Concorso News

There is something quite special about the Lancia brand.  It has such a storied history of beautifully sinuous cars with luxurious elegance.  A brand seen so regularly in cinematic history, from the 1930s to 1960s, the American automotive audience might not be appreciative of the brand’s contribution to automotive excellence. This year we will be…

Magnificent Drive of Monterey July 15, 2023 The Monthly Drive for 2023 will be on  July 15, 2023.  This will start with coffee, be a wonderful 1½ to 2 hour drive, and end at a great winery for tastings and a delicious lunch hosted by Solare Holdings. The route is coordinated by the Northern California Region of…

It was only ten short years ago that we were celebrating the pride of Sant’Agata.  Now it is 2023 and Lamborghini SpA has accomplished in 60 years what most brands never accomplish, and is building something special to outlast all of us.  In the face of dramatic changes in the industry, we should applaud how…

We hope this post finds you in high spirits and with an appreciation for Italian elegance and automotive beauty. We are delighted to announce an exciting addition to this year’s Concorso Italiano event that is sure to dazzle and captivate all attendees – the inaugural Ladies’ Fancy Hat Contest!   Hosted by Rosso Corso –…

This year’s journey was packed full of meetings, conferences, dinners, driving, and a little leisure. There is always something new on each trip, and this trip did not disappoint.  We arrived at Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport in the heart of Motor Valley, on a dark, cold, wet and blustery Sunday evening. We were whisked to…

You Deserve The Best CI Club is for you! Starting on Friday afternoon with fine wines and paired appetizers at the Early Placement Reception, you can enjoy a sneak peek of the burgeoning Concorso display field. Saturday morning starts with up close VIP parking and an 8:00am early admission to the worlds largest Italian Car…

Icons of the automotive industry interviewed Followed by scenic drive and winery tastings & lunch Returning to the Concorso experience, on Wednesday August 16 is the famed Connect2Cars hosted by Nicholas Bergeron and Wade Kawasaki in a morning show format interviewing icons of the automotive industry at the Bayonet clubhouse. This unique opportunity provides attendees unprecedented access…

We recently celebrated the Maserati Bora.  Why stop there.  The Bora’s close cousin, the Merak, is certainly worthy of celebration so this year it is happening. Further, given that we are also celebrating the Citroen SM, it should follow that the time is right to celebrate the Merak because it has elements of Citroen hydropneumatics…

Join our Celebration There is something quite special about the Lancia brand.  It has such a storied history of beautifully sinuous cars with luxurious elegance.  A brand seen so regularly in cinematic history, from the 1930s to 1960s, the American automotive audience might not be appreciative of the brand’s contribution to automotive excellence. This year…

Join Tour guides Frank Mandarano and “Enzo” author Luca Dal Monte – two legendary personalities – for possibly the best adventures you will ever experience! Sunday September 3 through Thursday September 14, 2023 Find more info here