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Concorso d’Eleganza Kyoto 2019

Featuring “ZAGATO 100th Anniversary”
“LAMBORGHINI POLO STORICO”

For the third time, the event took place in the “Ninomaru Palace Courtyard” of World Heritage Site, Nijo-jo Castle,
an area that is normally closed to the public, a site boasting over 400 years of tradition.
This edition was the first to receive official recognition as an international “Concours d'Elegance”
by FIVA (Federation Internationale des Vehicules Anciens).

This year’s special exhibition focused on the “ZAGATO 100th Anniversary,”
featuring a collection of vintage cars produced by Italy’s illustrious Carrozzeria Zagato, founded in 1919.
These vehicles are distinguished by their use of aircraft manufacturing techniques and
their pioneering beauty—lightweight, dynamic, and reminiscent of modern art.
It was a unique and valuable opportunity to experience the evolution of “ZAGATO” design from
the 1930s to the latest model, all in one place.

“LAMBORGHINI POLO STORICO” was also put in the spotlight.
The heritage division “LAMBORGHINI POLO STORICO” was established to restore, certify, document,
and supply genuine spare parts for classic Lamborghinis.
The feature showcased a stunning lineup of historic and coveted sports cars,
lending even more glamor to the concours.

In addition, the event hosted an exhibition of “Designs for the Cars of the Future by the Counts,”
featuring designs and sketches by Count Carlo Felice Trossi and Count Mario Revelli di Beaumont.

AWARD WINNERS

– FEATURED AWARD –

BEST OF SHOW

LAMBORGHINI 350 GT ZAGATO

Year: 1965 | Owner: William Pope

BEST LAMBORGHINI AWARD

LAMBORGHINI MIURA SV

Year: 1971 | Owner: Eizo Tomita

BEST ZAGATO AWARD

LAMBORGHINI 350 GT ZAGATO

Year: 1965 | Owner: William Pope

BEST ALFA ROMEO AWARD

ALFA ROMEO 6C 1750 GS ZAGATO

Year: 1931 | Owner: Raoul San Giorgi

ELEGANT CLOSED AWARD

LANCIA FLAMINIA SUPER SPORT ZAGATO

Year: 1966 | Owner: Akira Harada

ELEGANT OPEN AWARD

ALFA ROMEO 6C 2500 S

Year: 1942 | Owner: Koen Verhaert

CHAPAL DESIRABLE TO DRIVE AWARD

LAMBORGHINI COUNTACH LP400

Year: 1976 | Owner: Hidetoshi Sekiguchi

FIVA AWARD

ALFA ROMEO 6C 1750 GS ZAGATO

Year: 1931 | Owner: Raoul San Giorgi

BEST ITALIAN (ACI) AWARD

FIAT 8V ZAGATO

Year: 1952 | Owner: Yoichi Sato

PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD

ALFA ROMEO 6C 1750 GS ZAGATO

Year: 1930 | Owner: Albert Wetz

– CLASS AWARD –

RACE AND PROTOTYPES CLASS

LAMBORGHINI 350 GT ZAGATO

Year: 1965 | Owner: William Pope

VINTAGE CLASS

ALFA ROMEO 6C 2500 S

Year: 1942 | Owner: Koen Verhaert

MODERN CLASS

ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE ZAGATO

Year: 1986 | Owner: Hidetomo Kimura

LAMBORGHINI 1986–2000 CLASS

LAMBORGHINI DIABLO GT

Year: 2000 | Owner: Kenji Nakamura

LAMBORGHINI 1972–1985 CLASS

LAMBORGHINI COUNTACH LP400

Year: 1976 | Owner: Hidetoshi Sekiguchi

LAMBORGHINI 1963–1971 CLASS

LAMBORGHINI MIURA SV

Year: 1971 | Owner: Eizo Tomita

GT CLASS

LANCIA FLAMINIA SUPER SPORT ZAGATO

Year: 1966 | Owner: Akira Harada

CONTEMPORARY CLASS

ALFA ROMEO TZ3 STRADALE ZAGATO

Year: 2011 | Owner: Kazunari Shirai

750 CLASS

MORETTI 750 ZAGATO

Year: 1954 | Owner: Kazuo Maruyama

JUDGES

Chairman of Judges Chairman of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
Sandra Button (USA)
President of FIVA
(Federation Internationale des Vehicules Anciens)
Patrick Rollet (France)
Consultant of the Selecting Committee,
Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este
Dominique Fischlin (Switzerland)
Car Designer,
Jury President Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este
Lorenzo Ramaciotti (Italy)
Curator of the Lamborghini Museum,
Editor of Lamborghini Magazine
Antonio Ghini (Italy)
Executive Officer of Royal Automobile Club
Peter Read (UK)
Honorary Judge of Pebble Beach Concourse d’Elegance,
Founding Member of
the International Chief Judge Advisory Group (ICJAG)
Christian Philippsen (Belgium)
Judge at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
Raoul San Giorgi (Belgium)
Selection Committee &
European Marketing Director of
Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
Nicholas Patric Waller (UK)
utomotive Historian & Appraiser,
Automotive Valuation Services,
Member of American Society of Appraisers
Donald Wayne Osborne (USA)
Car Designer,
Honorary Judge for Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
Shiro Nakamura (Japan)

GALLERY