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Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2012 winners announced
Posted on 30 May 201210,771 Views Comments
The Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este at Cernobbio in Italy is one of the world's longest running vintage car shows
The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Cernobbio, Italy has been celebrating the mystique of historic cars since 1929. The focus of the event that features cars from all over the world is on design, originality and perfect preservation.
Staged at the Lake Como waterfront, the most prestigious jury award (Trofeo BMW Group) and public award (Coppa d’Oro Villa d’Este and Trofeo BMW Group Italia) were bestowed on the 1933 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 GS 6th Series Coupe Figoni owned by David Cohen of Switzerland.
Following is the list of winners in each category:
Class A: Graceful Open Air
Winner: 1939 Mercedes Benz 540 K Spezial Roadster
Entrant: Berthold Albrecht, Germany
The 540 K was available in various body styles, the most exclusive of which was the two-seater Spezial Roadster (in pic) recognisable by its V-shaped split front window. It’s a more powerful version of the 500 K, which in turn was a replacement for the slow selling 380. It features a straight eight 5-litre engine which, with the supercharger engaged, produces around 178PS of power.
Class B: Interpretation of Elegance
Winner: 1937 Delahaye 145 Coupe Chapron
Entrant: Peter Mullin, USA
The 145 coupe is the road-going version of the 145 racer. Disassembled and hidden at the advent of the World War II, at least four 145s have been restored. The one in the picture has bodywork by coachbuilder Chapron. A 248PS alloy V12 engine, aluminium body and tubular chassis features on the car with a top speed of about 262km/h.
Class C: The Art of Streamlining
Winner: 1933 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 GS 6th Series Coupe Figoni
Entrant: David Cohen, Switzerland
The 6C 1750 is one of the quintessential Alfa Romeos of its era. The Grand Sport was the most powerful among the 6C 1750s featuring a straight six 1.8-litre engine which produces 84PS of power. Pictured here is a 6C 1750 GS with Figoni bodywork; the 6C was only available as a rolling chassis.
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