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Automotive Elegance at Château de Chantilly

The 7th edition of Chantilly Arts et Elegance Richard Mille, took place on Sunday, September 15 on the grounds of the Château de Chantilly north of Paris, France. 

Since its creation in 2014, Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille has grown into one of the most prestigious international concours.

This year, 28,000 spectators admired the various cars in the running for awards, including the 10 concept cars entered for the Concours d’Elegance. The event draws its inspiration from Concours d’Elegance events of the 1920s, with special cars built by famous coachbuilders exhibited alongside elegant women dressed in the latest French fashions. 

Photo: Ben Shuttleworth

Beyond the 10 cars in the Concours d’Elegance, almost 100 cars from around the globe were included in the Concours d’État: The Most Beautiful Cars in the World. This event awarded two Best of Show titles by era. The competitions were judged by a jury of fifty personalities offering a wide mix of cultures and origins.

In addition, forty clubs brought together 900 cars for the Garden Party, which was open to the public.

The winner of the Concours d’Elégance was the Lancia Pu+Ra HPE. The Public Prize was awarded to the Bugatti Tourbillon. 

An exceptional car won the jury’s support for the award of the Best of Show for Pre-War cars:  a Bugatti T35 C.

A Talbot-Lago T26 GS Coupé was awarded the Best of Show for Post-War cars. 

“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,” said Marc Ouayoun, Managing Director Peter Auto. “This event represents a unique opportunity for them to showcase their heritage while unveiling the concepts that are shaping the future. I am honored 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 organizers, 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.”

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Photo: Valentin Pagnier

THE 10 CONCEPT CARS AND SUPERCARS

Alfa Romeo Stradale 33

Alpine Zagato – AGTZ Twin Tail

Bugatti Tourbillon

DS SM Tribute

Lamborghini Countach

Lancia Pu+Ra HPE

Maserati Gran Cabrio Folgore

McLaren Senna Sempre

Quarkus

Renault R17


CONCOURS D’ETAT AWARDS BY CLASS

1) 100th Anniversary of the Bugatti 35 – Tribute to Peter Mullin 

1st Prize: Bugatti T35 C – 1928

2nd Prize: Bugatti T35 B – 1929

3rd Prize: Bugatti T35 B – 1927

2) Lancia in Rallye – 1951 – 1993 : a 40-year history

1st Prize: Lancia Rally 037 Evo GrB – 1982

2nd Prize : Lancia Stratos Gr. IV – 1977

3rd Prize: Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evo Gr.A – 1992

3) Special-bodied post-war Lancias

1st Prize: Lancia Aurelia Florida Coupé Pininfarina – 1955

2nd Prize: Lancia Flaminia Zagato Sport 3C – 1960

3rd Prize: Lancia Aurelia B52 Vignale Coupe – 1952

4) Mercedes SL : History and evolution of a legend

1st prize: Mercedes-Benz 300 SL – 1955

2nd prize: Mercedes-Benz 230 SL – 1965

3rd prize: Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster – 1957

5) Lamborghini Countach: 50th anniversary of production

1st prize: Lamborghini Countach LP400 – 1977

2nd prize: Lamborghini Countach LP 5000 QV – 1985

3rd prize: Lamborghini Countach LP400 S – 1979

6) “La Folie des Grandeurs” Pre-War

1st Prize: Tatra T80 – 1931

2nd Prize: Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental H.J.Mulliner Weymann Sports Saloon – 1931

3rd Prize: Delahaye 135 M Cabriolet Grand Luxe Chaperon – 1939

7) “La Folie des Grandeurs” Post-War

1st prize: Talbot-Lago T26 GS Coupé – 1949

2nd prize: Mercedes-Benz 600 W100 – 1969

3rd prize: Roll-Royce Phantom V – 1961

8) « Haute Couture » Maseratis : special coachwork models

1st Prize: Maserati Quattroporte II Prototipo Frua – 1971

2nd Prize: Maserati A6 Berlinetta Zagato – 1956

3rd Prize: Maserati A6 G Gran Sport 2000 Coupé Frua – 1952

9) Tribute to Carlo Chiti

1st Prize: Ferrari 250 GTO – 1962

2nd Prize: MCA Centenaire – 1994

3rd Prize: Alfa Romeo T33/2 Daytona – 1968

10) 4- and 6-cylinder racing Ferraris

1st Prize: Ferrari Dino 196 S – 1959

2nd Prize: Ferrari 500 TRC – 1957

11) 4-cylinder racing Porsches

1st Prize: Porsche 904 GTS – 1964

2nd Prize: Porsche 718 RS Spyder – 1960

3rd Prize: Porsche Devin D Spyder – 1957

12) Unrestored cars (Pre-War)

1st prize: Bugatti T44 Faux Cabriolet Labourdette – 1928

2nd prize: Chrysler Airflow Coupe – 1934

13) Unrestored cars (Post-War)

1st Prize: Citroën SM – 1971

2nd Prize: Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZ – 1960

3rd Prize: Shelby Cobra 289 SI – 1964

14) Charles Pozzi’s Ferraris

1st Prize: Ferrari 250 GTE – 1963

2nd Prize: Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Gr. IV – 1972

15) Formula One from 1964 to 1972

1st Prize: Ferrari 312 – 1967

2nd Prize: Lotus 33 – 1964

3rd Prize: BRM P261 – 1964 

16) Special motorcycle-class : BMW Boxer – History and Evolution of a centenary engine

1st Prize: BMW R20 Concept – 2024

2nd Prize: BMW R1200 Cruser – 1997

3rd prize: BMW R80 G/S Basic – 1996


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

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