The Peninsula, part of a hospitality company with a 158-year history, has announced the nine finalists that will vie for its prestigious annual classic car honor, The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award 2024. The event, which will take place at The Peninsula Paris on 3 February 2025, celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.
The finalist vehicles, all of which have been built by internationally renowned manufacturers and won awards at the past year’s major concours events, collectively represent the pinnacle of automotive design and engineering. All have the chance to win The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award 2024, but just one will be judged as the world’s most exquisite classic car. Following the awards ceremony, in partnership with Rétromobile, the winning car will be on display at Rétromobile, one of the world’s celebrated classic car shows, from 5-9 of February.
“We are delighted to highlight this lineup of truly exceptional motorcars, which exemplify an astonishing level of beauty and performance,” said The Hon. Sir Michael Kadoorie, Chairman of The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited, and co-founder of The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award. “It is also a great pleasure to have become recognized, over the past ten years, as one of the premier classic car showcases in the world.”
The nominees for The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award 2024 are:
Italy
- 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Spider, coachwork by Figoni. Best of Show, 2024 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2024.
- 1957 Ferrari 335 S, coachwork by Scaglietti. Best of Show, 2024 Salon Privé Blenheim Palace Concours.
- 1964 Ferrari 250 LM, coachwork by Scaglietti on a design by Pininfarina. Best in Show, 2024 Palm Beach Cavallino Classic.
France
- 1937/1946 Delahaye 145 Cabriolet, coachwork by Franay. Best in Show, 2024 The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering.
- 1947 Delahaye 135MS Narval Cabriolet, coachwork by Figoni et Falaschi. Best of Show, 2024 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance.
- 1934 Bugatti Type 59 Sports, coachwork by Bugatti. Best in Show, 2024 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
- 1937 Bugatti Type 57S Roadster, coachwork by Corsica, Best in Show, 2024 Cartier Style et Luxe.
- 1928 Bugatti Type 35C Grand Prix, coachwork by Bugatti. Best of Show, 2024 Chantilly Arts et Elegance Richard Mille.
Great Britain
- 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Convertible, coachwork by J.S. Inskip. Best of Show, 2024 Concours of Elegance at Hampton Court Palace.
The judging panel for The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award 2024 features several renowned automotive designers and executives, including Peter Brock, renowned designer Fabio Filippini, former General Motors Vice President of Design Ed Welburn and Henry Ford III. Additional judges include royalty and celebrity motorsport collectors and enthusiasts, including HRH Prince Michael of Kent, HH Rana Manvendra Singh of Barwani, Peter Marino, Ralph Lauren and Jay Leno
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