Cockatoo Island, Sydney
An esteemed international jury of automotive experts has crowned the finest vehicles on display at the 2025 Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance, held this weekend on Sydney’s iconic Cockatoo Island.
More than 80 rare vintage and classic cars, high-performance super and hypercars, and cutting-edge sustainable new energy vehicles – collectively valued at over $100 million – were showcased at the seventh annual event, which welcomed more than 2,000 motoring and luxury lifestyle enthusiasts.
From the extraordinary display, the coveted Best in Show awards were determined by a panel of international judges led by Alfa Romeo expert and Vice President of the Registro Internazionale Touring Superleggera, Alessandra Giorgetti from Milan.
The prestigious winners, all privately owned by passionate collectors – including four vehicles on display from Clive Palmer’s personal collection – were announced at a gala dinner at the Royal Automobile Club of Australia on Saturday evening:
- BEST IN SHOW OVERALL: 1933 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Sport by Figoni
- MOST SPECTACULAR: Porsche 917/30 (1973)
- BEST IN SHOW (PRE WAR): Bugatti Type 57 Aravis (1939)
- BEST IN SHOW (POST WAR): Lamborghini Miura (1967)
Event Founder and Curator, Mr James Nicholls, said this year’s Concours marked a milestone in the event’s legacy.
“This is the biggest and best Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance in our seven-year history,” Mr Nicholls said.
“With more than 100 years of motoring heritage on display, the event is a celebration of engineering excellence, timeless design, and craftsmanship – all set against the breathtaking backdrop of Sydney Harbour.
“The extraordinary vehicles showcased, alongside curated luxury lifestyle experiences featuring haute couture, fine food, designer jewellery, Champagne Pommery and Château la Gordonne, continue to elevate the Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance as one of the world’s leading luxury lifestyle events.
“We are already looking forward to the 2026 Concours and the continued growth of this globally recognised showcase.”
Renowned businessman and collector Clive Palmer praised the event’s growing international profile.
“What a wonderful international event for Sydney, bringing the world’s leading judges of classic cars to the city,” Mr Palmer said.
“The Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance is a major development on the global motoring calendar. Well done, Sydney!”
Additional awards were also presented to:
- BEST ITALIAN CAR PRESENTED BY ASI: Lancia Flaminia GT Convertible (1962)
- PASSION POST WAR: Fiat Abarth 750 GT Zagato (1959)
- PASSION PRE WAR: Ford Roadster (1932)
- MOST SENSITIVE RESTORATION: Jaguar E Type OTS Series 1 (1963)
- BEST ALFA ROMEO PRESENTED BY RIAR: Alfa Romeo 6C 17540 GS Figoni (1933)
- POST WAR PRESERVATION: Alfa Romeo 6C Sport Freccia D’Oro (1948)
- PRE WAR PRESERVATION: Alvis Speed 20 SC (1935)
- CLASS 1 ICONS: Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 GS Figoni (1933)
- CLASS 2 WIND IN YOUR HAIR: Mercedes Benz 190 SL (1963)
- CLASS 3 ITALIANISSIMO: Lamborghini Miura P400 (1967)
- CLASS 4 FAST & LOUD: Brabham BT23E (1968)
- CLASS 5 100 YEARS OF FRENCH REVOLUTION: Bugatti Type 57 Aravis (1935)
- CLASS 6 SPEEDSTERS: Porsche 356 T2 Speedster (1958)
- CLASS 7 PRE WAR AUSTRALIA COACHBUILT: Rolls-Royce Phantom (1926)
ABOUT THE SYDNEY HARBOUR CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE
The Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance is Australia’s premier celebration of automotive artistry, blending classic heritage with cutting-edge innovation. Held annually on Cockatoo Island, this event offers an immersive experience for motoring enthusiasts, bringing together the world’s finest vehicles, luxury brands, and industry leaders in a breathtaking setting.
