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TEXT: MALLORCA CLASSIC WEEK / PHOTOS: ORIOL VILANOVA (GENTLEMEN DRIVE MAG.)
Last Sunday, September 23, the third edition of the Mallorca Classic Week with a resounding success of visitors and participants from different parts of Europe, and even, many of them, driving their own vehicles to the island.
Majorca Classic Week goes beyond a simple concentration of classic vehicles, since is the only event in the world where vehicles meet classic ships. Another reason that makes it different is the large number of activities that are organized, which makes the participants become a great family for a few days, creating a warm and fun atmosphere within the world of these historic vehicles.
Mallorca Classic Week: How was it?
On Wednesday the starting gun took place with a barbecue in the center of Palma. Thursday and Friday were dedicated to driving where participants could select different routes specially designed to get to know, on board a classic car, some of the most beautiful places in Mallorca.
However, the high point of the event was lived on Saturday with the celebration of the International Elegance Contest. The participating cars were exhibited in Port Adriano since the morning to the delight of the visitors, while the international jury inspected them with detail and care. About 8.000 people they were able to admire the jewels placed throughout the building designed by Philippe Starck: a great success to combine the beauty of classic cars with the avant-garde design of this beautiful port.
In the afternoon, coinciding with the bright golden light of the Mallorcan sunset, gave way to the "parade" of the cars that headed the replica of the 1886 Benz tricycle, privately owned by a collector, brought for the occasion from the Mercedes museum in Stuttgart courtesy of Motorworld (event partner). This was followed by the presentation of the 16 awards divided into different categories.
The prestigious award "Best of Show" was awarded this year to the singular BMW 3200 CS Bertone; a sensational car of which only one copy was built and combined the best of German technology of that time with the best Italian design. There was also the award for the best Mallorcan car and the award for the best classic yacht.
Also on Saturday there was a concentration of American vehicles with the performance of Elvis Presley, and where a Pin Ups girls contest was held, which set one of the busiest areas of Port Adriano with a fun and lively staging. There was no lack of live music and spontaneous swing dance fans.
Looking for diamonds in Mallorca Classic Week
To close a round event in which 25 classic cars participated, on Sunday the participants enjoyed a beautiful route until they reached the Alfabia Gardens with the gymkhana "Classic Diamonds are forever" where the participants had to solve the mysterious theft of some diamonds. It was about 50 kilometers of journey through the interior of the island through roads of great beauty where both the landscape and the pure pleasure of driving were enjoyed.
For the third consecutive year, the weather was the best way to accompany the Mallorca Classic Week as each of the five days enjoyed a perfect blue sky, a radiant sun and an ideal temperature to enjoy the convertibles. It has been an exciting five days where fans and collectors have enjoyed their interest in common discovering the charms that the island offers, both gastronomic and scenic.
Majorca Classic Week It enjoys the main sponsorship of the Mallorca Tourism Foundation, BMW Classic Group, together with Mini and Rolls Royce, Motorworld, Pure Salt Hotels, Jardines de Alfabia and Balearia, as well as other entities.
The next edition of the Mallorca Classic Week by Port Adriano will be held between September 18 and 23, 2019. More information about the event on the web www.mallorcaclassicweek.com.
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•Historic Cars: Hugh Brogan (UK), Ford T
• British Sports Cars and Cabriolets 1950-1969: Tim Bechtel (R), Jaguar XK150
• British Sports Cars and Cabriolets 1970-1990: Mike Brown (UK), Lotus Elan Drophead
• German Sports Cars and Cabriolets: Benno Paasch (D), Mercedes 170S
• American Sports Cars and Cabriolets: Madeleine Mettegang (E), Ford Thunderbird Series 1
• Big Happiness in Little Cars: Carlos Valino Molina (E), Voisin Biscuter
• Driving in Style: Phillip Heuser (UK), Bentley S2
• Celebrity Cars: Carl Friedrich Benz Patent Motorwagen 1886 (Replica), Peter Spieth
• Solitaire: BMW 3200 CS Bertone of Herbert Quandt, Ulrich Knieps
•Iconic Design: Tim Bechtel (D) Jaguar XK150
• Rally & Racing: Matthias Buttkus (R), BMW M 21 E
• Most Adventurous Trip to Majorca: Max Meyer (D), MGB Coupe
• Best Dressed Lady: Petra Spieth (R)
• Motorworld Trophy for Innovation: Loryc Electric, Charly Bosch (D)
• Last Hour Elegance Trophy Mallorca: Madeleine Mettegang (E), Ford Thunderbird Series
• Best of Show Russell Stevens Trophy: BMW 3200 CS Bertone of Herbert Quandt
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