{"id":496674,"date":"2017-06-21T10:31:59","date_gmt":"2017-06-21T17:31:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportscardigest.com\/\/?p=47210"},"modified":"2023-12-22T09:13:33","modified_gmt":"2023-12-22T09:13:33","slug":"eight-nominated-best-best","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/eight-nominated-best-best\/","title":{"rendered":"Eight Nominated for Best of Best"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Peninsula Hotels have announced the eight exceptional vehicles that will be eligible for the second annual <a href=\"http:\/\/promotions.peninsula.com\/hotels\/bestofthebest\">The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award<\/a>, the international motoring world\u2019s top accolade for most exceptional classic car.<\/p>\n<p>The selected nominees, ranging from early production to mid-1950s Italian racecars, represent \u201cBest of Show\u201d winners from eight of the world\u2019s top concours events. The ultimate winner will be announced at a private dinner on Tuesday, August 15, 2017, during Monterey Car Week.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are delighted to return to Monterey Car Week this year to celebrate the world\u2019s most exceptional motor car with The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award,\u201d said The Hon. Sir Michael Kadoorie, co-founder of the award and Chairman of The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited, owner and operator of The Peninsula Hotels. \u201cThis has become the motoring world\u2019s most prestigious award, which recognizes the masterful craftsmanship and finest attributes of the highest-ranking automobiles from within the concours circuit. Attention to detail, elegance and tradition are all values that we hold dear at The Peninsula, so it is especially fitting for us to serve as the patron of this award.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Sir Michael Kadoorie co-founded the award with renowned classic car aficionados Christian Philippsen, William E. \u201cChip\u201d Connor and Bruce Meyer to celebrate the best of what defines the automotive world. Each founder shares a common passion and appreciation of fine motor cars, the preservation of their heritage and immaculate restoration projects.<\/p>\n<p>The finalists under consideration are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1936 Lancia Astura Cabriolet Tipo Bocca by Pinin Farina: Pebble Beach Concours d\u2019Elegance<\/li>\n<li>1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Berlinetta by Touring Superleggera: Chantilly Arts &amp; El\u00e9gance Richard Mille<\/li>\n<li>1938 Dubonnet Xenia Coup\u00e9 by Saoutchik: Concours of Elegance UK<\/li>\n<li>1952 Pegaso Z-102 Berlineta C\u00fapula: Amelia Island Concours de Sport<\/li>\n<li>1953 Ferrari 375 MM Spyder by Pinin Farina: The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering<\/li>\n<li>1954 Maserati A6GCS\/53 Berlinetta by Pinin Farina: Concorso d\u2019Eleganza Villa d\u2019Este<\/li>\n<li>1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica Coup\u00e9 Superfast II by Pinin Farina: The Gran Turismo Ferrari Cup, Cavallino Classic<\/li>\n<li>1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV Coup\u00e9 by Bertone: Goodwood Cartier Style et Luxe Concours d\u2019Elegance (above, photo courtesy of Peninsula Hotels)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These eight Best of Show winners will be reviewed by a panel of two dozen preeminent motorcar experts, designers and celebrities from the motoring world. For complete information please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/promotions.peninsula.com\/hotels\/bestofthebest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/promotions.peninsula.com\/hotels\/bestofthebest<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Peninsula Hotels have announced the eight exceptional vehicles that will be eligible for the second annual The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award, the international motoring world\u2019s top accolade for most exceptional classic car. The selected nominees, ranging from early production to mid-1950s Italian racecars, represent \u201cBest of Show\u201d winners from eight of the world\u2019s top concours events. 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