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Villa d’Este as seen by Hugues Vanhoolandt

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Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2013

Story and Photos by Hugues Vanhoolandt

Every spring, Lake Como and the Grand Hotel Villa d’Este form a unique backdrop to the most beautiful automobiles taking part in the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este.

This year was no exception, despite autumn-like weather instead of pleasant temperatures usually experienced at this period.
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Villa d’Este 2012

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Photo story by Hugues Vanhoolandt

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1950 Abarth 204 A, equipped with a Cisitalia engine and bodied by Motto, is regarded as the first automobile to bear the brand name Abarth. It recently took part in the Historic Mille Miglia.

This 1947 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 with a Ghia body is one of only four cars with this body of which two are still in existence.

Delahaye

In 1937, Delahaye developed a powerful V12 engine for racing. This elegant coupé by Chapron of Paris is one of two equipped with this engine.

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1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica with Aerodynamic body was based on a styling study by Pininfarina called Superfast II, presented two years before.

The first owner of this Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 Pescara by Touring was Benito Mussolini. This car competed in the 1936 Mille Miglia where it finished third in its class.

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Gerelli at Villa d’Este 2010

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Best of the Rest at Cernobbio, April 23-25 2010

By Alessandro Gerelli

A Selection of the Entrants

Alfa Romeo, Giulia 1600 TZ2, Coupé, Pininfarina, 1965, Shiro Kosaka (J) Received Mention of Honor in Class H, Trofeo FIVA, for the best preserved car by the Jury and the Trofeo Auto & Design for the most exciting design by the Jury.


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