WORDS: ELLIOTT HUGHES | PHOTOS: SYDNEY HARBOUR CONCOURS
A diverse selection of more than 75 collector cars, ranging from a 1920 Ford Model T Coupe to a 2022 McLaren Elva, assembled at Cockatoo Island for the annual Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance on March 1-3, 2024.
The vehicles vied for the coveted Best in Show prizes across eight classes. Highlights included a 1945 Bugatti Type 57, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT Pinin Farina Coupé, 2015 McLaren P1, 1991 Lamborghini Diablo, 1951 Porsche 356 Cabriolet and three Ferrari Dino 246 GTs.
After plenty of deliberation, the expert judging panel – led by event founder and classic car expert James Nicholls – crowned the 1964 Ferrari 250 LM as the Best in Show post-war car, while a 1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II took the Best in Show pre-war prize. The 250 LM also bagged the People’s Choice award.
Over 75 collector cars, ranging from a 1920 Ford Model T Coupe to a 2022 McLaren Elva, assembled at Cockatoo Island for the annual Sydney Harbour Concours
“We’ve pulled together more than 100 years of motoring heritage in this year’s event – it’s a pocket-sized edition of the 20th century’s motoring evolution on Sydney Harbour,” James Nicholls said.
“Whether it is rare, historic cars or cutting-edge technology vehicles of the future, people appreciate the beauty and art involved in these extraordinary pieces of engineering, design and craftsmanship.”
The prize-winning cars were revealed at a gala dinner at Luke Mangan’s Glass Restaurant at The Hilton Sydney on March 2.
Full Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance results:
Best in Show (post-war): 1964 Ferrari 250 LM
Best in Show (pre-war): 1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II
ASI Best Italian Car: 1955 Lancia Aurelia B20GT
Passion (pre-war): 1930 Alfa Romeo GC1750 Gran Turismo
Passion (post-war): 2015 McLaren P1
Best Restoration: 1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GT
Preservation (pre-war): 1920 Ford Model T Coupe
Preservation (post-war): 1985 Porsche 911 Turbo (930)
Class 1 – Wide Open Spaces: 1972 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible
Class 2 – 21st Century Schizoid Man: 1999 Bentley Continental T
Class 3 – Speedy Gonzales: 1964 Ferrari 250 LM
Class 4 – Baby Driver: 1971 Ferrari Dino 246 GT
Class 5 – Gran Turismo: 1960 Ferrari 250 GT Pinin Farina Coupé
Class 6 – The Jazz Age: 1924 Bentley 3 Litre Blue Label
Class 7 – The Golden Age: 1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II
Class 8 – An American in Paris: 1962 Aston Martin DB4 Vantage
Ladies Choice: 1951 Porsche 356 Split Window Cabriolet RHD
People’s Choice: 1964 Ferrari 250 LM
James Nicholls confirmed that the next edition of the Sydney Harbour Concours is already being planned for the first weekend in March 2025. Click here for more information.
