The second edition set to become the Asia-Pacific leading classic car eventt, China Rendez-vous is proud to announce the second Bund Classic Concours d’Elegance, a tribute to the elegant world of classic cars, to be held at the iconic Villa at No. 1 Waitanyuan from 17th to 19th October, 2014. China’s prestigious international Concours is attracting more car collectors and automobile aficionados from across China and all over the world.

The first edition of Bund Classic, lead by sponsors Richard Mille, Bonhams, Citibank and Axa introduced a world of culture, glamour and the spirit of adventure embodied by the classic car world to Chinese automobile enthusiasts.

World-renowned judges were present to evaluate the cars at China’s Inaugural Concours d’Elegance, including Sandra Button, Chair of the world-renowned Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Mr. Peng Gang took home the coveted “Best of Show” award for his beautiful 1925 Renault Model 45 Tourer and Mr Jason Huang, a major collector from Chengdu won the “Elegance Award, pre-1950” for his 1935 Auburn 852. In all, over 5,000 VIPS gathered at the historic No. 1 Waitanyuan and saw over 20 elegant automobiles displayed on the lawn.

In 2014, Bund Classic will dramatically increase in terms of size and influence by attracting over 50 classic cars from China, Asia Pacific, Europe and the US and tripling the amount space to be used on-site. Continuing its focus on creating fully integrated events, the show will feature high-end brands and accommodate more networking events and activities during the 3 day show. One of the attractions will be a dedicated space focusing on new technology in automobile manufacturing, allowing the 8,000 VIPs to share their passion.

“The inaugural Bund Classic was a great success,” noted James Knight, Group Motoring Director of Bonhams, the international auction house, “There is clearly an interest in China for Collectors’ Motor Cars and Bonhams is very much looking forward to supporting the 2014 Bund Classic and developing the growth and appreciation of classic cars in China.”

Understanding that the classic car market is driven by a select, passionate group of enthusiasts, China Rendez-Vous Ltd. is committed to fostering an environment that matches the spirit of the classic car world; elegant, timeless and sophisticated. Delphine Lignieres, founder and CEO of China Rendez-vous Ltd, added, “We recognized that the China market had a void to fill with regards to classic cars and we do trust that regulations will soon be adapted to address the growing demand for classics in China .We have met many passionate collectors here in China who, until now, had no outlet to share their passion with others from every corner of China. Bund Classic gives them that opportunity.”

The Shanghai Auto Museum has been a partner of Bund Classic since day 1, recognizing that the market for classic cars is on the rise in China and confident in the expertise that China Rendez-vous brings to creating internationally acclaimed events focused on the appreciation of the cars while seamlessly integrating high-end brands and consumers. “Bund Classic is a valuable new attempt to the exploration of the vintage car culture and market in China”, said deputy curator of Shanghai Auto Museum, Mr. Su YiHui ,”We are very happy to work with China Rendez-Vous to build up this platform, to better promote and communicate the culture of the automobile industry in China and Asia.”

********

About China Rendez-Vous
China Rendez-Vous Ltd was founded by Ms. Delphine Lignieres in 2009. China Rendez-Vous Ltd is an organiser of acclaimed high-end lifestyle events in China and works throughout the entire country on comprehensive projects that creating the perfect networking platform for high-end lifestyle brands and an extensive list of VIPs. Dedicated to and specialized in the China high-end market for several years, China Rendez-Vous has a targeted database and accumulated knowledge, contributing to meet the goals and needs of each of its partners and participants. Its reputation has been growing in China and overseas, gaining the trust of the world’s leading high-end brands with great success.

For more information, please visit www.bundclassic.com and www.chinarendezvous.com