Concours d'Elégance

Procedure

09.30 h: Line up of the vehicles in the pedestrian zone and on Via Serlas
from 10.30 h: Concours d'Elégance – beauty competition with expert jury
11.00 to 11.30 h: Evaluation of «best dressed team»
11.45 h: Light-lunch by the partner hotels at Badrutt's Palace Hotel
14.00 h: Awards and prize-giving for the Concours d’Elégance
15:00 h: Individual departure

Evaluation criteria and awards

The winner of each class receives a «First in Class» honor and is eligible to win the «Best in Show» award. Each car will be judged based upon the following criteria:

Appearance:
- Overall aesthetic and visual impact
- Design, styling and elegance
- Care and preparation

Authenticity:
- Originality and preservation of the finish
- Period-correct restoration and modifications

History:
- Special provenance
- Rarity
- Engineering / historic significance

Jury

Marco Makaus (ITA/SUI): Classic Car Expert and Juror (President of the Jury)
James Squire (GB): His Majesty’s Ambassador, British Embassy in Berne
Carl Gustav Magnusson (SWE): Industrial Designer, Design Critic and Juror
Richard Gauntlett (GB): Brand Developer and Designer
Bruno von Rotz (SUI): Founder Zwischengas.com / Swiss Classics Revue
Andreas Thurner (GER): Designer

Entry

The Concours d'Elégance is open to the public. Public catering food and refreshment stall operated by partner hotel Schweizerhof is located within the exhibition area.

Subject to change!