Villa Erba 2017
27.05.2017
The results and sales prices of the lot numbers: http://www.rmsothebys.com/ve17/villa-erba/results/
Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este
The Concours winners:
- Trofeo BMW Group (Best in Show by the Jury): Alfa Romeo Giulietta SS Prototipo, Coupé, Bertone, 1957, Corrado Lopresto (IT)
- Coppa d'Oro Villa d'Este (Best of Show by Public Referendum at Villa d'Este): Lurani Nibbio, Open Single-Seater, Riva, 1935, Federico Göttsche Bebert (IT)
- Trofeo BMW Group Italia (By Public Referendum at Villa Erba): Alfa Romeo Giulietta SS Prototipo, Coupé, Bertone, 1957, Corrado Lopresto (IT)
- Trofeo BMW Group Ragazzi (By Young People's Referendum (up to the age of 16)): Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Turismo, Cabriolet, Castagna, 1932, Alain Lecocq (ES)
- Design Award for Concept Cars & Prototypes (By Public Referendum at Villa Erba): Renault Trezor, Two-Seater Coupé, 2016, Renault (F)
- Class Winners and Mention of Honor
- CLASS A: SPEED DEMONS: ENDURANCE PIONEERS OF THE GOLDEN AGE
- Class Winner: Ballot 3/8 LC, Open Two-Seater, Ballot, 1920, Alexander Schaufler (AT)
- Mention of Honor: Lurani Nibbio, Open Single-Seater, Riva, 1935, Federico Göttsche Bebert (IT)
- CLASS B: TRAVELLING IN STYLE: AROUND THE WORLD IN 40 YEARS
- Class Winner: Duesenberg J Convertible Berline, Convertible Sedan, Murphy, 1930, Ion Tiriac (RO)
- Mention of Honor: Lancia Dilambda, Torpedo Sport, Viotti, 1932, Albert Kaliminian (US)
- CLASS C: GOODBYE JAZZ, HELLO RADIO: FULL SPEED INTO THE 1930S
- Class Winner: Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Turismo, Cabriolet, Castagna, 1932, Alain Lecocq (ES)
- Mention of Honor: Tatra 77, Streamline Saloon, Tatra, 1934, Tomas Hoferek (CZ)
- CLASS D: FASTER, QUIETER, SMOOTHER: HEROES OF THE JET AGE
- Class Winner: Fiat 8V Supersonic, Coupé, Ghia, 1953, Lennart Schouwenburg (NL)
- Mention of Honor: Bentley MK VI, Drophead Coupé, H. J. Mulliner, 1947, Norbert Seeger (LI)
- CLASS E: THE GRAND TOUR CONTINUES: THE NEXT 40 YEARS
- Class Winner: Ferrari 250 Europa GT Speciale, Coupé, Pinin Farina, 1955, Audrey & Martin Gruss (US)
- Mention of Honor: Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, Coupé, Mercedes-Benz, 1955, Andries Meuzelaar (BE)
- CLASS F: FAST AND FLAMBOYANT: PLAYBOYS' TOYS
- Class Winner: Lamborghini Miura P 400, Coupé, Bertone, 1968, Jean-Pierre Slavic (CH)
- Mention of Honor: Ferrari 250 GT Spyder California Prototipo, Spider, Pinin Farina, 1957, Robert Bishop (US)
- CLASS G: SUPERGIOIELLO: LITTLE TOYS FOR BIG BOYS
- Class Winner: Alfa Romeo Giulietta SS Prototipo, Coupé, Bertone, 1957, Corrado Lopresto (IT)
- Mention of Honor: Fiat 8V, Berlinetta, Vignale, 1955, Jan de Reu (BE)
- CLASS H: SHAPED BY SPEED: RACING THROUGH THE DECADES
- Class Winner: Maserati 300 S, Open Two-Seater, Fantuzzi, 1958, Andreas Mohringer (AT)
- Mention of Honor: Abarth 1000 Bialbero Record, Closed Monoposto, Pinin Farina, 1960, Luca Bertolero (IT)
- CLASS A: SPEED DEMONS: ENDURANCE PIONEERS OF THE GOLDEN AGE
- Special Prizes
- Trofeo FIVA for the best preserved pre-war car: Hispano-Suiza, T 49, Weymann Sport Saloon, H. J. Muliner, 1927, Marco Gastaldi IT
- Trofeo ASI for the best preserved post-war car: Abarth, 1000 Bialbero Record, Closed Monoposto, Pinin Farina, 1960, Luca Bertolero, (IT)
- Special Prizes by the Jury Trofeo BMW Group Classic for the most sensitive restoration: Bentley, MK VI Cresta, Coupé, Pinin Farina, 1948, Fred Kriz (MC)
- Trofeo Rolls-Royce for the most elegant Rolls-Royce: Rolls-Royce, Phantom I, Brougham de Ville, Charles Clark, 1926, Chris Meany (AU)
- Trofeo Vranken Pommery for the best iconic car: Ferrari, 250 GT Berlinetta SWB Competizione, Berlinetta, Pinin Farina, 1960, Destriero Collection (MC)
- Trofeo Julius Baer for the car which showcases exceptional craftsmanship from its time: Ghia, L 6.4, Coupé, Ghia, 1962, Jack Braam-Ruben (NL)
- Trofeo Foglizzo for the best interior design: Tatra, 77, Streamlined Saloon, Tatra, 1934, Tomáš Hoferek (CZ)
- Trofeo Auto & Design for the most exciting design: Shelby, Cobra 427, Roadster, AC, 1966, Brendan M. Finn (US)
- Trofeo Automobile Club di Como for the car driven from farthest away: Lagonda, Rapide, Four-Door Saloon, Touring, 1962, Edouard Mignon (CH)
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