A. LANGE & SÖHNE at the Concorso d’Eleganza 2017
The three-day long concourse d’élégance for automotive works of art, ranging from the earliest years of motoring to the concept cars of tomorrow organised by A. Lange & Söhne begins on May 26. The motto of the brand’s sixth appearance of the tradition-steeped event is: “Around the World in 80 Days – Voyage Through an Era of Records.”
As in past years, the winner of the “Best of Show” category will be presented with the unique Como Edition of the Lange 1 Time Zone.
During the last weekend in May, the world’s most elegant classic vehicles will be able to be admired in the sprawling grounds of the Villa d’Este on Lake Como. Historic automobiles and motorcycles, as well as concept vehicles that provide a visionary glimpse into the future, will vie for the votes of the jury and the public in five categories.
In partnership with the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, A. Lange & Söhne has been sponsoring the three-day classic weekend since 2012. This year, the Saxon manufactory is again donating the coveted prize for the competition’s most charismatic automobile. At the award ceremony to be held on May 28, Lange CEO Wilhelm Schmid will present a customised Lange 1 Time Zone “Como Edition” to the winner in the prestigious “Best of Show” category. The hand-engraved caseback of this white-gold special edition depicts the Concorso’s coat of arms. On its city ring, Central European Time is represented by Como.
The motto of this year’s Concorso d’Eleganza forges a number of links to the heritage of the competition and to A. Lange & Söhne. The Grand Hotel Villa d’Este opened its doors in 1873 and, in Glashütte, the Lange family domain was built to serve as a residence and manufactory. Jules Verne’s adventure novel Around the World in 80 Days was published in the same year.
