Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille 2026: The 8th Edition

The 8^th edition of Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille, which took place on Sunday, September 13, at the Château de Chantilly, once again confirmed its status as a must-attend event for exceptional automobiles.

Since its inception in 2014, Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille has established itself as one of the most prestigious international concours, blending heritage, the art of living, and automotive excellence. This 8^th edition nearly 30,000 spectators, who came to admire the world’s most remarkable automobiles in the exceptional setting of the Domaine de Chantilly.

All eyes were on the nearly 100 exceptional automobiles presented in the official competition The Most Beautiful Cars in the World , all vying for victory in their respective classes as well as for the highly coveted Best of Show titles in the Pre-War and Post-War categories. As with every edition, the various competitions were judged by an international jury composed of renowned figures from the worlds of automobiles, design, and culture.

The famous “Garden Party” also lived up to all expectations thanks to the presence of 40 automobile clubs, bringing together nearly 900 cars on display at the estate. Enthusiasts, collectors, and families thus shared a day marked by elegance and camaraderie.

Concours d’etat best of show

• Pre-war: Delage D8 SS – 1933
• Post-war: Ferrari 410 Superamerica – 1956
• Concept Cars, Restomods & One-offs: Bugatti Brouillard – 2025

CONCOURS D’ETAT AWARDS BY CLASS

Pre-War Coupés

• 1^st Prize: Delage D8 SS – 1933
• 2^nd Prize: Atalanta V12 Short Wheelbase Coupe – 1939
• 3^rd Prize: Jaguar SS1 Airline – 1935

Pre-War Open Cars

• 1^st Prize: Delage D8 Four-Seater Sport Tourer by Chapron – 1931
• 2nd Prize: Talbot T15 Cabriolet – 1938
• 3^rd Prize: Amilcar CGS – 1925

 Cars in Original Condition

• 1^st Prize: Porsche 904 GTS – 1964
• 2^nd Prize: Sunbeam Grand Prix Factory Car – 1924
• 3^rd Prize: Fiat 600 Berlina – 1957

 Bugatti: Racing Cars

• 1^st Prize : Bugatti Type 35 – 1925
• 2^nd Prize: Bugatti Type 51 – 1931
• 3^rd Prize: Bugatti Type 13 Brescia – 1921

 Delahaye in All Its Forms

• 1^st Prize: Delahaye 135 MS Cabriolet Vedette by Chapron – 1947
• 2^nd Prize: Delahaye 135 MS by Graber – 1939
• 3^rd Prize: Delahaye 135 MS by Gramond – 1949

Endurance’s Barchettas

• 1^st Prize: Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta – 1949
• 2^nd Prize: Jaguar Type D – 1953
• 3^rd Prize: Cisitalia 202 SMM Nuvolari Spyder – 1947

 Ford & Shelby: American Myths

• 1^st Prize: AC Cobra 289 – 1963
• 2^nd Prize: Ford GT 40 – 1966
• 3^rd Prize: Shelby GT500KR Fastback – 1968

 Automotive Art by Pininfarina

• 1^st Prize: Ferrari 410 Superamerica – 1956
• 2^nd Prize: Alfa Romeo Tipo 256 / 6C 2500 Super Sport – 1939
• 3^rd Prize: Lancia Aurelia B20 GTS – 1957

Tribute to Ercole Spada

• 1st Prize: Alfa Romeo SZ Coda Tronca – 1962
• 2^nd Prize: Rover TCZ 200 S – 1965
• 3^rd Prize: Lancia Flavia Sport – 1963

 Racing Cars in the Spirit of the ACF Grand Prix

• 1^st Prize: Fiat 130 HP – 1907
• 2^nd Prize: Delage L – 1910
• 3^rd Prize: Gladiator Grand Prix – 1904

 Tour de France Automobile’s originals

• 1^st Prize: Matra MS 650 – 1971
• 2^nd Prize: Mercedes-Benz 300 SL – 1955
• 3^rd Prize: Lancia 037 EVO 1 – 1983

 Front-engine Ferrari V12 (pre-1990)

• 1^st Prize: Ferrari 212 Inter Coupe Speciale – 1952
• 2^nd Prize: Ferrari 365 GTS/4 – 1962
• 3^rd Prize: Ferrari 365 GTC/4 Beach Car – 1967

 60^th Anniversary of the Lamborghini Miura

• 1^st Prize: Miura SV (brown) – 1972
• 2^nd Prize: Miura S (sky blue) – 1970
• 3^rd Prize: Miura SV (red) – 1972

 GT1: The Golden Age of Grand Touring

• 1^st Prize: Nissan R390 GT-1 – 1998
• 2^nd Prize: Porsche 911 GT1 – 1997
• 3^rd Prize: McLaren F1 GTR – 1995

GRAND PRIX DES CLUBS

Club AVEC’ L

FFVE SPECIAL AWARD

Fiat 1200 TV Grand Luce Prototype (1958)

 SPECIAL AWARDS

• The Musée National de l’Automobile – Schlumpf Collection in Mulhouse for its exceptional contribution to the event,
• A special distinction was awarded to the Shelby Cobra Jet, which traveled by road from Madrid
• The Special Jury Prize was awarded to the Talbot-Lago T150 C SS, the Atalanta, and the Sunbeam

Report by peterauto.com

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