The Fullerton Heritage presented the inaugural Fullerton Concours d’Elegance to headline the 90th anniversary celebrations of the iconic Fullerton Building, home to The Fullerton Hotel Singapore.
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Riding in style
Over the course of three days, The Fullerton Heritage was abuzz with excitement and festivities, welcoming 30,000 guests and car enthusiasts from Singapore and all over the world. Guests had a chance to appreciate an impressive line-up of over 90 classic and super cars, including 12 prized cars from the collection of His Majesty, Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, Sultan and Sovereign Ruler of the State and Territory of Johor Darul Ta’zim, and the Asian début of the Bugatti Chiron Sport and other carefully curated programmes include Leica photography workshops and family-fun activities supported by LEGO and Tamiya. Guests were also treated to motor-themed culinary delights created by The Fullerton Hotel Singapore team.
Mile Zero
Paying tribute to the Fullerton Building’s significance as ‘Mile Zero’, the point of reference for measuring all road distances in Singapore, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore unveiled a commemorative Mile Zero marker, which has been embedded onto the hotel ground. Some of our Fullerton alumni who used to work in the building graced this special occasion, including Mr M Bala Subramanion, the first Postmaster-General of Singapore, who is now 101.
Family fun
All for the good
A total of SGD200,000 was raised through charity auctions and ticket sales for the President’s Challenge, a leading charity programme under the auspice of the President of the Republic of Singapore.
Proceeds will go to charities, causes, and social service organisations to support the underprivileged community in Singapore.
‘ This is one of the biggest showcases in Southeast Asia, and features the dream collection we can aspire towards. There is something for everyone, and I hope the Fullerton Concours d’Elegance creates fond memories for all.’
– Mr Daryl Ng, Deputy Chairman, Sino Group
Excellence in Automotive
Twenty-six cars competed in the Concours d’Elegance, where they were displayed and judged based on appearance, originality and accuracy of their preservation or restoration. The winners were:
• Best in Class (Pre-World War II Vintage): 1926 Rolls-Royce Twenty Connaught Tourer by Larry Lim
• Best in Class (Post War Classic): 1953 MG TD by Derek Addison
• Best in Class (Modern Classic): 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet by Dato’ Jaya J B Tan
• Best of Show: 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet by Dato’ Jaya J B Tan
Winning the hearts of fans was the 1967 #Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5 Roadster, which received the ‘Crowd Favourite Award’.
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