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A look back at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este

By Mike Hanlon
May 29, 2015
A look back at the Concorso d’...
The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este jury's award for best in show went to American David Sydorick's 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Zagato Spider.
The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este jury's award for best in show went to American David Sydorick's 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Zagato Spider.
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This 2002 Ferrari Enzo (Lot 107) sold for €1,260,000 ($1,387,247) at RM-Sotheby's Villa Erba sale on May 23, 2015.
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This 2002 Ferrari Enzo (Lot 107) sold for €1,260,000 ($1,387,247) at RM-Sotheby's Villa Erba sale on May 23, 2015.
This 1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 S by Bertone sold for €1,019,200 ($1,122,129) at RM-Sotheby's Villa Erba sale on May 23, 2015.
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This 1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 S by Bertone sold for €1,019,200 ($1,122,129) at RM-Sotheby's Villa Erba sale on May 23, 2015.
This 1991 Ferrari F40 sold for €1,008,000 ($1,109,798) at RM-Sotheby's Villa Erba sale on May 23, 2015.
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This 1991 Ferrari F40 sold for €1,008,000 ($1,109,798) at RM-Sotheby's Villa Erba sale on May 23, 2015.
The Villa Erba display area for the auction cars viewed from Lake Como.
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The Villa Erba display area for the auction cars viewed from Lake Como.
This 1991 Ferrari F40 sold for €1,008,000 ($1,109,798) at RM-Sotheby's Villa Erba sale on May 23, 2015.
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This 1991 Ferrari F40 sold for €1,008,000 ($1,109,798) at RM-Sotheby's Villa Erba sale on May 23, 2015.
This 2002 Ferrari Enzo (Lot 107) sold for €1,260,000 ($1,387,247) at RM-Sotheby's Villa Erba sale on May 23, 2015.
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This 2002 Ferrari Enzo (Lot 107) sold for €1,260,000 ($1,387,247) at RM-Sotheby's Villa Erba sale on May 23, 2015.
This 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider by Scaglietti (Lot 130) was estimated to sell for between €11.000.000 and €13.000.000 at RM-Sotheby's Villa Erba sale on May 23, 2015, but failed to meet reserve. Image: RM-Sotheby's
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This 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider by Scaglietti (Lot 130) was estimated to sell for between €11.000.000 and €13.000.000 at RM-Sotheby's Villa Erba sale on May 23, 2015, but failed to meet reserve. Image: RM-Sotheby's
This 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider by Scaglietti (Lot 130) was estimated to sell for between €11.000.000 and €13.000.000 at RM-Sotheby's Villa Erba sale on May 23, 2015, but failed to meet reserve.
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This 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider by Scaglietti (Lot 130) was estimated to sell for between €11.000.000 and €13.000.000 at RM-Sotheby's Villa Erba sale on May 23, 2015, but failed to meet reserve.
Max Girardo, Managing Director and chief automotive auctioneer for RM-Sotheby’s Europe
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Max Girardo, Managing Director and chief automotive auctioneer for RM-Sotheby’s Europe
This 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta Competizione by Scaglietti (Lot 124) was expected to sell for more than €8.000.000 at RM-Sotheby's Villa Erba sale on May 23, 2015, but failed to meet reserve.
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This 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta Competizione by Scaglietti (Lot 124) was expected to sell for more than €8.000.000 at RM-Sotheby's Villa Erba sale on May 23, 2015, but failed to meet reserve.
Max Girardo, Managing Director and chief automotive auctioneer for RM-Sotheby’s Europe
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Max Girardo, Managing Director and chief automotive auctioneer for RM-Sotheby’s Europe
This 1939 Talbot-Lago T23 Major 4-Litre Cabriolet (Lot 113) sold for €252.000 at RM-Sotheby's Villa Erba sale on May 23, 2015.
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This 1939 Talbot-Lago T23 Major 4-Litre Cabriolet (Lot 113) sold for €252.000 at RM-Sotheby's Villa Erba sale on May 23, 2015.
RM-Sotheby's staff service international telephone bidders during the Villa Erba sale on May 23, 2015.
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RM-Sotheby's staff service international telephone bidders during the Villa Erba sale on May 23, 2015.
This 1950 Ferrari 195 Inter Berlinetta by Ghia (Lot 122) was expected to sell for between €1.250.000 and €1.650.000 at RM-Sotheby's Villa Erba sale on May 23, 2015, but failed to meet reserve.
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This 1950 Ferrari 195 Inter Berlinetta by Ghia (Lot 122) was expected to sell for between €1.250.000 and €1.650.000 at RM-Sotheby's Villa Erba sale on May 23, 2015, but failed to meet reserve.
This 1953 Fiat 8V Cabriolet by Vignale (Lot 132) sold for €1,120,000 at RM-Sotheby's Villa Erba sale on May 23, 2015.
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This 1953 Fiat 8V Cabriolet by Vignale (Lot 132) sold for €1,120,000 at RM-Sotheby's Villa Erba sale on May 23, 2015.
The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este jury's award for best in show went to American David Sydorick's 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Zagato Spider.
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The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este jury's award for best in show went to American David Sydorick's 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Zagato Spider.
The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este jury's award for best in show went to American David Sydorick's 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Zagato Spider.
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The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este jury's award for best in show went to American David Sydorick's 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Zagato Spider.
The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este jury's award for best in show went to American David Sydorick's 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Zagato Spider.
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The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este jury's award for best in show went to American David Sydorick's 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Zagato Spider.
The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este jury's award for best in show went to American David Sydorick's 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Zagato Spider.
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The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este jury's award for best in show went to American David Sydorick's 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Zagato Spider.
The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este jury's award for best in show went to American David Sydorick's 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Zagato Spider.
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The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este jury's award for best in show went to American David Sydorick's 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Zagato Spider.
The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este jury's award for best in show went to American David Sydorick's 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Zagato Spider.
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The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este jury's award for best in show went to American David Sydorick's 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Zagato Spider.
The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este jury's award for best in show went to American David Sydorick's 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Zagato Spider.
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The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este jury's award for best in show went to American David Sydorick's 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Zagato Spider.
The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este jury's award for best in show went to American David Sydorick's 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Zagato Spider.
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The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este jury's award for best in show went to American David Sydorick's 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Zagato Spider.
The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este jury's award for best in show went to American David Sydorick's 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Zagato Spider.
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The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este jury's award for best in show went to American David Sydorick's 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Zagato Spider.
The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este jury's award for best in show went to American David Sydorick's 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Zagato Spider.
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The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este jury's award for best in show went to American David Sydorick's 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Zagato Spider.
Rolls-Royce, now part of BMW which the major sponsor of the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, took the opportunity to present its Limelight Collection
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Rolls-Royce, now part of BMW which the major sponsor of the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, took the opportunity to present its Limelight Collection
Rolls-Royce, now part of BMW which the major sponsor of the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, took the opportunity to present its Limelight Collection
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Rolls-Royce, now part of BMW which the major sponsor of the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, took the opportunity to present its Limelight Collection
Rolls-Royce, now part of BMW which the major sponsor of the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, took the opportunity to present its Limelight Collection
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Rolls-Royce, now part of BMW which the major sponsor of the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, took the opportunity to present its Limelight Collection
Rolls-Royce, now part of BMW which the major sponsor of the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, took the opportunity to present its Limelight Collection
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Rolls-Royce, now part of BMW which the major sponsor of the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, took the opportunity to present its Limelight Collection
A carnival atmosphere on the grounds of the Villa d'Este
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A carnival atmosphere on the grounds of the Villa d'Este
The grounds of the Villa d'Este
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The grounds of the Villa d'Este
The grounds of the Villa d'Este
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The grounds of the Villa d'Este
The grounds of the Villa d'Este
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The grounds of the Villa d'Este
The grounds of the Villa d'Este
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The grounds of the Villa d'Este
The grounds of the Villa d'Este
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The grounds of the Villa d'Este
The grounds of the Villa d'Este
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The grounds of the Villa d'Este
The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este jury's award for best in show went to American David Sydorick's 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Zagato Spider. At left is the Class A winner ("flamboyance in motion", a 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Roadster owned by Michael Kaufmann of Austria and at right is the "Mention of Honor" winner for Class B, a 1933 Mercedes-Benz 380 Special Roadster by Erdmann & Rossi, owned by Saulius Karosas.
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The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este jury's award for best in show went to American David Sydorick's 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Zagato Spider. At left is the Class A winner ("flamboyance in motion", a 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Roadster owned by Michael Kaufmann of Austria and at right is the "Mention of Honor" winner for Class B, a 1933 Mercedes-Benz 380 Special Roadster by Erdmann & Rossi, owned by Saulius Karosas.
The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este jury's award for best in show went to American David Sydorick's 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Zagato Spider. At left is the Class A winner ("flamboyance in motion", a 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Roadster owned by Michael Kaufmann of Austria.
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The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este jury's award for best in show went to American David Sydorick's 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Zagato Spider. At left is the Class A winner ("flamboyance in motion", a 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Roadster owned by Michael Kaufmann of Austria.
From left to right, a 1976 Lancia Stratos, a 1966 Ferrari Dino 206S, a 1964 McLaren M1-A and a 1959 Maserati 60/61 "Birdcage"
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From left to right, a 1976 Lancia Stratos, a 1966 Ferrari Dino 206S, a 1964 McLaren M1-A and a 1959 Maserati 60/61 "Birdcage"
Not sure what the collective noun is for a number of Rolls-Royce Phantoms? How about a sufficiency? A pride? Anyway, from left to right, it's a 1929 Phantom I, a 1933 Phantom II, a 1937 Phantom III, a 1954 Phantom IV, a 1962 Phantom V and a 1971 Phantom VI. The 1954 Phantom is one of just 16 in existence and was ordered by Queen Elizabeth in 1954 for her sister Margaret. The car belonged to the British Royal Family for more than 30 years.
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Not sure what the collective noun is for a number of Rolls-Royce Phantoms? How about a sufficiency? A pride? Anyway, from left to right, it's a 1929 Phantom I, a 1933 Phantom II, a 1937 Phantom III, a 1954 Phantom IV, a 1962 Phantom V and a 1971 Phantom VI. The 1954 Phantom is one of just 16 in existence and was ordered by Queen Elizabeth in 1954 for her sister Margaret. The car belonged to the British Royal Family for more than 30 years.
This beautiful Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta won the public's vote at both Villa d'Este on Saturday and Villa Erba on Sunday, taking the "Coppa d’Oro Villa d’Este" and the Trofeo BMW Group Italia
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This beautiful Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta won the public's vote at both Villa d'Este on Saturday and Villa Erba on Sunday, taking the "Coppa d’Oro Villa d’Este" and the Trofeo BMW Group Italia
By the time the sun set on Sunday evening over Lake Como, everyone had been a winner, but some more so than others.
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By the time the sun set on Sunday evening over Lake Como, everyone had been a winner, but some more so than others.
The Trofeo BMW Group Ragazzi award was chosen by polling those in the crowd younger than 16 years of age, and the winner was this spectacular 1952 Pegaso Cupula Coupé owned by Evert Louwman of the Netherlands. Only 90 of these 2.5-litre V8 engine "Spanish Ferraris" were made, and this was the show car at the 1953 World Motor Show in New York’s Madison Square Garden.
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The Trofeo BMW Group Ragazzi award was chosen by polling those in the crowd younger than 16 years of age, and the winner was this spectacular 1952 Pegaso Cupula Coupé owned by Evert Louwman of the Netherlands. Only 90 of these 2.5-litre V8 engine "Spanish Ferraris" were made, and this was the show car at the 1953 World Motor Show in New York’s Madison Square Garden.
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The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este jury's award for best in show went to American David Sydorick's 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Zagato Spider.
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The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este jury's award for best in show went to American David Sydorick's 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Zagato Spider.
The Zagato Mostro was never short of admirers
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The Zagato Mostro was never short of admirers
The gorgeous setting at Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este always has Lake Como in the background
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The gorgeous setting at Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este always has Lake Como in the background
From closest, a 1976 Lancia Stratos, a 1966 Ferrari Dino 206S, a 1964 McLaren M1-A and a 1959 Maserati 60/61 "Birdcage"
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From closest, a 1976 Lancia Stratos, a 1966 Ferrari Dino 206S, a 1964 McLaren M1-A and a 1959 Maserati 60/61 "Birdcage"
The gorgeous setting at Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este always has Lake Como in the background
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The gorgeous setting at Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este always has Lake Como in the background
Class F on display: a 1958 250 GT California, a 1957 BMW 507, a 1952 Pegaso Z-102, a 1953 Lancia Aurelia, a 1952 Cisitalia 202 SC GS, and a 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 S
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Class F on display: a 1958 250 GT California, a 1957 BMW 507, a 1952 Pegaso Z-102, a 1953 Lancia Aurelia, a 1952 Cisitalia 202 SC GS, and a 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 S
The 1976 Panther Six
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The 1976 Panther Six
Class F on display: a 1958 250 GT California, a 1957 BMW 507, a 1952 Pegaso Z-102, a 1953 Lancia Aurelia, a 1952 Cisitalia 202 SC GS, and a 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 S
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Class F on display: a 1958 250 GT California, a 1957 BMW 507, a 1952 Pegaso Z-102, a 1953 Lancia Aurelia, a 1952 Cisitalia 202 SC GS, and a 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 S
Class E was decided among these beauties: a 1946 Maserati A6 1500 S, a 1950 Ferrari 166 MM, a 1954 Fiat 8V, a Pegaso Z-102, a 1956 Maserati A6G/2000, a 1957 Ferrari 250 GT LWB Competizione, and a 1962 Ferrari 250GT SWB
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Class E was decided among these beauties: a 1946 Maserati A6 1500 S, a 1950 Ferrari 166 MM, a 1954 Fiat 8V, a Pegaso Z-102, a 1956 Maserati A6G/2000, a 1957 Ferrari 250 GT LWB Competizione, and a 1962 Ferrari 250GT SWB
A Pantheon of Phantoms? They're the same as before, but we still don't have a collective noun. A quiver? a convoy? a convention? An embarrassment?
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A Pantheon of Phantoms? They're the same as before, but we still don't have a collective noun. A quiver? a convoy? a convention? An embarrassment?
The Zagato Mostro powered by Maserati
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The Zagato Mostro powered by Maserati
The grandstand for the presentation of the vehicles
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The grandstand for the presentation of the vehicles
The beautiful grounds of Villa Erba
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The beautiful grounds of Villa Erba
The beautiful grounds of Villa Erba
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The beautiful grounds of Villa Erba
The beautiful grounds of Villa Erba
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The beautiful grounds of Villa Erba
The beautiful grounds of Villa Erba
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The beautiful grounds of Villa Erba
The beautiful grounds of Villa Erba
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The beautiful grounds of Villa Erba
The beautiful grounds of Villa Erba
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The beautiful grounds of Villa Erba
The beautiful grounds of Villa Erba
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The beautiful grounds of Villa Erba
The beautiful grounds of Villa Erba
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The beautiful grounds of Villa Erba
The Phantoms again. A pageant? A haunting?
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The Phantoms again. A pageant? A haunting?
A bevy of Phantoms - I, II, III and IV
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A bevy of Phantoms - I, II, III and IV
The SCG003C from Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus
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The SCG003C from Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus
Lamborghini's Asterion LPI 910-4
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Lamborghini's Asterion LPI 910-4
Bentley's EXP 10 Speed Six two-seat sports car prevailed in the Design Award for Concept Cars & Prototypes, and the excitement of the award was further infused with the news that the car would see production, and that the future of the esteemed marque would be sportier than ever.
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Bentley's EXP 10 Speed Six two-seat sports car prevailed in the Design Award for Concept Cars & Prototypes, and the excitement of the award was further infused with the news that the car would see production, and that the future of the esteemed marque would be sportier than ever.
The 1957 V8 BMW 507
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The 1957 V8 BMW 507
The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este jury's award for best in show went to American David Sydorick's 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Zagato Spider.
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The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este jury's award for best in show went to American David Sydorick's 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Zagato Spider.
Pegaso's 1952 Cupula
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Pegaso's 1952 Cupula
A 1930 Mercedes-Benz 710 SS next door to a 1937Mercedes Benz 540K Spezial Roadster
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A 1930 Mercedes-Benz 710 SS next door to a 1937Mercedes Benz 540K Spezial Roadster
Some spectacular water-borne conveyances were a natural part of the gathering given its location on Lake Como
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Some spectacular water-borne conveyances were a natural part of the gathering given its location on Lake Como
Another gorgeous Italian thoroughbred, a 1971 Lamborghini Miura SV
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Another gorgeous Italian thoroughbred, a 1971 Lamborghini Miura SV
Elegant and practical - the ideal female footwear for getting around Villa d'Este and Villa Erba at concours time.
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Elegant and practical - the ideal female footwear for getting around Villa d'Este and Villa Erba at concours time.
Zagato's Mostro
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Zagato's Mostro
The Opengeyms really got into the spirit of the event with impeccable period costume. They won the Trofeo Roeckl for "Best overall appearance of car, driver and passenger" with a little help from an equally elegant 1937 Mercedes-Benz 770K Cabriolet D.
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The Opengeyms really got into the spirit of the event with impeccable period costume. They won the Trofeo Roeckl for "Best overall appearance of car, driver and passenger" with a little help from an equally elegant 1937 Mercedes-Benz 770K Cabriolet D.
Low flying birds were not safe.
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Low flying birds were not safe.
Classes G, H and I on display
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Classes G, H and I on display
The interior of BMW's CSL Hommage concept, the BMW Design Team’s tribute to the 3.0 CSL, a timeless classic and iconic BMW Coupé from the 1970s.
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The interior of BMW's CSL Hommage concept, the BMW Design Team’s tribute to the 3.0 CSL, a timeless classic and iconic BMW Coupé from the 1970s.
The event's partner, BMW, had no shortage of classic window dressing to spread around.
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The event's partner, BMW, had no shortage of classic window dressing to spread around.
Boasting one of the broadest and lowest front ends of any vehicle in the BMW Group, the BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage’s front exudes pure power and athleticism.
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Boasting one of the broadest and lowest front ends of any vehicle in the BMW Group, the BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage’s front exudes pure power and athleticism.
BMW's 628 CSi was built from 1979 to 1987
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BMW's 628 CSi was built from 1979 to 1987
BMW's M3 celebrates 30 years of age this year
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BMW's M3 celebrates 30 years of age this year
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BMW has taken the wraps off a tribute to its legendary 3.0 CSL at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. The 3.0 CSL Hommage is an attempt to recreate the magic of the classic coupe using modern lightweight materials and some very un-1970s technology and styling. That's the original CSL behind the Hommage.
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BMW has taken the wraps off a tribute to its legendary 3.0 CSL at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. The 3.0 CSL Hommage is an attempt to recreate the magic of the classic coupe using modern lightweight materials and some very un-1970s technology and styling. That's the original CSL behind the Hommage.
BMW has taken the wraps off a tribute to its legendary 3.0 CSL at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. The 3.0 CSL Hommage is an attempt to recreate the magic of the classic coupe using modern lightweight materials and some very un-1970s technology and styling. That's the original CSL behind the Hommage.
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BMW has taken the wraps off a tribute to its legendary 3.0 CSL at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. The 3.0 CSL Hommage is an attempt to recreate the magic of the classic coupe using modern lightweight materials and some very un-1970s technology and styling. That's the original CSL behind the Hommage.
BMW has taken the wraps off a tribute to its legendary 3.0 CSL at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. The 3.0 CSL Hommage is an attempt to recreate the magic of the classic coupe using modern lightweight materials and some very un-1970s technology and styling. That's the Concept 101 BMW motorcycle beside the Hommage.
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BMW has taken the wraps off a tribute to its legendary 3.0 CSL at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. The 3.0 CSL Hommage is an attempt to recreate the magic of the classic coupe using modern lightweight materials and some very un-1970s technology and styling. That's the Concept 101 BMW motorcycle beside the Hommage.
BMW has taken the wraps off a tribute to its legendary 3.0 CSL at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. The 3.0 CSL Hommage is an attempt to recreate the magic of the classic coupe using modern lightweight materials and some very un-1970s technology and styling.
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BMW has taken the wraps off a tribute to its legendary 3.0 CSL at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. The 3.0 CSL Hommage is an attempt to recreate the magic of the classic coupe using modern lightweight materials and some very un-1970s technology and styling.
BMW has taken the wraps off a tribute to its legendary 3.0 CSL at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. The 3.0 CSL Hommage is an attempt to recreate the magic of the classic coupe using modern lightweight materials and some very un-1970s technology and styling.
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BMW has taken the wraps off a tribute to its legendary 3.0 CSL at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. The 3.0 CSL Hommage is an attempt to recreate the magic of the classic coupe using modern lightweight materials and some very un-1970s technology and styling.
BMW has taken the wraps off a tribute to its legendary 3.0 CSL at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. The 3.0 CSL Hommage is an attempt to recreate the magic of the classic coupe using modern lightweight materials and some very un-1970s technology and styling.
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BMW has taken the wraps off a tribute to its legendary 3.0 CSL at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. The 3.0 CSL Hommage is an attempt to recreate the magic of the classic coupe using modern lightweight materials and some very un-1970s technology and styling.
BMW has taken the wraps off a tribute to its legendary 3.0 CSL at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. The 3.0 CSL Hommage is an attempt to recreate the magic of the classic coupe using modern lightweight materials and some very un-1970s technology and styling.
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BMW has taken the wraps off a tribute to its legendary 3.0 CSL at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. The 3.0 CSL Hommage is an attempt to recreate the magic of the classic coupe using modern lightweight materials and some very un-1970s technology and styling.
BMW has taken the wraps off a tribute to its legendary 3.0 CSL at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. The 3.0 CSL Hommage is an attempt to recreate the magic of the classic coupe using modern lightweight materials and some very un-1970s technology and styling.
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BMW has taken the wraps off a tribute to its legendary 3.0 CSL at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. The 3.0 CSL Hommage is an attempt to recreate the magic of the classic coupe using modern lightweight materials and some very un-1970s technology and styling.
BMW has taken the wraps off a tribute to its legendary 3.0 CSL at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. The 3.0 CSL Hommage is an attempt to recreate the magic of the classic coupe using modern lightweight materials and some very un-1970s technology and styling.
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BMW has taken the wraps off a tribute to its legendary 3.0 CSL at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. The 3.0 CSL Hommage is an attempt to recreate the magic of the classic coupe using modern lightweight materials and some very un-1970s technology and styling.
BMW has taken the wraps off a tribute to its legendary 3.0 CSL at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. The 3.0 CSL Hommage is an attempt to recreate the magic of the classic coupe using modern lightweight materials and some very un-1970s technology and styling.
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BMW has taken the wraps off a tribute to its legendary 3.0 CSL at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. The 3.0 CSL Hommage is an attempt to recreate the magic of the classic coupe using modern lightweight materials and some very un-1970s technology and styling.
BMW has taken the wraps off a tribute to its legendary 3.0 CSL at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. The 3.0 CSL Hommage is an attempt to recreate the magic of the classic coupe using modern lightweight materials and some very un-1970s technology and styling.
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BMW has taken the wraps off a tribute to its legendary 3.0 CSL at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. The 3.0 CSL Hommage is an attempt to recreate the magic of the classic coupe using modern lightweight materials and some very un-1970s technology and styling.
BMW has taken the wraps off a tribute to its legendary 3.0 CSL at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. The 3.0 CSL Hommage is an attempt to recreate the magic of the classic coupe using modern lightweight materials and some very un-1970s technology and styling.
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BMW has taken the wraps off a tribute to its legendary 3.0 CSL at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. The 3.0 CSL Hommage is an attempt to recreate the magic of the classic coupe using modern lightweight materials and some very un-1970s technology and styling.
BMW has taken the wraps off a tribute to its legendary 3.0 CSL at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. The 3.0 CSL Hommage is an attempt to recreate the magic of the classic coupe using modern lightweight materials and some very un-1970s technology and styling.
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BMW has taken the wraps off a tribute to its legendary 3.0 CSL at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. The 3.0 CSL Hommage is an attempt to recreate the magic of the classic coupe using modern lightweight materials and some very un-1970s technology and styling.
BMW has taken the wraps off a tribute to its legendary 3.0 CSL at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. The 3.0 CSL Hommage is an attempt to recreate the magic of the classic coupe using modern lightweight materials and some very un-1970s technology and styling.
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BMW has taken the wraps off a tribute to its legendary 3.0 CSL at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. The 3.0 CSL Hommage is an attempt to recreate the magic of the classic coupe using modern lightweight materials and some very un-1970s technology and styling.
BMW has taken the wraps off a tribute to its legendary 3.0 CSL at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. The 3.0 CSL Hommage is an attempt to recreate the magic of the classic coupe using modern lightweight materials and some very un-1970s technology and styling. That's the original CSL behind the Hommage.
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BMW has taken the wraps off a tribute to its legendary 3.0 CSL at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. The 3.0 CSL Hommage is an attempt to recreate the magic of the classic coupe using modern lightweight materials and some very un-1970s technology and styling. That's the original CSL behind the Hommage.
BMW has taken the wraps off a tribute to its legendary 3.0 CSL at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. The 3.0 CSL Hommage is an attempt to recreate the magic of the classic coupe using modern lightweight materials and some very un-1970s technology and styling.
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BMW has taken the wraps off a tribute to its legendary 3.0 CSL at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. The 3.0 CSL Hommage is an attempt to recreate the magic of the classic coupe using modern lightweight materials and some very un-1970s technology and styling.
Since a BMW 3.0 CSL painted by Alexander Calder lined up for the Le Mans 24-hour race exactly 40 years ago, the BMW Art Car Collection has fascinated both art and design enthusiasts as well as car and technology fans all around the world. The BMW Art Cars by Jeff Koons, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Frank Stella and Alexander Calder in the special BMW Art Car exhibition at Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este
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Since a BMW 3.0 CSL painted by Alexander Calder lined up for the Le Mans 24-hour race exactly 40 years ago, the BMW Art Car Collection has fascinated both art and design enthusiasts as well as car and technology fans all around the world. The BMW Art Cars by Jeff Koons, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Frank Stella and Alexander Calder in the special BMW Art Car exhibition at Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este
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1979 Rolls-Royce Camargue Coupe
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1979 Rolls-Royce Camargue Coupe
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1979 Rolls-Royce Camargue Coupe
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1979 Rolls-Royce Camargue Coupe
The 1976 Panther Six
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The 1976 Panther Six
The 1976 Panther Six
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The 1976 Panther Six
The 1976 Panther Six
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The 1976 Panther Six
1972 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona
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1972 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona
1966 Aston Martin DB5
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1966 Aston Martin DB5
1972 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona
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1972 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona
1966 Aston Martin DB5
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1966 Aston Martin DB5
1966 Aston Martin DB5
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1966 Aston Martin DB5
The Trofeo Rolls-Royce awarded by the jury for the most elegant Rolls-Royce went to this 1961 Silver Cloud II, four-door Convertible by H.J. Mulliner, owned by Fred Kriz of Monaco. The car was also given a "Mention of Honor" for Class G ("GT Man has arrived").
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The Trofeo Rolls-Royce awarded by the jury for the most elegant Rolls-Royce went to this 1961 Silver Cloud II, four-door Convertible by H.J. Mulliner, owned by Fred Kriz of Monaco. The car was also given a "Mention of Honor" for Class G ("GT Man has arrived").
The Trofeo Rolls-Royce awarded by the jury for the most elegant Rolls-Royce went to this 1961 Silver Cloud II, four-door Convertible by H.J. Mulliner, owned by Fred Kriz of Monaco. The car was also given a "Mention of Honor" for Class G ("GT Man has arrived").
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The Trofeo Rolls-Royce awarded by the jury for the most elegant Rolls-Royce went to this 1961 Silver Cloud II, four-door Convertible by H.J. Mulliner, owned by Fred Kriz of Monaco. The car was also given a "Mention of Honor" for Class G ("GT Man has arrived").
Staffan Wittmark's 1958 Ferrari 250 GT California may not have taken victory in Class F, but it was unquestionably the most valuable car of the category
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Staffan Wittmark's 1958 Ferrari 250 GT California may not have taken victory in Class F, but it was unquestionably the most valuable car of the category
Staffan Wittmark's 1958 Ferrari 250 GT California may not have taken victory in Class F, but it was unquestionably the most valuable car of the category
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Staffan Wittmark's 1958 Ferrari 250 GT California may not have taken victory in Class F, but it was unquestionably the most valuable car of the category
Staffan Wittmark's 1958 Ferrari 250 GT California may not have taken victory in Class F, but it was unquestionably the most valuable car of the category
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Staffan Wittmark's 1958 Ferrari 250 GT California may not have taken victory in Class F, but it was unquestionably the most valuable car of the category
Staffan Wittmark's 1958 Ferrari 250 GT California may not have taken victory in Class F, but it was unquestionably the most valuable car of the category
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Staffan Wittmark's 1958 Ferrari 250 GT California may not have taken victory in Class F, but it was unquestionably the most valuable car of the category
1957 BMW 507
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1957 BMW 507
1957 BMW 507
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1957 BMW 507
1952 Pegaso Z-102
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1952 Pegaso Z-102
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1953 Lancia Aurelia B52
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1953 Lancia Aurelia B52
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1953 Lancia Aurelia B52
1953 Lancia Aurelia B52
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1953 Lancia Aurelia B52
1952 Cisitalia 202 SC GS
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1952 Cisitalia 202 SC GS
1952 Cisitalia 202 SC GS
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1952 Cisitalia 202 SC GS
1945 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 S
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1945 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 S
1945 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 S
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1945 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 S
1962 Ferrari 250 GT SWB
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1962 Ferrari 250 GT SWB
1945 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 S
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1945 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 S
1962 Ferrari 250 GT SWB
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1962 Ferrari 250 GT SWB
1957 Ferrari 250 GT LWB Competizione
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1957 Ferrari 250 GT LWB Competizione
1957 Ferrari 250 GT LWB Competizione
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1957 Ferrari 250 GT LWB Competizione
1957 Ferrari 250 GT LWB Competizione
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1957 Ferrari 250 GT LWB Competizione
1954 Pegaso Z-102
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1954 Pegaso Z-102
1954 Pegaso Z-102
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1954 Pegaso Z-102
1954 Fiat 8V
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1954 Fiat 8V
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1954 Fiat 8V
1950 Ferrari 166 MM
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1950 Ferrari 166 MM
1956 Maserati A6G/2000
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1956 Maserati A6G/2000
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1957 Jaguar XK140
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1957 Jaguar XK140
1961 Osca 1600 GT
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1961 Osca 1600 GT
1957 Jaguar XK140
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1957 Jaguar XK140
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1957 Jaguar XK140
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1957 Jaguar XK140
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The Trofeo BMW Group Ragazzi award was chosen by polling those in the crowd younger than 16 years of age, and the winner was this spectacular 1952 Pegaso Cupula Coupé owned by Evert Louwman of the Netherlands. Only 90 of these 2.5-litre V8 engine "Spanish Ferraris" were made, and this was the show car at the 1953 World Motor Show in New York’s Madison Square Garden.
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The Trofeo BMW Group Ragazzi award was chosen by polling those in the crowd younger than 16 years of age, and the winner was this spectacular 1952 Pegaso Cupula Coupé owned by Evert Louwman of the Netherlands. Only 90 of these 2.5-litre V8 engine "Spanish Ferraris" were made, and this was the show car at the 1953 World Motor Show in New York’s Madison Square Garden.
The Trofeo BMW Group Ragazzi award was chosen by polling those in the crowd younger than 16 years of age, and the winner was this spectacular 1952 Pegaso Cupula Coupé owned by Evert Louwman of the Netherlands. Only 90 of these 2.5-litre V8 engine "Spanish Ferraris" were made, and this was the show car at the 1953 World Motor Show in New York’s Madison Square Garden.
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The Trofeo BMW Group Ragazzi award was chosen by polling those in the crowd younger than 16 years of age, and the winner was this spectacular 1952 Pegaso Cupula Coupé owned by Evert Louwman of the Netherlands. Only 90 of these 2.5-litre V8 engine "Spanish Ferraris" were made, and this was the show car at the 1953 World Motor Show in New York’s Madison Square Garden.
The Trofeo BMW Group Ragazzi award was chosen by polling those in the crowd younger than 16 years of age, and the winner was this spectacular 1952 Pegaso Cupula Coupé owned by Evert Louwman of the Netherlands. Only 90 of these 2.5-litre V8 engine "Spanish Ferraris" were made, and this was the show car at the 1953 World Motor Show in New York’s Madison Square Garden.
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The Trofeo BMW Group Ragazzi award was chosen by polling those in the crowd younger than 16 years of age, and the winner was this spectacular 1952 Pegaso Cupula Coupé owned by Evert Louwman of the Netherlands. Only 90 of these 2.5-litre V8 engine "Spanish Ferraris" were made, and this was the show car at the 1953 World Motor Show in New York’s Madison Square Garden.
The Trofeo BMW Group Ragazzi award was chosen by polling those in the crowd younger than 16 years of age, and the winner was this spectacular 1952 Pegaso Cupula Coupé owned by Evert Louwman of the Netherlands. Only 90 of these 2.5-litre V8 engine "Spanish Ferraris" were made, and this was the show car at the 1953 World Motor Show in New York’s Madison Square Garden.
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The Trofeo BMW Group Ragazzi award was chosen by polling those in the crowd younger than 16 years of age, and the winner was this spectacular 1952 Pegaso Cupula Coupé owned by Evert Louwman of the Netherlands. Only 90 of these 2.5-litre V8 engine "Spanish Ferraris" were made, and this was the show car at the 1953 World Motor Show in New York’s Madison Square Garden.
The Trofeo BMW Group Ragazzi award was chosen by polling those in the crowd younger than 16 years of age, and the winner was this spectacular 1952 Pegaso Cupula Coupé owned by Evert Louwman of the Netherlands. Only 90 of these 2.5-litre V8 engine "Spanish Ferraris" were made, and this was the show car at the 1953 World Motor Show in New York’s Madison Square Garden.
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The Trofeo BMW Group Ragazzi award was chosen by polling those in the crowd younger than 16 years of age, and the winner was this spectacular 1952 Pegaso Cupula Coupé owned by Evert Louwman of the Netherlands. Only 90 of these 2.5-litre V8 engine "Spanish Ferraris" were made, and this was the show car at the 1953 World Motor Show in New York’s Madison Square Garden.
1952 Ferrari 212 Europa Berlinetta Vignale
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1952 Ferrari 212 Europa Berlinetta Vignale
1952 Ferrari 212 Europa Berlinetta Vignale
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1952 Ferrari 212 Europa Berlinetta Vignale
1962 Rolls-Royce Phantom V Touring Limousine with coachwork by James Young
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1962 Rolls-Royce Phantom V Touring Limousine with coachwork by James Young
1954 Rolls-Royce Phantom IV Limousine with coachwork by H.J. Mulliner
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1954 Rolls-Royce Phantom IV Limousine with coachwork by H.J. Mulliner
1954 Rolls-Royce Phantom IV Limousine with coachwork by H.J. Mulliner
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1954 Rolls-Royce Phantom IV Limousine with coachwork by H.J. Mulliner
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Drophead Coupé with coachwork by Vanvooren
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1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Drophead Coupé with coachwork by Vanvooren
1954 Rolls-Royce Phantom IV Limousine with coachwork by H.J. Mulliner
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1954 Rolls-Royce Phantom IV Limousine with coachwork by H.J. Mulliner
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental 3-position Drophead Coupé with coachwork by Barker
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1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental 3-position Drophead Coupé with coachwork by Barker
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental 3-position Drophead Coupé with coachwork by Barker
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1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental 3-position Drophead Coupé with coachwork by Barker
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Roadster with coachwork by Murphy
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1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Roadster with coachwork by Murphy
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Roadster with coachwork by Murphy
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1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Roadster with coachwork by Murphy
1946 Delahaye 135 M Cabriolet with Figoni and Falaschi coachwork
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1946 Delahaye 135 M Cabriolet with Figoni and Falaschi coachwork
1946 Delahaye 135 M Cabriolet with Figoni and Falaschi coachwork
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1946 Delahaye 135 M Cabriolet with Figoni and Falaschi coachwork
1946 Delahaye 135 M Cabriolet with Figoni and Falaschi coachwork
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1946 Delahaye 135 M Cabriolet with Figoni and Falaschi coachwork
The runner-up or "Mention of Honor" for Class B went to the 1933 Mercedes-Benz 380 Special Roadster by Erdmann & Rossi, and owned by Saulius Karosas
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The runner-up or "Mention of Honor" for Class B went to the 1933 Mercedes-Benz 380 Special Roadster by Erdmann & Rossi, and owned by Saulius Karosas
The runner-up or "Mention of Honor" for Class B went to the 1933 Mercedes-Benz 380 Special Roadster by Erdmann & Rossi, and owned by Saulius Karosas
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The runner-up or "Mention of Honor" for Class B went to the 1933 Mercedes-Benz 380 Special Roadster by Erdmann & Rossi, and owned by Saulius Karosas
The runner-up or "Mention of Honor" for Class B went to the 1933 Mercedes-Benz 380 Special Roadster by Erdmann & Rossi, and owned by Saulius Karosas
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The runner-up or "Mention of Honor" for Class B went to the 1933 Mercedes-Benz 380 Special Roadster by Erdmann & Rossi, and owned by Saulius Karosas
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1976 Lancia Stratos Sports Coupé by Bertone
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1976 Lancia Stratos Sports Coupé by Bertone
1976 Lancia Stratos Sports Coupé by Bertone
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1976 Lancia Stratos Sports Coupé by Bertone
1966 Ferrari Dino 206 S Spider Drogo
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1966 Ferrari Dino 206 S Spider Drogo
1966 Ferrari Dino 206 S Spider Drogo
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1966 Ferrari Dino 206 S Spider Drogo
1966 Ferrari Dino 206 S Spider Drogo
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1966 Ferrari Dino 206 S Spider Drogo
1936 Lancia Astura 3a Serie Cabriolet with coachwork by Stabilimenti Farina
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1936 Lancia Astura 3a Serie Cabriolet with coachwork by Stabilimenti Farina
1936 Lancia Astura 3a Serie Cabriolet with coachwork by Stabilimenti Farina
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1936 Lancia Astura 3a Serie Cabriolet with coachwork by Stabilimenti Farina
1936 Lancia Astura 3a Serie Cabriolet with coachwork by Stabilimenti Farina
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1936 Lancia Astura 3a Serie Cabriolet with coachwork by Stabilimenti Farina
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1936 Lancia Astura 3a Serie Cabriolet with coachwork by Stabilimenti Farina
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1936 Lancia Astura 3a Serie Cabriolet with coachwork by Stabilimenti Farina
1933 Pierce-Arrow 1242 Convertible Sedan Le Baron
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1933 Pierce-Arrow 1242 Convertible Sedan Le Baron
1933 Pierce-Arrow 1242 Convertible Sedan Le Baron
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1933 Pierce-Arrow 1242 Convertible Sedan Le Baron
1930 Isotta Fraschini 8A SS Convertible Castagna <