Photos: Dylan Rose
The much-anticipated annual Ferrari Concorso d’Eleganza, supported this year by Guide Dogs Australia and Zagame Automotive, returned once again this past Sunday the 19th of February.
Arguably the biggest talking point of this year's concourse was its location nestled in the spectacular Yarra Valley; the Eastern Golf Club’s driving range set the stage for a hugely successful event with a record attendance of Ferraris and visitors alike. The greenery of the Yarra Valley provided wonderful contrast with Ferrari’s infamous Rosso Corsa, with over 100 cars in attendance despite the intermittent torrential downpours.
Arguably the biggest talking point of this year's concourse was its location nestled in the spectacular Yarra Valley; the Eastern Golf Club’s driving range set the stage for a hugely successful event with a record attendance of Ferraris and visitors alike. The greenery of the Yarra Valley provided wonderful contrast with Ferrari’s infamous Rosso Corsa, with over 100 cars in attendance despite the intermittent torrential downpours.
| 26 cars were entered into the concourse competition, highlights of which certainly included a LaFerrari making its maiden appearance, alongside an equally beautiful and even rarer 1951 195 Export Lungo Ghia. Unfortunately due to rain, results were delayed and shall be announced at a later date. We'll keep you posted. |  |
As usual the huge variety left little to be disappointed about. That said, the F40's attendance is one we've come to rely on, however this year's concourse saw none. Other obvious non-attendees included the F12 TDF (we were hopeful), and the Enzo which graced last year's concourse.
The absences were more than made up for not least by three 458 Speciale Apertas, the aforementioned 195 Export Lungo, two 275 GTBs (both entrants to the concourse) among other exquisite classics, and even a few confused Lamborghinis.
599s were very well represented with seven GTBs and one GTO on display, however only one F12berlinetta made it. It was encouraging to see a number of 355s, and a showroom condition 360 Spider with a mere 1,600km on the clock!
The absences were more than made up for not least by three 458 Speciale Apertas, the aforementioned 195 Export Lungo, two 275 GTBs (both entrants to the concourse) among other exquisite classics, and even a few confused Lamborghinis.
599s were very well represented with seven GTBs and one GTO on display, however only one F12berlinetta made it. It was encouraging to see a number of 355s, and a showroom condition 360 Spider with a mere 1,600km on the clock!
The 1951 195 Lungo Ghia under tough scrutiny. The judging process is undertaken by a panel of experts in their field: from restorers to life-long collectors. The entrants to the Concorso competition are judged primarily on their originality, authenticity, condition, and overall presence. A comprehensive judging scorecard is used for each car, which ensures that every nut and bolt is under scrutiny. Even having a wrong tool in the car's toolkit can spell disaster for a Concorso hopeful. Over-restoration is also penalised, which consists of excess plating, or a polished part that should be unfinished or painted. Each car begins with a perfect 100, with points subtracted for each defect. It's a tense fifteen or so minutes for owners.
As with each year, we can't wait for the next - it promises to be huge. Surely we'd be asking too much too early to see an 812 Superfast? One can hope... time will tell.
Thanks to MCS follower, Dylan Rose, for supplying us with all the images for the second year running.
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