Story and photos by Hugues Vanhoolandt
Every two years, the château and grounds of Chantilly hosts a new edition of the Chantilly Arts & Elegance Concours. It is difficult to find a more beautiful setting to house the most beautiful automobiles of the past and present, especially when the sun is out. This edition already marked the tenth anniversary of the creation of this event which revives the tradition of the elegance concours of the 30s and 50s, when coachbuilders unveiled their latest creations.
This edition was also marked by a handover; the French organizer Patrick Peter (also at the origin of the Tour Auto and the Le Mans Classic) is retiring. Good luck to his successors who would be responsible for doing just as well in the future. Let’s now go through the different classes invited this year. (Commentary based on the official program)
100th anniversary of the Bugatti Type 35 – Tribute to Peter Mullin
Special bodied post-war Lancias
Lancia in rally from 1951 to 1992, a 40 years history
Maseratis with special bodywork
4 and 6 cylinder racing Ferraris
Charles Pozzi’s racing Ferraris
Tribute to Carlo Chiti
Formula One from 1964 to 1972
“La Folie des Grandeurs” class
Unrestored cars, Post-War
Best of Show 2024
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