bringing the car to the event (you have to be there by 0830hrs and can't leave until 1630hrs), as I have to pay entry for Car and Driver even if it's part of the attraction (other events of similar nature don't do this)?

[RSD 25]

I would love to come this year but sadly i can't.

Hope you all have a great time.

[Garlick]

duggan said:

Does anyone know how much of the revenues from this event actually make it to the Chelsea Pensioners?

I don't I'm afraid, hopefully one of the organisers will see this and comment.

[ewolg]

Seeing all these threads about Chelsea Auto Legends and where all the money goes, its a very nice promotion for them.

I'm co-organising www.concordeclassics.co.uk also on the 4th where all the money goes to a local childrens hospice (£2 adults, 50p kids), so maybe that can be promoted in the same way, it would be appreciated Paul!!!

Edited by ewolg on Wednesday 31st August 17:27

[petemurphy]

wheres the best place to get a bacon sarnie on the way from charing cross to pall mall?

think sarnie, latte, car porn - perfect sunday morning

[Garlick]

ewolg said:

Seeing all these threads about Chelsea Auto Legends and where all the money goes, its a very nice promotion for them.

I'm co-organising www.concordeclassics.co.uk also on the 4th where all the money goes to a local childrens hospice (£2 adults, 50p kids), so maybe that can be promoted in the same way, it would be appreciated Paul!!!

Hello

We are always happy to promote PH-worthy events, but we do need to know about them to do so.

The reason CAL is on our radar is through our involvement with the convoy and the static supercar displays, but we would happily consider your event too (it's just a shame we are now so close to it). Is it an annual event? Drop me a line and tell me more