The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award 2024 Finalists Announced

With a 157-year legacy in the hospitality industry, The Peninsula Hotels has revealed the nine finalists competing for the prestigious Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award 2024. This year’s event, set to take place on February 3, 2025, at The Peninsula Paris, marks the 10th anniversary of the award.

Each of the selected automobiles, crafted by world-renowned brands and winners of major competitions in the past year, represents the pinnacle of automotive design and engineering. While all finalists have a chance to claim the Best of the Best title, only one will be crowned the world’s most exceptional classic car. Following the award ceremony, the winning vehicle will be showcased at Rétromobile—one of the most prestigious classic car exhibitions—from February 5 to 9, 2025, in partnership with the event.

Sir Michael Kadoorie, Chairman of The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited and co-founder of The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award, expressed his enthusiasm: “We are delighted to present this exceptional lineup of automobiles, each exemplifying remarkable beauty and performance. Over the past decade, we have been honored to be recognized as one of the world’s premier showcases for classic automobiles.”

Finalists for The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award 2024

Italy

• 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Spider (Designed by Figoni) – Best of Show, 2024 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este

• 1957 Ferrari 335 S (Designed by Scaglietti) – Best of Show, 2024 Salon Privé Blenheim Palace Concours

• 1964 Ferrari 250 LM (Designed by Scaglietti and Pininfarina) – Best in Show, 2024 Palm Beach Cavallino Classic

France

• 1937/1946 Delahaye 145 Cabriolet (Designed by Franay) – Best in Show, 2024 The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering

• 1947 Delahaye 135MS Narval Cabriolet (Designed by Figoni & Falaschi) – Best of Show, 2024 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance

• 1934 Bugatti Type 59 Sports (Designed by Bugatti) – Best in Show, 2024 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

• 1937 Bugatti Type 57S Roadster (Designed by Corsica) – Best in Show, 2024 Cartier Style et Luxe

• 1928 Bugatti Type 35C Grand Prix (Designed by Bugatti) – Best of Show, 2024 Chantilly Arts et Elegance Richard Mille

United Kingdom

• 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Convertible (Designed by J.S. Inskip) – Best of Show, 2024 Concours of Elegance at Hampton Court Palace

The 2024 Best of the Best Award jury panel features a distinguished lineup of automotive experts, including Peter Brock, Fabio Filippini, Ed Welburn, and Henry Ford III. Additionally, prominent figures such as Prince Michael of Kent, Rana Manvendra Singh of Barwani, Peter Marino, Ralph Lauren, and Jay Leno will lend their expertise in selecting this year’s winner.