In the news: Pre' 50 American Auto Club 29th July 2012
news release
30 Jan 2012
PRESS RELEASE
BLENHEIM PALACE TO HOST RALLY OF THE GIANTS IN 2012
The Rally of the Giants, The UK’s number one classic American car show, is moving to the magnificent grounds of Blenheim Palace, Woodstock near Oxford. The Event takes place on Sunday 29th July.
With well over 400 classic American vehicles attending, including some of the finest and most valuable examples to be found anywhere in Europe, dating from the early 1920’s through the elegant thirties, stately forties, fabulous fifties, slick sixties and cool seventies muscle, the Rally of the Giants is the must visit event for anyone with an interest and passion for American motorcars, trucks, military and bikes. Collectors from all over the UK and many parts of continental Europe gather to celebrate in a laid-back, family-friendly atmosphere; to admire, to dream, to buy, to sell and just to have a really great time.
Organised and run by The Pre 50 American Auto Club, its President Alan Murphy says of the R.O.G. as it is affectionately known, “As President and past organiser of the R.O.G. I am delighted at our move to such a prestigious venue as Blenheim Palace and I want to thank the senior management and of course the Duke of Marlborough for giving us the opportunity to take our show to another level of excellence.”
Blenheim Palace is one of the UK’s top attractions and one of the most famous stately homes in Britain welcoming nearly 600,000 visitors a year. It is a fitting location to host what is undoubtedly the classiest classic American car show anyone living in or visiting Britain is going to see.
John Hoy Chief Executive at Blenheim Palace comments, “We are delighted that the Pre’50 American Auto Club has decided to bring their iconic Rally of the Giants to Blenheim Palace this summer. This hugely successful event has been staged at Knebworth House for the last 25 years and we are honoured that they have chosen this wonderful world heritage setting to be their new home. The Rally of the Giants brings together a wonderful collection of cars and enthusiasts and we look forward to hosting them here on Sunday 29 July 2012 and to adding them to our already busy and diverse calendar of events”
As well as the rally itself there are many wonderful attractions at Blenheim Palace and within the grounds for everyone to enjoy – all making for a truly great day out on Sunday 29 July 2012.
To find out more about the Pre50AAC and the R.O.G. log on to www.pre50aac.com.
To find out more about Blenheim Palace log on to www.blenheimpalace.com
Contacts:
Pre50AAC Press/media – alan@pre50aac.com
Pre50AAC Trade enquiries/pre-entries – Sandra Toogood 07831 226764
Blenheim Palace – Hannah Payne – Marketing and PR Manager – hpayne@blenheimpalace.com
