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Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2018

This years motto for the 2018 Concours d'Elegance was "Hollywood on the Lake"  featuring 51 of the world's most desirable cars.

Considered one of Europe's most exclusive events for Classic cars. the event is held in the picturesque town of Cernobbio, on the Lake Como, The 2018 Villa d'este Concours presented the chance to appreciate over 50 historic cars being presented in eight different classes. One of which being the theme of the show "hollywood on the Lake" bringing many legendary cars from the silver screen. such as the Lancia Stratos Zero concept featured in Micheal Jacksons Moonwalker music video, and the Aston Martin DB5 from Goldfinger. 

other classes included a group called dedicated to Formula One cars, a first for Villa d'Este. 

TROFFEO BMW GROUP 

Best of show by the Jury 

WINNER - Ferrari 355 Sport

1958 Ferrari 355 Sport. One of only four cars built.

1958 Ferrari 355 Sport. One of only four cars built.

BMW GROUP ITALY CUP TROPHY & COPPA D'ORO VILLA D'ESTE  

Best of Show by Public Referendum at Villa d’Este

WINNER - Alfa Romeo 33/2 Street 

By Public Referendum at Villa Erba

WINNER - Alfa Romeo 33/2 Street

 

1968 Alfa Romeo 33/2 Stradale owned by Albert Spiess of Switzerland.

1968 Alfa Romeo 33/2 Stradale owned by Albert Spiess of Switzerland.

 

CLASS A | Bugatti 59, 1934

CLASS B | Rolls Royce Phanton, 1929

CLASS C | Lancia Astura Serie III, 1936

CLASS D | Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta SWB, 1960

CLASS E | Ferrari 335 Sport, 1958

CLASS F | SCAT 25/35 HP, 1913

CLASS G | Lancia Stratos, 1970

CLASS H | McLaren MP4/2B, 1985

Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2017

 

The Theme for the 2017 Concours d'Elegance was "Around the World in 80 Days" and everything it had to offer, bringing owners and lovers of historic cars to the grounds of Villa Erba and Villa d'Este, 

Considered one of Europe's most exclusive events for Classic cars. the event is held in the picturesque town of Cernobbio, on the Lake Como Shoreline, The 2017 Villa d'este Concours presented the chance to appreciate over 52 cars from nearly all eras in Automotive history and as always Concorso brings spectacular cars from all around the world and this year was no exception,

TROFFEO BMW GROUP

Best of show by the Jury 

WINNER - Alfa Romeo Giulietta SS Prototipo, Coupé, Bertone, 1957 

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COPPA D’ORO VILLA D’ESTE  

Best of Show by Public Referendum at Villa d’Este

WINNER - Lurani Nibbio, Open Single-Seater, Riva, 1935 

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TROFFEO BMW Group Italia

By Public Referendum at Villa Erba

WINNER - Alfa Romeo Giulietta SS Prototipo, Coupé, Bertone, 1957 

 

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TROFEO BMW GROUP RAGAZZI

By Young People’s Referendum (until the age of 16)

WINNER - Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Turismo, Cabriolet, Castagna, 1932 

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CLASS A-  Ballot 3/8LC, 1920 

CLASS B-  Duesenberg J Convertible Berline, 1930 

CLASS C-  Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Turismo, 1932 

CLASS D-  FIAT 8V Supersonic, Coupé, 1953 

CLASS E-  Ferrari 250 Europa GT Speciale, 1955 

CLASS F-  Lamborghini Miura P400, 1968 

CLASS G-  Alfa Romeo Giulietta SS Prototipo, 1957 

CLASS H-  Maserati 300S, 1958 

 

Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2015

The Theme for the 2015 Concours d'Elegance was "Seventies Style - the Jet Set is Back" which celebrated the glitz and glamour of the 1970s and all it had to offer, bringing owners and lovers of historic cars to the grounds of Villa Erba and Villa d'Este, 

Considered one of Europe's most exclusive events for Classic cars. the event is held in the picturesque town of Cernobbio, on the Lake Como Shoreline, The 2015 Villa d'este Concours presented the chance to appreciate over 60 cars from nearly all eras in Automotive history, 

Concorso always brings spectacular cars and this year was no exception,

 

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TROFFEO BMW GROUP 

Best of show by the Jury 

Winner - ALFA ROMEO 8C 2300

 

TROFEO BMW GROUP ITALIA & COPPA D’ORO VILLA D’ESTE  

Best of Show by Public Referendum at Villa d’Este

Winner -FEERARI 166 MM 

By Public Referendum at Villa Erba

Winner - FERRARI 166 MM 

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  TROFEO BMW GROUP RAGAZZI

By Young People’s Referendum (until the age of 16)

Winner - Pegaso Cupula 1952 

 

CLASS WINNERS

 

CLASS A-  MERCEDES-BENZ 540 K 1937

CLASS B-  ALFA ROMEO 8C 2300 1932 )

CLASS C-  ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM III 1937

CLASS D-  FERRARI 250 GT EUROPA 1954

CLASS E-  MASERATI A6G/2000

CLASS F-  LANCIA AURELI B52  1953 )

CLASS G-  FERRARI 365 GTS / 4 DAYTON1972 )

CLASS H-  LAMBORGHINI MIURA SV  1971 )

CLASS I-  MASERATI 60/61 "BIRDCAGE"  1951 )

 

Concorso D'Eleganza Villa D'Este 2016

 Villa d’Este, Lake Como

One of my favourite events of the year is always Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este in Cernobbio on the Lake Como shoreline, Located in the grounds of Villa Este and Erba it perfectly compliments the selection of cars that are competing for awards, the ambience it generates is incomparable to anything Ive been at, 

Despite dates clashing with the Mille Miglia the cars on display at Este were second to none, I have to hand it to BMW Classic group because they do a great job at finding some on these stand out cars and of course its not just classics, its presentations of prototypes and concept cars that offer us a glimpse of whats to come in the next few years too. 

This year the slogan of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2016 is “Back to the future, the journey continues”.

Over the weekend event, historic cars of outstanding class and with incredible stories to tell all compete for the hearts of the carefully selected jury in the various categories. As well as seeking approval from the experts, journalists and the public, whose votes determine the winners of several prizes.

 

DESIGN AWARD FOR CONCEPT CARS & PROTOTYPES

Alfa Romeo Disco Volant by Touring 2016 

Trofeo BMW GROUP RAGAZZI

By Young People's Referendum ( under 16s ) 

Lancia Stratos 1975

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Trofeo BMW Group Italia 

By Public Referendum at Villa Erba -

 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV 1971 

 

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Trofeo bmw Group

Best of Show by the Jury

Maserati A6 GCS, 1956

 

COPPA D'ORO Villa D'Este

Best of show by Public Referendum at Villa d'Este

Lancia Astura II Serie Berlinetta Castagna 1933

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Class A: Pre war Decadence

Class Winner - Lancia Astura IV Serie, Convertible by Pininfarina, 1937  

 

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Class B: Pre-1949 Supercars

Class Winner - Lancia Astura II Serie, Berlinetta by Castagna, 1933

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Class C: Sur Mesure Et Haute Couture

Class Winner - Bentley T  Speciale, Coupe by Pininfarina, 1968

 

CLASS D: PETITE PERFORMANCE

Class Winner - Maserati A6 GCS, Berlinetta by Pininfarina, 1954 

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CLASS E: DARING TO BE DIFFERENT 

Class Winner - Fiat 8V Coupe by Zagato, 1955

 

CLASS F: CARS OF THE STARS 

Class Winner - Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Berlinetta by Scaglietti, 1967 

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CLASS G: GT MAN IS BACK 

Class Winner - Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato, 1961

 

CLASS H: DRIVEN BY EXCESS 

Class Winner - Lamborghini Countach "Walter Wolf", 1976

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CLASS I: RALLY CARS 

Class Winner - Ford Escort RS1600, 1972 

 

Other awards include 

FIVA World Motoring Heritage Year - Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZ 

Trofeo FIVA - Alfa Romeo RL Normale, 1925 

Trofeo ASI - Maserati 200 SI, 1957

Trofeo Foglizzo - Dual Ghia, 1957 

Trofeo Auto&Design - Lamborghini Athon, 1980 

 

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