Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2012

About the Event

The vehicles are hand-picked, the number of participants is strictly limited, the backdrop is simply unique: the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este is regarded as one of the most exclusive events in the world of classic automobiles and motorcycles. Our aim is to preserve this exclusive ambience while at the same time welcoming further enthusiasts who are keen to experience the Concorso, says Karl Baumer, President of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este and Director of BMW Group Classic, outlining the target for the years ahead. That’s why we want to extend the public day into a classic weekend. Dott. Jean-Marc Droulers firmly corroborates this aim on behalf of the Grand Hotel Villa d’Este: We would like to share our enthusiasm for the Concorso with more people. Whereas in the past the grounds of Villa Erba in Cernobbio were only open to the public on the Sunday for a viewing of the Concorso’s historic automotive gems, last year saw its gates unlocked on the Saturday as well. This year the Concorso will open up even earlier, namely on Friday evening, allowing visitors to enjoy an Italian festival and open-air cinema.

strong>Multisensory experience: Concorso di Motociclette

The motorcycle Concorso, which had its debut last year, enters its second round in 2012. A total of 30 two-wheelers, along with a special exhibition of design studies, will undergo the judges’ scrutiny in this second edition of the Concorso di Motociclette. A new feature this year is a ride from Tremezzo to Cernobbio.

Then everyone will ride together to the exhibition in the grounds of Villa Erba, where the jury will assess the motorcycles for the first time. The motorcycle Concorso itself will not take place on Saturday but on Sunday morning so as to avoid clashing with the automobile Concorso at Villa d’Este. Another change from last year is that the motorcycles will not merely be displayed in stationary mode, but following the example of the cars some of their owners will ride them along the red carpet. That way visitors will be able to experience the cherished two-wheelers with all their senses.

strong>Small in size, big on charm

In close vicinity to the two-wheelers, a rather special vehicle species awaits visitors to Villa Erba. With a display of some 30 microcars and bubble cars, the Concorso reveals a thoroughly different world from that of the sumptuous treasures that normally dominate the image of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. Yet it is a world that has always shown and still shows the same passion for and delight in automobiles. These cars simply ooze charm, and with the Isetta we also have a representative of this hugely appealing vehicle segment, smiles Karl Baumer in happy anticipation of seeing these tiddlers on Lake Como.

strong>The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2012

On the weekend of 25th 27th May 2012, the glorious parkland of the Grand Hotel Villa d’Este and Villa Erba in Cernobbio on Lake Como will again be turned into a unique platform for the most beautiful cars and motorcycles from bygone days, alongside the most flamboyant concept vehicles of the present. Inaugurated at the very same location in 1929, the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este today ranks as one of the world’s most tradition-swathed events of its kind. 

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