For the 96th time, the picturesque and luxurious Grand Hotel Villa d'Este in Cernobbio, on the shores of Lake Como, gathered owners and enthusiasts of rare, vintage, ultra-expensive, and one-of-a-kind cars for its annual Concorso d'Eleganza. This year, 54 classic cars were showcased, competing in several categories:

• Frozen in Time: "Time capsules" from 1900 to 1973, preserved in their original, unrestored condition.
• Go Big or Go Home: Maximalist vehicles from the 1980s to the new millennium, built on the principle that bigger is better—whether in power or price.
• Sculpture in Motion: The results of the automotive "arms race" from the early 20th century, specifically from 1928 to 1938.
• Glorious Excess: Masterpieces from the roaring twenties to the forties, created under the motto "money is no object".

Alfa Romeo Tipo B (P3) (1934)

The Best of Show award went to the 1934 Alfa Romeo Tipo B (P3). Designed by Vittorio Jano, the P3 was a single-seater Grand Prix car that set the standards for motorsport in the 1930s. With an impressive racing pedigree that includes victories in Nice, Tripoli, and Berlin, the P3 captivated guests and judges alike with its classic elegance and uncompromising racing design.



Talbot-Lago T26 Grand Sport (1948)

Another standout was the breathtaking 1948 Talbot-Lago T26 Grand Sport with a Saoutchik Fastback Coupé body—one of only five ever built and one of two with a lowered roof.



BMW 328 Fachsenfeld Stromlinie Coupé by Wendler (1937)

The 1937 BMW 328 Fachsenfeld Stromlinie Coupé featured a distinctive front reminiscent of a saiga antelope rather than the typical 'kidney' grilles. Its streamlined aerodynamic body boasted a drag coefficient of 0.38, allowing it to reach speeds of 189 km/h, which is 30 km/h faster than the standard roadster version.



1951 Bugatti Type 101C Antem Coupe

The 1951 Bugatti Type 101C Antem Coupe is among the rarest and most unique Bugattis produced after the passing away of the brand's founder, Ettore Bugatti. The car was quite advanced for its time, featuring a supercharged engine and a semi-automatic Cotal pre-selective transmission—one of the precursors to the modern automatic gearbox. This particular model, with a body built by Van Antem, was once owned by actor Nicolas Cage.



OSI Silver Fox (1967)

Did you know that catamarans aren't limited to boats? The 1967 OSI Silver Fox, a "twin-hull" car, emerged from an era when engineers employed the most unexpected and daring solutions in need for speed—testing ideas in real-world conditions without the aid of computers. This made the design process an adventure. The Silver Fox features excellent aerodynamics, allowing it to reach speeds of up to 250 km/h with just a 1-liter, 4-cylinder engine, which is located in the left 'hull' aft. Additionally, the car has three spoilers, two of which have adjustable angles.



BMW Concept RR и BMW Speedtop

The event also showcased modern premieres from BMW, including the Speedtop, a three-door shooting brake concept that revives a once-rare and aesthetic body type. Built on the chassis of the 8 Series coupe with a 625-horsepower V8, it is set for a limited run of 70 units. BMW also presented the new 520-horsepower M2 CS coupe and the two-wheeled BMW Concept RR, a road-legal superbike inspired by the track-only M1000 RR, which factory racer Toprak Razgatlıoğlu rode to victory in last year's FIM World Superbike Championship.

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