2019 Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este report and 180-shot gallery ...
Steeped in tradition, the annual Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este turned 90 years old this year. The highly exclusive event is held in the gardens of the Villa d'Este Hotel on the shores of Lake Como in what is a particularly beautiful part of the world. This scenic backdrop was explored further this year with the addition of the 'Prelude Tour' on the Thursday before the event. The entrants of the concours d'elegance were invited to join and the route took the cars to some of the most beautiful spots in the area. Unfortunately, nature was not friendly to the event for the entire weekend as just as the cars lined up for the parade in front of the Villa d'Este hotel started, a torrential downpour started. This did not dampen the spirits and the parade was completed just as planned, culminating with the presentation of the coveted Coppa d'Oro Villa d'Este for the 'best of show' by public referendum.
Our reporters also braved the conditions and have returned with a 180-shot gallery, which illustrates a concise report of the 2019 Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este.
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2019 Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este - Report and 180-shot Gallery
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