Lugano Elegance 2024
17-19(20) May 2024 - ENTRIES CARS AND PARTICIPANTS
Dear collectors and classic cars friends
Registration will start from 01.09.2023 - 10.11.2023 (early bird).
Details and programmes will follow shortly, for those who would like advance information
please contact info@luganoelegance.com .
1
Access to the vernissage on Friday evening;
2
Lunch on Saturday;
3
Gala dinner on Saturday evening(dark suit);
4
Sunday lunch
5
Gift from the sponsors;
6
Grill badge;
7
Secure parking on both nights;
8
What is included in the attached programme.
Classes 2024
This year, we welcome an exceptional selection of classes, celebrating both historical icons and modern automotive gems. From the refinement of bygone eras to contemporary innovations, get ready for a journey of pure elegance and craftsmanship
Standard Classes
Pre War open
Pre War closed
Post War open
Post War closed
Features Classes:
110 anni Maserati
100 anni Isotta Fraschini 8A
Swiss Coachbuilders
Quadrifoglio
Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing
Italian Sports Cars
60 anni Ferrari 275
Judges
The competition accommodates a world-class jury. All have judged in the world's most prestigious competitions and bring a wealth of invaluable knowledge.
Chris Kramer
Chief Judge
Pebble Beach Judge & ICJAG director of technologies (Charter Member)
Bio
He has been working in the automotive industry for over thirty years and for about 25 years as a Classic Car Consultant, Restoration Supervisor, Value Appraiser, FIVA Scrutineer and advises collectors all over the world. Chris is an ICJAG charter member and director of Technologies. He is a special advisor and member of the Selecting Committee for the Villa d’Este, ...
Nigel Matthews
Deputy Chief Judge
Pebble Beach Judge & ICJAG Chairman ( Charter member)
Bio
Nigel Matthews, from Oxfordshire, has 43 years in Vancouver's auto industry. He's Global Director for Hagerty Insurance and has judged major Concours events, including Pebble Beach. A dedicated writer, he contributes to various auto publications.
Shinichi Ekko
Class Judge
Bio
A car historian with an extensive network of contacts in Modena and Turin, Italy. While working in the entertainment business around the world as a producer of a record company, also was involved in the automotive industry. Founder and chairman of Maserati Club of Japan in 1993. Currently runs the EKKO PROJECT as a business consultant and lso working as a journalist. Born in Tokyo, Japan.
Jay Ward
Class Judge
Pebble Beach
Bio
As Pixar's Creative Director for Franchise, Jay Ward oversees global Cars projects, from Consumer Products to 'Cars Land' at Disney's California Adventure. He consulted on all Cars films and shorts. Apart from Cars, he's contributed to Monsters Inc., Ratatouille, and Brave, created the “Pixar Motorama” car show, and served as Judge at Pebble Beach and other Concours. Jay lives in Orinda, CA.
Raoul San Giorgi
Chief Class Judge
Pebble Beach & ICJAG Member
Bio
In addition to his work as technical curator of the Louwman Museum, Raoul has judged prolifically around the world. His international Concours career has included events in England, Germany, India, Japan, Switzerland and the USA.
Susan Tatios
Class Judge
Pebble Beach
Bio
Ms. Tatios, with deep automotive roots, oversees a European car service in Philadelphia. She's judged at Carmel, Louisville, Arizona, and Hilton Head Concours. Involved in organizing Radnor Hunt Concours d'Elegance, she's participated in Mille Miglia and numerous U.S. rallies, showcasing vast vintage car expertise.
Mike Tillson
Class Judge
Pebble Beach & ICJAG Member
Bio
Service and sales of high performance European automobiles. Consulting and appraisal services.
Al McEwan
Chief Class Judge
Pebble Beach
Bio
Al McEwan, senior at the Pebble Beach Concours Selection Committee, is the Chief Class Judge for European Classics. He founded the Motoring Classic in 2005, a renowned driving event. Involved with Pebble Beach since 1981, he's deeply experienced with vintage cars, especially marques like Rolls-Royce and Bentley.
Madan Mohan
Class Judge
Bio
Madan Mohan, with a collection of 370 cars and 109 bikes, founded the 21 Gun Salute Concours d’Elegance in 2011, Asia's premier Concours. He's a jury member in over 8 global Concours events, including Villa d'Este and Salon Prive. Passionate about preserving motoring heritage, especially India's.
Allan Winn
Chief Class Judge
Pebble Beach & ICJAG Member
Bio
Allan Winn, ex-CEO of Brooklands Museum (2003-18), has a rich 30-year history in engineering journalism and a deep passion for vintage motorsport. With roles spanning from New Zealand to the UK, he directed the Vintage Sports Car Club for 17 years. Currently Vice-President of National Transport Trust and Chairman of Aviation Heritage UK, he's also a seasoned judge at global concours events, including Pebble Beach. Eager for Lugano 2023.
Ken Gross
Chief Class Judge
Pebble Beach & ICJAG Member
Bio
served as Executive Director of the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. His fourteen critically acclaimed automobile exhibitions have appeared at major Fine Art Museums across the United States. A 32-year Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Chief Class Judge and a member of the Selection Committee, Ken is a founding member of ICJAG, the Chief Judge for the Greenwich (Connecticut) Concours, and he judges at many North American and European Concours.
Hugo Modderman
Chief Class Judge
Pebble Beach & ICJAG Member
Bio
Hugo’s His daily business focuses on all financial aspects of passenger ships, mainly cruiseships, large yachts and ferries.
His main hobbies are photography and veteran and vintage cars. He participated for the first time in a vintage car rally in 1956, with his father’s Lancia Lambda...
Christoph Grohe
Chief Class Judge
Pebble Beach & ICJAG Member
Bio
has more than 30 years experience as a collector and a dealer of highly collectible motorcars " When you find and unrestored car you are responsible of it ". With a reputation for maintaining a professional focus on finding lost treasuries, he is passionate about finding true value of cars and an ambassador for preservation and authenticity. Christoph is judge at several international Concours, including Pebble Beach
Max Girardo
Speaker, Class Judge
Bio
Max Girardo is among the classic car world’s foremost experts. His career spans over two decades, during which time he’s played instrumental roles at Bonhams, CARS UK and latterly RM Sotheby’s, where he headed the auction house’s European division and, of course, commanded the rostrum with deft skill and inimitable style.
Carlo Bonzanigo
Class Judge
Bio
He began his career in automotive design at Pininfarina in 1995. He has been Pininfarina Senior Vice President Design and Head of Advanced Design and Concept cars of Citroën, as well as Citroën Program Design Director for production cars and “Maitre Expert Design” of the PSA Peugeot Citroën Group.
Giovanni Ribotta
Class Judge
Bio
He is an Italian car designer, he was born in Turin in 1976 and graduated in Industrial Design at Politecnico di Torino with a master degree.
In 2011, he was appointed Chief Exterior Designer Maserati. He worked on several design programs with his team, as: the Kubang concept (2011), Alfieri concept (2014), the first Maserati SUV Levante (2016) and the latest Sport cars of the Brand, the MC20 (2020) and the Granturismo (2022).
Hakan Tjaum
Class Judge
Pebble Beach
Bio
Håkon early on discovered a deep passion for classic cars and motorcycles and started working on them at a very young age. After studying cybernetics,
As well as beeing an avid collector and restorer himself, after been given the opportunity to make his lifelong passion for classic cars and motorcycles a
full time profession, he is now in charge of restoration at a large Automotive OEM,...
Chris Current
Class Judge
Pebble Beach
Bio
Chief Judge from Maryland, started with 275 GTB/4 restoration, leading to judging roles at Cavallino, Pebble Beach. Held chief judge positions in the U.S., U.K., and India, influencing Ferrari concours standards globally. Ex-Navy officer, SCCA racer.
Ed Welburn
Class Judge
Pebble Beach
Bio
Ed Welburn is the former General Motors VP in charge of global Design, a position he held for 13 of the 44 years in which he was at GM Design. He was inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame, the Corvette Hall of Fame , and has numerous lifetime Achievement awards including Car Design News and The Robb Report. Today Ed is the founder and CEO of Welburn Media Productions and has a major film project under development. He recently received a coveted Emmy Award for his work with PBS.
Paul Sable
Chief Class Judge
Pebble Beach
Bio
Paul, an acclaimed judge at top concours events like Pebble Beach, has held Chief Judge roles in 83+ events over 30 years. An advisor on car collections and writer on automotive history, he retired from university teaching. Living in Pennsylvania, he enjoys gardening, reading, and travel, with a passion for cars, including a wish list featuring classic models like the Pontiac Ventura and Chevrolet Impala.
Christoph Knecht
Class Judge
Bio
Having repaired and tuned motorcycles since the age of 12, Christoph’s natural next step was into a Ferrari dealership as a mechanic before going on to study Automotive Science at University, eventually ending up at Mercedes-Benz. He was the curator of the Mercedes- Benz factory collection from 1998 – 2013, responsible for more than 1,000 vehicles.
Julius Kruta
Class Judge
Bio
Freelance historian and automotive consultant, captivated by Bugatti since the 1980s. Founded a Bugatti model company in 1994. Since 1999, consultant for Volkswagen AG post-Bugatti acquisition. Graduated with a Bugatti thesis, joined Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S in 2000, marketing. Head of Tradition at Bugatti from 2003 to 2018. Judge at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance since 2003.
Timothy McNair
Class Judge
Bio
Owner of Grand Prix Concours, Tim prepares cars for international events. Judges at Pebble Beach, The Amelia, and more. Ex-Chief Judge at Radnor Hunt Concours, IAC/PFA member, and senior Ferrari judge. Chief judge, Penn-Jersey Ferrari Club. Member of Porsche, Ferrari, Mercedes, and Lancia/FIAT clubs. Hosted Hagerty's "Beyond the Details" on YouTube. Resides in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania.
Jonathan Stein
Class Judge
Bio
Executive editor and associate publisher at Hagerty Classic Cars, known for his work at Automobile Quarterly. A car historian/editor for 26 years, involved in the hobby for 40 years. Authored three books, edited/published dozens, and wrote numerous articles for U.S. and UK magazines. Consults for museums, restoration shops, auction houses, and Smithsonian Journeys. A frequent study leader for European automotive tours. Regular judge at Pebble Beach, Amelia Island, Concours of America, and other major auto events.
Richard Adatto
Class Judge
Bio
Richard Adatto, award-winning author and expert on pre-WWII French aerodynamic cars. Member of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Selection Committee and Mullin Automotive Museum Foundation Board since inception. Judge at major global Concours and over 35 years at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance..