Peninsula Classics, the Best of Automobile Elegance in Paris

Naomi Harris, the British actress who played Miss Moneypenny in the latest episodes of James Bond, was present at the unveiling of the luxury cars which have won the biggest international competitions. The hands-down winner of the 3rd Best of the Best Prize was the 1936 Bugatti, nicknamed the « Mona Lisa of collectors ».

Automobile elegance booked into the Hotel Peninsula

This vehicle has a long history. Considered the first « Supercar », it is one of the four Type 57 Atlantic models ever produced. Conceived at the height of the Art Decor period, only the « Aero Coupé » whose elegant lines and performance were a contemporary sensation, was delivered before the War, to Nathaniel Mayer Victor, the third Baron Rothschild.

Above, the Ferrari 212 Cabriolet, the Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Spider, the Lancia Astura Aerodinamica Coupé and the Mercedes-Benz S Roadster. © DR

Above, the Alfa Romeo Giuletta Sprint, the ATS 2500 GTS Coupé, the Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet Goodwood Cartier and the winning motor. © DR

A gala dinner in tribute to the cars dreams are made of

Lined up next to the Bugatti were 7 of the sports cars of your dreams, also in the competition. Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Lancia, Mercedes-Benz and ATS were all proudly flying their flags. And to celebrate the event, the guests were invited to a gala dinner in the private salons of the hotel. A good opportunity to talk about the 4th edition of the prize whose location is still a secret…

While parents were feasting on the dishes of Chef Christophe Raoux, their children were having their own party ! © DR