by Mike Gulett –
Concorso Italiano returns to the Monterey Peninsula on Saturday, August 16, 2025, for its 40th anniversary celebration during Monterey Car Week, taking place at Bayonet Black Horse Golf Course.
This year Concorso Italiano will celebrate the 80th anniversary of Cisitalia with a display that showcases four factory team cars, an extraordinary gathering rarely seen. Among them are two original D46 monopostos that competed in Cisitalia’s very first race in September 1946, alongside the Nuvolari Spyder and the pioneering Aerodynamica 202 coupe, both of which participated in the 1947 Mille Miglia.
Concorso Italiano’s Global Exotics Display will feature a creation by modern-day coachbuilder Christopher Rünge: The Helios. Shaped entirely by hand using traditional coachbuilding methods.
Concorso Italiano – 2018 – photo by Bruce Caron
The Totem GT Super “Jarama” by Totem Automobili debuts on the Monterey Peninsula this year and can also be found on the show field.
Legendary Lamborghini test driver Valentino Balboni will be at Concorso Italiano’s 40th Anniversary. A beloved figure within the Concorso Italiano community for four decades, Balboni will select the Lamborghini he believes most deserves the highly coveted Valentino Balboni Award, which will be presented during the afternoon awards ceremony.
In celebration of Monterey’s rich Italian American heritage, Concorso Italiano is proud to welcome Bella Cutino as a special guest of honor. Bella is the reigning 91st Festa Italia Santa Rosalia Queen for the Festa Italia Foundation of Monterey and represents generations of Italian and Sicilian families who helped shape the Monterey Peninsula.
Franco Uomo, California’s premier destination for Italian-made menswear, will make its debut at Concorso Italiano 2025 with an exclusive Style Lounge showcasing European-inspired fashion.
Sponsor Monterey Motor Club, a vehicle storage and events facility slated to open on the Monterey Peninsula in 2027, will host the exhibitor hospitality tents, where they will introduce their upcoming business model and connect directly with Concorso Italiano’s audience of collectors and enthusiasts.
Iso Grifo No. 101 at Concorso Italiano (2015) with Bruce Caron, Mike Gulett, Keith Martin, Darren Frank and Piero Rivolta
Concorso Italiano offers upgraded hospitality experiences. Guests who choose the VIP Experience will enjoy access to a private lounge near the heart of the event, a hosted bar, and reserved seating overlooking the show field. For those seeking an even more indulgent experience, the Chairman’s Club returns with an offering limited to 200 guests.
Vehicle registration is open for both Italian and non-Italian vehicles. Registration includes entry for one vehicle and two passengers as the vehicle enters the show field, access for two people to hospitality, a gift bag, and eligibility for award consideration.
To register a vehicle to be part of the Concorso Italiano show field, or to purchase General Admission tickets visit Concorso Italiano.
About Concorso Italiano
Concorso Italiano stands as a cornerstone event of Monterey Car Week. Celebrating its 40th Anniversary, the event has blossomed from a private gathering of car owners into a public celebration, showcasing Italian automotive design and craftsmanship.
This year, International Car Week has taken the helm as the new event owner. Concorso Italiano is a vibrant festival of Italian culture, offering Italian-themed culinary delights, exclusive VIP experiences, an incredible vendor row, and an awards ceremony that acknowledges the finest examples of Italian engineering.
When: Saturday, August 16, 2025, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Where: Bayonet Black Horse 1 McClure Way, Seaside, California, 93955
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This reminds me of the Apollo’s 50th anniversary in 2013 and they’re showcasing at the Concorso Italiano. We had a fantastic time!
What is the Concorso Italiano planning for their 50th anniversary?
Thanks!
Josh
Josh,
I remember that year – probably the largest gathering of Apollo GTs in history. A great day.