The 6th edition of Chantilly Arts et Elegance Richard Mille took place on 25 September 2022 under the best of auspices. Even the weather avoided being capricious! Catapulted into the ranks of the world’s benchmark concours d’élégance since its creation in 2014, this event continues to grow, both in terms of public attendance and the wealth of automobiles entered in the three competitions. Among the 9 concept cars competing in the Concours d’Élégance were two international revelations and three European revelations.

Best of Show Concours d’État :
Pre-war : Hispano-Suiza H6C Dubonnet Xenia (1938)
Post-war : Talbot Lago T26 GS Barchetta Motto (1950)

Best of Show Concours d’Élégance :
Aston Martin DBR22

Prix de l’innovation :
DS E-Tense

Grand Prix des Clubs FFVE :
Rolls Royce Enthusiasts Club

Prix Spécial FFVE de l’authenticité :
Citroën SM Mylord Cabriolet Chapron (1972)

Prix du public :
Renault R5 Turbo 3E

On the last day of June, Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille lived up to its reputation and the 18,000 spectators enjoyed a Sunday in the country, parades of exceptional cars as well as numerous activities for young and old alike. It was also the theatre of several celebrations of different anniversaries: Bentley’s and Ballot’s centenary, Bugatti’s 110th, the 50th of iconic 917 Porsche, the Zonda Pagani’s 20th and the 50th of Jackie Stewart’s Formula 1 world title with Matra. Nine concept-cars were in competition for the Concours d’Elegance.

Best of Show Concours d’Etat
Pre-war : Bentley 8 Litre Foursome Coupé (1931)
Owner : Chip Connor
Post-war : Talbot Lago T26 Grand Sport Coupé (1948)
Owner : Robert Kudela

Best of Show Concours d’Elegance
McLaren Speedtail

Grand Prix des Clubs
Amicale Facel Vega

The fourth Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille held on Sunday 10 September at the Chantilly Estate fulfilled all its promises. 16 300 spectators were attracted by the automobiles on show. 720 S For the Concours d’Etat, Peter Auto decided to celebrate in its own way Ferrari’s 70th anniversary with the Le Mans 24 Hours as the main theme. Twenty-eight Cavallino Rampante machines, all of which had taken part in the most famous endurance race, were gathered together for the occasion and divided into five classes: certainly one of the most beautiful celebrations of this anniversary…

A great novelty that will perhaps set a precedent: since it is very difficult to compare a pre-war car with a post-war build, Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille will henceforth award 2 Best of Show.

Best of Show Concours d’Etat
Pre-war : Bugatti 57 S Atlantic (1936)
Owner : Peter Mullin
Post-war : Ferrari TR 58 (1958)
Owner : Sir Michael Kadoorie / Robson Walton

Best of Show Concours d’Elegance
Renault Trezor & Balmain
Citroën CXPERIENCE & Yang Li

Grand Prix des Clubs
Fiat Fan Club

The third edition confirmed its status as the elegant rendezvous of the early autumn attracting some 13 500 visitors to the Chantilly estate, a stable figure compared to 2015. The number would certainly have been higher if the weather – cloudy skies and light rain in the morning – had been as clement as in previous years. There were eight concept cars in the running for the Concours d’Elegance. The E-TENSE DS. made the most of it… The Concours d’Etat attracted once again around one hundred exceptional cars from all over the world.

Best of Show Concours d’Etat
Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Berlinetta (1938)
Owner : Jon Shirley

Best of Show Concours d’Elegance
DS E-Tense & Eymeric François

Grand Prix des Clubs
Amicale Tricyclecariste de France

The revival of the great French tradition of Concours d’Elegance dating back to the 1920’s, has now taken its place among the events not to be missed; for proof Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille welcomed 13,500 visitors, an increase of 35%. Car enthusiasts, but also families, were seduced by the programme celebrating the art of living and French know-how with the numerous workshops and activities throughout the Domaine de Chantilly, a majestic and idyllic setting.

Celebrating French historical, artistic, and culinary heritage, Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille was appointed in 2015 by the Ministry of Culture.

Best of Show Concours d’Etat
Mercedes-Benz 500K Roadster (1936)
Owner : Evert Lowman

Best of Show Concours d’Elegance
BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage R & Balmain

Grand Prix des Clubs
Les Amis de Delage

The first edition of Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille kept all its promises. Great collectors from all over the world were present; the result of two years of preparation and Peter Auto’ international reputation .

This great national tradition dating back to the 1920s was resurrected on 7 September 2014 in the Le Nôtre Gardens. Revamped by Peter Auto, this Concours was a three-in-one: The Most Beautiful Cars in the World for the Concours d’Etat, a Concours d’Elegance reserved for concept cars from manufacturers associated with a fashion house and a Grand Prix des Clubs. Furthermore, the Chantilly estate became the unique setting for an Elegant Sunday in the Countryside – offering numerous activities for the whole family.

The first Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille was a great success, winning the Best Event of the Year award in the Concours category at the Historic Motoring Awards ceremony of British magazine Octane.

Best of Show Concours d’Etat
Delahaye 135M Cabriolet, Figoni & Falaschi (1938)
Owner : Peter Mullin

Best of Show Concours d’Elegance
Alfa Romeo Disco Volante by Touring & Paco Rabanne

Grand Prix des Clubs
Club Delahaye