Classic Como style meets some real stars

The latest stars from the BMW Group shine in the stunning setting of the Concorso d'Eleganza in Italy, writes Dave Humphreys.

The Concorso d'Eleganza, on the shores of Italy's Lake Como, is one of the world's premier automotive events.

If you were to host one of the most exclusive automotive events in the world, the stunning setting of Villa d’Este on the shores of Italy’s Lake Como is surely the perfect location. Originally called the ‘Coppa d’Oro Villa d’Este’, it was first held in 1929 as an international Concours d’Élégance for motor cars and was organised by the Automobile Club of Como – it ran almost yearly up until 1951.

Several attempts ...