The Ampol Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance took place on March 2nd – 4th
The competition for the Class Awards and the Ampol Best in Show Prix d’Honneur was most fierce, especially in the pre-war sports racing car class which included the ex-Jumbo Goddard 1934 MG Q Type one of just eight ever built, a stupendous 1931 Bentley, a 1929 Alfa Romeo 6C driven from Melbourne to Sydney for this event, and a lovely 1934 Frazer Nash. The Jury led by Filip Bourgoo from Belgium and supported by Madan Mohan from India, David Cohen from Canada, Allan Winn from the Brooklands Museum in England, and local radio man David Berthon after much deliberation finally settled upon the following results:
Class 1 – Racing from War to War presented by Paradise Garage – 1927 Bugatti Type 51
Class 2 – Peace and Luxury presented by Calleija– 1920 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost
Class 3 – Poster Cars presented by Distinguished Gentleman’s Drive– 2020 McLaren Speedtail
Class 4 – Keeping a lid on style presented by Suixtil– 1951 Porsche 356
Class 5 – Country Life presented by Benzina Magazine – 1977 Range Rover
Class 6 – Sports car of the ‘60s and ‘70s presented by Lockton Performance – 1978 Lamborghini Silhouette
Class 7 – Sports Racing Cars presented by LGT Crestone– 1962 Ferrari 196 SP
Preservation Pre-War presented by Chateau La Gordonne – 1934 Frazer Nash TT Replica
Preservation Post War presented by Brough Superior– 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa
Best Restoration presented by Swissvax – 1965 Maserati Sebring
Passion – Pre-War presented by Magneto Magazine – 1934 MG Q Type
Passion – Post War presented by Magneto Magazine – 1958 Abarth Sprite Special
Ladies’ Choice presented by Renkhoe Jordan – 2019 Pagani Huayra Roadster
People’s Choice presented by Pommery – 1951 Porsche 356
Ampol Heritage Best in Show Pre-War – 1920 Rolls-Royce 40/50 HP “Nareeb’ Silver Ghost
Ampol Best in Show Pre d’Honneur – 1962 Ferrari SP 196
