Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este
Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este is a Concours d'Elegance event in Italy for classic and vintage cars. It takes place annually near the Villa d'Este hotel in Cernobbio, on the western shore of Lake Como in northern Italy. Since 2011, the event has taken place in the second half of May.
A 1937 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B, winner of the 2019 Coppa d'Oro
A 1968 Alfa Romeo 33-2 Stradale, winner of the 2018 Coppa d'Oro
Photo of a Rolls-Royce Phantom IV, built in 1954 for Princess Margaret, exhibited alongside other vehicles at the show in May 2015
1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Touring Berlinetta, winner of the 2009 edition
Concours d'Elegance is a term of French origin that means a "competition of elegance" and refers to an event where prestigious vehicles are displayed and judged. It dates back to 17th-century France, where aristocrats paraded horse-drawn carriages in the parks of Paris during summer weekends and holidays. Over time, carriages gave way to automobiles and the gatherings became a competition among vehicle owners to be judged on the appearance of their vehicles.
A 1954 Rolls-Royce Phantom IV exhibited at the Italian Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este in 2015