Concorso d’Elanza 2025: Alfa Romeo P3 wins large in the middle of the breathtaking Como -Lake Como. The 2025 edition of the Concorso d’Elanza Villa d’Este again confirmed its place as the highlight of the automotive elegance. The event took place on the calm banks of the Como lake from May 23 to 25 and was a symphony of the heritage, the art and performance, which culminated for a dramatic “Best of Show” gain for the Alfa Romeo Tipo B (P3) from 1934.
The Grand Prix racing driver from Germany from the Aurma collection from Germany not only fascinated the jury with its historical importance, but also its razor-sharp design, which was written by Vittorio Jano, was one of the first real single-seater racing cars. The Alfa claimed that the prestigious Trofeo BMW Group, which was presented by Helmut Käs, head of the BMW Group Classic, and Wilhelm Schmid, CEO by A. Lange & Söhne, the winner also received a single high-rise from 1815 Chronograph in Weißgold, individually maintained for the event.
A celebration of icons and innovation
This year’s edition was rich in premieres and anniversaries. BMW marked the event with three debuts for the world: the BMW M2 CS, the BMW Concept Speedtop, a unique three-door touring study and the BMW Motorrad Concept RR, which is progressing the next generation. Rolls-Royce hired the Phantom Goldfinger with a cinema homage and celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Phantom model line, while BMW fought all the surviving cars that the Mille Miglia from 1940 with the title “BMW Mille Miglia Icons” inherited in the public days in the villa.
Gallery 1: Photos by Yaron Esposito
Public favorite: the BMW 507
One of the many emotional highlights was the Coppa d’Oro Villa d’Este Award, which was elected via the public referendum. The choice of the people? An untouched roadster from 1957 BMW 507 by Dirk de Groen (USA), who also claimed the Trofeo Vranken-Pommery for the best iconic car. With its flowing lines and its V8 engine, the 507 confirmed its place as one of the most popular classics from BMW -and this year it also celebrated its 70th anniversary in the right style. Class winners and deepening of the honor were more than 50 historical vehicles in the following classes, with each winner told a unique story:
• Class A: Duesenberg SJ (1933) – Thomas Maoli (USA)
• Class B: Alfa Romeo Tipo B (P3) (1934) – Aurma collection (Germany)
• Class C: Ferrari 212 Export Cabriolet Vignale (1951) – Michael Weisberg (USA)
• Class D: Ferrari 250 Monza Barchetta (1954) – Giuseppe Prevosti (Italy)
• Class E: Ferrari 330 GTC (1967) – Tony Owen (USA) – Also recipient of the Trofeo BMW Group Ragazzi
• Class F: Bugatti EB 110 GT (1993) – Maurizio de Angelis (Italy)
• Class G: Talbot Lago T26 Grand Sport Sauchik (1948) – Robert Kudela (Czech Republic)
• Class H: Ferrari 410 Superamerica Pininfarina Coupé (1959) – Sam Lombardo (USA)
Other awards included the Trofeo del Presidente Della Giuria, the 1930 Bentley Speed Six and the Trofeo ASI for the best preserved post-war car for the ultra-served Serenissima 308 V Torpedo from 1965 from 1965.
A weekend of community and culture
Beyond the hall, the spirit of the event was felt in all of Cernobbio. The “Amici & Automobili – Wheels & Weissweisht” gathered in the Villa Erba AutoClubs and enthusiasts. The sold-out public day, the “Concorso d’Elanza Villa d’Este Public Day-il Festival”, drew thousands of people on Sunday, May 25th to enjoy the parade of all concours participants, including outstanding concept cars such as the Alfa Romeo 8c Doppia Coda Zagato, which won the design through the public referendum.
In a gesture of the goodwill, the BMW Group Classic donated the proceeds from the ticket sale on Saturday to support two local kindergartens, which reinforces the strong relationships of the event with the local community.
The Concorso d’Elanza Villa d’Este 2025 delivered everything we expected and more: breathtaking classics, contemporary design brilliance and an atmosphere that combines sophistication with real automotive passion. While the curtain falls on this year’s concours, it is clear that the Villa d’Este not only remains a celebration of the automobile past, but also a guiding light for its future.
Gallery 2: Photos by Tobias Kressman
Words of Yaron Esposito
