JUDGES SELECT THE BEST AT 2024 SYDNEY HARBOUR CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE
An international jury of automobile experts has selected the best cars on show at the 2024 Ampol Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance held this weekend on Cockatoo Island, Sydney.
More than 75 vintage and classic cars, super and hypercars, motorcycles, motorboats, plus sustainable new energy vehicles with a combined worth of more than $100 million are on display at the sixth annual event.
From the extraordinary range of exceptional vehicles, the Ampol Best in Show vehicles were decided by the international jury, led by Alfa Romeo expert and Vice President Registro Internazionale Touring Superleggera, Alessandra Giorgetti from Milan.
The best cars by class and eight special prizes, all privately owned by passionate motor enthusiasts, were announced at a gala dinner at Luke Mangan’s Glass Restaurant at The Hilton Sydney on Saturday evening:
BEST IN SHOW (POST WAR): 1964 Ferrari 250 LM
BEST IN SHOW (PRE WAR): 1933 Rolls Royce Phantom II
ASI BEST ITALIAN CAR: 1955 Lancia Aurelia B20 GT
PASSION (PRE WAR): 1930 Alfa Romeo GC 1750 Gran Turismo
PASSION (POST WAR): 2015 McLaren P1
BEST RESTORATION: 1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GT
PRESERVATION (PRE WAR): 1920 Ford Model T Coupé
PRESERVATION (POST WAR): 1985 Porsche 911 Turbo
CLASS 1 – WIDE OPEN SPACES: 1972 Rolls Royce Corniche convertible
CLASS 2 – 21ST CENTURY SCHIZOID MAN: 1999 Bentley Continental T
CLASS 3 – SPEEDY GONZALES: 1964 Ferrari 250 LM
CLASS 4 – BABY DRIVER: 1971 Ferrari Dino 246 GT
CLASS 5 – GRAN TURISMO: 1960 Ferrari 250 GT Pininfarina Coupé
CLASS 6 – THE JAZZ AGE: 1924 Bentley 3 Litre Blue Label
CLASS 7 – THE GOLDEN AGE: 1933 Rolls Royce Phantom II
CLASS 8 – AN AMERICAN IN PARIS: 1962 Aston Martin DB4 Vantage
Prizes for Ladies and People’s Choice were announced at the event on Sunday:
LADIES’ CHOICE: 1951 Porsche 356 Split Window Cabriolet (first ever right hand drive Porsche built)
PEOPLE’S CHOICE: 1964 Ferrari 250 LM
Event Founder and Curator, Mr James Nicholls, said this year’s Ampol Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance had attracted more than 1400 motoring and haute lifestyle enthusiasts.
“This is the biggest and best Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance in our six year history,” said Mr Nicholls.
“We’ve pulled together more than 100 years of motoring heritage in this year’s event – it’s a pocket sized edition of the 20th century’s motoring evolution on Sydney Harbour.
“Whether it is rare, historic cars or cutting-edge technology vehicles of the future, people appreciate the beauty and art involved in these extraordinary pieces of engineering, design and craftsmanship.
“With motor cars, motorcycles and motorboats, designer jewellery, bespoke fashion and design, fine food from celebrity Chef Sean Connolly, Champagne Pommery and Château La Gordonne rosé, the Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance is quickly becoming the leading haute lifestyle experience.
“We’re already planning the 2025 Concours for the first weekend in March and the interest we have seen this year reinforces this event will continue to improve still further and evolve.”
For more information on the Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance visit sydneyharbourconcours.com.au
