[qdtjant]

Stunning pictures as always David :-)
Thanks' for sharing.

You enjoyed it I suppose ?

[cbertels]

Someone owes me a new thumb! Awesome coverage and here's hoping someone doesn't quote that first thread.

[Dackelone]

Originally Posted by qdtjant

Stunning pictures as always David :-)
Thanks' for sharing.

You enjoyed it I suppose ?

Yes Jan - I always enjoy this event. I wouldn't miss it for the world.

[Dackelone]

Just received an email from BMW about the event and the class winners. I thought I would share with you the results from the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2017...

Dear Friend of Concorso,
Almost 10,000 visitors, bright blue sky, summery temperatures, classic cars of your dreams and a large number of happy participants – the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2017 in Northern Italy’s Cernobbio was an overwhelming success.

The Romeo Giulietta SS Prototipo was undoubtedly an outstanding classic car. This jewel took three titles: class winner in Class G, the public prize Trofeo BMW Group Italia, and the Trofeo BMW Group for overall victory as “Best of Show” awarded by the Jury. The unique custom-built special with streamlined design from 1957 was penned by the chief stylist at the time of the great coachbuilder Bertone – Franco Scaglione.

The public audience already selected the winner of the Coppa d’Oro Villa d’Este on Saturday. This is the most traditional award of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. It went to the Lurani Nibbio, a single-seater built in 1935 which went on to break numerous speed records. This was a particularly emotional moment for the winner, Federico Göttsche Bebert. The model was designed and built by his grandfather, Giovanni Lurani Cernuschi, and he himself had prepared the car for the road again and presented it on the shores of Lake Como.

The list of all the class winners, and the winners of the public and special prizes is provided below:
Public prizes:
Trofeo BMW Group Best of Show by the Jury
Alfa Romeo Giulietta SS Prototipo, Coupé, Bertone, 1957, Corrado Lopresto (IT)

Coppa d’Oro Villa d’Este Best of Show by Public Referendum at Villa d’Este
Lurani Nibbio, Open Single Seater, Riva, 1935, Federico Göttsche Bebert (IT)

Trofeo BMW Group Italia by Public Referendum at Villa Erba
Alfa Romeo Giulietta SS Prototipo, Coupé, Bertone, 1957, Corrado Lopresto (IT)

Trofeo BMW Group Ragazzi by Young People’s Referendum (up to the age of 16)
Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Turismo, Cabriolet, Castagna, 1932, Alain Lecocq (ES)

Design Award for Concept Cars & Prototypes by Public Referendum at Villa Erba
Renault Trezor, Two-Seater Coupé Electric, 2016, Renault (FR)

CLASS A: Speed Demons: Endurance Pioneers of the Golden Age
Class Winner:
Ballot 3/8 LC, Open Two-Seater, Ballot, 1920, Alexander Schaufler (AT)

Mention of Honour:
Lurani Nibbio, Open Single Seater, Riva, 1935, Federico Göttsche Bebert (IT)



CLASS B: Travelling in Style: Around the World in 40 Years
Class Winner:
Duesenberg J Convertible Berline, Convertible Sedan, Murphy, 1930, Ion Tiriac (RO)
Mention of Honour:
Lancia Dilambda, Torpedo Sport, Viotti, 1932, Albert Kaliminian (US)



CLASS C: Goodbye Jazz, hello Radio: Full Speed into the 1930s
Class Winner:
Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Turismo, Cabriolet, Castagna, 1932, Alain Lecocq (ES)
Mention of Honour:
Tatra 77, Streamlined Saloon, Tatra, 1934, Tomáš Hoferek (CZ)



CLASS D: Faster, Quieter, Smoother: Heroes of the Jet Age
Class Winner:
Fiat 8V Supersonic, Coupé, Ghia, 1953, Lennart Schouwenburg (NL)
Mention of Honour:
Bentley MK VI, Drophead Coupé, H. J. Mulliner, 1947, Norbert Seeger (LI)



CLASS E: The Grand Tour continues: The next 40 Years
Class Winner:
Ferrari 250 Europa GT Speciale, Coupé, Pinin Farina, 1955, Audrey & Martin Gruss (US)
Mention of Honour:
Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, Coupé, Mercedes-Benz, 1955, Andries Meuzelaar (BE)



CLASS F: Fast and Flamboyant: Playboys’ Toys
Class Winner:
Lamborghini Miura P 400, Coupé, Bertone, 1968, Jean-Pierre Slavic (CH)
Mention of Honour:
Ferrari 250 GT Spyder California Prototipo, Spider, Pinin Farina, 1957, Robert Bishop (US)



CLASS G: Supergioiello: Little Toys for Big Boys
Class Winner:
Alfa Romeo Giulietta SS Prototipo, Coupé, Bertone, 1957, Corrado Lopresto (IT)
Mention of Honour:
Fiat 8V, Berlinetta, Vignale, 1955, Jan De Reu (BE)



CLASS H: Shaped by Speed: Racing through the Decades
Class Winner:
Maserati 300 S, Open Two-Seater, Fantuzzi, 1958, Andreas Mohringer (AT)
Mention of Honour:
Abarth 1000 Bialbero Record, Closed Monoposto, Pinin Farina, 1960, Luca Bertolero (IT)

Special Prizes
Trofeo FIVA for the best preserved pre-war car
Hispano-Suiza, T 49, Weymann Sport Saloon, H. J. Muliner, 1927, Marco Gastaldi (IT)

Trofeo ASI for the best preserved post-war car
Abarth, 1000 Bialbero Record, Closed Monoposto, Pinin Farina, 1960, Luca Bertolero (IT)

Special Prizes by the Jury
Trofeo BMW Group Classic for the most sensitive restoration
Bentley, MK VI Cresta, Coupé, Pinin Farina, 1948, Fred Kriz (MC)

Trofeo Rolls-Royce for the most elegant Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce, Phantom I, Brougham de Ville, Charles Clark, 1926, Chris Meany (AU)

Trofeo Vranken Pommery for the best iconic car
Ferrari, 250 GT Berlinetta SWB Competizione, Berlinetta, Pinin Farina, 1960, Destriero Collection (MC)

Trofeo Julius Baer for the car which showcases exceptional craftsmanship from its time
Ghia, L 6.4, Coupé, Ghia, 1962, Jack Braam-Ruben (NL)

Trofeo Foglizzo for the best interior design
Tatra, 77, Streamlined Saloon, Tatra, 1934, Tomáš Hoferek (CZ)

Trofeo Auto & Design for the most exciting design
Shelby, Cobra 427, Roadster, AC, 1966, Brendan M. Finn (US)

Trofeo Automobile Club di Como for the car driven from farthest away
Lagonda, Rapide, Four-Door Saloon, Touring, 1962, Edouard Mignon (CH)

The winners of the Concorso di Motociclette 2017
The Jury selected an endurance touring motorcycle made in Austria as the “Best of Show” at the seventh Concorso di Motociclette. The Puch 250 Indien-Reise built in 1933 impressed the experts with its authentic condition and a fascinating history. Moreover, it was a perfect fit with this year’s motto for the event, “Around the World in 80 Days – Voyage through an Era of Records”. The public prize awarded for the first time was conferred on a Concept Bike from Italy – the Ducati Café Racer.

Trofeo BMW Group Best of Show by the Jury
Puch 250 Indien-Reise, 1933, Peter Reisch (IT)
Trofeo Villa Erba Best of Show by Public Referendum
Ducati Café Racer, Audi Konzept Design München, Ducati Design (IT)

CLASS A: Dreams & Adventures – Motorcycles of the 1920s and 1930s for the Great Journey
Gillet Tour du Monde, 1926, Musée Auto Moto Vélo Châtellerault (FR)

CLASS B: The Alternatives – 1950s Scooters that did not come from the Market Leaders
Bastert Einspurauto, 1952, Museo Scooter & Lambretta (IT)

CLASS C: The Originals – 1960s Street Scrambler from Japan
Yamaha YM2C, 1967, Peter Abelmann (DE)

CLASS D: Framed in Europe – 1970s Japanese Fours in new Clothes
Bimota Honda HB1, 1975, Collezione Zappieri (IT)

CLASS E: Motorcycle Design – New Concept Bikes and Prototypes
Ducati Café Racer, Audi Konzept Design, Ducati Design (DE)

[WillSkill]

Thanks for the amazing post!

[Dackelone]

Harry from Harry's Garage posted an good look at what it is like to attend the Concorso event at Villa d'Este Concorso and Villa Erba. Have a look...

[JasonCSU]

All I can say is wow! Thanks for sharing.

[Sonic RR]

Originally Posted by MSCD

Dackel, wow!!

significant work sizing and posting! Thanks for sharing!

+1 Thank you Dac





Sonic

[car_fan]

Bugatti Chiron and "cash back please" 😏