Villa d'Este Concorzo d'Eleganza 2008 Photo Gallery

The photos below were taken on 4/26/2008 at the World-Famous Concorzo held at the Villa d'Este Hotel on

Lake Como in Northern Italy.  Big Thanks to Bob Huber and Valentino http://www.nanetteschaerf.com/Balboni who supplied most of the photos here.

Additional thanks to our friend and professional photographer, Nanette Schaerf who sent some of her excellent photos to add to this group.

Nanette's web site (and a lot more pictures) can be seen at http://www.nanetteschaerf.com/ 


 

Norberto Feretti, Simon, Valentino, and Jack.

With Fabio Lamborghini and Ermano, owner of the 350.

Top down view of the spotless engine in the 350.

Unusual original rear speaker in the 350.

A reflection in the window of the 350.

The rocker panel in the 350. Note the jacking hole (plugged).

The bright blue interior of the 350.

The front of the 350 with the one-piece bumper and unique grill.

The 350 seen from the rear.

Ermanno drives towards the display area.

The 350 at the display area. Well received.

In the display area.

Another shot of the 350 engine compartment.

The period radio in the 350.

The odd little back seat in the 350.

The unique early badge on the 350.

The large, round gearshift knob.

A view under the driver's side dash in the 350.

Here is the view under the passenger side dash.

Bob Huber take a picture of the underside. Still pretty.

A 1967 Ferrari Dino 206S Competizione.

A stately looking 1949 Alfa Romeo on display.

Simon Kidston introduces a rare ATS 2500.

The 250 Ferrari - a dead gorgeous show stopper.

Bob and Jack with Simon and Norberto Feretti.

An ostentatious Bentley (they're always ostentatious ;-)

Bugatti 57SC in the display area.

The same Bugatti seen driving on the streets of Cernbbio on Sunday.

Valentino and Fabio check over the Miura SV at the show.

I call this "Class on the Grass" - an old Rolls Royce.

One of my favorites. A really cute Pegaso Z-102 "Thrill."

Diane and Ron with their Bizzarini Manta.

Elise and Diane take a break.

An extremely rare (one of two) Mercedes 1938 540K Autobahnkurier. Best of Show.

The amazing Lexus prototype LFA.

The rear view of the Lexus prototype.

One of the most stylish cars at the event.

The cockpit of the Lexus LFA. Pretty nice.

The Lexus in the display area. A real crowd pleaser and a Gallardo competitor.

The Lexus engine - there's a V10 in there!

A beautiful Maserati G6 A54 from 1956.

The inside of the Maserati A6.

The black SV approaches the stand (Gino Macaluso's car).

This is the sQuba - an acquatic car (electric powered).

The rear of the acquatic car.

How you breathe when driving the sQuba car.

An interesting Maserati Bellagio fastback.

Jack, Stefano Pasini, and Valentino.

Elegant Jaguar SS-100.

A Lancia Aurelia B24.

The bright orange Lancia Stratos.

Our lunch stopover on the way to Cernobbio at San Giovanni in Perseceto.

Ron Spindlers radically styled (Guigiaro) Manta in the display area.

A rear view of the Bizzarini Manta.

Ron discusses the Manta with some interested spectators.

Ron opens the Manta to show the interior.

The flourescent trio - Dino, Manta, and a Stratos.

Getting three adults in a Manta - no small feat!

Neat looking car carrier outside of the hotel.

Three on the lawn of the Grand Hotel di Como.

One of the two Amphicars that showed up (by water!).

A photo of part of the display area.

A Pantera 7X. The next generation Pantera that was never produced.

Another view of the stately Rolls on the grass.

Valentino and Jack say Hi to Simon.

A seaplane does a flyover. Nice picture.

Another shot of Simon with me, Valentino, and Mr. Feretti.

Simon before starting his duties as Master of Ceremonies.

Some of the spendid mosaic work at the hotel.

The boat landing at the hotel. Pretty place, isn't it!

A Veyron appears to be sulking.

The Veyron en route to the display area.

My favorite little Pegaso in the display area.

Another picture of the gorgeous black SV.

Our trio on the wall with Lake Como in the background.

A Triumph Italia 2000.

Valentino with unidentified friend with hotel in background.

Valentino with Ron and Diane Spindler.

Some of the grounds at Villa d'Este.

Another picturesque scene around the hotel.

The back yard of the hotel. Nice!

A waterfall on the hillside behind the hotel.

With our friends Ari and Hannah from Helsinki.

With Fabio and Ermanno.

An owner finds it is a tight fit to get into his car. (Nanette)

Bob and Jack look over the grounds at Villa d'Este (Nanette).

The black SV en route to the Display Area (Nanette).

A view down the seaside promenade (Nanette).

Simon tells the crowd about the history of the 350 (Nanette).

The roving Dixieland band at the show (Nanette).

Valentino talks about (what else), cars. (Nanette).

Valentino talks with Claudia Schieffer, Lamborghini Press Officer (Nanette).

The red Amphicar on the ramp (Nanette).

The elegant 350 on display. (Nanette).

A beautiful shot of cars lined on on the grass (Nanette).

The Lancia Stratos in the Display Area. (Nanette).

Our whole group with Ron and Diane Spindler. (Nanette).