The Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille was held from September 12 to 15, 2024, marking the seventh iteration of this prestigious concourse of elegance at the historic Château de Chantilly. Resuming after a two-year hiatus, the event alternates yearly with the Le Mans Classic and drew impressive crowds, featuring over 1,000 cars and attracting 28,000 visitors.
In addition to serving as a refined family outing, the event transforms into an open-air museum, divided into three competitive categories evaluated by a diverse and esteemed jury, recognized for their varied cultural backgrounds and expertise.
This year’s competition included several categories: the Concourse d’Elegance, highlighting the fusion of future automotive design and fashion; the Concours D’Etat, showcasing the Most Beautiful Cars in the World; and the Grand Prix des Clubs.
For those interested in the results, here’s a summary of this year’s winners:
– Concours d’Elegance: Lancia Pu+Ra (2023)
– Public Prize for Concours d’Elegance: Bugatti Tourbillon (2024)
– Best of Show Concours d’Etat Pre-war: Bugatti T35C (1928)
– Special Prize for Pre-war Restoration: Tatra T80 (1931)
– Best of Show Concours d’Etat Post-war: Talbot-Lago T26 GS Coupé (1949)
– Special Prize for Palmares Post-war: Dino 196S (1959)
– Special “Works” Prize: Marcello Gandini for the Lamborghini Countach
– Grand Prix des Clubs FFVE: Vincennes en Anciennes with the Talbot 120 Baby Sport from 1934
We look forward to seeing you at Château de Chantilly in 2026!
Photos and text by Yaron Esposito
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