Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2010

About the Event

Glorious sunshine greeted automotive enthusiasts from around the world who gathered for last weekend’s Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. It was the 12th staging of the event under the patronage of the BMW Group. Once again the Concorso has borne impressive testimony that cars have lost none of their fascination, commented Karl Baumer, President of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este and Director of BMW Group Classic. Dott. Jean-Marc Droulers, President of Villa d’Este S.p.A., looked back on two extraordinary days: The Concorso is ruled by a constellation that could hardly be bettered: heritage, elegance and a passion for cars create the perfect foundation for a weekend such as we have been privileged to experience once again.

In addition to the classic car contests and the competition featuring concept models of the future, highlights of this year’s Concorso included the 100 Years of Alfa Romeo special exhibition and the world premiere of the BMW 328 Kamm Coupé. Sunday’s event was a sell-out with more than 5,000 visitors attending.

Results:

strong>Trofeo BMW Group

Best in Show by the Jury

Talbot-Lago, T150 C SS Teardrop, Coupé, Figoni & Falaschi, 1938, Oscar Davis, USA

strong>Coppa d’Oro Villa d’Este

Best of Show by Public Referendum at Villa d’Este

Maserati, A6GCS, Spider, Frua, 1955, John F. Bookout Jr., USA

strong>Trofeo BMW Group Italia

By Public Referendum at Villa Erba

Talbot-Lago, T150 C SS Teardrop, Coupé, Figoni & Falaschi, 1938, Oscar Davis, USA

strong>Concorso d’Eleganza Design Award for Concept Cars & Prototypes

By Public Referendum at Villa Erba

Zagato, Alfa Romeo TZ3 Corsa, Coupé, 2010. Martin Kapp, D

strong>Class Winners and Mention of Honor

strong>Class A: PRE-WAR COMPETITION CARS

strong>Class Winner

BMW, 328 Mille Miglia, Streamline Roadster, BMW, 1937, Christoph Bode, D

strong>Mention of Honor

Talbot-Darracq, GP 1500, Siluro Corsa, Talbot-Darracq, 1926, Egon Zweimüller, A

strong>Class B: PRE-WAR OPEN SPORTS CARS

strong>Class Winner

Duesenberg, X Straight 8, Boat-Tail Roadster, McFarlan, 1927, Peter Heydon, USA

strong>Mention of Honor

BMW, 328, Roadster, BMW, 1938, Mietta Pasquali Gandolfi, I

strong>Class C: PRE-WAR OPEN FOUR SEATERS

strong>Class Winner

Lancia, Astura 4th Series, Cabriolet, Pinin Farina, 1939, Wenzel Gelpke, CH

strong>Mention of Honor

Bentley, 8 Litre, 4-seater Tourer, Gurney Nutting, 1931, Peter Livanos, GR

strong>Class D: CLOSED TWO DOOR CARS FROM 1935 TO 1950

strong>Class Winner

Talbot-Lago, T150 C SS Teardrop, Coupé, Figoni & Falaschi, 1938, Oscar Davis, USA

strong>Mention of Honor

Alfa Romeo, 6C 2500 SS, Coupé, Touring, 1948, Oliver Collins, CDN

strong>Class E: POST-WAR OPEN SPORTS CARS 

strong>Class Winner

Maserati, A6GCS, Spider, Frua, 1955, John F. Bookout Jr., USA

strong>Mention of Honor

Ferrari, 250 GT California, Spider, Scaglietti, 1958, Peter Stähelin, CH

strong>Class F: POST-WAR CLOSED SPORTS CARS 

strong>Class Winner

Mercedes-Benz, 300 SL, Coupé, Mercedes-Benz, 1954, Paul Stewart, UK

strong>Mention of Honor

Lamborghini, Miura, Roadster, Bertone, 1968, Albert Spiess, CH

strong>Class G: POST-WAR COMPETITION CARS

strong>Class Winner

Alfa Romeo, 1900 SS, Berlinetta, Zagato, 1956, David Sydorick, USA

strong>Mention of Honor

Aston Martin, DB2, Coupé, Aston Martin, 1950, Helmut Rothenberger, D

strong>Class H: STYLING STUDIES 1952-1965

strong>Class Winner

Lancia Aurelia B56, 4-door Berlina, Pinin Farina, 1955, Corrado Lopresto, I

strong>Mention of Honor

Alfa Romeo, Giulia 1600 TZ2, Coupé, Pininfarina, 1965, Shiro Kosaka, J

strong>Special Prizes by the Jury

strong>Trofeo FIVA

To the best preserved car by the Jury

Alfa Romeo, Giulia 1600 TZ2, Coupé, Pininfarina, 1965, Shiro Kosaka, J

strong>Trofeo Rolls-Royce

To the most elegant Rolls-Royce by the Jury

Rolls-Royce, Phantom II Continental, Drophead Coupé, Binder, 1935, Steve Wolf, USA

strong>Trofeo Auto & Design

To the most exciting design by the Jury

Alfa Romeo, Giulia 1600 TZ2, Coupé, Pininfarina, 1965, Shiro Kosaka, J

strong>Trofeo Foglizzo

Special Prize of the Jury

Talbot-Darracq, GP 1500 Siluro Corsa, Talbot-Darracq, 1926, Egon Zweimüller, A

strong>Trofeo BMW Group Classic

To the most sensitive restoration by the Jury

Lamborghini, Miura, Roadster, Bertone, 1968, Albert Spiess, CH

strong>Trofeo Vranken Pommery

To the best interior design by the Jury

Lancia, Aurelia B52,  PF200, Pinin Farina, 1952, Bill Pope, USA

strong>Trofeo Automobile Club di Como

To the car driven from farthest away

Mercedes-Benz, 710 SS, Sport Tourer, Mercedes-Benz, 1928, Frans Van Haren, NL

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