- Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2022-

Index Villa d'Este 2022

Overview

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The first day of the 2022 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este has just drawn to an end with the award of the legendary Coppa d’Oro. This trophy is traditionally bestowed by Public Referendum. The Jury chaired by Lorenzo Ramaciotti also conferred numerous special prizes. This was a day full of joy and amazing encounters with exceptional automobile gems directly on the shores of Lake Como.
However, this also meant that the Jury had a really hot day – indeed in both senses. The Jurors carried out their detailed review and appraisal of a truly blue-riband field of more than 50 outstanding Historic Cars in temperatures exceeding 30 degrees. An honourable and onerous task which ultimately required decisions after deliberations about many different factors.
The public also voted for their favourites. At the end of the parade shortly after 17.00, the spectacularly angular Aston Martin Bulldog – just 1.09 metres in height – once again rolled in front of the spectators as the outstanding winner of the day. Once upon a time, English manufacturer Aston Martin only just fell short of breaking through the 200 mph barrier with this one-off vehicle entered by collector Philip Sarofim. The world-famous sports car was presented at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este

with its impressive gullwing doors, perfectly restored and entirely race ready – it was fittingly awarded the Coppa d’Oro Villa d’Este.
The grand winner of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2022 has been declared. The Trofeo BMW Group for the Best of Show goes to the Bugatti 57 S from 1937, brought to Lake Como by Andrew Pisker from Monaco.
The winner impressed the Jurors with its ideal symbiosis between the engineering excellence of a Bugatti 57S and a convertible body imbued with exciting elegance. The coachwork specialist Vanvooren located in Courbevoie near Paris created this elegant body whose perfectly balanced proportions subtly accentuate calm, knife-edge lines. Vanvooren refrained from any form of opulence or flamboyant ornamentation in favour of svelte, aesthetic clarity.
A well-honed tradition of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este is the conferment of the third great prize on the Sunday afternoon. In the class of Concept Cars & Prototypes, the public selected the Bugatti Bolide (2020) as the winner. This torpedo epitomises uncompromising sportiness through the pronounced aesthetic design of its contours. The visual appearance with an impressive acoustic accompaniment attracted a long round of applause as the projectile paraded past the guests. Achim Anscheidt, Design Director at Bugatti, was behind the Concept Car, devoting all his attention to every last detail.

Coppa d'Oro Villa d'Este -Best of Show by Public Referendum

Aston Martin Bulldog 1979 presented by Philip Sarofim -U.S.A.

Trofeo BMW Group Best of Show by thr Jury

1937 Bugatti 57S with Coachwork by Vanvooren presented by Andrew Pisker from Monaco

Trofeo Auto & Design for the most exciting design

Ferrari 365P Berlinetta Speciale Tre Posti by Pininfarina 1966 -RQ Collections U.S.A.

The Ferrari 365P Berlinetta Tre Posti Prototype was presented by Pininfarina and Ferrari at several Motor Show in 1966 in London, Brussels, Geneva and Los Angeles. It featured a mid engine layout based on a donor racing car and three seat arrangement with central driving position that will become famous with the 1994 McLaren F1. This car changed owner at Pebble Beach Gooding & Co. Auction in 2014 for an undisclosed value.

Trofeo BMW M for the most powerful car

Ferrari F40 LM 1993 introduced by Stefan Näf from Switzerland

The Ferrari F40 was created and built in 1987 for the commemoration of 40 Years of Ferrari as Automobile Manufacturer Company. Let us remember that the first Ferrari was completed in 1947 with a 1.5 Litre V12 engine of 125 cc unit capacity for each cylinder. The car called Ferrari 125 S was designed and developped by Giachino Colombo with technician Giuseppe Busso and test driver  Luigi Bassi who all came from Alfa Romeo at the request of Enzo Ferrari. The Ferrari 125S was intended for racing and eventually won its second race at Rome Grand Prix with Franco Cortese at the wheel. For more details and illustrations see Car Review FERRARI F40 and Competition F40 GTE and F40 LM 1987 -1992

Trofeo ASI for the best preserved post-war car

Maserati A6 GCS Fiandri Fantuzzi 1954 introduced by Ulrich Schumacher (LI)

Maserati was founded in 1914 and focused exclusively on the manufacture of racing cars until the first series vehicle was produced with the Maserati A6 in 1946. The second series of model Maserati of the model Maserati A6 GCS was first launched in 1953 with three works models at the Mille Miglia in 1953. A total of some 50 units was built. For further details and illustrations see Car Review Maserati A6 GCS Barchetta Fantuzzi 1955.

Trofeo FIVA for the best preserved pre-war car

Bugatti Type 59 Sports 1934 presented by Fritz Burkard from Switzerland

This Bugatti 59 was campaigned as a Works Grand Prix Car during the 1934-1935 seasons. It was later the property of Belgian King Leopold III. The car is propelled by a 3,257 cc DOHC in line 8 Cylinder engine producing 250 HP at 5000 rpm. There is a 4 speed dry sump manual gearbox. This Bugatti 59 was sold at Gooding & Co. for £ 9,535,000 in 2020.

Trofeo Franken Pommery for the best iconic car

Mercedes Benz 710 SS 1929 proposed by Eric van Lammeren from Germany

The Mercedes Benz 710 SS was propelled by a 7,065 cc in-line supercharged six cylinder engine producing 140 to 200 hp when the compressor was put in action at full throttle acceleration. The Mercedes Benz 710 SS was produced in 111 examples. (source Artcurial).

Trofeo Automobile Club Como for the car driven from farthest away

Mercedes Benz 300SL Roadster 1960 presented by Eric Oswald from Germany

The Mercedes Benz 300 SL roadster was introduced at 1957 Geneva Motor Show in an attempt to build on the sale success of the Gullwing 300 SL coupe. See also Car Review Mercedes Benz 300 SL 1955

Concorso d'Eleganza Design Award for Concept Cars & Prototypes

Bugatti Bolide 2020 introduced by Achim Anscheidt

Bugatti developed an extreme, track-focused hyper sports car with an unprecedented weight-to-power ratio of only 0.67 kg per PS? For more details and illustrations see Car Review Bugatti Bolide Track Only Prototype 2020

Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus 004CS Three Seats Sports-Racing Car presented by James Glickenhaus

The SCG 004CS boasts a GM LT5 750hp V8 engine mated to a Cima 7-speed transmission. The car will reach Maximum Speed at 210 MPH in high-speed testing. Designed by James Glickenhaus and Podium Technologies to be a pure performance car with a track pedigree. The body and chassis are carbon fiber with a steel rear ladder chassis structure to hold the motor and transmission. The front and rear sections of the car have aluminum crash structures. The cabin fits 2 passengers in the rear with a center driving position at the front. The CS comes with digital gauges, in-cabin adjustable suspension, and Apple Car Play. Center lock wheels and doors that open and close with the flip of a switch or from the car’s remote key fob are also standard. The CS has a race-car inspired body and aerodynamics including front wheel louvers, a rear hood air scoop channeled to a blown rear diffuser. More options include track day body jacks and upgraded infotainment systems at an extra cost. Exterior options also include raw carbon fiber, custom paint and wheels.

Zagato Mostro Barchetta powered by Maserati entered by ZED Milano

The Atelier Zagato confirms its presence at the next appointment of Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este on the category Concept Cars & Prototypes. During the event the Mostro Barchetta Zagato Powered by Maserati will be delivered to its first client during its world premiere. This is the continuation of a long partnership with the Trident’s Home, started in 1931 with the model Maserati 8C 2500 Sport Zagato and, after ten prestigious realizations, followed in 1957 when the Italian Atelier realized the Maserati 450S Coupé Zagato. The special version, originally named “The Monster”, has been requested by Stirling Moss and constructed together with the precious support of the aeronautic specialist Frank Costin, to participate at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the most important Worldwide Championship of endurance. The new entry signed by Zagato, inspired by Le Mans classic historic model, is the evolution of Mostro Zagato Powered by Maserati. Which was launched during the Villa D’Este event in 2015. The Mostro and the Mostro Barchetta want to join different generations: as in the 50s the hearts of the classic car victims were captured by the sight of the Maserati Mostro and the 450S, nowadays the hearts are fascinated by the new versions.

De Tomaso Automobili P72 2022

Norman Choi is a businessman from Honk Kong who invested in Gumpert Automobile and supported the development of the Apollo prototype which became a limited edition (10 units) Apollo Intensa Emozione produced in partnership with HWA and Manufatura Automobili Torino. The Apollo Intensa Emozione is propelled by a 6.3 Litre V12.
Norman Choi also acquired the De Tomaso brand and decided for the return of a legend under the designation of De Tomaso P72.
The De Tomaso P72 prototype was first introduced at the 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed before appearing on the Concept Lawn at the 2019 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. The styling is inspired by the 1965 De Tomaso P70 completed in partnership between De Tomaso and Carrol Shelby where Pete Brock designed the P70 after completing the famous Cobra Daytona. For more details and illustrations see Car Review De Tomaso P72 Prototype 2019

Deus Vayanne introduced by Deus Automobiles

DEUS Automobiles, Italdesign, and Williams Advanced Engineering stand as one to inspire the way to luxury electric hypercars. This unique partnership emerged DEUS’ ambition to design and create an electric hypercar,designated Vayanne,  set to become the benchmark of driving emotion. "Our dedication to achieving perfection is further refined by Italdesign’s heritage and skills and Williams Advanced Engineering’s ground-breaking electrification technologies."

Vayanne is the result of the three-way collaboration of philosophies and commitments with a shared goal of producing the first electric vehicle in automotive history to cross the 2,200 horsepower mark while delivering a comfortable and luxurious ride, outstanding performance figures, and maximum daily usability in the hypercar class.

With a ground clearance of 12 cm (4.7 inches) and useable storage space, the car integrates performance and practicality, while harnessing an acceleration figure of under 1.99 seconds for the 100 km/h (0-62 mph) launch truly deserves the title of master of versatility.

Historic Cars Class A Golden Age of Elegance The Art Deco Era of Motor Car Design

Class Winner Bugatti 57S Cabriolet Vanvooren 1937

Class A Mention of Honour

Cord 812 Phaeton 1936 from the JBS Collection with Jack B. Smith Jr. USA

The American automobile manufacturer Auburn produced and sold a small number of technically innovative and extravagantly designed automobiles in the luxury class under the brand name Cord between 1929 and 1937. The first model of the Type L-29 already produced a surprise in that it was the first car in the USA to have front-wheel drive. The Cord 810 shown in New York in 1935 was even more spectacular with futuristic body styling by star designer Gordon M. Buehrig. For more details and illustrations see Car Review Cord 812 Phaeton S/C 1937.

Class A Rolls Royce 20 H.P. Tourer coachwork by Barker & Co. 1927 introduced by Yohan Poonawalla India

Historic Cars Class B Kompressor The Supercharged Mercedes Benz

The Mercedes Benz 540K was an improvement over the 500K itself a development of the 380K and SSK. The key element of these exclusive automobile were a 8 cylinder engine equiped with a Roots Compressor and a special carburettor capable of operating in atmospheric pressure or pressure by the compressor. The famous Roots type supercharger system in which pressing the accelarator pedal to the end of its travel would simultaneously engage the the compressor and close off the alternative atmosphere intake to the carburettor. This system increase instantly the power output from 120 to 170 hp . This system had been thoroughly proven on the preceding series of Dr. Porsche conceived S-Type cars and in effect the 540K was the last supercharged production Mercedes Benz until relatively recent times.

Class Winner Mercedes Benz 540K Cabriolet A 1936 introduced by Hans Hulsbergen CH

Considering that the Mercedes Benz 540 K is an evolution of the Mercedes Benz 500 K see also Car Review Mercedes Benz 500K Cabriolet Spezial A 1938

Class B Mention of Honour Mercedes Benz 540K Spezial Roadster 1936 presented by Richard Workman USA

See also Car Review Mercedes Benz 540K Spezial Roadster 1939

Class B Mercedes Benz 630K Coupe de Ville Saoutchik presented by Helga Shäfer from Germany

Class B Mercedes Benz 500K Cabriolet Erdmann & Rossi 1935 introduced by Konstantinas Karosas Switzerland

Class C Celebrating 150 Seasons at Villa d'Este How Grand Entrances Were Once Made

Class Winner Chrysler Boano Coupe Speciale 1956 introduced by Stephen Bruno USA

Class B Mention of Honour

Siata 208S 1953 presented by Jan de Reu Belgium

Class C Bristol 404 1953 introduced by Nicolas Gatehouse PT

Class C Cadillac Sixty Two Sedan Limousine 1959 presented by Axel Schrôter MC

Class D The Cavallino at 75 Eight Decades of Ferrari Represented in Eight Icons

Class Winner Ferrari 365P Berlinetta Speciale Tre Posti Pininfarina 1966 by RQ Collections USA

Class D Mention of Honour Ferrari 250 GT Zagato 1956 presented by David Sydorick USA

The cooperation between the legendary sports and racing car supremo Ferrari and the famous coachbuilder Zagato brought a number of fascinating automobiles into the world. Zagato designed a particularly dynamic Berlinetta body for the Ferrari 250 GT with special emphasis on the experience he had been gathering in lightweight construction since 1919. For more details and illustration see Car Review Ferrari 250 GT Zagato 1956.

Ferrari 335S Spyder Scaglietti 1958 introduced by Andreas Mohringer AT

Ferrari 400 Superamerica Aerodinamica Pininfarina 1964 introduced by Werner Schmidt Germany

Ferrari presented the new 400 Superamerica sports car as the successor to the Type 410 Superamerica at the Brussels Motor Show in 1960. As with the predecessor model, a box frame with a live rear axle formed the chassis, but the twelve cylinder engine with four litre of displacement was not a further development of the engine designed by Aurelio Lampredi for the 410. For more details and illustrations see Car Review Ferrari 400 Superamerica Aerodinamica 1962

Class E Born for the Racetrack Win on Sunday Sell on Monday

Class E Winner Porsche 356B Carrera Abarth GTL 1961 presented by Robert A. Ingram USA

In 1959, the Porsche 356 1600 GS also known as Carrera GT was reaching a limit in development for competition even with lightweight body prepared by Reuter. The car was equiped with a twin overhead camshaft engine producing 115 hp. More power could be attained with free flow exhaust system reaching  up to 135 hp. For more details and illustration see Car Review Porsche Abarth 1960

Class E Mention of Honour Maserati MC12 2004 proposed by Frank Gelf from Germany

-630 bhp, 5,998 cc DOHC 65-degree V-12 engine, six-speed Cambriocorsa paddle-shift transmission, front and rear independent suspension with double wishbones, steel dampers, and coaxial coils and springs, and four-wheel Brembo cross-drilled and ventilated disc brakes. Wheelbase: 2,800 mm. For more details and illustrations see Car Review Maserati MC12 Stradale & Corsa 2004 2006

Class E- Alfa Romeo TZ1 Coupe Zagato 1964 introduced by David Eichenbourn USA

This Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ1 Tubolare Zagato was indeed assembled by Autodelta and was a real competition car capable of good performances in the Grand Touring (GT) Class. It was fitted with a tubular space-frame , an aerodynamic body made of light alloy and an excellent powerful engine. For further details and illustrations see Car Review Alfa Romeo Giulia Tubulare TZ1 Zagato 1963 1966

Class F- Fifty Years of Mean Machinery BMW'S M Cars and their Ancestors

Class Winner- BMW 3.0 CSL 1972 presented by Michael Ulbig from Germany

Class F Mention of Honour BMW 320 Gruppe 5 1978 -Mast Jägermeister SE Germany

Class F- BMW 507 Roadster 1959 presented by Marcus Wolfdorf Germany

In 1955, BMW presented a sports car in New York which now numbers among the most beautiful classics of automobile history – the 507 Roadster. The car was manufactured by hand in the Munich factory and powered by a 3.168 cc. V8 alloy engine generating 150 hp.  For further details and illustrations see Car Review BMW 507 roadster 1956 1959

Class F - BMW 700 RS 1961 introduced by The May Collection Germany

“When a new BMW sports car, the BMW 700 RS enters the Rossfeld Hillclimb Race on 18 June 1961, this will be in a quest to test the driving qualities of the BMW 700 at higher speeds and under more dynamic conditions,” said the announcement. For details and illustrations see Car Reviews BMW 700 RS 1961 1964

Class F- BMW M1 PROCAR Coupe 1979 presented by Michael Hinderer Germany

Class R- BMW M1 Coupe T.I.R.-Ital Design-Baur 1981 presented by Harrie van den Anker NL

The road-going version of the BMW M1 was unveiled at the 64th Paris Motor Show in 1978. The mid-engined sports coupé was 114 cm (44,9 in.) high, was propelled by a six cylinder in-line producing 204 kW (277 bhp) and was capable of a top speed over 260 km/h (160 mph). Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,6 seconds also looked very good, which is not surprising considering the power-to-weight ratio of 4,7 kg/hp. For more details and illustrations see Car Review BMW M1 1978

Class G Breaking the Speed Barrier Pioneers that Chased the Magic 300 KPH

Class Winner- Porsche 959 Sport 1989 presented by Andreas Gundermann Germany

 At the 1983 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show, Porsche unveiled a Concept car with the designation "Group B". Introduced in 1982, the Group B was defined under FIA racing rules as competition vehicles in sportscar racing and rallyes regulated by the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile. The Group B regulations resulted in some of the most powerful and quickest machines for official racing events. It was a replacement for Group 4 dedicated to modified grand touring and Group 5 for touring prototypes. For more details and illustrations see car review Porsche 959 1987 1988

Class G Mention of Honour Citroen SM 1971 introduced by Thierry Dehaeck Belgium

Class G Lamborghini Miura P400 SV Coupe Bertone 1972 presented by Khalid Abdulrahim BH

The Lamborghini Miura's first public appearance occurred at 1965 Turin Motor Show; there was only a steel monocoque chassis structure with operating components and that is quite unique a fact in car history.

The engine was from the Lamborghini 400 GT, a 4 litre V12 but it was mounted in transverse orientation just in front of the rear axle. This central position was intended to optimize the weight distribution. The 5 speed ZF gearbox was installed under the engine. The position of the engine transmission allowed for a small luggage compartment while maintained a limited overall length. more details and photo at Car Review Lamborghini Miura 1966 1972

Class G Lamborghini Countach LP5000S Quattrovalvole Coupe Bertone 1987 introduced by Timothy Thompson USA

To this day, the Lamborghini Countach numbers among the most spectacular series sports cars in the world. It is based on a concept study by Bertone with the designation LP 500 (Longitudinale Posteriore 5 Litre engine) and Lamborghini presented the vehicle at the Geneva Motor Show in 1971. The engine was installed longitudinal at the rear with the gearbox in front while a drive shaft was sending the power to the rear axle. More details and illustrations at

Car Review-Lamborghini Countach by Bertone 1971 1978

Class G Ferrari 288 GTO Coupe Pininfarina 1986 introduced by Marc Gachoud United Kingdom

The new GTO, commonly referred to as the 288 GTO, was born from the FIA Group B race and rally homologation regulations that had been introduced for 1984, meaning that, like many of the greatest racing cars in the past, it was built for the public largely so that racing versions could take to the track. Rules required a minimum of 200 road going examples to be built, but so great was the response from Ferrari’s most loyal and well-heeled customers that around 272 examples were built.

Despite the fact that Group B was ultimately cancelled and Ferrari’s fully developed and homologated car had no series to compete in, it was clear from the outset that this was a very special car and that the 288 GTO was certainly not going to disappoint the brand’s fans or customers, even without a place to race.

The car was styled by Pininfarina's Leonardo Fioravanti, the creator of the stunning 365 GTB/4 “Daytona”, and he later recalled Enzo Ferrari’s original design brief: “There was no specific instruction, just to produce a car based on the 308 GTB that could be used for racing”.

2007 one 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO was sold for Euros 440,000 at RM Leggenda e Passione Auction
2013 one 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO was sold for Euros 963,000 at RM Villa Erba Auction
2015 one 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO was sold for Euros 1,904,000 at RM Sotheby Villa Erba Auction
2016 one 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO was sold for Euros 1,817,000 at Bonhams Monaco Auction