We are proud to present a series of prestigious awards that honour the excellence and beauty of this year's Noosa Concours d'Elegance participating vehicles!
These awards are a testament to the dedication, passion, and artistry of the vehicles' owners and creators and highlight the exceptional craftsmanship, timeless design, and captivating allure of the cars on display.
Congratulations to the following 2024 Noosa Concours d'Elegance winning vehicles…
BEST IN SHOW:
1938 Bugatti Type 57C Aravis Special
This coveted award represents the pinnacle of automotive excellence, honouring the finest vehicle on display. It is presented to the car that exemplifies superior craftsmanship, outstanding restoration, and historical significance. This award celebrates not only the car's exceptional beauty and performance but also its ability to captivate and inspire automotive enthusiasts.
The 1938 Bugatti Type 57C Aravis Special is a masterpiece of automotive artistry styled by Jean Bugatti and crafted by Gangloff. Named Aravis after a mountain pass in the French Alps, this model is extraordinarily rare, being one of only four created, and one of just two built on the supercharged Type 57C chassis. Originally delivered to renowned Bugatti racing driver Maurice Trintignant, the vehicle was raced at the 1939 Grand Prix du Comminges. Showcased at prestigious events like the 2005 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, where it won First in Class, the Bugatti was later displayed in the Mullin Automotive Museum. Following Mullin's death in 2023, this historic Bugatti set a world record for the marque at auction, continuing its legacy as a marvel of automotive history.
BEST CLASSIC CAR:
1964 Ferrari 250 LM
Celebrating the most outstanding vehicle form a bygone era, this award is bestowed upon a classic car that exemplifies the artistry and craftmanship of its time, capturing the essence of automotive heritage.
Celebrating its 60th birthday this year, the 1964 Ferrari 250 LM holds historical significance as one of only 32 ever manufactured. It made its racing debut in 1964 at the 1,000 km Nürburgring, driven by Jochen Rindt and Umberto Maglioli. It was campaigned in major international races including Le Mans, the 12 Hours of Reims, the Oldtimer GP and Monterey Classics with renowned drivers such as Rindt, Piper, Surtees and Bandini. It won First in Class at Pebble Beach Concours in 1975, Second in Class at Pebble Beach Concours in 2012 and First in Class at the Royal Concours at Hampton Court Palace, London in 2023. Under its present ownership it has won Best of Show at the Sydney Harbour Concours in 2024 and competed at the Phillip Island Classic Races and the Adelaide Motorsport Festival.
BEST MODERN CAR:
2016 Aston Martin GT12 Vantage
This award celebrates the finest vehicle from the last 30 years of production, recognising outstanding design, innovation, and engineering. It is presented to the car that not only showcases cutting-edge technology and performance but also exemplifies contemporary style and sophistication.
The 2016 Aston Martin GT12 Vantage is one of only 100 GT12s ever produced worldwide, and one of just three believed to be in Australia. Notably, it is build number 1 of 4 handcrafted media cars, and was famously driven by Top Gear’s Chris Harris for his review of the GT12. Crafted as Aston Martin’s road-going version of its race car, this model was designed to compete with the likes of the Porsche 991 GT3 RS and the Ferrari 458 Speciale. Featuring a full carbon fibre body, this GT12 Vantage offers not only stunning aesthetics but also impressive performance. With an acceleration of 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.5 seconds, it delivers exhilarating speed and agility on the road.
SPIRIT OF NOOSA CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE:
1932 Chevrolet BA Confederate Moonlight Speedster
The Spirit of Noosa Concours d'Elegance Award is a prestigious accolade bestowed upon the vehicle that best embodies the essence of elegance, craftsmanship, and historical significance. This award celebrates not only the aesthetic beauty and meticulous restoration of the automobile but also honours the passion and dedication of its owner in preserving automotive heritage.
Built exclusively by Holden Motor Body Builders and sold as production models from 1931 to 1932 and only to the Australian market, the Chevrolet Moonlight Speedster bodies were hand-formed in aluminium over a timber frame on a right-hand drive imported Chevrolet chassis, using as much Australian content as possible. Found in a timber yard in 1955, it was totally restored in the late 1970s and underwent a bare metal re-restoration in 2019-2020 and was painted in its original factory colour scheme of Glamour Red (two tone maroon) to replicate as closely as possible how it would have looked when new on the showroom floor in 1932. Now restored to its former glory, this Moonlight Speedster is the sole known survivor worldwide of as few as 10 built and is a real testament to the skills of Australian tradesmen during the infancy of our motoring heritage.
PEOPLE'S CHOICE and NEXT GEN JUDGES CHOICE:
1994 McLaren F1
The People's Choice Award holds a special place at Noosa Concours, as it allows every attendee to participate in the judging process and cast their votes for their most beloved vehicle. The Next Gen (Generation) Award is a unique accolade presented to the vehicle chosen by our young automotive enthusiasts in the Next Gen Program, celebrating the car that truly makes them go "wow".
Among the extraordinary line-up of automotive marvels, one car emerged as the clear favourite for both awards - the 1994 McLaren F1.
The 1994 McLaren F1 stands as an icon in the world of supercars. Powered by a bespoke BMW V12 engine and featuring a unique three-seater triangular configuration, it offers an unparalleled driving experience. Crafted with a carbon fibre body, the F1 epitomises the perfect blend of form and function. It was featured in Car magazine’s 50th birthday special edition, listed among their 50 greatest cars from 1962 to 2012. In 1995, a modified race car version of the McLaren F1 made history by clinching victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, outshining purpose-built prototype race cars despite not being originally designed for the track. This F1 had the honour of participating in the 20th Anniversary of the McLaren F1 Tour in Lake Garda, Italy, in 2012. It was also invited to Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in 2020, the first F1 to receive such an invitation.
The winning vehicles and their proud owners were celebrated during a special Awards Presentation presented by Qatar Executive at Sofitel Noosa. This gathering allowed us to honour the remarkable achievements and contributions that these vehicles have made to the world of luxury motoring.
