Concours Event Awards

The Concours d'Elegance, or competition of elegance, evolved over the past few centuries from a parade of horse-drawn carriages to a competition among automobile owners. It has always been a great showing of beautiful design and impressive construction. Many of today's top events include originality in their judging criteria.
We are honored by the following awards, on projects ranging from complete Body-off Restorations to the Preservation [noted below by (P)] of exceptional original cars. With special thanks for the trust shown to us by the car owners.
by Event by Year by Car by Award
Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance
Chopard Timeless Excellence Award (2019)1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster
Amelia Award (2019)1963 Aston Martin DB5 Convertible
First In Class (2017)1952 Ferrari 212 Europa Coupe
First In Class (2015)1965 Ferrari 166 P/206P Dino (P)
Most Elegant French Coachwork (2015)1939 Delahaye 135 MS Torpedo Grand Sport
Mercedes-Benz Star of Excellence (2014)1928 Mercedes-Benz 680S Saoutchik Torpedo Roadster
Amelia Award (2014)1948 Ferrari 166 Spyder Corsa
McIntosh Trophy (2014)1958 Ferrari 335 Sport
First In Class (2010)1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Coupe (Alloy)
Best Preserved Car (2010)1932 Rolls Royce Phantom II Henley Roadster
First In Class (2008)1953 Cunningham C-3
Mercedes-Benz Trophy (2007)1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Coupe
Amelia Award (2007)1966 Ferrari 500 SF Superfast
Historically Significant Mille Miglia Car (2007)1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Mille Miglia Spider
Amelia Award (2007)1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster
First In Class (2005)1949 Porsche Gmund Coupe (P)
Mercedes-Benz Trophy (2003)1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster
Amelia Award (2003)1960 Porsche RS-60 Spyder
Spirit of Ferrari Award (2003)1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta
First In Class (2002)1957 Ferrari 250 GT Speciale PF Coupe
Road & Track Trophy (2001)1955 Jaguar XKD D-type
First In Class (2001)1957 BMW 507
First In Class (2001)1960 Porsche RS-60 Spyder
First In Class (2000)1962 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder
Best Open Car (2000)1962 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder
First In Class (1999)1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S Cabriolet
Most Elegant Mercedes-Benz (1999)1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S Cabriolet
Most Elegant Sports Car (1999)1949 Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta
First In Class (1998)1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet A
Amelia Award (1998)1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Coupe
BEST OF SHOW (1997)1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster
Mercedes-Benz Star of Excellence (1996)1930 Mercedes-Benz SSK 'Count Trossi'
Baltimore Concours
First In Class (1991)1961 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster
Bay Harbor Concours d'Elegance
First In Class (2002)1949 Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta
First In Class (2001)1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster
Castle Hill Concours d'Elegance
Historically Significant Post WWII (2001)1960 Porsche RS-60 Spyder
First In Class (2001)1957 Ferrari 250 GT Speciale PF Coupe
First In Class (1999)1949 Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta
First In Class (1996)1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet A
BEST OF SHOW (1995)1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster
Cavallino Classic Sports Sunday
Best in Class (2020)1959 Ferrari 410SA Superamerica
First In Class (2016)1950 Ferrari 166 MM/195 S Berlinetta Le Mans
First In Class (2015)1952 Ferrari 212 Europa Coupe
Class Excellence Award (2015)1939 Delahaye 135 MS Torpedo Grand Sport
Most Elegant Convertible (2015)1939 Delahaye 135 MS Torpedo Grand Sport
Best Competition Car (2014)1958 Ferrari 335 Sport
Best Competition Car (2013)1953 Ferrari 375 MM Spyder (P)
BEST OF SHOW (2008)1950 Ferrari 166 MM/195 S Berlinetta Le Mans
Cavallino Concorso d'Eleganza
Platino Award (2020)1959 Ferrari 410SA Superamerica
Finest 12-cylinder Ferrari (2020)1959 Ferrari 410SA Superamerica
Honorary Judges Cup (2020)1959 Ferrari 410SA Superamerica
Cavallino Cup (2019)1958 Ferrari 335 Sport
First In Class (2019)1958 Ferrari 335 Sport
Platinum Award (2018)1957 Ferrari 250 GT PF I Cabriolet
Judges' Trophy (2018)1957 Ferrari 250 GT PF I Cabriolet
Platinum Award (2017)1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder
Excellence Cup (2017)1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder
Platinum Award (2015)1958 Ferrari 250 TR Testa Rossa
Competizione Cup (2015)1958 Ferrari 250 TR Testa Rossa
375 Cup (2015)1953 Ferrari 375 MM Spyder (P)
Platinum Award (2015)1965 Ferrari 166 P/206P Dino (P)
Scuderia Ferrari Cup (2015)1965 Ferrari 166 P/206P Dino (P)
Platinum Award (2015)1952 Ferrari 212 Europa Coupe
Scuderia Ferrari Cup (2014)1948 Ferrari 166 Spyder Corsa
Emeritus (Chief Judge) Cup (2014)1948 Ferrari 166 Spyder Corsa
Ferrari Spirit Cup (2014)1958 Ferrari 335 Sport
Platinum Award (2014)1958 Ferrari 335 Sport
Platinum Award (2012)1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Berlinetta
Gran Turismo Ferrari Cup (2012)1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Berlinetta
Platinum Award (2012)1953 Ferrari 375 MM Spyder (P)
Preservation Vintage Cup (2012)1953 Ferrari 375 MM Spyder (P)
Competizione Cup (2012)1953 Ferrari 375 MM Spyder (P)
Platinum Award (2009)1967 Ferrari 365 GTS California Spyder
Platinum Award (2008)1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso
Platinum Award (2008)1950 Ferrari 166 MM/195 S Berlinetta Le Mans
Scuderia Ferrari Cup (2008)1950 Ferrari 166 MM/195 S Berlinetta Le Mans
Scuderia Ferrari Cup (2007)1949 Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta
Platinum Award (2007)1949 Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta
Platinum Award (2005)1962 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder
Platinum Award (2002)1957 Ferrari 250 GT Speciale PF Coupe
La Coppa per Dodici Cilindri (2002)1957 Ferrari 250 GT Speciale PF Coupe
Platinum Award (2001)1964 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso
Judges' Trophy (2001)1964 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso
Platinum Award (2000)1962 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder
La Coppa per Dodici Cilindri (2000)1962 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder
Platinum Award (1999)1949 Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta
Coppa Bella Macchina Award (1999)1949 Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta
Scuderia Ferrari Cup (1999)1949 Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta
Chicago Historic: GT40 30th Reunion
BEST OF SHOW (1994)1966 Ford GT40 Mk 1
Chicago International Concours
Mercedes-Benz Trophy (1994)1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S
First In Class (1993)1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster
Mercedes-Benz Trophy (1993)1960 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster
First In Class (1993)1964 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso
BEST OF SHOW (1992)1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet A
First In Class (1992)1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet A
Concours d'Elegance of America
BEST OF SHOW (2011)1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Autobahn-Kurier
Concours of Elegance Hampton Court Palace
Ferrari 75th Anniversary Award (2022)1966 Ferrari 365P Berlinetta Speciale 'Tre Posti'
Dallas Concours d'Elegance
BEST OF SHOW (1997)1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet A
BEST OF SHOW (1996)1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster
Mayor's Trophy (1996)1966 Ford GT40 Mk 1
Eastern United States Concours d'Elegance
Mercedes-Benz Trophy (1998)1955 Mercedes-Benz 300c Cabriolet D
Best Post-War European Car (1998)1955 Mercedes-Benz 300c Cabriolet D
Debutante Award (1998)1955 Mercedes-Benz 300c Cabriolet D
Mercedes-Benz Trophy (1997)1960 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster
Best Post-War European Car (1997)1960 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster
First In Class (1997)1960 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster
Mercedes-Benz Trophy (1996)1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster
Best PreWar Foreign Car (1996)1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster
First In Class (1995)1966 Ferrari 275 GTB Coupe
Design Award (1995)1966 Ferrari 275 GTB Coupe
BEST OF SHOW (1994)1938 Bugatti T57SC Atlantic Coupe
Best PreWar Closed Car (1994)1938 Bugatti T57SC Atlantic Coupe
Best PreWar Automobile (1993)1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet A
Fairmount Park Vintage Grand Prix
First In Class (1993)1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster
BEST OF SHOW (1993)1964 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso
FCA Field & Driving Concours
Platinum Award (2002)1957 Ferrari 250 GT Speciale PF Coupe
Luigi Chinetti Award (2002)1957 Ferrari 250 GT Speciale PF Coupe
Platinum Award (2001)1949 Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta
Platinum Award (2001)1964 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso
Strada Automobili Award (2001)1964 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso
FCA International
Platinum Award (2013)1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Berlinetta
Ferrari Club Concours
BEST OF SHOW (1995)1964 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso
Goodwood: Cartier Style et Luxe Concours d'Elegance
BEST OF SHOW (2008)1930 Mercedes-Benz SSK 'Count Trossi'
Greenwich Concours d'Elegance
First Selectman's Award (2009)1952 Mercedes-Benz 220 Cabriolet B
Mercedes-Benz Trophy (2007)1962 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster
Mercedes-Benz Trophy (2005)1960 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster
Mercedes-Benz Trophy (1997)1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet A
First In Class (1996)1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster
Best European Open Car (1996)1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster
Gull Wing Group International
Best Roadster (2013)1961 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster
Best Roadster (2011)1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster
Best Gullwing (2010)1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Coupe
Best Roadster (2007)1961 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster
Best Gullwing (2004)1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Coupe
Best Roadster (2004)1961 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster
Best Gullwing (1991)1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Coupe (Alloy)
Best Roadster (1991)1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster
Best Gullwing (1980)1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Coupe (Alloy)
International Historic Motoring Awards
Restoration of the Year (2012)1928 Mercedes-Benz 680S Saoutchik Torpedo Roadster
Italia Classica: Ferrari Edition
Best Preserved Car (2011)1953 Ferrari 375 MM Spyder (P)
Larz Anderson Auto Museum: Tutto Italiano
BEST OF SHOW (2014)1958 Ferrari 335 Sport
Best Competition Car (2014)1958 Ferrari 335 Sport
BEST OF SHOW (2001)1966 Ferrari 275 GTS
Platinum Award (2001)1966 Ferrari 275 GTS
Lime Rock Historic Festival
BEST OF SHOW (2018)1937 Bugatti T57SC Gangloff Drophead Coupe
BEST OF SHOW (2015)1930 Mercedes-Benz SSK 'Count Trossi'
First In Class (2015)1939 Mercedes-Benz W154 Grand Prix
First In Class (2015)1963 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster (P)
First In Class (2015)1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster (P)
BEST OF SHOW (2013)1948 Ferrari 166 Spyder Corsa
BEST OF SHOW (1994)1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster
BEST OF SHOW (1992)1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster
First In Class (1991)1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Coupe (Alloy)
BEST OF SHOW (1991)1959 BMW 507
First In Class (1991)1959 BMW 507
Best Restored (1991)1959 BMW 507
BEST OF SHOW (1987)1956 Mercedes-Benz 300Sc Roadster
Louis Vuitton Classic
BEST OF SHOW (1999)1938 Bugatti T57SC Atlantic Coupe
First In Class (1999)1938 Bugatti T57SC Atlantic Coupe
Peoples' Choice (1998)1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet A
First In Class (1997)1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster
Louis Vuitton Classic Concours Award
BEST OF SHOW (2011)1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Autobahn-Kurier
BEST OF SHOW (2008)1950 Ferrari 166 MM/195 S Berlinetta Le Mans
Meadow Brook Hall Concours d'Elegance
Blue Ribbon Award (2002)1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S Cabriolet
Best Ferrari (2002)1957 Ferrari 250 GT Speciale PF Coupe
First In Class (2000)1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet A
Mercedes-Benz Trophy (2000)1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet A
BEST OF SHOW (1999)1937 Bugatti T57SC Gangloff Drophead Coupe
First In Class (1999)1937 Bugatti T57SC Gangloff Drophead Coupe
First In Class (1999)1934 Bugatti T59 Grand Prix
Mercedes-Benz Trophy (1996)1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster
First In Class (1996)1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster
BEST OF SHOW (1995)1930 Mercedes-Benz SSK 'Count Trossi'
Engineering Excellence Award (1994)1966 Ford GT40 Mk 1
First In Class (1992)1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet A
Museum of Transportation Concours
BEST OF SHOW (1995)1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet A
First In Class (1995)1962 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster
BEST OF SHOW (1992)1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Coupe (Alloy)
BEST OF SHOW (1987)1956 Mercedes-Benz 300Sc Roadster
New Hampshire International Speedway Elegance
First In Class (1999)1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S Cabriolet
Best Interior (1999)1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S Cabriolet
Most Elegant Open Car (1999)1966 Ferrari 275 GTS
Best Open European Car (1998)1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster
Judges' Trophy (1998)1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster
Best Restored (1998)1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster
First In Class (1998)1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster
Sponsor's Trophy (1997)1960 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster
First In Class (1997)1960 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster
First In Class (1996)1966 Ford GT40 Mk 1
First In Class (1994)1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster
First In Class (1993)1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet A
First In Class (1992)1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster
BEST OF SHOW (1991)1952 Mercedes-Benz 220 Cabriolet B
Newport Beach Concours d'Elegance
First In Class (2007)1950 Ferrari 166 MM/195 S Berlinetta Le Mans
Newport Concours d'Elegance
Best Post-War European Car (2011)1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Coupe
Peoples' Choice (2011)1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Coupe
Palm Beach Cavallino Classic Concorso d'Eleganza
BEST OF SHOW (2022)1966 Ferrari 365P Berlinetta Speciale 'Tre Posti'
People's Choice (2022)1966 Ferrari 365P Berlinetta Speciale 'Tre Posti'
Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
Enzo Ferrari Award (2022)1958 Ferrari 250 GT Tour de France Berlinetta
BEST OF SHOW (2021)1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Autobahn-Kurier
Elegance in Motion Trophy (2021)1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Autobahn-Kurier
Mercedes Benz Star of Excellence Award (2021)1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster
First In Class (2021)1966 Ferrari 365P Berlinetta Speciale 'Tre Posti'
Best of Show Nominee (2021)1966 Ferrari 365P Berlinetta Speciale 'Tre Posti'
First In Class (2019)1938 Talbot-Lago T-150-C SS Teardrop Cabriolet
Best of Show Nominee (2019)1938 Talbot-Lago T-150-C SS Teardrop Cabriolet
First In Class (2018)1957 Ferrari 250 GT PF I Cabriolet
First In Class (2017)1958 Ferrari 335 Sport
First In Class (2017)1963 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster (P)
First In Class (2016)1963 Aston Martin DB5 Convertible
First In Class (2014)1939 Delahaye 135 MS Torpedo Grand Sport
BEST OF SHOW (2012)1928 Mercedes-Benz 680S Saoutchik Torpedo Roadster
First In Class (2012)1928 Mercedes-Benz 680S Saoutchik Torpedo Roadster
First In Class (2011)1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster
Most Elegant Convertible (2011)1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster
FIVA Post-War Award (2009)1960 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster
First In Class (2008)1933 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Castagna
Mille Miglia Award (2007)1950 Ferrari 166 MM/195 S Berlinetta Le Mans
Most Elegant Closed Car (2006)1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Autobahn-Kurier
Mercedes-Benz Trophy (2006)1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Autobahn-Kurier
First In Class (2006)1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Autobahn-Kurier
Best of Show Nominee (2006)1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Autobahn-Kurier
First In Class (2005)1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Mille Miglia Spider
Road & Track Trophy (2004)1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Coupe
First In Class (2004)1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Coupe
Most Elegant Sports Car (2003)1934 Bugatti T59 Grand Prix
Most Elegant Sports Car (1998)1949 Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta
Most Elegant Convertible (1997)1937 Bugatti T57SC Gangloff Drophead Coupe
First In Class (1996)1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Coupe
Mercedes-Benz Trophy (1995)1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster
First In Class (1995)1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster
BEST OF SHOW (1993)1930 Mercedes-Benz SSK 'Count Trossi'
First In Class (1993)1930 Mercedes-Benz SSK 'Count Trossi'
Mercedes-Benz Trophy (1992)1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet A
First In Class (1990)1938 Bugatti T57SC Atlantic Coupe
BEST OF SHOW (1990)1938 Bugatti T57SC Atlantic Coupe
Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix
Best Display Car (1999)1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet A
Porsche Parade
Preservation Award (1991)1955 Porsche 550 Spyder (P)
Porsche Rennsport Reunion
First In Class (2004)1959 Porsche RSK Spyder
Proud Heritage MBCA Concours
First In Class (1995)1962 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster
Santa Fe Concorso
First In Class (2011)1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S Cabriolet
The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award
Best of the Best (2020)1958 Ferrari 335 Sport
The Quail
BEST OF SHOW (2016)1953 Ferrari 375 MM Spyder (P)
Thousand Islands Concours d'Elegance
Brock Yates Award (2011)1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Coupe
Vernasca Silver Flag Hillclimb
BEST OF SHOW (2011)1953 Ferrari 375 MM Spyder (P)
Villa d'Este Concorso at Villa Erba
Italia Trophy (2013)1938 Bugatti T57SC Atlantic Coupe
Young People's Award (2013)1938 Bugatti T57SC Atlantic Coupe
BEST OF SHOW (2008)1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Autobahn-Kurier
Villa d'Este Concorso d'Eleganza
First In Class (2022)1966 Ferrari 365P Berlinetta Speciale 'Tre Posti'
First In Class (2019)1949 Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta
First In Class (2019)1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Cal Spider
BEST OF SHOW (2018)1958 Ferrari 335 Sport
Most Sensitive Restoration (2015)1952 Ferrari 212 Europa Coupe
First In Class (2013)1928 Mercedes-Benz 680S Saoutchik Torpedo Roadster
First In Class (2013)1938 Bugatti T57SC Atlantic Coupe
BEST OF SHOW (2013)1938 Bugatti T57SC Atlantic Coupe
Coppa d'Oro (2013)1938 Bugatti T57SC Atlantic Coupe
First In Class (2011)1953 Ferrari 375 MM Spyder (P)
BEST OF SHOW (2008)1950 Ferrari 166 MM/195 S Berlinetta Le Mans
BEST OF SHOW (2007)1930 Mercedes-Benz SSK 'Count Trossi'
First In Class (2007)1930 Mercedes-Benz SSK 'Count Trossi'
First In Class (2000)1949 Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta