A fantastic weekend lies behind us with unique automobiles. We were privileged to spend a wonderful time together with you in Cernobbio on the shores of Lake Como. Traditionally, one of the many highpoints is the conferment of the Trofeo BMW Group – Best of Show by the Jury. The recipient of this prestigious award was the Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Spider built in 1932. The presentation of the trophy was accompanied by an 1815 Chronograph in white gold – a masterpiece created as a unique one of a kind by the manufactory A. Lange & Söhne especially for the winner.

The impressive open-top sports car was one of only ten examples ever built that were cloaked in these sophisticated, streamlined spider bodies styled by coachbuilder Figoni. The history of the car is also truly fascinating. This Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 was owned by the same keeper for 77 years. He looked after the rare sports car carefully but rarely took it out for a spin. It was therefore a sensation when this racing car was rediscovered in its authentic, original condition ten years ago. Today, the winner of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2024 is owned by a private collection in Belgium.

On the Saturday, the public audience had already voted to confer the Coppa d’Oro Villa d’Este. This challenge cup was first awarded in 1929 and this year it went to the McLaren F1 built in 1995, brought to Lake Como by Tony Vassilopoulos from the United Kingdom.

On the Sunday, the public voted for another favourite. The spectacularly harmonious Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale from 2023 received the most votes in the Public Referendum held on the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este Public Day – Il Festival, visited by more than 12,000 guests in the park of Villa Erba. The 2024 Concorso d’Eleganza Design Award for Concept Cars & Prototypes was conferred on this Alfa Romeo.

The international Jury of experts also selected a winner in each of the award classes made up of a total of more than 50 Historic Cars registered for the contest. Each of the second-placed automobiles received a Mention of Honour. We have put together a comprehensive overview of the Historic Cars awarded prizes for you to peruse below.

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For the time being, we will take our leave, wish you au revoir and send our heartfelt greetings. But the countdown has already begun and there’s not too long to go. Soon we are going to start preparations for the upcoming edition of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. And we will then be back in touch to provide you with the latest news and information.

With our very best wishes,
Yours Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este Team

TROFEO BMW GROUP Best of Show by the Jury

Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 (Private Collection, Belgium)

Second Prize: Ferrari 335 S, 1957 (Brian Ross, USA)

COPPA D’ORO VILLA D’ESTE Best of Show by Public Referendum – Perpetual Challenge

McLaren F1, 1995 (Tony Vassilopoulos, United Kingdom)

Class winners of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2024

Class Winners and Mentions of Honour by the Jury

Class A: THE DAWN OF THE PERFORMANCE AGE

Class Winner:
Bentley 4½ Litre Blower, 1930 (The Lee Collection, USA)

Mention of Honour:
Bentley 3 Litre, 1927 (Michael Dacre, United Kingdom)

Class B: SHAPED BY THE WIND: THE EVOLUTION OF AERODYNAMICS

Class Winner:
Cadillac V16, 1934 (Donald Ghareeb, USA)

Mention of Honour:
Delahaye 135 M, 1948 (Teresa & David Disiere, USA)

Class C: ROLLS-ROYCE: “THE BEST CAR IN THE WORLD” FOR 120 YEARS

Class Winner:
Rolls-Royce 40/50 Phantom II Continental, 1933 (Lord Bamford, United Kingdom)

Mention of Honour:
Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost, 1914 (Terence George Bramall, United Kingdom)

Class D: “FASTER!” THE ARMS RACE ON THE ROAD

Class Winner:
Ferrari 335 S, 1957 (Brian Ross, USA)

Mention of Honour:
Ferrari 250 GT SWB, 1960 (Bernard Lezaire, Netherlands)

Class E: THE BEST OF ITALIAN GRACE AND PACE: MASERATI AT 110

Class Winner:
Maserati A6G/54, 1956 (Roberto Quiroz, Mexico)

Mention of Honour:
Maserati 3500 Spider Vignale Prototipo, 1959 (Phil White, USA)

Class F: GENTLEMAN DRIVERS: STYLE FOR THE FORTUNATE FEW

Class Winner:
Ferrari 275 GTS, 1966 (Christopher Stahl, Germany)

Mention of Honour:
Mercedes-Benz 300 SC Coupé, 1955 (Sheik Mohammed Al-Thani, Qatar)

Class G: TIME CAPSULES: CARS THAT THE OUTSIDE WORLD FORGOT

Class Winner:
Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 (Private Collection, Belgium)

Mention of Honour:
Bugatti Type 35C, 1928 (Auriga Collection, Germany)

Class H: THE NEED FOR SPEED: SUPERCAR STARS OF THE VIDEO GENERATION

Class Winner:
McLaren F1, 1995 (Tony Vassilopoulos, United Kingdom)

Mention of Honour:
Porsche 959 Komfort, 1988 (Todd Blue, USA)

Special prizes of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2024

TROFEO BMW GROUP CLASSIC For the most sensitive restoration by the Jury

Bentley 3 Litre, 1927 (Michael Dacre, United Kingdom)

TROFEO ROLLS-ROYCE For the most elegant Rolls-Royce by the Jury Rolls-Royce

Silver Ghost, 1914 (Terence George Bramall, United Kingdom)

TROFEO VRANKEN-POMMERY For the best iconic car by the Jury

Bugatti Type 35C, 1928 (Auriga Collection, Germany)

TROFEO ASI For the best preserved post-war car

Fiat Dino Aerodinamica, 1967 (Lee Hower, United States)

TROFEO AUTO & DESIGN For the most exciting design by the Jury

Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato, 1960 (Andreas Halvorsen, United Kingdom)

TROFEO IL CANTO DEL MOTORE For the best engine sound by the Jury

Lamborghini Countach LP400, 1976 (Christine Schams, United Kingdom)

TROFEO AUTOMOBILE CLUB COMO For the car driven from farthest away

Ruf CTR “Yellowbird”, 1987 (Alois Ruf, Germany)

TROFEO Poltrona Frau For the car with the best preserved interior

Talbot Lago T26 Grand Sport (Prototype), 1953 (Kaspar Fleischmann, Switzerland)

TROFEO BMW GROUP RAGAZZI by Young People’s Referendum

Lamborghini Diablo GT, 1999 (Jose Cobian, Mexico)

TROFEO DEI PRESIDENTI by the President of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, Chairman of Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, Chairman of Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance

Ferrari 335 S, 1957 (Brian Ross, USA)

CONCORSO D’ELEGANZA DESIGN AWARD for Concept Cars & Prototypes by Public Referendum

Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale, 2023 (Alfa Romeo)

Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2024 Corriere d’Eleganza X

Dear Friend of the Concorso,