Three days with some of the world's most exclusive cars on the Costa del Sol

Málaga will become the epicenter of car culture for three days thanks to the Costa del Sol Elegance Contest, which will be held in Marbella, Mijas, and the capital from October 2nd to 4th. This is one of the most exclusive events at the national level, gathering more than 150 top-category cars. During the event, attendees can expect to see models such as an F40, various Bugattis, Porsche Carrera GT, and even some 'one-off' units, although it has not yet been confirmed which ones.

This year is also very special for the contest, as it begins a new phase under the direction of Franziska and Gregor Piëch along with the Cavën team. The contest will bring together international enthusiasts and collectors, showcasing some of the most exclusive gems from garages across Europe, the United States, or the Middle East. The event has become a must-attend for automotive lovers and has gained international renown, reaching the same level of prestige as contests like Amelia Island, Pebble Beach, or Villa d'Este in just eight years. It will feature three days full of activities designed to celebrate the passion for cars.

Marbella as the Epicenter

The event will begin with one of its highlights, starting the day with a gathering of more than 150 exclusive vehicles at Magna Golf on October 2nd, where the supercar and classic car contest will be held.

For the voting, the organization has assembled a panel of top-tier judges due to the trajectory of its members: Chris Kramer – Consultant of classics and supercars, appraiser, and restoration supervisor. Andrew and David Bagley – Co-organizers of Salon Privé, experts in supercars and hypercars. Carlo Bonzanigo – Former design director of Pininfarina and PSA Group, responsible for models like the Maserati GranTurismo. Ed Welburn – Former Vice President of Global Design at General Motors, regular judge at Pebble Beach and Villa d'Este. Frank Heyl – Head of Design at Bugatti, responsible for iconic hypercars. Tony Hatter, Max Girardo, Nigel Matthews, Davide de Giorgi, Gabriele Lalli, Tobias Reichle, Ian Kuah, and Marcus Herfort – Designers, collectors, and specialized journalists, with decades of experience in valuation and restoration of historic and luxury automobiles.

The Elegance Contest will conclude its cycle at La Zagaleta with the hypercar competition, a gala dinner where awards for this category will be distributed, and a fundraising event aimed at charities in the Costa del Sol. This event will be highly exclusive and private, accessible by invitation only.

Where to See the Cars

Besides the aforementioned contests on October 2nd at Magna Golf and La Zagaleta, participants will enjoy a private track day at the Ascari Race Resort and will tour some of the most emblematic roads of Mijas and the capital to enjoy the coast and the winding roads of the province, offering a unique opportunity for enthusiasts to see the gems this event will gather, which are normally very difficult (if not impossible) to see under normal conditions.

The event will have the support of the city councils of Marbella, Málaga, and Mijas with the goal of promoting the region internationally, known for its climate, beaches, luxury residential enclaves, and excellent air connectivity, making the Costa del Sol an idyllic place for lovers of automobilism in general and luxury cars in particular.