British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015 - the beauties of the Valtellina and the British car industry

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Created on July 13, 2015

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Jaguar XK 150 DHC (1959) - am British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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Bentley vor dem Suvretta House - British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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Belsize RM6 14/30 (1925) - am British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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Das Team mit der best passenden Bekleidung und dem schönsten Auto in der "Open Class" - British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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Rolls-Royce Phantom I Springfield (1928) - am British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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Rolls-Royce 20/25 HP (1931) - am British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental (1932) - am British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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Alvis Firefly Special 4.3 (1933) - Gesamtsieger der Valtellina Rallye - am British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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Bentley Park Ward Roadster (1934) - am British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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British Salmson S4C Special (1935) - am British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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Die Kühlerfigur auf dem British Salmson - British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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Bentley 3 1/2 Litre Park Ward DHC (1935) - am British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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Alvis DKC731 (1936) - am British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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Bentley Derby 4 1/4 Litre (1936) - am British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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Bentley 4 1/4 Litre Tourer (1935) - am British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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Jaguar SS 100 (1936) - am British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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Jaguar SS 100 (1938) - am British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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Bentley Mark VI Freestone & Webb (1948) - am British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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Jaguar XK 120 (1950) - am British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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Aston Martin DB 2 Drophead Coupé (1951) - am British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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Bentley Mk VI 4 door Lightweight Saloon (1952) - am British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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Jaguar XK 120 DHC (1953) - am British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Continental Saloon (1954) - am British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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Bentley S1 Sports Saloon (1955) - am British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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Bentley S1 (1955) - am British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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Das passende Kennzeichen für den Anlass, extra bestellt und hergestellt dafür - British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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Jaguar Mk VII M (1955) - am British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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Das Motorenöl für Klassiker - British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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Jaguar XK 140 OTS (1955) - am British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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Jaguar XK 140 FHC SE (1955) - am British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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Jaguar XK 140 SE DHC (1956) - am British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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Jaguar XK 140 SE FHC (1956) - am British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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Bentley S1 Graber Convertible (1956) - am British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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Aston Martin DB 2 Mk III (1958) - am British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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Austin-Healey-Kühlerhaube - British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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Austin-Healey 100/6 (1958) - am British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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Austin-Healey 1000/6 BN4 (1958) - am British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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Jaguar E-Type S2 FHC (1968) - am British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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Jaguar XK 150 OTS (1959) - am British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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Aston Martin DB 4 (1960) - am British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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Austin-Healey 3000 Mk 1 BN7 (1960) - am British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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Austin-Healey 3000 Works Rally Replica (1960) - am British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II (1960) - am British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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Austin-Healey 3000 Mk 1 BT7 (1961) - am British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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Jaguar E-Type in Kontrastfarben - British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II DHC Mulliner (1962) - am British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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Scheinwerfer-Design beim Jaguar E-Type S1 - British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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Austin-Healey 100 S "Sebring" (1955) - am British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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Bentley S3 (1965) - am British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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Austin-Healey 3000 MK III BJ8 (1966) - am British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8 (1967) - am British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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Aston Martin Sportwagen beim Concours d'Elégance - British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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Ein Bentley mischt sich ins Teilnehmerfeld QM - British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

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For the 22nd time, St. Moritz was the center for a meeting of British sports cars and luxury brands, with almost 150 vehicles gathering in the glamorous mountain resort in the Upper Engadine between 10 and 12 July 2015. And while not all British Classic Car Meeting events have been spoiled by ideal weather conditions in the past, 2015 saw perfect temperatures and glorious sunshine.

Bild Austin-Healey 3000 Works Rally Replica (1960) - am British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

Highlights of the British car industry

Only vehicles from the island are allowed to take part in the BCCM. The field of participants is mainly made up of the Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Aston Martin/Lagonda, Jaguar/Daimler and Austin-Healey clubs, but every year a number of cars from other British brands up to 1960 are also invited in the so-called "Open Class".

Bild Die Kühlerfigur auf dem British Salmson - British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

In 2015, for example, a Belsize RM6 14/30 from 1925, an Alvis Firefly Special 4.3 from 1933 and a British Salmson S4C Special from 1935 competed in the open class alongside an Alvis Special from 1936 and a TVR Grantura from 1960.

However, the majority were made up of around 50 Jaguars, 25 Rolls-Royces, 30 Bentleys, 15 Aston Martins and 15 Austin-Healeys, for which the age limit of 55 years did not apply.

Evenly distributed in Valtellina

Traditionally, the BCCM consists of a rally and a Concours d'Elégance. As always, the regularity ride over around 200 km was on the program for Saturday and led from St. Moritz into the Valtellina, passing through places such as Tirano, Bormio, Posciavo and Livignio.

Crossing several Alpine passes

Several Alpine passes, which led to lofty heights of over 2300 meters above sea level, posed considerable challenges, especially for the pre-war vehicles.

Bild Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn (1954) - am British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

However, some of the post-war vehicles also suffered from mixture formation problems and did not always want to start straight away. And some of the exhausts also hit the ground here and there on the sometimes very bumpy roads.

Blindly across the parking lot

As with other tests of skill, the "Valtellina Rally" also had a number of special stages with time barriers or special tasks to master. The most unusual exercise for many was probably driving in the dark without sight. In a parking lot, they had to drive exactly ten meters blind (with their eyes covered). This is much more difficult than it sounds. Throwing darts at the final post was much easier.

Bild Alvis Firefly Special 4.3 (1933) - Gesamtsieger der Valtellina Rallye - am British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

Dominic Werder and Sandra Copeland mastered these tests best on their Alvis, winning the overall prize, a fine IWC Spitfire Chronograph, with just 27 penalty points. The winners in the individual categories were Michael Speh in an Aston Martin DB 4, Ursel Kruse in an Austin-Healey Sprite "Frogeye", Elmar Egli in a Bentley S3, Andreas Demuth in a Jaguar SS 100 and Adrian von Lerber in a 1928 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Springfield.

Luxury for connoisseurs

However, there was no shortage of enjoyment and rest at the BCCM, even if one or two of the drivers' buttocks or backs ached a little due to the rough roads. By around 4 p.m., most of the riders were back at the hotel and were able to indulge in bathing oases or a drink on the hotel terrace. And it wasn't until 19:30 that the program continued with the gala dinner at Survetta House.

Elegant in the center of St. Moritz

Sunday was dedicated to the Concours d'Elégance, the highlight of the meeting. From around nine o'clock onwards, the vehicles, sorted by brand, faced the eyes of the jury and a large number of interested spectators, while the crews exchanged ideas, enjoyed refreshments and the warm summer weather.

Bild Rolls-Royce Limousinen finden viel Interesse - British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

After lunch, Vic Jakob was able to announce the results of the beauty contest - judged in eleven categories.

Georg Weidmann and his 1929 Bentley 4 1/ Litre Le Mans took first prize in the category for Bentley Pre-War vehicles up to 1945. Alexander Bäggli received the award for the Bentley Post-War vehicles up to 1971 with his 1954 Bentley Continental.

Bild Rolls-Royce 20/25 HP (1931) - am British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

In the Rolls-Royce pre-war vehicles up to 1945, it was Jürg Schiffmann who took the top prize with his 1931 Rolls-Royce 20/25 HP. Max Karl Fürst took home first prize for his 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III in the category of Rolls-Royce post-war vehicles up to 1971.

Bild Aston Martin DB 4 (1960) - am British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

The main prize in the Aston Martin and Lagonda car competition was awarded to Michael Speh for his 1959 Aston Martin DB4 Series 1.

Bild SS Jaguar Saloon (1937) - am British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

Eugen Küng was celebrated as the winner of the Jaguar/Daimler "live rear axle" category with his SS Jaguar Saloon 4 door from 1937, while the category win in the Jaguar/Daimler "independent rear axle" class went to Hans Kuny for his Jaguar E-Type S 1 1/2 from 1967.

The 3000 Mk III BJ8 from 1967, which Felicitas Radig-Gawenat had brought from Bad Soden to St. Moritz, was celebrated as the most beautiful Austin-Healey. And in the "Opel Class", the main prize deservedly went to Urs Bernasconi for his Belsize RM6 14/30 from 1925.

Bild Das Ehepaar Bernasconi und ihr Belsize - British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz 2015

Bernasconi was then allowed to take to the stage one more time, as he and his wife had also won the prize for the crew with the most beautiful and authentic clothing. Incidentally, the Bernasconis had arrived with a camper and trailer and while most of the BCCM guests spent the night in the beautiful hotels in St. Moritz, they retired to the campsite in the evening and enjoyed their own "English afternoon tea" there. Real English!