When it comes to classic cars, most of us get an immediate image of what a classic car is. It might be a particular make and model, like the Model T or Thunderbird. Maybe it’s more about the year and color, like a ’66 cherry red Mustang. Some of you might even picture luxury, such as the Rolls Royce Phantom.
Later this month, May 22-24, the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este car show will be gathering together some of the finest classic cars in the world on Lake Como in northern Italy. Held at a 19th century villa named Villa Erba, the theme of the show this year is the glitz and glam of the 1970s. There will be an exhibition of Art Cars. These captured the imagination of both art and motor racing fans in the 70s. Popular artists of the decade left their artistic look on BMW racing cars.
Another feature will be an auction held at center stage. One of the cars to be auctioned is a 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider, one of sixteen produced. There will also be a Lamborghini Miuri, a Mercedes 300 SL Roadster and a Ferrari 458 Speciale.
For those of going, expect great things, including many Rolls Royce Phantom models, in this, the Phantom’s 90th anniversary. For those of us not going…we can dream!
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