Zoute Concours d'Elégance 2016 - eight Otto Vu and many unique pieces

Name: Fiat 8V 1953
Brand: Fiat

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Created on October 17, 2016

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Fiat 8V Berlinetta Rapi (1953) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Unique combination of Fiat 8V and Siata 208 S - Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Beautiful atmosphere and Fiat 8V derivatives in front - Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Different shapes, two brands, one engine (Fiat 8V) - Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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A common denominator - the eight-cylinder engine from Fiat - Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Siata and Fiat with 8V hearts - Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Different design language at the rear, but one and the same engine from Fiat - Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Two extremes, but the same goal - Mercedes-Benz 300 SL with air brakes from 1952 on the left, Lancia Stratos HF Stradale from 1974 on the right - Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Bugatti Type 35 (1925) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Bentley 3 Litre Colonial Tourer (1926) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Bugatti Type 44 Harrington Tourer (1927) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Invicta 4.5 Litre "High Chassis" (1928) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Bentley 8 Litre (1930) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Corsa Spider Zagato (1932) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Invicta S Type "Carbodies" (1932) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Avions Voisin C23 "Graber" (1932) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Delahaye 135M Cabriolet Chapron (1937) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Bugatti Type 57 Ventoux (1937) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Lancia Astura Cabriolet Pininfarina (1938) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Mercedes-Benz W142/II Type 320 "Stromlinien Autobahn" (1938) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Talbot-Lago T120 Cabriolet (1939) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Lancia Aprilia Farina Convertibile (1949) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Bentley Mark VI Drophead Copué Worblaufen (1949) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Jaguar Mk V DHC (1950) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Bentley Mark VI DHC Park Ward (1951) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Aston Martin DB2 DHC (1951) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Prototype "Airbrake" (1952) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Siata 140 S Daina Sport (1952) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Fiat 8V Vignale Coupé (1953) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Fiat 8V Zagato 1st Series (1953) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Fiat 8V Supersonic Ghia (1953) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Porsche 356 Pre-A Cabriolet (1953) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Frazer-Nash Le Mans Mark II Replica (1954) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Fiat 8V Berlinetta Rapi Series II (1954) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Fiat 8V "Double Bubble" Zagato (1954) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Siata 208 S Spider 8V (1954) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Pegaso Z102 Touring (1954) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Lancia Aurelia B12 (1955) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Moretti 1200 Sport Spider (1955) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Lancia Aurelia B24 Spider America (1955) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Siata 208 CS (1956) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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BMW 3200 Michelotti Vignale Cabriolet (1958) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Aston Martin DB4 (1960) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud Series C Saloon (1961) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Ferrari 250 GT Lusso (1962) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Aston Martin DB4 Series IV GT Sports Saloon (1962) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Iso Grifo A3 Competizione (1965) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Osca 1600 GT Coupé Zagato (1965) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Bizzarrini 5300 GT Strada (1965) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Ferrari 275 GTB/2 Long Nose Torque Tube (1966) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Apollo GT (1966) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Ferrari 275 GTB/4 (1967) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Porsche 911 R (1967) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Lancia Flamina 3C 2.8 Super Sport Zagato (1967) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Citroën DS 21 Le Caddy (1967) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Prototype (1968) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Lamborghini Miura P400 (1968) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Toyota 2000 GT (1968) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Maserati Ghibli 4.9 SS (1969) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Ferrari 365 GTB4 Daytona "Plexi" (1970) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Plymouth Superbird (1970) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Dino 246 GT M Series (1971) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Lamborghini Miura P400 SV (1972) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Ferrari 365 GTB4 Daytona (1973) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Ferrari 365 GTB4 Daytona "Plexi" (1971) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Lancia Stratos HF Stradale (1974) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Rolls-Royce Camargue (1976) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Reliant Scimitar (1989) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Alfa Romeo Superleggera Disco Volante (2016) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Porsche 911 R (2016) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Alfa Romeo Superleggera Disco Volante Spider (2016) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing (1956) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster (1960) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

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The Zoute Grand Prix took place for the seventh time in Knokke-Heist from October 6 to 9, 2016. In addition to the Bonhams auction, the main attraction was once again the Concours d'Elégance. While the first Zoute events attracted 5000 to 7000 visitors, there are now over 100,000 who are interested in the Concours as well as the rally and the auction.

Two extremes, but the same goal - Mercedes-Benz 300 SL with air brakes from 1952 on the left, Lancia Stratos HF Stradale from 1974 on the right - Zoute Grand Prix 2016

The 2016 event benefited from beautiful autumn weather, which really showed off the location and cars to their best advantage.

The many-member jury, which included Adolfo Orsi, Andrea Zagato, Philip Kantor, Michael Bock and Derek Bell, had a good dozen prizes to distribute among around five dozen beautiful cars.

Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Prototype "Airbrake" (1952) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

Otto Vu Festival

The gathering of six Fiat Otto Vu was announced as a special highlight. And indeed, the variants from Fiat (Rapi), Zagato, Vignale and Ghia (Supersonic) delighted the audience.

Unique combination of Fiat 8V and Siata 208 S - Zoute Grand Prix 2016

But that's not all, two Siata 208s were also on show at the Concours, one as a Spider and the other as a very special coupé.

Siata 208 CS (1956) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

Anyone interested in the rare eight-cylinder cars with which Fiat wanted to demonstrate what it was capable of in the mid-fifties could not avoid a visit to Knokke-Heist.

Fiat 8V Berlinetta Rapi (1953) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

A Rapi coupé from 1953, which took part in the Mille Miglia of the same year, was voted "Best of Show" in keeping with the unique encounter of the 8V variants. The Supersonic Coupé received the "most sensitive restoration" award.

The other BMW 507

The BMW 507 is one of the icons of the fifties, the lines of Graf Goertz are hard to beat in terms of elegance. Nevertheless, Giovanni Michelotti tried his hand at the BMW sports car at the time and procured a chassis from the Italian BMW importer. The result, which was designed by Scaglietti and assembled by Vignale, is more reminiscent of the later Alfa Romeo 2000/2600 convertibles from Touring than of the Count's original curved design.

BMW 3200 Michelotti Vignale Cabriolet (1958) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

Whether this work, which was shown for the first time at the Turin Motor Show, later led Michelotti to commission the BMW 700 would need to be investigated in more detail. In any case, despite its uniqueness, the BMW was not awarded a prize at the Concours.

The prototype of the Ferrari Daytona

The Ferrari 365 GTB4 "Daytona", built from 1968 to 1973, is also an icon. The production version is much more impressive in terms of form than the 1968 prototype, which won the class in Knokke-Heist, not least due to the design of the front.

Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Prototype (1968) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

While the front was still based on its predecessor, the two sets of three miniature tail lights at the rear were not quite as bold as the design of the production version. The flank, however, already had almost final features.

Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Prototype (1968) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

Rarities non-stop

The organizers are to be commended for the successful selection of Concours cars. In addition to the vehicles already mentioned, a rare Osca 1600 GT with a Zagato body also found its way to Belgium.

Osca 1600 GT Coupé Zagato (1965) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

You don't see an Apollo GT every day either, and among the pre-war participants were a whole series of unique cars, such as the Bentley 8 Litre from 1930, the Alfa Romeo 2300 Corsa Spider Zagato from 1932 or the unique Avions Voisin C23 from 1932 with Graber bodywork.

Avions Voisin C23 "Graber" (1932) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

The Worblaufen Cabriolet based on a 1949 Jaguar Mark VI is also a special car that was ultimately honored for its long journey.

Bentley Mark VI Drophead Copué Worblaufen (1949) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

The 1989 Reliant Scimitar, which did not fit in at all with the other vehicles, caused some surprised looks.

Reliant Scimitar (1989) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

Nonetheless, this car was also a rarity, as the manufacturer at the time, Middlebridge, was only able to build 78 cars before it had to close the doors.

Preserved as built

Only a few Bugatti 35s survived the last 80 years with their first bodywork. The Type 35 shown here (Chasis 4449) with a two-liter eight-cylinder engine (no. 27) changed hands many times, once even in exchange for a motorcycle, but never had to be restored and thus received the award for the best-preserved car at the Zoute Grand Prix.

Bugatti Type 35 (1925) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

In addition to the cars already mentioned, the class winners were a Talbot-Lago T120 Cabriolet from 1939, an Aston Martin DB2 Cabriolet from 1951, a Pegaso Z102 with touring bodywork from 1954, a Lancia Aurelia B12 from 1955, an Aston Martin DB4 Series II from 1962 and a Porsche 911 R from 1967, the first car of this type to be built.

Talbot-Lago T120 Cabriolet (1939) - at the Concours d'Elégance Zoute Grand Prix 2016

The other awards and prizes are documented in the table below.

Concours participants and winners

The following table lists the participating vehicles and the awards they won. The entries can be sorted as desired by clicking on the column headings.

No.	Make	Type	Year	Prices/Comments
1	Bugatti	Type 35	1925	Special prize "best preserved car"
2	Bentley	3 Litre Colonial Tourer	1926
3	Bugatti	Type 44 Harrington Tourer	1927
4	Invicta	4.5 liter "High Chassis"	1928
5	Bentley	8 Litre	1930
6	Alfa Romeo	8C 2300 Corsa Spider Zagato	1932
8	Invicta	S Type "Carbodies"	1932
9	Avions Voisin	C23 "Graber"	1932
10	Delahaye	135M Cabriolet Chapron	1937
11	Bugatti	Type 57 Ventoux	1937
12	Lancia	Astura Cabriolet Pininfarina	1938	Special prize "Most special & unique bodywork"
13	Mercedes-Benz	W142/II Type 320 "Streamlined highway"	1938
14	Talbot-Lago	T120 Cabriolet	1939	Winner "Pre-War Class
16	Lancia	Aprilia Farina Convertible	1949	Special prize "Most elegant or special interior"
17	Bentley	Mark VI Drophead Coupé Worblaufen	1949	Special prize "Travel Award
18	Jaguar	MK V DHC	1950
19	Bentley	Mark VI DHC Park Ward	1951
20	Aston Martin	DB2 DHC Tickford	1951	Winner "Post-War Open Class
21	Mercedes-Benz	300 SL Prototype "Airbrake"	1952	Winner "Special Display Mercedes-Benz Class", special prize "Protoype Award"
22	Siata	140 S Daina Sport	1952
23	Fiat	8V Berlinetta Rapi	1953	Best of Show
24	Fiat	8V Vignale Coupé	1953
25	Fiat	8V Zagato 1st Series	1953
26	Fiat	8V Supersonic Ghia	1953	Special prize "most sensitive restoration"
27	Porsche	356 Pre-A Cabriolet	1953
28	Frazer Nash	Le Mans Mark II Replica	1954
29	Fiat	8V Berlinetta Rapi Series II	1954
30	Fiat	8V 'Double Bubble' Zagato	1954
31	Siata	208 S Spider 8V	1954
32	Pegaso	Z102	1954	Winner "Post War Closed 2 Seater Class"
33	Lancia	Aurelia B12	1955	Winner "Post War Closed 4 Seater Class"
34	Moretti	1200 Sport Spider	1955
35	Lancia	Aurelia B24 Spider America	1955
36	Siata	208 CS	1956
37	BMW	3200 Michelotti Vignale Convertible	1958
39	Aston Martin	DB 4 Series III	1961	Winner "Post-War Closed 2+2 Seater Class"
40	Rolls-Royce	Silver Cloud Series C Saloon	1961
41	Ferrari	250 GT Lusso	1962
42	Aston Martin	DB4 Series IV GT Sports Saloon	1962
43	Iso	Grifo A3 Competizione	1965
44	Osca	1600 GT Coupé Zagato	1965	Jury Special Prize "Coup de Coeur"
45	Bizzarrini	5300 GT Strada	1965
46	Ferrari	275 GTB/2 Long Nose Torque Tube	1966
47	Apollo	GT	1966
48	Ferrari	275 GTB/4	1967
49	Porsche	911 R	1967	Winner "Competition Class"
50	Lancia	Flaminia Super Sport 3C 2.8 Zagato	1967
51	Citroën	DS21 Cabriolet "Le Caddy" Chapron	1967
52	Ferrari	365 GTB4 Daytona Prototype	1968	Winner "Ferrari 275 GTB-365 GTB/4 Class"
53	Lamborghini	Miura P400	1968
54	Toyota	2000 GT	1968	Special prize "Engineering Award
56	Maserati	Ghibli 4.9 SS	1969
57	Ferrari	365 GTB4 Daytona Plexi	1970
58	Plymouth	Superbird	1970
59	Dino	246 GT M Series	1971
60	Lamborghini	Miura P400 SV	1972	Special award "Most exciting design"
61	Ferrari	365 GTB4 Daytona	1973
62	Ferrari	365 GTB4 Daytona Plexi	1971
63	Lancia	Stratos HF Stradale	1974
64	Rolls-Royce	Camargue Coupé	1976
65	Reliant	Scimitar	1989
66	Alfa Romeo	Superleggera Disco Volante	2016	Winner "Display Class"
67	Porsche	911 R	2016
68	Alfa Romeo	Superleggera Disco Volante Spider	2016
69	Mercedes-Benz	300 SL	1956	Special award "most iconic car"
70	Mercedes-Benz	300 SL Roadster	1960