The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award is among the top automotive awards in the world. In its milestone development of the international motoring world?s top accolade for most exceptional classic car, The Hon. Sir Michael Kadoorie, Chairman of The Hong Kong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited, launched the award in 2015 with co-founders Christian Philippsen, William E. ?Chip? Connor and Bruce Meyer. The award, sponsored by The Peninsula Hotels, brings together eight of the concours circuits? elite best of show winners from around the globe.
Previously presented during Monterey Car Week, the award moved to Paris this year and was presented during the world-famous Rétromobile Paris event. The rare 1936 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic was named the winner of the prestigious The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award. The Bugatti was presented at an exclusive reveal party in The Peninsula Paris? subterranean garage, following a private dinner. Now in its third year, The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award brought together eight of the world?s finest classic cars?the best of show winners from the top international concours?to compete for the title of the most exceptional motor car in the world. The Bugatti is co-owned by the Mullin Automotive Museum, and Rob and Melani Walton, located in California, USA, and was named ?Best of Show Concours d?Etat? at the 2017 Chantilly Arts & Elegance.

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