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The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este will happen on 24 – 26 May 2024. Initial info on the world’s most unique and tradition-rich pageant for historic cars.

Munich/Cernobbio. On 24 – 26 May 2024, BMW Group Classic and the Grand Hotel Villa d’Este will host the legendary Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este.

The most spectacular automobiles of their respective eras will do battle within the conventional model in unique competitors courses for the coveted prizes. Most prestigious of all is the Trofeo BMW Group, awarded by the high-calibre Jury to the general winner of the Concorso d’Eleganza.

The following competitors courses have been set out by the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este Selecting Committee:

“The Best Car In The World” For 120 Years: Rolls-Royce Celebrates An Historic Birthday”
“The Need for Speed: Supercar Stars of the Video Generation”
“The Best of Italian Grace and Pace: Maserati at 110”
“Time Capsules: Cars That The Outside World Forgot”

To this finish, the Selecting Committee of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2024 is inviting house owners of outstanding traditional automobiles to signal them up for the competitors. You can now register for the competitors courses already confirmed on the occasion web site https://www.concorsodeleganzavilladeste.com/registration/.

Cars will also be registered outdoors of the classes set out to date. Further courses will likely be introduced sooner or later.

A convention with out parallel world wide, in the meantime, is the fascinating get-together of the most recent idea automobiles. These creations present a window into how immediately’s engineers and designers think about the automobiles of the longer term. And registration is now additionally open for this part of the occasion to idea automotive house owners.

The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este Public Days will happen as soon as once more in 2024 within the grounds of the close by Villa Erba. This essential factor of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este was an ideal success in 2023. And on Sunday 26 May, Public Day – Il Festival will once more give the broader public the chance to expertise the parade of automobiles entered within the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este.

The Amici & Automobili – Wheels & Weisswürscht occasion format acquainted to many from its Munich roots and now additionally a longtime fixture on the banks of Lake Como may also be a part of the pageant weekend in 2024. On Saturday 25 May, automotive golf equipment and communities from world wide will likely be warmly invited to current their fashions to the broad galleries of holiday makers.

Owners can apply to enter their traditional automobiles with BMW Club & Community Management now at bccm@bmwgroup-classic.de.

“By integrating these event formats into the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, BMW Group Classic is continuing to develop the event as a whole,” stated Helmut Käs, Head of BMW Group Classic. “The goal we are striving so hard to achieve remains the same: to make the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este an automotive festival above and beyond anything else – and for everyone to enjoy.”

Davide Bertilaccio, CEO, Villa d’Este Hotels highlights: “The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este is an exclusive and prestigious event, which we are very proud to host. It embodies the ideal combination of heritage, respect, and timeless elegance that we have always been renowned for. It is bound to be an incredible celebration of automotive art, which dates back in history and which could find no better fit than Villa d’Este. We are honoured to confirm our long-standing partnership with BMW Group Classic and to promote this new edition.”

Tickets for the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, for Amici & Automobili – Wheels & Weisswürscht and for the Public
Day – Il Festival can be found right here:
https://www.concorsodeleganzavilladeste.com/packages-tickets/

Keep on top of things through the next channels:
Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d‘Este app for iOS and Android
Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este web site: https://www.concorsodeleganzavilladeste.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/concorsodeleganza_vde/

BMW Group Classic Media Server for downloads:
https://www.bmwgroupclassic-downloads.com/Events/

Motorsport

Mint Green Ferrari F40 Is A Sight To Behold In Supercar Parade At Villa d’Este

Every year, the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Italy attracts many pristine and eye-catching cars that don’t even participate in the event. Similar to the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK, the parking lot at the Italian concours can be considered a car show in itself. People from all over the world who have a passion for cars gather at Villa d’Este to showcase their most prized possessions and admire other expensive vehicles.

A recently published video on the Varryx YouTube channel shows several cars arriving in style for this year’s Villa d’Este event. Among them were the Aston Martin Rapide Bertone Jet 2+2, the Kimera EVO37, and a unique mint green Ferrari F40.

The Ferrari F40 is known as the ultimate supercar of the late 1980s and early 1990s. It was in competition with the Porsche 959 for the title of the fastest car in the world. This car is powered by a 2.9-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine producing 477 horsepower. It has a fascinating history rooted in the Group B rally category.

Usually, the F40 is recognized for its iconic red color. However, the car showcased at Villa d’Este had been repainted mint green by the German-based Schaltkulisse collection. The unique color pays tribute to the Ferrari 250 GTO that raced at the 1962 24 Hours of Le Mans, driven by the late Sir Stirling Moss. The Ferrari 250 GTO was sold at auction for an astounding $35 million in 2012.

The mint green F40 stands out because all 1,315 F40s ever made left the factory painted in the famous Rosso Corsa. Given that these cars can fetch over $2 million at auctions, it is quite unusual to see one painted in any color other than red.

What are your thoughts on this color change? Do you think the mint green looks good on the F40, or should it have been kept in the original red as intended by Enzo Ferrari? Let us know in the comments below.

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Hublot Unveils Three New Big Bang UNICO Watches For Summer

Hublot recently hosted an extravagant celebration at the illustrious Villa Cap Estel. The event served as the enchanting platform for the exclusive “Hublot Loves Summer” experience, solidifying the brand’s reputation for elegance and sophistication. A highlight of the day was the unveiling of the breathtaking Big Bang Unico Azur timepiece, Hublot’s latest special edition luxury watch inspired by the serene colors of the Mediterranean. Limited to a mere fifty pieces, this exquisite timepiece will only be available at Hublot’s French Riviera boutiques, located in the opulent cities of Monaco and St Tropez. The Big Bang Unico Azur paints a watchmaking masterpiece, immersing its wearer in deep azure hues.

Encased in high-tech blue ceramic, the watch features luminescent hands and hour markers that crisscross, mimicking the rhythmic wake of a vessel at sea. Powering this masterpiece is the HUB128 Unico self-winding chronograph movement. Finally, the Big Bang Unico Azur comes with two strap options, one of Hublot’s signature natural rubber and an elegant white calfskin leather, allowing the wearer to customize their luxury timepiece experience. In addition to the Big Bang Unico Azur, Hublot unveiled a special Big Bang Unico Sky Blue inspired by a cloudless sky on a hot summer day. The all-new luxury Big Bang Unico timepieces from the Hublot Loves Summer Collection are currently available, starting at $23,800.