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Motorcycle fascination at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2019.
Wed Oct 17 19:07:07 CEST 2018 Press Release
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BMW Group Classic and the Grand Hotel Villa d’Este present motorcycle gems from all over the world +++ Concorso di Motociclette forms part of the beauty contest for historic vehicles on the shores of Lake Como for the ninth time +++ Four out of five award categories already defined for classic motorcycles, additional registrations are welcome +++ Owners and fans come together in Cernobbio, Northern Italy, from 24th to 25th May 2019.
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Munich / Cernobbio. The most beautiful motorcycle
classics will once again attract two-wheeler fans from all over the
world to Cernobbio in Northern Italy between 24th and 26th May 2019.
Once again, a unique collection of elite rare beauties from different
eras of vehicle history will come together at the Concorso d’Eleganza
Villa d’Este 2019 in the parkland of Villa Erba located on the shores
of Lake Como. The Concorso di Motociclette is one of the spectacular
attractions of the event for public spectators and contributes to the
distinguished character of the show presenting rare classic vehicles.
For the ninth time, it will be a fixed element of the exclusive beauty
contest for historic vehicles that will this year celebrate its 90th anniversary.
This year’s weekend of classics is represented by the motto “The
Symphony of Engines – 90 Years of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este
& BMW Automobiles.” to match this and another anniversary. As the
organisers, BMW Group Classic and the Grand Hotel Villa d’Este present
particularly sensational automobiles and two-wheeled chart toppers
from all eras of vehicle history: motorcycles which are not only
admirable as exhibition items but are also roadworthy in almost all
cases. They demonstrate this on the Street Run when the participants
parade in convoy on the Saturday from the parklands of Villa Erba
through the streets of Cernobbio to the grounds of the Grand Hotel
Villa d’Este where all the motorcycles taking part in the competition
are presented to the public on the shores of Lake Como. On the Sunday,
the two-wheelers are the focus of attention at Villa Erba where they
are presented to thousands of visitors.
In 2019, the Concorso di Motociclette also offers a fascinating
overview of the history of motorised transport on two wheels. As
usual, the Selecting Committee applies a great deal of care in
choosing the rare gems from all over the world. The motorcycles
permitted to line up on the starting grid here all need to have an
impressive and exclusive history.
The rare gems on two wheels will compete in five award categories
for the favour of the Jury. The Selecting Committee has already
defined four vehicle classes for the contest:
50 Years Ago – Trendsetters for Future Success
This category harks back to the year 1969, which was a very
special year in motorcycle manufacture. Big-bore machines with two,
three and four cylinders fuelled the motorcycle boom during the
1960s even further. Brands like BMW, Honda, BSA, Kawasaki, Laverda,
Moto Guzzi, Norton and Triumph were the key protagonists at the time.
Promenade Percy – Sportsman’s Wear in the 1950s
In the 1950s, motorcycle racing attracted hundreds of thousands
of fans throughout Europe. Anyone with the necessary financial means
could even have a racing machine built with a roadgoing license at
their local dealership. Alongside the successful brands produced in
the 1960s, manufacturers like FN, Gilera, Jawa and Velocette were
also popular.
The King’s Guard – Two Wheel Escorts
Emperors, kings, heads of state – were always accompanied by
motorcycle escorts when they came on a state visit – a ceremony
recalled by this competition class. Manufacturers like BMW, Honda,
Kawasaki, Moto Guzzi and Triumph delivered specialist model versions
with special equipment such as side panniers, radio equipment,
pennant holders, and running boards instead of footrests.
Concept Bikes & Prototypes
Exceptional motorcycle studies have now become a tradition at
Villa Erba. As in the last two years, there will also be a
dedicated class for the most unusual and spectacular two-wheeled
concepts from motorcycle manufacturers as well as from independent designers.
The definition of these four vehicle classes opens the
nomination phase for the Concorso di Motociclette 2019. Owners of
exceptional historic motorcycles are invited to apply for a place
in the beauty contest – irrespective of whether or not their
vehicle matches one of the categories already defined. The other
categories in the contest will be announced later.
For online registration, you can go to the official website at
http://concorsodeleganzavilladeste.com.
Entry tickets and visitor packages can also already be booked
there now.