The anniversary edition of the BCCM St. Moritz in July 2018 is still fondly remembered. At the gala dinner at Suvretta House, long-time president Vic Jacob handed over his position to Suvretta House director Peter Egli.
The newly composed organizing committee began work on the 26th edition immediately after the anniversary event in order to lead the meeting into a new era after a successful quarter of a century. This includes opening up the BCCM to all British car manufacturers.
Previously, the event was primarily reserved for the Jaguar, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Aston Martin and Austin-Healey brands. At the same time, the organizing committee has introduced a new vintage restriction. This means that British vehicles built up to 1980 will be permitted at the next BCCM St. Moritz. For 2019, historic Alvis, Lotus, Jensen and Bristol cars will also be admitted, to name just a few examples.
In a "Youngtimer Class", newer cars that enrich the field due to their special features can also take part in the meeting by invitation. This means that a Lotus Elise, a McLaren F1 or a TVR Griffith would also be welcome at the event.
Rally and Concours d'Elégance
With the exception of these changes, the BCCM will continue last year's anniversary event. The traditional rally is scheduled for Saturday, July 6. In 2019, this "Stelvio Rally" will lead from St. Moritz over the Ofen, Umbrail and Stelvio passes to Bormio in Italy. It will then return to the Engadin via Livigno and the Bernina Pass. This makes for an attractive route with 200 kilometers and five passes for the participants.
As a meeting highlight, the Concours d'Elégance in the village center of St. Moritz awaits many visitors on Sunday, July 7. All vehicles participating in the BCCM will be on display in the St. Moritz pedestrian zone from 10.30 am to 2 pm.
The provisional program is as follows
- Friday, July 5, 2019
13.00 to 17.00: Registration of participants in St. Moritz Bad
19.00: Drivers' briefing at the Badrutt's Palace Hotel
19.30: Welcome cocktail and casual dinner at Badrutt's Palace Hotel - Saturday, July 6, 2019
"Stelvio Rally" to Bormio and Livigno (Italy)
from 7.30 am: Pre-start parking lot Signalbahn, St. Moritz Bad
from 8.00 am: half-minute start in front of Badrutt's Palace Hotel
from approx. 3.30 pm: arrival in St. Moritz village center/pedestrian zone
from 19.30: cocktails and gala dinner at Suvretta House - Sunday, July 7, 2019
Concours d'Elégance in the St. Moritz pedestrian zone
09.30 am: Lining up of the vehicles
10.30 am: Concours d'Elégance: beauty contest with expert judging
11.00 to 11.30 a.m.: Judging for the "best dressed team"
from 12:00: Lunch at the Hotel Steffani St. Moritz
13:15: Award ceremony and presentation of prizes for the Concours d'Elégance
Registration from December 3, 2018
Registration for the 26th British Classic Car Meeting opens on December 3, 2018 and runs until the end of March 2019. During this time, interested parties can register directly online for participation. The latter is then confirmed when the organizing committee confirms the registration with a corresponding invitation letter.
Participants can choose between event packages with accommodation offers in three different hotel categories. In addition to the previous partner hotels Suvretta House*****, Badrutt's Palace Hotel***** and Schweizerhof St. Moritz****, the Hotel Hauser*** in the center of St. Moritz is now also available. Participation in the BCCM is also possible without booking a hotel package.
