The ACI Storico Club, the Automobile Club of Trieste and the AAVS – Association of Amateurs of Historic Vehicles, with the patronage of the Automobile Club of Italy, the FIA (International Automobile Federation) and FIVA (Fédération International des Véhicules Anciens ), confirmed the second edition of the “City of Trieste” Elegance Competition, which will take place from 20 to 22 May, in the extraordinary setting of Piazza Unità d’Italia. Thus, the collaboration between the ACI Storico world and that of the Associazione Amatori Vehicle Storici is renewed, a collaboration that has its roots in the extraordinary past of a splendid city and in the passion for historic motorsport.
After the success achieved last year, the event will again propose the subdivision of the cars in seven classes depending on the decade of production from: 1910 to 1919, from 1920 to 1929, from 1930 to 1939, from 1940 to 1949, from 1950 to 1959, from 1960 to 1969, from 1970 to 1979. The purpose of this subdivision is to being able to relive in the same place and at the same time the evolution of the style and technology of the automobile in 70 years of history. The competition, which this year focuses on the relationship between Elegance and Sports Car, will be open to any type of car that significantly represents its decade of construction, with both open and closed bodywork, utilitarian or luxury, restored. or preserved.
The key feature of this competition is the close relationship with the city and the public, in fact this is an event that lives immersed in the people, whose participation emphasizes its uniqueness. The admitted cars will be exhibited as real “jewels”. A jury of experts, made up of personalities from the world of historic motorsport and a support Technical Commission, will be called to evaluate them. In addition to the degree of originality, the state of conservation or the quality of the restoration, particular consideration will be given to the design, the harmony of the lines and colors, the elegance of the upholstery, the correctness of the accessory equipment, the mechanical efficiency and especially the expression of sportsmanship.
On Sunday the winning cars of the seven age groups will parade on the extraordinary stage of Piazza Unità d’Italia. During the award ceremony, the “Best of Show”, which will be awarded the prestigious “Città di Trieste” Elegance Competition trophy. Spectators will once again be an active part of the event this year, as they will be able to vote for the car preferred by the public via their smartphone or a method that will be indicated during the event, which will receive a dedicated prize. The coexistence within the same city scenario with the fascinating one will enrich the competition again this year Mitteleuropean RaceSuper Classic regularity race on the calendar ACI Sport and sponsored by ACI Storico.
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