Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015 - noble elegance at the gates of Paris

Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015 - noble elegance at the gates of Paris

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Created on September 14, 2015

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Martina Mäder

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Mercedes-Benz 500 K Special Roadster (1936) - the Best of Show is presented - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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Bugatti 57C (1939) - received the "Prix FIVA" - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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Mercedes-Benz 500 K Special Roadster (1936) - Best of Show - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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Mercedes-Benz 500 K Special Roadster (1936) - the most beautiful - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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Mercedes-Benz 500 K Special Roadster (1936) - Best of Show - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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Buggati 57C (1939) - received the Prix FIVA - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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Ascent of the winners and prizewinners - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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Alfa Romeo Typo B P3 (1932) - Winner in the category "Voitures en Etat d'Origine" - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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Alfa Romeo Typo B P3 (1932) - Category winner - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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BRM H16 (1967) - Formula 1 racing car in unusual surroundings - Winner of the "Formule 1 de 1966 à 1972" category - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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Ferrari 312 B2 (1971) - Special Jury Prize - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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Valuable monoposti in the "Formula 1 1966 to 1972" class - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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Bugatti Type 35C GP (1929) - Lukas Hüni accepts a special jury prize for the ex-Trintignant racing car - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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Wrapped Bugatti 35 - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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Preparation of the great promenade - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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Citroën DS 19 Le Paris (1960) - elegant special bodywork based on the DS - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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Citroën SM by Chapron - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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De Tomaso Pantera (1971) - Special Prize of the Juy in the class "Chassis Européens à Moteur Américain (Fermées) - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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Ferrari 250 GT California Spider (1961) - received the Special Jury Prize in the category "Grand Turisme - Les Voitures de Cours et de Ville Ouvertes" - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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View into the cockpit of an open Ferrari - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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The jury takes on a Ferrari sports car from the 1950s - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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Ferrari 250 GTO (1962) - wins the main prize in the category "Grand Tourisme - Les Voitures de Course et de Ville Fermées 1957 à 1973" - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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Ford GT 40 (1966) - Special Jury Prize in the "Grand Tourisme - Les Voitures de Cours et de Ville Fermées" class - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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Lotus Eleven (1956) - full line-up at the entrance - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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Maserati 5000 GT Frua (1962) - received a special jury prize - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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Maserati 5000 GT (1962) - half wrapped - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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The jury at work - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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Noble Mercedes-Benz pre-war roadster - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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Much admired open-top Mercedes-Benz from the pre-war years - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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Celebrated jewels - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (1954) - received a special jury prize - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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Osca 2000 S (1954) - won first prize in the category "Grand Tourisme - Les Voitures de Course et de Ville Ouvertes" - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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Porsche 356 2000 GS Carrera (1962) - received a special jury prize in the "Grand Tourisme" category - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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AC Cobra Competition - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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Lined up exclusives - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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Limousine elegance at dusk - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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English classics at the entrance - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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A Porsche 356 convertible in front of the noble castle - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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The noble castle provided the elegant setting for the Concours - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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Delage on the driveway - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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The special category with vehicles with European chassis and American engines - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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Fin wonders from Cadillac - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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American Srassenkreuzer in front of the castle - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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Maserati Boomerang (1971) - ready for the Bonhams auction - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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Knightly parades as an attraction - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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Knight demonstration - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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British oncoming traffic - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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Impressive club stands - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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It is rare to see such a phalanx of Citroën SMs - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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There were no underground garages, the cars got damp overnight - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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Fiat 124 Spider (1968) - there were also reasonably priced classics to marvel at - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider (1964) - on the castle driveway - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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After last year's great success, the second Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille took place on September 6 just outside Paris. The event is intended to help preserve the French tradition of the Concours d'Elégance, which dates back to the 1920s.

Ferrari 250 GT California Spider (1961) - received the Special Jury Prize in the category "Grand Turisme - Les Voitures de Cours et de Ville Ouvertes" - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

Ferrari 250 GT California Spider (1961) - received the Special Jury Prize in the category "Grand Turisme - Les Voitures de Cours et de Ville Ouvertes" - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

Copyright / Photographer: Py Riom - Courtesy Peter Auto

Success and stress

With 13,500 spectators, the 2015 event welcomed over a third more visitors than in 2014. That weekend was particularly stressful for the international automotive high society, as Concours were also held in Scotland and England. The private jet was the only option if you didn't want to miss anything.

Maserati Boomerang (1971) - ready for the Bonhams auction - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

Maserati Boomerang (1971) - ready for the Bonhams auction - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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In addition, you could also bid for very exquisite cars at Bonhams , at least if you could call a black suit and bow tie your own.

Something for everyone

Numerous workshops and many other special attractions attracted not only motor fans but also many families. The weather also played along and so the 100 exceptional vehicles taking part in the Concours d'Etat could be admired in glorious sunshine, as could the 40 clubs competing for the Club Grand Prix prize.

Impressive club stands - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

Impressive club stands - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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Large vehicle show

Around 850 vehicles from all over the world were presented on Saturday, and the numerous collectors who came not only from all over Europe but also from Asia and the USA certainly contributed to this high number.

The special category with vehicles with European chassis and American engines - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

The special category with vehicles with European chassis and American engines - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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As a result, the event was able to secure its place among the international blue ribbon automobile concours for the second time.

Beautiful and special vehicles

The people around Peter Auto had come up with some special categories that you don't find at all beauty contests, e.g. vehicles with European chassis and American engines, which was won by a Facel Vega HK 2. Another interesting category was the Citroën SM derivatives, in which the first prize went to a Citroën SM Mylord from 1975.

Citroën DS 19 Le Paris (1960) - elegant special bodywork based on the DS - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

Citroën DS 19 Le Paris (1960) - elegant special bodywork based on the DS - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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Another interesting Concours category was the grouping of "Voitures des Grandes Dames", i.e. vehicles that were once owned and driven by famous women such as Ursula Andress or Raquel Welch.

Award-winning condition

The Best of Show, chosen by an international jury that included Sandra Button, Adolfo Orsi, Paul Belmondo, Philip Kantor, Hans Matti, Gordon Murray, Rahim Aga Kahn and Michael Bock, was won by the Mercedes-Benz 500K Special Roadster 1936 from the Louwman Museum.

Mercedes-Benz 500 K Special Roadster (1936) - Best of Show - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

Mercedes-Benz 500 K Special Roadster (1936) - Best of Show - Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille 2015

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The VIVA prize was awarded to a 1939 Bugatti T57C. In the new concept car category, the BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage R was awarded first prize in the Concours d'Elégance.

And the club "Les Amis de Delage" won the coveted club award.

In 2016, the event will once again take place on the first weekend in September, and the date should be noted now: September 4, 2016.

The award-winning vehicles

Best Of Show
Mercedes-Benz 500K Special Roadster 1936
Prix FIVA
Bugatti T57C 1939
CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE
1er Prix - BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage R associé à la maison de couture Balmain
Prix Spécial du Jury - All-New Ford GT associé à la maison de couture Haider Ackermann
Prix Spécial du Jury - Alpine Célébration associé à la maison Chapal
CONCOURS D'ETAT - Grand Tourisme : Les voitures de Course et de ville fermées de 1948 à 1956
1er Prix - Talbot Lago Grand Sport 1948
Prix Spécial du Jury - Aston Martin DB3S Coupé 1956
Prix Spécial du Jury - Fiat 8V Zagato Berlinetta 1953
Grand Tourisme : Les voitures de Course et de Ville Fermées de 1957 à 1973
1er Prix - Ferrari 250 GTO 1962
Prix Spécial du Jury - Ford GT40 1966
Prix Spécial du Jury - Porsche 356 2000 GS Carrera 1962
Grand Tourisme : Les voitures de Course et de Ville Ouvertes
1er Prix - Osca 2000 S 1954
Prix Spécial du Jury - AC Cobra 1963
Prix Spécial du Jury - Ferrari 250 GT California 1961
Prix Spécial du Jury - Ferrari 166 MM 1950
Hommage à Bugatti : Les Voitures de Course
1er Prix - Bugatti Type 50 Le Mans 1931
Prix Spécial du Jury - Bugatti Type 18 1913
Prix Spécial du Jury - Bugatti Type 13 Brescia Course 1922
Châssis Européens à Moteur Américain (Fermées)
1er Prix - Facel Vega HK2 1962
Prix Spécial du Jury - Monteverdi 375/4 High Speed 1977
Prix Spécial du Jury - De Tomaso Pantera 1971
Châssis Européens à Moteur Américain (Ouvertes)
1er Prix - AC Cobra 289 1962
Prix Spécial du jury - Allard J2 1951
Citroën DS à Carrosserie Spéciale
1er Prix - DS 19 La Croisette 1961
Prix Spécial du Jury - DS 19 Le Concorde 1963
Prix Spécial du Jury - DS 19 Le Paris 1960
Citroën SM à Carrosserie Spéciale
1er Prix - Citroën SM Mylord 1975
Prix Spécial du Jury - Citroën SM Espace Heuliez 1971
Prix Spécial du Jury - Citroën SM V8 1973
Formule 1 de 1966 à 1972 inclus
1er Prix - BRM H16 1967
Prix Spécial du Jury - Brabham BT24/2 1967
Prix Spécial du Jury - Ferrari 312 B2 1971
Intérieurs Iconoclastes
1er Prix - Ferrari 250 MM 1953
Prix Spécial du Jury - Avions-Voisin C14 demi berline 1930
Prix Spécial du Jury - Avions-Voisin C28 Aerosport 1935
Voitures des Grandes Dames
1er Prix - Ferrari 250 Europa GT 1954 (Princesse Lilian de RETHY)
Prix Spécial du Jury - Bugatti Type 35B 1927 (Hellé Nice)
Prix Spécial du Jury - BMW 507 1958 (Ursula Andress)
Voitures en Etat d'Origine de l'Entre-Deux-Guerres Ouvertes
1er Prix - Alfa Romeo Typo B P3 1932
Prix Spécial du Jury - Bentley 8 Ltr. Le Mans Type 4-Seater Sports by Vanden Plas 1932
Prix Spécial du Jury - Bugatti Type 35C GP (Ex Trintignant) 1929
Voitures en Etat d'Origine de l'Entre-Deux-Guerres Fermées )
1er Prix - Bugatti Type 57C 1939
Mercedes de 1924 à 1942 : 4, 6 et 8 cylindres à compresseur
1er Prix - Mercedes-Benz 500K Special Roadster 1936
Prix Spécial du Jury - Mercedes-Benz SS Grand-Prix Car 1929
Prix Spécial du Jury - Mercedes-Benz 680 S "Saoutchik" 1928
Voitures de la Famille Aga Khan
1er Prix - Rolls-Royce Phantom II 1932
Prix Spécial du Jury - Maserati 5000 GT 1962
Prix Spécial du Jury - Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupé 1954
GRAND PRIX DES CLUBS MOYNAT
1er Prix - Les Amis de Delage
Prix ''Art de recevoir'' (Perspective Art & Design Floral)
Vincennes en Anciennes
Prix du Public
Concept DS Numéro 9

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