Over £37m worth of cars under one roof

The British International Motor Show sponsored by Zurich Connect opens its doors next week and will wheel spin into history books as the UK’s most expensive car collection. The event sponsor, motor insurance company Zurich Connect, has valued the cars on display at over £37.4 million.

In total, the British International Motor Show plays host to 600 cars from 60 cars marques, and also boasts 23 global launches and over 50 UK and European debuts. World premieres include the much anticipated Vauxhall/Opel Insignia, the first all-new model from Lotus in 13 years, Ford’s Focus RS – the fastest and most dynamically advanced Focus ever, and the 200mph Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed, billed as the fastest saloon car in the world. There are also stunning new offerings from Alfa Romeo, SEAT, Nissan, Land Rover, NICE and many more.

One stunning feature piling the pounds on to the valuation is the ‘Ultimate Collection’ – a gathering of the world’s most desirable supercars with a combined value of over £5 million.

Mike Quinton, head of Zurich’s direct & partnership division, said, “The sheer number and quality of cars that are gathered together here under one roof is certainly something you don’t see every day. From the smallest around-town model to the most expensive supercars on the planet, the insurance value of all the cars at the Show is always going to be huge, but it’s certainly bigger than anything I have ever seen – it just demonstrates what a great Show it’s going to be.”

Credits: Jarvis