The Concorso Italiano at Blackhorse and Bayonet Golf Course is an annual celebration of Italian automotive design and culture, held in Seaside, California.
This prestigious event, part of Monterey Car Week, brings together an impressive collection of Italian cars, from vintage classics to modern supercars, against the picturesque backdrop of the sun-drenched golf course. Enthusiasts and collectors gather to admire iconic marques like Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, and Alfa Romeo, while enjoying Italian cuisine, music, and opera. The event is a vibrant showcase of Italian artistry, engineering, and lifestyle, making it a highlight of the automotive calendar.
In the land where art and passion meet,
Where marble sculptures line the streets,
A symphony of curves, both sleek and grand,
Italian cars, crafted by hand.
Elegance whispers in every line,
Graceful as vines on Tuscan wine,
From Lancia’s charm to Ferrari’s roar,
Each model’s a masterpiece, an open door.
Red is the color of dreams on wheels,
A blur of speed, where time congeals,
In every rev, a heartbeat’s fire,
The pulse of power, raw desire.
Lamborghini’s bull, fierce and wild,
Charging through roads, unbridled, untiled,
Maserati’s grace, both bold and true,
A perfect blend of old and new.
Engines sing in a tenor’s key,
A blend of passion and poetry,
With every shift, the gears align,
To trace the curves of roads divine.
On tracks or streets, they dance with might,
Their elegance framed in pure delight,
A tribute to a nation’s art,
Where every journey’s a work of heart.
So, here’s to the cars, both fierce and fair,
Rolling sculptures beyond compare,
In every mile, they chase the sun,
Elegance and power, in perfect union.
