RegistrationHistoric Car Concours
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BMW Group Classic has great pleasure to inform you, that the Selecting Committee has defined the first three classes for one of the most iconic celebrations in the automotive heritage.
You may already register with your vehicle.
You are welcome to register any vehicle that meets our Show Regulations.
Kindly note that different rules and regulations apply for dealers that would like to participate in the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2023. Please contact the Organisation Team at guest-relation@concorsodeleganzavilladeste.com in order to get more information.
Art. 1
BMW AG organises the “Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este” International Concours d’Elegance for historic cars at the Grand Hotel Villa d’Este in close cooperation with Villa d’Este S. p. A.
Art. 2
The event on 19 – 21 May 2023 is planned for cars of any type or marque built up to 1993. The vehicle shall be preserved and maintained in an historically correct unmodified condition. A correct restoration to original specification is also acceptable. Modifications (deviations from specification) that took place in period (20 years for cars built between 1925 to 1945 and 15 years for cars built in other periods) are acceptable (proof of period modification maybe requested). Out of period modifications such as a new or changed body or modern components are not acceptable. Components that are requested to drive the vehicle in modern traffic are also acceptable (e.g. aux fan discretely mounted, hazard lights or an auxiliary fuel pump in pre-war vehicles. The final inspection of cars with respective documents will be carried out on site by Concorso Villa d’Este Committee Experts at the Grand Hotel Villa d’Este on Thursday, 19 May 2023, from 14.00 – 19.00 or on Friday, 20 May 2023, from 08.30 – 18.30. The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este is to be staged in Cernobbio as detailed in the full programme supplied to entrants.
Art. 3
Cars shall be selected on the basis of their historic, technical and aesthetic interest, their rarity and authenticity, as well as the elegance and sophistication of their styling. The Selecting Committee nevertheless reserves the right to accept cars, which do not fully conform to these requirements on the basis of a particular interest in such cars. Should the Jury decide to award one of the available prizes to any of these cars, its decision must be justified. Prior to the final selection of entrants, candidates agree to have their car inspected by a representative of the Selecting Committee, subject to appointment.
Art. 4
The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este welcomes applications from collectors and private owners but is regrettably unable to consider applications from dealers or sellers. By applying to enter, owners confirm that their car is not for sale, nor is a sale planned within the next 12 months. If cars are shown at the Concorso and subsequently sold within this period, the Selecting Committee will not consider any further applications from those entrants for two years afterwards.
Art. 5
Cars admitted to the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, with the sole restriction of one car per entrant / owner, must be in perfect running order at all time and, provided with all necessary permits so as to be legally driven on the road. All cars must have valid insurance and documentation as required by traffic law. All road trips shall, however, be made freely and individually and not in the form of an organised transfer.
Art. 6
The Selecting Committee will group the cars into classes according to reasonable criteria of similarity. The vehicles must line up on Saturday and Sunday in the areas provided for their class.
Art. 7
Cars shall be inspected and judged by the Jury during the Saturday morning, as specified in the full programme. The entrant / owner or a nominated representative must present the car during the Jury’s inspection. Cars which do not attend Saturday’s and Sunday’s presentation will be excluded from the selection of the trophies and any trophies awarded may be revised by the Organising Committee.
Art. 8
If necessary, the Concorso Jury may be divided into classes, each led by a Chairman, responsible for the compilation and presentation of the results. The Jury shall be assisted by a non-voting Jury Secretary. In the event of tied points scores between two or more cars, the President of the Jury, after consulting the Jury members, has decision-making powers to which there is no appeal, including the right to modify his / her own vote in the event of a tie. The Jury’s decisions are final and thus no appeals or objections may be presented after publication of the official results.
Art. 9
Along with the degree of originality, the state of preservation and / or the quality of any restoration work, the Jury shall pay specific attention to the following aspects: elegance and general sophistication of the styling, harmony of the colour schemes, elegance of the upholstery and fittings, elegance and conformity of the accessories, mechanical efficiency and conformity of the engine bay. Convertible cars may be exhibited with their hoods lowered; the Jury may, however, ask to see the car with the hood correctly raised and fastened. The Jury is entitled to ask for the engine to be started. The Jury may also ask to sit in the cars to better evaluate the interiors.
Art. 10
Entrants / owners (or their representative) may during the presentation provide the Jury with any relevant documentation regarding their car and its history which they believe to be useful in reaching an appropriate evaluation. In the case of unique or unusual features, adequate documentation confirming any variations or options with respect to the standard model should be provided. Non-original safety elements such as rear-view mirrors, seat belts or fire extinguishers etc. may be allowed on condition that their fitting does not compromise the originality of the car. The Jury shall penalise highly unusual colour schemes and non-original chrome, nickel, cadmium or other metal plating. Replaceable parts such as tyres, batteries, spark plugs and so on should conform as closely as possible to the original items.
Art. 11
Decals, sign-writing, sponsors’ logos or race numbers are not allowed except for sports cars with a racing background and clear historical evidence of this. A club badge containing no advertising – not even partial – and no larger than 10 x 10 cm may be placed on the car.
Art. 12
The following awards will be voted and given to the winners during the event days 20 and 21 May 2023:
Art. 13
Entries must be made using the appropriate form submitted together with all necessary documents – including a full side view and a three-quarter front view photo as well as 3 other detailed pictures of your choice – for each car and team of maximum two persons. The completed and duly signed registration form together with an optional copy of the FIVA Identity Card must reach the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este Organising Committee by email (guest-relation@concorsodeleganzavilladeste.com) or by fax (+49 (0) 89 – 127 64 45 29) within 2 weeks of receipt. The invoices will be issued by BMW AG and must be paid immediately on receipt by bank transfer or credit card. According to the Terms and Conditions, a withdrawal of the registration is possible. Instead of a participation fee a cancellation fee will apply. Please check the Terms and Conditions for detailed information. The entrant / owner is responsible for
his / her own travel and cancellation insurance.
Art. 14
With regard to hotel accommodation and meals, entrants / owners may choose between packages A or B, both calculated for a team of maximum two persons. These packages do not include hotel extras, bar expenses, special upgrade requests and, in general, any expense not mentioned in the above packages.
Art. 15
The Selecting Committee reserves the inalienable right to select entries. Rejected applications shall be notified as soon as possible. Given that the event is by invitation only, the Selecting Committee will not normally accept substitutes for the cars or for the teams entered. Any request for substitution must be explicitly and formally approved up to 6 weeks before the start of the event.
Art. 16
Entrants and all other participants take part in the Concorso d’Eleganza at their own risk. BMW AG, however, shall be liable for personal injury or death caused as a result of wilful intent or negligence on the part of BMW AG, its directors, corporate officers or agents. For any other loss or damage, BMW AG shall be liable only to the degree that such loss or damage has been caused as a result of wilful intent or gross negligence on the part of BMW AG, its directors, corporate officers or agents. This liability clause shall apply accordingly in favour of Villa d’Este S. p. A., its directors, corporate officers or agents.
Art. 17
These Regulations shall be governed by German law. Exclusive jurisdiction for all disputes arising out of or in connection with these Regulations or the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este shall be in the Courts of Munich, Germany.
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