Concorso d’Eleganza 2025: Alfa Romeo P3 Wins Large Amid Gorgeous Lake Como Showcase The 2025 version of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este as soon as once more affirmed its place as the top of automotive magnificence. Held from the twenty third to twenty fifth Might on the serene shores of Lake Como, the occasion was a symphony of heritage, artistry, and efficiency culminating in a dramatic “Better of Present” win for the 1934 Alfa Romeo Tipo B (P3).
Offered by the Auriga Assortment from Germany, the single-seater Grand Prix racer not solely captivated the jury with its historic significance however its razor-sharp design, penned by Vittorio Jano, was one of many first true single-seater racing automobiles. The Alfa claimed the distinguished Trofeo BMW Group, offered by Helmut Käs, Head of BMW Group Basic, and Wilhelm Schmid, CEO of A. Lange & Söhne and, as custom dictates, the winner additionally acquired a one-off 1815 Chronograph in white gold, custom-designed for the occasion.
A Celebration of Icons and Innovation
This yr’s version was wealthy in premieres and anniversaries. BMW marked the event with three world debuts: the BMW M2 CS, the BMW Idea Speedtop, a novel three-door touring research and the BMW Motorrad Idea RR, previewing the next-generation superbike. Rolls-Royce took the highlight with a cinematic tribute to the Phantom Goldfinger, celebrating the centenary of the Phantom mannequin line, whereas BMW showcased all surviving automobiles that contested the 1940 Mille Miglia in a particular exhibit titled “BMW Mille Miglia Icons” — a crowd-puller on the general public days at Villa Erba.
Gallery 1: Photographs by Yaron Esposito
Public Favorite: The BMW 507
Among the many many emotional highlights was the Coppa d’Oro Villa d’Este award, voted through public referendum. The folks’s alternative? A pristine 1957 BMW 507 Roadster owned by Dirk de Groen (USA), which additionally claimed the Trofeo Vranken-Pommery for greatest iconic automobile. With its flowing traces and V8 engine, the 507 reaffirmed its place as considered one of BMW’s most beloved classics — and this yr, it additionally celebrated its seventieth anniversary in becoming type. Class Winners and Mentions of Honour Greater than 50 historic autos competed throughout the next courses, with every winner telling a novel story:
• Class A: Duesenberg SJ (1933) – Thomas Maoli (USA)
• Class B: Alfa Romeo Tipo B (P3) (1934) – Auriga Assortment (Germany)
• Class C: Ferrari 212 Export Cabriolet Vignale (1951) – Michael Weisberg (USA)
• Class D: Ferrari 250 Monza Barchetta (1954) – Giuseppe Prevosti (Italy)
• Class E: Ferrari 330 GTC (1967) – Tony Owen (USA) — additionally recipient of the Trofeo BMW Group Ragazzi
• Class F: Bugatti EB 110 GT (1993) – Maurizio De Angelis (Italy)
• Class G: Talbot Lago T26 Grand Sport Saoutchik (1948) – Robert Kudela (Czechia)
• Class H: Ferrari 410 Superamerica Pininfarina Coupé (1959) – Sam Lombardo (USA)
Extra awards included the Trofeo del Presidente della Giuria, awarded to a 1930 Bentley Pace Six, and the Trofeo ASI for the most effective preserved post-war automobile, going to the ultra-rare 1965 Serenissima 308V Torpedo.
A Weekend of Neighborhood and Tradition
Past the concourse, the spirit of the occasion was felt all through Cernobbio. The “Amici & Automobili – Wheels & Weisswürscht” gathered automobile golf equipment and fanatics collectively at Villa Erba. The sold-out Public Day, the “Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este Public Day – Il Competition” drew, on Sunday Might twenty fifth, hundreds of individuals to benefit from the parade of all concours entrants, together with standout idea automobiles just like the Alfa Romeo 8C Doppia Coda Zagato, which gained the Design Award by public referendum.
In a gesture of goodwill, BMW Group Basic donated proceeds from Saturday’s ticket gross sales to assist two native kindergartens — reinforcing the occasion’s sturdy ties with the local people.
The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2025 delivered all the pieces we’ve come to anticipate and extra: breathtaking classics, modern design brilliance, and an environment that blends sophistication with real automotive ardour. Because the curtain falls on this yr’s concours, it’s clear that Villa d’Este stays not only a celebration of the car’s previous, however a guiding gentle for its future.
Gallery 2: Photographs by Tobias Kressman
Phrases by Yaron Esposito
