There’s a growing number of classic, nostalgic, exotica and
general interest motoring events taking place around Britain these days. Events
like the Goodwood Festival of Speed and the Cholmondley Pageant of Power and of
course the Rally Day at Castle Combe are top of the list, but the list is growing.
The vast majority of these events welcome all and sundry, and in return for a few
coins of the realm, motoring and motor sports enthusiasts can have a grand day
or weekend out mingling with like minded souls.
Then there are the other more exclusive events like Salon Prive in
Syon Park, West London (5-7 September) which is more of an automotive themed Garden
Party. This is where society’s glamorous and fashionable gather for a lobster
luncheon, washed down with Pommery Champagne, and a traditional afternoon tea.
As part of it, and billed as the UK's most prestigious Super Car
Show, the Chubb Insurance Concours d'Elégance appeals to enthusiasts,
collectors and buyers of modern and classic super cars. And where the likes of
us can only get as far as the fence to peer through the gaps at the glitterati gathered
around the shiny, chrome encrusted collection of metal and glass living
sculptures.
Like, for instance, the British
sports car maker, Trident, who will display its new Iceni Grand Tourer at next
month’s event.
This not just a concept, Trident Sports Cars will be taking orders
for this sleek monster at the show. Apparently it will be good for 200 mph and a 0
to 60 time of 3.7 seconds. That’s down to the company’s patented Torque
Multiplication technology.
A mid-front mounted 6.6 litre turbo-diesel produces 430 bhp and 881
Nm of torque at under 3250 rpm. An option to upgrade to 660 bhp is also available
with 1423 Nm, the equivalent of my dentist pulling teeth.
At a constant 70 mph the engine is turning over at just 980 rpm
and is capable of 68.9 mpg.
Built in Norfolk, Trident is taking orders now, and given the spec
and the looks, it almost sounds quite reasonable at £75,000.
Now, I wonder if they’ve plugged the gaps in the fence from last
year.
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