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Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2026: Highlights

Last weekend, the Concorso d’Eleganza 2026 once again brought some of the world’s most extraordinary automobiles to Cernobbio on the shores of Lake Como. We present the highlights – including, of course, the Concorso winners.

Text
Verena Stuhlinger
Photos
BMW Group & BMW Group Classic

The Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este has been a tradition since 1929. Every year, around 50 vehicles are judged and honoured – the most coveted trophy is the BMW Group Trophy "Best of Show". Incidentally, it is awarded under the chairmanship of Lorenzo Ramaciotti, one of Italy's most influential car designers, who was responsible for the design of the Ferrari 550 Maranello, among other things. So the man knows a thing or two about beautiful cars. And this year, he presented the "Best of Show" award to the BMW 328 "Bügelfalte" with chassis number 85032 from 1937.

"Best of Show": BMW 328 "Bügelfalte" from 1937

The fact that the BMW 328 "Bügelfalte" was chosen is hardly surprising to connoisseurs: the streamlined one-off is considered one of the most exciting racing cars of the pre-war era. Built in May 1937 for the BMW development department, chassis 85032 was a works car at Le Mans and the Tourist Trophy. In autumn 1939, the racing department completely dismantled it and rebuilt it for the 1940 Mille Miglia – equipped with an open, streamlined body, reduced to 725 kilograms in weight and increased in power from 80 to 130 hp. Thus the car combined radical aerodynamics with consistent lightweight construction – and thus became the model for modern sports cars. Incidentally, the racing car owes its name to the striking sheet metal edge on the front wings.

On Sunday evening, owner Stefano Martinoli was presented with the prestigious "Trofeo BMW Group – Best of Show" award. In addition to the award, there was also a specially created watch from A. Lange & Söhne: the 1815 CHRONOGRAPH in 18-carat white gold with a solid red gold dial and the hand-engraved coat of arms of the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este on the hinged back.

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BMW Concepts: Vision BMW ALPINA

The first highlight of the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2026: the world premiere of the of the Vision BMW ALPINA on Friday evening.

The 5.2 metre long coupé with a flowing, sloping roofline combines dynamics with generous travelling comfort for four people thanks to the 2+2 seater. The V8 engine, whose four elliptical tailpipes provide the characteristic ALPINA sound – sonorous and restrained at low speeds, powerful at high revs.

BMW Motorrad Vision K18

On Friday evening, BMW followed up with a second with a second world premiere: The BMW Motorrad Vision K18 stands for uncompromising passion, superior long-distance performance and maximum visual presence. Under the guiding principle of "The Heat of Speed", the mighty in-line six-cylinder engine with a displacement of 1,800 cm³ takes centre stage. As the technical and design heart, it characterises the arrow-shaped "Full Force Forward" design of the study. BMW Motorrad's claim: more radical, expressive and more characterful than ever before – and a preview of future series models.

Visitor prize: Mercedes-Benz SL 300 Roadster

Winner of the audience award Trofeo Coppa d'Oro Villa d'Este and therefore of hearts: the Mercedes-Benz SL 300 Roadster of American Eric Blumencranz from the USA. The award-winning vehicle, built in 1963, is one of the last examples to roll off the production line and is one of only 210 examples with a lightweight aluminium engine block and disc brakes on all four wheels. Incidentally, before the car was exported to the USA in 2025, it was in the hands of two owners in Reutlingen – the home of ramp.

Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este: further highlights

The special exhibition "40 Years of the BMW M3", two art cars from the BMW Art Car Collection, the auction with a Ferrari F40 from 1990 as the main attraction and the parade of all historic vehicles on Sunday also provided plenty of excitement.

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