Classic Cars & Design

A Celebration of Automotive Art:
the Concorso d'Eleganza Varignana 1705

The Concorso d'Eleganza Varignana 1705 is the very first event of its kind in the Italian region of Emilia Romagna and is already considered one of the most exclusive competitions for historic automobiles. Everything you need to know about the event.

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Wiebke Brauer
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Concorso d'Eleganza Varignana 1705

Love, passion, and la Macchina! In the Italian Emilia Romagna, these three terms naturally go hand in hand. Now, for the first time, the Concorso d'Eleganza Varignana 1705 is taking place in the home of Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Maserati in mid-October. It's an exclusive event featuring 22 rare automobiles, all selected by a prestigious jury of car enthusiasts. After a welcome program on Friday, the vehicles will be displayed, judged, and awarded on Saturday, leaving Sunday free for leisur

Carlo Gherardi, the founder and manager of the Palazzo di Varignana, brought this event to life. The luxurious resort in the southeast of Bologna boasts 150 rooms, six villas, four restaurants, a 4000 m2 spa with seven outdoor pools, a fitness center, sports facilities with a driving range, a modern conference center, and event spaces. With 30 hectares of land, there's ample space for the rare and exclusive vehicles that will be showcased at the Concorso d'Eleganza Varignana 1705.

In the homeland of Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Maserati, for the first time in mid-October, the Concorso d'Eleganza Varignana 1705 takes place, an exclusive event featuring 22 rare automobiles.

The handpicked jury is also exclusive. Leading this esteemed panel alongside Carlo Gherardi is Stefano Pasini, who has published over 30 books on automobiles.

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He is supported by design maestro Lorenzo Ramaciotti, who also serves as a juror at the Concorso d'Eleganza in Villa d'Este, as well as automotive historians Adolfo Orsi, Dr. Mercatali, and Dr. Giorgetti.

About

The Concorso d'Eleganza Varignana 1705 is a celebration of automotive art and elegance. It takes place at the Palazzo di Varignana from October 13th to 15th, 2023, and promises to set new standards in the world of classic car competitions.

Via Ca' Masino, 611A, 40024 Castel San Pietro Terme BO, Italien

For the entire programme, ticketing and further information, please visit the website:

palazzodivarignana.com

Wiebke Brauer

Head of text ramp & Freelance author

After graduating from high school, Wiebke Brauer studied English and German as her first major with a focus on media culture. Interested in topics of all kinds and bird-free since 2016, as she says herself. With work for Spiegel Online, auto, motor und sport, Motor Klassik, Fuel and Stern, long a blog for the young and classic car site carsablanca.de - and more than fond of ramp magazine.

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