The event is certified by FIVA
In the time of fast turnover, the ability to indulge in slow pleasures for the spirit becomes more and more valuable. Carrying a gentle nostalgia for a bygone era and a sense of timeless style, the vintage car is an escape from the present, an opportunity to admire timeless craftsmanship, class and aesthetics. Thousands of shades of green, the calm waters of the lake and the silence of the nearby mountain highlight the presence of the beautiful vintage cars displayed to reveal their full splendor. Concours d’Elegance is an experience that both enthusiasts and connoisseurs long remember and look forward to.
The competition
The selection of the cars for the competition is meticulously done, and each contestant receives an individual invitation. The jury panel consists of some of the best specialists in the field of historic cars in Europe. Strict criteria guarantee the high level of the competition and determine the great interest from collectors, media and the public.
SPECIAL AWARDS
Grand prize of the competition – The Best Of The Show
Audience Award
Most authentic car
Best Restoration Studio
CLASSES AND AWARDS
Antebellum closed cars – “Dinosaurs on the road”
Antebellum open cars – “Wind in the Hair”
Postwar Sedans – “The World Is Big”
Postwar Convertibles – “Journey to the Twilight”
Postwar Carriages – “The Power Returns”
Iconic models of the 20th century – “When dreams come true”
Post-war cars from Eastern Europe – “The red flag gave birth to us”
Replicas, Street and Hot Road (custom
The place
Just 50 minutes drive from Sofia, the newly opened Hyatt Regency Pravets Resort is the perfect place for a business event or vacation. The picturesque views, the tranquility of the lake, the magnetic mountain shelter this modern complex with 244 rooms and apartments, a SPA center with a 25-meter heated indoor pool, gourmet restaurants, a conference center for up to 500 delegates and one of the best 18-holes, par 72 golf courses in Bulgaria. After a major renovation the hotel welcomed its first guests on June 1, 2023 and will host the Concours d’Elegance in September 2023.
Jazz formation “News in Jazz”
The surprise this year will be hidden in the gala dinner.
The “News in Jazz” sextet with Mikhail Yosifov and the special guest appearance of Nora Karaivanova will take care of the good mood of the guests and their complete immersion in the “Brilliant” theme!
Schedule
22.09.2023 FRIDAY
12.00 – 17.00 – Arrangement of cars and accommodation
17.30 – 19.30 – Welcome cocktail and briefing on the terrace in front of the lake
19.30 – Dinner in Mercato (main restaurant)
23.09.2023 SATURDAY
9.00 – Start of evaluation of the cars by the Jury and Day of the Audience
12.30 – 16.00 – Gourmet lunch on the terrace in front of the lake
17.00 – Car parade and award ceremony
20.00 – Gala dinner in Pravets hall /dress code “Grease”/
24.09.2023 SUNDAY
Free program and departure