Covid-19 puts the brakes on Italian concorso
CLASSIC CAR SHOW
With action to contain coronavirus being intensified, the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Italy has been postponed from May to October.
This year’s prestigious annual classic-car show, which is held in the grounds of the Grand Hotel Villa d’Este on the shores of Lake Como in Northern Italy, has been moved from May 2224 to October 16-18.
The organisers say they will continue to monitor the spread of the coronavirus and that they expect to get final confirmation this June. The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este enjoys a longstanding reputation as one of the most sophisticated and exclusive events of its kind. It has for years honoured the world’s finest historic vehicles built between the 1920 and the 1970s, and includes awards for the most appealing concepts through a public vote.
Organisers say that the early cancellation for May should make planning easier for the many overseas guests, who now know that they have longer lead times for logistics and travel arrangements.