11.5.09

The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este is undoubtedly the most traditional event which celebrates historic cars, being held for the first time as long ago as 1929.

The grounds of the Grand Hotel Villa d’Este in Cernobbio, on the shores of Lake Como, offer guests and visitors the chance to admire about 50 Historic Cars built between the '20s and the '70s, organized into different categories. A panel of judges decide the Best of Show prize, but the public is also a key element and the most traditional prize of the Concours, the Coppa d’Oro, is actually decided by public vote.

This year's event took place 24-26 April, Jon Shirley's 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Berlinetta Touring winning all of the Historic prizes. Click here for the participants and Roll of Honour.

We are fortunate that renowned automotive author, historian and foremost Ferrari authority Marcel Massini was in attendance and has supplied us with pictures and details of all the Ferraris there. We look forward to receiving one of his definitive reports again one day.

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250 Europa GT Coupé Pinin Farina		410 Sport Berlinetta Scaglietti
250 GT Cabriolet Series I			250 GT Cab. & 250 GT SWB
275 GTS Spider Pininfarina		400 SA Speciale (ex-Agnelli)
250 GT SWB Berlinetta Scaglietti		250 GT Lusso Berlinetta Scaglietti

Click here for a list of Ferraris at Villa d'Este

© Marcel Massini 11/05/09