Fantastic days are impossible to describe in words, but the unparalleled 2024 Valletta Concours came close with its unique magic moments of extraordinary intensity. This event generated automobile excellence where baroque architecture, art, passionate automobile owners, collectors, experts, and classic car aficionados met on Sunday, June 2nd. All this makes the Valletta Concours, held in the 16th-century St. George’s Square, unique. Today, the Valletta Concours is known as “The Concours of the Mediterranean.”
The 1928 Rolls-Royce Phantom Prototype, internationally known as 17EX and owned by Mr. Yohan Poonawalla, won the Best in Show Award and the Commemorative 120th Anniversary Rolls-Royce Award. This car, formerly owned by the Maharaja Bahador of Jammu and Kashmir, was making its first public appearance since being purchased by the world-renowned car collector from India.
Another interesting car that won several awards was a 1951 FIAT GT Zagato 750 MM, previously part of the Mille Miglia, owned by Mr. Hidetomo Kimura from Kyoto, Japan.
Other Best in Class winners included an impressive 1935 Rover 14 Sport Saloon, a 1968 Jaguar 240 MkII, a 1965 Porsche 911, a 1959 Corvette C1, a 1973 Alfa Romeo Montreal, a 1969 Ferrari 365 2+2, a 1994 Lancia Delta HF Integrale EVO Pink, a 1951 Austin Devon A40, and a 1969 Morris Mini Traveller.
New introductions at this year’s Valletta Concours were the Classic Motorcycle Class and, uniquely for a Concours d’Elegance, a Pedal Car Class. The latter was a great success and will be included among the other classes in years to come.
Over 15,000 visitors entered the baroque architecture-adorned St. George’s Square, Malta’s main square, to see the 65-strong collection of unique and vibrant classics. These cars were judged by a twenty-member jury composed of automotive connoisseurs, concours organizers, classic car journalists, renowned car designers, restorers, and classic car event organizers, headed by Jeremy Jackson. With an eye for originality, authenticity, and elegance, the jury assessed the participating cars.
Cars from Italy, Germany, Japan, and India, along with those from Malta, each showcased a diversity of automotive art. These vehicles adorned Valletta’s main square and served as a unique scene for the eight artists taking part in a live painting competition, which was won by artist Nathan Saliba.
A week-long collective art exhibition, where sixteen local and foreign artists exhibited their works at Saint Dominic Hall in the Kings Own Club, concluded on the day of the Concours d’Elegance, ensuring that art met art.
The 2024 Valletta Concours was a great success, following the 2022 Valletta Concours, which was shortlisted as a Rising Star Event in the OCTANE Historic Motoring Awards held in London. The 2023 Valletta Concours was also shortlisted for Best Concours in the OCTANE Historic Motoring Awards.
The Valletta Concours 2025 will be held in St George’s Square, Valletta, on the 1st of June.
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