The warm season has almost reached its peak... and we're almost ready to take off! Our next stop is Pebble Beach, where we will be attending RetroAuto (August 17-19) and the Concours d’Elegance (August 20th) as a style partner.
The passion for cars, however, will travel worldwide this month: take a look at our selection of must-see car events!
AvD Oldtimer-Grand-Prix • August 11th-13th • Nürburgring, GER
With more than 50,000 spectators and over 30 top-class races with excellent starting grids, the AvD-Oldtimer-Grand-Prix is without a doubt one of the biggest and most prominent classic car events in Europe. It’s also time the highlight of the motorsport season in Germany.
For the 2017 edition, the Nürburgring will host about 500 classic racing cars built between the 1920's and early 1980's as well as numerous racing stars such as Derek Bell, Jochen Mass, Klaus Ludwig, André Lotterer, Jockel Winkelhock, Christian Danner, Volker Strycek, Matthias Kahle, Frank Stippler. A beautiful trip into the history of international motorsport!
Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance • 20 agosto • Monterey, US
For many people Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is synonymous with exclusivity and elegance: the most prestigious global event dedicated to unique and rare classic cars, that will be gathering on the green lawn between The Lodge historic resort and the Pacific Ocean coast.
Each year, the Concours pays tribute to a milestone of automotive history: in 2017, the star of the day will be the Italian car manufacturer Isotta Fraschini, known by enthusiasts for having produced among the most luxurious cars of the first half of the 20th century.
Passione Engandina Tribute • August 25th-27th • St. Moritz, SWI
In the last five years, Passione Engadina has become known for its ability to offer special and unforgettable moments to participants, in an elegant and confident atmosphere, all surrounded by passion and style.
For the 70th anniversary of the Prancing Horse, the organizers will try to make a record by collecting in St.Moritz every model manufactured by the Maranello brand from January 1st 1981 to June 30th 2017. The goal is to create a lineup of extraordinary vehicles in order to show the unconventional style of this gathering.
Make A Wish Luxembourg Grand Tour • August 26th-27th • Mondorf-les-Bains, LUX
Organized by the Gentlemen Drivers Club International ASBL, Make a Wish Luxembourg Grand Tour is currently the most important car event in the country. An initiative born from an altruistic mission: raising funds for needy children.
The elegance of the vehicles, mainly built before the 30's, blends with a noble purpose, creating a refined event where exclusivity goes hand in hand with good manners and generosity, in perfect Gentleman style.
Salon Privé • August 31st - September 2nd • Woodstock, UK
The purest elegance, in all its expressions, will find hospitality on the stunning park of the Blenheim Palace, Britain’s greatest historical palace and UNESCO World Heritage Site adored by both tourists and costume drama directors.
The Salon Privé is a great and luxurious garden party during which you can enjoy one of the finest selections of supercars, hypercars and classic cars in the world: UK's premier “boutique” of limited edition models and rarities, reserved for elegant Gentlemen and ladies.
Photo credits: AvD Oldtimer-Grand-Prix, Passione Engandina, Concours Mondorf
