A pair of homegrown classics took the twin Best of Show awards at the seventh Chantilly Arts et Elegance Richard Mille in the grounds of the Château de Chantilly 50km north of Paris on 15 September.
In the Concours dÉtat Best of Show for Pre-War cars was a Bugatti T35C, while the Post-War trophy went to an exceptional Talbot-Lago T26 GS Coupé.
Almost 100 cars were in the concours, which started in 2014 and after some hiccoughs, seems to be now going from strength to strength. Some 28,000 people attended and healthy displays from 40 cars clubs brought the total number of classics on-site to 900 cars.
All the award winners are below, but the popular Concours d’Elegance fought over by a. group of 10 modern concept cars was scooped by the Lancia Pu+Ra HPE with the Bugatti Tourbillon winning the public vote.
Marc Ouayoun, Managing Director Peter Auto, said: ‘For my first edition of Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille, I was deeply impressed by the incredible quality and diversity of the vehicles on display, as well as by the strong presence of the manufacturers. This event represents a unique opportunity for them to showcase their heritage while unveiling the concepts that are shaping the future. I am honoured to be taking over from Patrick Peter, who created this exceptionally elegant event. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of this day, from the partners to the organisers, from the judges to the visitors, who gave this event all its magic and refinement. I would especially like to thank our partner Richard Mille, without whom none of this would be possible.
CONCOURS D’ETAT AWARDS BY CLASS
100th anniversary of the Bugatti 35 – Tribute to Peter Mullin
1st: 1928 Bugatti T35 C
2nd: 1929 Bugatti T35 B
3rd: 1927 Bugatti T35 B
Lancia in rallye: 1951-93 – a 40 year history
1st: 1982 Lancia Rally 037 Evo GrB
2nd : 1977 Lancia Stratos Gr. IV
3rd: 1992 Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evo Gr.A
Special-bodied post-war Lancias
1st: 1955 Lancia Aurelia Florida Coupé Pininfarina
2nd: 1960 Lancia Flaminia Zagato Sport 3C
3rd: 1952 Lancia Aurelia B52 Vignale Coupe
Mercedes SL : History and evolution of a legend
1st: 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL
2nd: 1965 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL
3rd: 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster
Lamborghini Countach: 50th anniversary of production
1st: 1977 Lamborghini Countach LP400
2nd: 1985 Lamborghini Countach LP 5000 QV
3rd: 1979 Lamborghini Countach LP400 S
‘La Folie des Grandeurs’ Pre-War
1st: 1931 Tatra T80
2nd: 1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental H.J.Mulliner Weymann Sports Saloon
3rd: 1939 Delahaye 135 M Cabriolet Grand Luxe Chaperon
‘La Folie des Grandeurs’ Post-War
1st: 1949 Talbot-Lago T26 GS Coupé
2nd: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 W100
3rd: 1961 Roll-Royce Phantom V
Haute Couture Maseratis: special coachwork models
1st: 1971 Maserati Quattroporte II Prototipo Frua
2nd: 1956 Maserati A6 Berlinetta Zagato
3rd: 1952 Maserati A6 G Gran Sport 2000 Coupé Frua
Tribute to Carlo Chiti
1st: 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO
2nd: 1994 MCA Centenaire
3rd: 1968 Alfa Romeo T33/2 Daytona
Four and six cylinder racing Ferraris
1st: 1959 Ferrari Dino 196 S
2nd: F1957 errari 500 TRC
Four cylinder racing Porsches
1st: 1964 Porsche 904 GTS
2nd: 1960 Porsche 718 RS Spyder
3rd: 1957 Porsche Devin D Spyder
Unrestored cars (Pre-War)
1st: 1928 Bugatti T44 Faux Cabriolet Labourdette
2nd: 1934 Chrysler Airflow Coupe
Unrestored cars (Post-War)
1st: 1971 Citroën SM
2nd: 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZ
3rd: 1964 Shelby Cobra 289 SI
Charles Pozzi’s Ferraris
1st: 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE
2nd: 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Gr. IV
Formula One from 1964 to 1972
1st: 1967 Ferrari 312
2nd: 1964 Lotus 33
3rd: 1964 BRM P261
Special motorcycle class : BMW Boxer – History and Evolution of a centenary engine
1st: 2024 BMW R20 Concept
2nd: 1997 BMW R1200 Cruser
3rd: 1996 BMW R80 G/S Basic
SUMMARY OF PRIZES BY CATEGORY
Grand Prix des Clubs FFVE : Vincennes en ancienne – Talbot 126 Baby Sport
Concours d’Elegance : Lancia Pu+Ra HPE
Public Prize – Concours d’Elegance: Bugatti Tourbillon
Best of Show Concours d’Etat, Pre-war: Bugatti T35C
Special Prize Restoration: Tatra T80
Post-war: Talbot-Lago T26 GS Coupé 1949
Special Prize Prize List: Dino 196S
Special Prize The works of Marcello Gandini : Lamborghini Countach
