Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2025

Perhaps the most picturesque Concours on the calendar; Villa d’Este, on the shores of Lake Como, once again hosted a gathering of the world’s finest cars, with a variety of classes in expertly sourced and judged entrants.

This year saw eight classes, with a century’s worth of history represented, it is no wonder that Villa d’Este is globally recognised as one of the most prestigious automotive events.

Given the opportunity to catch up with friends and clients both old and new, DK team members were on the ground throughout the weekend. Additionally, we were of course supporting multiple entrants across the classes. Firstly, a car we handled the sale of to its current custodian Jaguar E-type Lightweight ’86 PJ’. The fourth of the twelve original lightweights, it was supplied new to Tommy Atkins in 1963. Resplendent in its original light green metallic and retaining its original interior to date, '86 PJ' was the recipient of the Schedoni Best Preserved Interior award. Additional support was provided on behalf of the owner of the Bugatti Type 57, with DK handling the pre-concours preparation, logistics as well as support on the day. The final car and one of the highlights of the show for many, the one-of-one, right-hand-drive, Mercedes Benz CLK GTR Roadster which DK sold to its current custodian in 2020 and carried out a major service including fuel cells at the time.

The highest honour was awarded to the ex-Scuderia Ferrari Alfa Romeo P3, with a BMW 507 Roadster, taking home not only the coveted Coppa d'Oro Villa d'Este, voted for by public referendum, but also the award for 'Most Iconic Design'.

Once again, Villa d’Este hosted a fabulous event, sponsored by BMW and supported by a number of great collectors, many of whom we are proud to call friends and clients.

2025 Honours:

• Most Iconic Design Award - BMW 507
• Coppa d'Oro Villa d'Este - BMW 507
• Trofeo BMW Group Best of Show - Alfa Romeo P3
• Schedoni Best Preserved Interior - E-type

• Class A Mention of Honour - Duesenberg J
  
  Class Winner - Deusenberg SJ
• Class B Mention of Honour - Bugatti Type 59
  
  Class Winner - Alfa Romeo P3
• Class C Mention of Honour - Ferrari 275 GTB
  
  Class Winner - Ferrari 212 Export
• Class Winner - Ferrari 250 Monza
  
  Class D Mention of Honour - Ferrari 121 LM
• Class E Mention of Honour - Dino 206GT
  
  Class Winner - Ferrari 330 GTC
• Class F Mention of Honour - F40 GTE
  
  Class Winner - EB110GT
• Class G Mention of Honour - Siata 208CS
  
  Class Winner - Talbot Lago T26 Grand Sport
• Class Winner - Ferrari 410 Superamerica
  
  Class H Mention of Honour - Mercedes Benz 300SC

With kind thanks to Remi Dargegen, Charlie Brenninkmeijer & Marcus Willis for the wonderful images of the event.