Chantilly Arts & Elégance with a new class division and exciting participants on September 4, 2016

TEXTJuly 29, 2016 · 3 min

Bruno von Rotz, automatically translated

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Lamborghini Miura prototype (1966) - as it was presented to the world at the time - participant in the Concours d'Etat Chantilly 2016

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Hispano-Suiza Type 68bis J12 Saoutchik (1934) - - Participant in the Concours d'Etat Chantilly 2016

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Ferrari 555 Super Squalo (1955) - front-engined monoposto - participant in the Concours d'Etat Chantilly 2016

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Alfa Romeo 8C 2.3 Zagato Spyder (1932) - one of the most beautiful pre-war sports cars - participant in the Concours d'Etat Chantilly 2016

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Delage D8-120 Aerosport Coupe (1937) - elegant coupé - participant in the Concours d'Etat Chantilly 2016

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Lancia Astura Cabriolet Bocca (1933) - elegant convertible - participant in the Concours d'Etat Chantilly 2016

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Bristol 401 Touring (1948) - early six-cylinder - participant in the Concours d'Etat Chantilly 2016

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Frazer Nash Le Mans Replica (1954) - proven on the race track - participant in the Concours d'Etat Chantilly 2016

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Aston Martin DB4 Zagato (1961) - beautiful and efficient - participant in the Concours d'Etat Chantilly 2016

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BMW 3.0 CSL (1973) - in the group of "Tour de France" automobiles - participant in the Concours d'Etat Chantilly 2016

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Bugatti Type 54 (1931) - the high-flyer from back then - participant in the Concours d'Etat Chantilly 2016

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Panhard Levassor Skiff-Torpedo (1912) - one of the oldest participants - participant in the Concours d'Etat Chantilly 2016

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Citroën DS 19 Majesty (1965) - in the "French bodywork" group - participant in the Concours d'Etat Chantilly 2016

Ferrari 555 Super Squalo (1955) - Frontmotor-Monoposto - Teilnehmer am Concours d'Etat Chantilly 2016

Alfa Romeo 8C 2.3 Zagato Spyder (1932) - einer der schönsten Vorkriegssportwagen - Teilnehmer am Concours d'Etat Chantilly 2016

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Delage D8-120 Aerosport Coupe (1937) - elegantes Coupé - Teilnehmer am Concours d'Etat Chantilly 2016

Lancia Astura Cabriolet Bocca (1933) - elegantes Cabriolet - Teilnehmer am Concours d'Etat Chantilly 2016

Bristol 401 Touring (1948) - früher Sechszylinder - Teilnehmer am Concours d'Etat Chantilly 2016

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Frazer Nash Le Mans Replica (1954) - bewährt auf der Rennstrecke - Teilnehmer am Concours d'Etat Chantilly 2016

For the third time, Peter Auto is hosting the Chantilly Arts & Elégance event just outside Paris on September 3 and 4, 2016. The Concours d'Etat will once again be part of the main program in 2016.

Delage D8-120 Aerosport Coupe (1937) - elegant coupé - participant in the Concours d'Etat Chantilly 2016

The class divisions have been completely revised and many participating vehicles have already been provisionally named.

Panhard Levassor Skiff-Torpedo (1912) - one of the oldest participants - participant in the Concours d'Etat Chantilly 2016

The classes for 2016 are:

Bugatti, the Grand Prix cars
The front engine Formula 1 cars
The steam cars
The former English marques (Pre-War)
The former English marques (Post-War) Open Cars
The former English marques (Post-War) Closed Cars
A great Italian coachbuilder: Zagato (Pre-War)
A great Italian coachbuilder: Zagato (Post-War)
A great Italian coachbuilder: Zagato (Special Alfa Romeo)
The improbable coachworks (Wood, fabric, wicker...)
French coachwork masterpieces (Pre-War) Open Cars
French coachwork masterpieces (Pre-War) Closed Cars
French coachwork masterpieces (Post-War)
The Tour de France Automobile cars (1951-1964)
The Tour de France Automobile cars (1969-1986)
Tribute to the Pozzi Racing Team
The great untouched travel sedan cars and limousines (Pre-War)
The Aerodynamic's beginnings - Pre-War open road cars
The Aerodynamic's beginnings - Pre-War closed road cars
Tribute to: Jean Todt - Fifty years of an outstanding career
Fiftieth anniversary of the Lamborghini Miura P400 unveiled at the 1966 Geneva Motor Show

In particular Zagato and the French coachbuilders are celebrated, but also British car brands that have disappeared, such as Frazer Nash and Bristol.

Bristol 401 Touring (1948) - early six-cylinder - participant in the Concours d'Etat Chantilly 2016

A separate class was dedicated to the Lamborghini Miura, registered here is the prototype that stood in Geneva in 1966.

Lamborghini Miura prototype (1966) - as it was presented to the world at the time - participant in the Concours d'Etat Chantilly 2016

In addition to the Concours d'Etat, there is also a Concours d'Elégance with modern concept cars and a Concours de Clubs for the most beautiful club presentation.

Further information on the Chantilly Arts & Elégance event can be found on the event website.

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