The Judges
A remarkable Jury Panel comprised of International industry iconic designers and automotive connoisseurs who with their expertise and discerning eye, select the most outstanding automobiles.
With their wealth of knowledge and passion for automotive excellence, ensure a fair and objective evaluation process thus adding prestige to Valletta Concours.
Chief Judge
JEREMY JACKSON-SYTNER
UK
In 2012, after some 30 years as an award-winning advertising agency creative, Jeremy Jackson-Sytner conceived the ‘royal’ concours at Windsor Castle. An event so spectacular that in its first year it won both ‘Best Concours’ and a Personal Achievement Award at the Octane International Historic Motoring Awards. In one giant leap the UK had a world-class concours to equal the very best alongside Pebble Beach and Villa d’Este. The Concours of Elegance moved on circus-like year by year from Royal Palace to Royal Castle, on a journey from St James’s Palace in London, to Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, to Hampton Court Palace in Surrey and back to Windsor Castle again. As curator of the Concours, Jeremy had the privilege of travelling the globe visiting remarkable concours, gaining a unique insight into the world of concours. Along with the privilege to be an Honorary Judge at concours in Delhi, Valletta, Amsterdam and Essex. Early in 2021 Jeremy left the Concours of Elegance to launch ‘Mr. Concours’, a consultancy established to help oil the wheels of gaining entry to and partaking in concours d’elegance. As well as providing strategic advice and planning to those people wanting to start their concours events mainly what not to do! With his other hat on, Jeremy has been organising exclusive motoring adventures since 1985, tours for great people with great cars. Everything from Grand Tours to bespoke family European tours, to driving weekends in France. Their signature event, the annual GT is now in its 41st year. In 2015, he organised the Highland Tour, a two-day adventure through the breathtaking Scottish countryside which was awarded Best Tour of 2015 at the Octane International Historic Motoring Awards. In 2023 Jeremy joined ModaEvents as curator, part of the RM Sotheby’s team that recently successfully launched the spectacular new ModaMiami. In 2024, Jeremy became Concours Director to help launch the new exciting new Anantara Concorso Roma, to debut in the centre of historic Rome in April 2026.
Judge
GARY AXON
UK
Gary Axon has more than 25 years experience working at a senior level in the international automotive sector. His experience includes brand and product strategy, as well as managing the PR and media operations of a major European premium-segment car brand, plus heading-up Goodwood’s Motorsport Press, PR and Communications division for many seasons. In addition to substantially growing Goodwood’s media awareness, reputation and editorial coverage around the world, he has also successfully targeted new global audiences, including lifestyle, digital and luxury press. Gary has introduced new initiatives and attractions to Goodwood’s key motorsport events – the Festival of Speed and Revival – in order to positively broaden the Brand’s international standing, with increased sponsor, media and public appeal. Today he remains a senior motorsport content consultant to Goodwood, defining its concours and road car content, as well as managing the communication strategy and PR promotional programmes for a number of global brands and events in the automotive and related luxury sectors. Gary also regularly writes for a number of leading specialist classic car and motor racing titles in the UK and Europe, assists some luxury vehicle makers and classic car specialists with their communication strategy, and is a content advisor and judge for a number of historic motor racing and concours d’elegance events.
Judge
PETER STEVENS
UK
During last 30 years Peter Stevens has worked both as a consultant designer and as an ‘in-house’ design director, among Peter’s best known designs are the McLaren F1 road car, the 1999 Le Mans-winning BMW, the Lotus Elan, the 1988 Lotus Esprit and X300, Jaguar’s XJR-15, and the 2003 Subaru Impreza, P1 road car and Legacy Outback, Isuzu’s 4200R concept car, and the MG ‘Z’ car, sporting saloons. Peter was also responsible for the MG TF and SV-R composite bodied MG high performance sports car. During his career, Peter has worked with many of the world’s leading automotive companies, including Aston Martin, Automobili Lamborghini, BMW, Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Mahindra and Mahindra, Nissan, Rolls Royce, Rivian Automotive, Subaru, TATA and many others. As a past Visiting Professor to the vehicle design department at the Royal College of Art (RCA), Peter continued a lifetime commitment to the college. He was one of the first two students on the vehicle design course at the RCA, and graduated as a master of design in 1972. His contribution to the course has been consistent since 1976, although he has changed his roles, first becoming visiting lecturer, then outside assessor then Visiting Professor and now occasional lecturer. Working with the Brabham F1 team, Peter was responsible for the graphics and later the upper body shape of the Formula One cars for a number of years. The look of the BT49, 50 and 52 was his responsibility. Peter was consultant designer for interior, exterior, upper-surface aerodynamics, and homologation, on the 1999 Le Mans-winning BMW LM99 sports prototype. Peter worked with Prodrive as a consultant on presentation, design and aerodynamics. He was responsible for aerodynamics and exterior design for the rally series-winning Subaru Impreza WRCs. He worked as a consultant for Toyota on their GT1 Le Mans project where he was responsible for the cockpit ergonomics and road car design and homologation. Peter project managed the record breaking MG ZT-T estate car’s 226.509 mph run at Bonneville in 2003. More recently he has been involved in a number of electric and hybrid vehicle projects, funicular railways, advanced cable car design. Peter’s own choice of cars is very much ‘blue collar’; quite possibly his close association with the high-end of high performance vehicles has caused him to be more interested in the simplicity and inclusivity of more basic and less flamboyant cars. There is a 1928 Ford Model ‘A’ Roadster Pickup, a classic original ‘Hot Rod’ 1928 Model ‘A’ Ford chassis with a 1925 Ford ‘T’ roadster body and period tuning parts, probably built in 1935, a class record holder at Pendine Sands at 84.7 mph, a 1961 Citroen 2CV AZU Fourgonnette, a 1972 Fiat 500R, and, one a designed earlier, a Subaru Legacy 3.0 liter Outback.
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Judge
TONI COBUCCI
ITALY
Born in Italy in 1961, he discovered his passion for classic automobiles through the restoration of his family’s Fiat 600 Multipla, an early and deeply personal experience that sparked a lifelong commitment to the preservation, study, and appreciation of automotive heritage. A seasoned collector and restorer, he has served as a concours judge for over seven years, applying a combination of historical insight and practical experience gained through direct involvement in the preparation and driving of vintage automobiles. He is actively involved in the classic motoring world, regularly participating in circuit races and hill climb events with vintage cars and prototypes across Italy and Europe. His activity extends to a broad range of events, from historic competitions such as the Gran Premio di Bari and the Tirana Grand Prix to collaborations with clubs and cultural institutions committed to preserving automotive history. He has been instrumental in the organization of rallies and classic car events and has served as president of the Old Car Club Molise, a RIVS-recognized association committed to the cultural promotion of classic motoring in Italy.
Judge
PHILIP PORTER
UK
Philip Porter is the author of more than 30 motoring and motor racing books, including a number on Jaguars. He has owned his classic Jaguar XKs for nearly 50 years and his two historic E-types - 9600 HP, the oldest E-type in existence which was a prototype and the press launch car at Geneva, and 848 CRY, the 12th RHD Roadster which was raced in ‘61 and in the film The Italian Job - for 40+ years. He was the co-founder of The International Jaguar XK Club and The Jaguar E-type Club. He also founded and runs Porter Press International, one of the world’s leading motoring book publishers.
Judge
ALLAN WINN
NEW ZEALAND
A New Zealander by birth, he holds a degree in mechanical engineering and a post-graduate diploma in journalism. In a 29-year career in publishing, he spent 9 years as Editor of Flight International, and a further 5 years as Publisher of that magazine and Airline Business. From 2003 to March 2018, he was Director and CEO of Brooklands Museum in Surrey, where he was responsible for a collection of 35 aircraft ranging from early pioneers up to Concorde (and the world’s only operational Concorde simulator). He gave particular attention to celebrating Brooklands’ role as the most productive aircraft manufacturing site in Europe, expanding its already substantial education service aimed at inspiring youngsters to study science, technology and engineering subjects, and highlighting its wealth of motor-racing heritage. He is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society, a Liveryman of the Honourable Company of Air Pilots and of the Worshipful Company of Coachmakers & Coach Harness Makers. He is a past Chairman of the Aviation Club of the UK. His spare time is taken up with being a competitor and official in vintage motorsport: he and his wife Jacqui and their 1929 3-litre Bentley live in Surrey.
Judge
HANS EMERÉN
SWEDEN
Born in Österund, Sweden in 1956, from an early age finds an irresistible attraction for anything fitted with an engine. At 16, he is racing SkiDoo Snowmobiles only to switch to Cooper S 64 rallies ... when the snow melts. From there, refining the choice of wheels into BMW 2002, Chevrolet 57 Street racing, Chevrolet 69 ex Penske... Hans fitted the BMW 2002 with a Wastegate Turbo, using parts supplied by SAAB, who believed in his genius, basically at the same time as SAAB was unveiling the concept on its 99 model, in 1979. After spending 5 years in the Swedish military in exotic places such as Cyprus, Honduras and Uganda as logistic specialist, Hans starts his car restoration company in 1991 - an average of 3 cars a year for the following 25 years. In 2005 he starts a Racing company - Trans Am type. He suggests his tubular race car concept to a partner producing cars in Michigan - and sells 100 of them in Scandinavia. Nowadays, Hans tubular concept is still very popular in Australia (TA2), USA, Thailand (Trans Asia V8 Racing), Mexico (Super Cobra) and Scandinavia (V8 Thunder Cars). Since 2015, he is now retired in Gozo - Malta, keeping up the passion and restoring cars as a hobby.
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Judge
MICHAEL QUINN LYONS
UK
His grandfather was Sir William Lyons, the founder of Jaguar Cars. He is a Patron of the Jaguar/Daimler Heritage Trust; member of the Royal Automobile Club, and on the Steering Group for the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run; Honorary Member of the Guild of Motoring Writers; Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Coachmakers & Coach-Harness Makers; member of the IMI and FMI; and chairs the Sir William Lyons Charitable Trust. His mother, Pat, was at once married to Ian Appleyard and as husband/wife team they won the first ever Alpine Rally ‘Coup des Alps’ as they finished un-penalized three times in a row between 1950 and 1952. They drove to victory in the 1952 Tulip Rally, won the RAC Rally in 1951 and 1953, and in 1953 they finished 2nd overall in the inaugural European Rally Championship. Their car is still probably the most famous Jaguar XK120 of all time, registered NUB 120, which now resides in the Jaguar Heritage Trust Museum at Gaydon. He says “I have been fortunate enough to represent my grandfather and Jaguar on many occasions; deputising for him at Le Mans in 1983; accepting my grandfather’s induction into the Automotive Hall of Fame in Geneva in 2001, and in 2005 in Detroit; driving in the Alpine Rally in NUB 120; driving in the Mille Miglia for Jaguar Heritage in a C-type; demonstrating XJ13 around Le Mans (and through Windsor Castle!); several new-product launches; and twice organising 50-year celebrations of the Le Mans wins.” Owns several classic cars and motorcycles and competes in historic motorsport, most recently racing his E-type in the pre-’63 category at the Goodwood Revival & Members Meetings, Le Mans Classic and others, and prior to that an F3 Ralt RT1, C Type, D Type, XK140, and a Lister Jaguar. Michael worked for many years at the Kensington Jaguar main dealer RA Creamer & Son, which had three Royal Warrants for Services to the Royal Household, before setting up in business in 2019 with his own specialist Jaguar operation ‘Quinn Lyons’ located in north London.
Judge
JAMES ELLIOT
UK
James Elliott has been writing for and editing classic car magazines for more than 20 years. The Octane editor-in-chief is a lifelong enthusiast who, among the 50 or so classics that he has owned, has bought everything from stately Rover P5B Coupé to racy Lancia Delta Integrale and outrageous Piper P2. In the course of his work he has driven many of the most desirable road and race cars ever created including an original Le Mans Bentley, Jaguar D-type and Ferrari 250GTO. Especially knowledgable about the Lotus and Triumph marques, he has previously been a judge at some of the world's leading concours d'elegance.
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Judge
FABIO BERARDI
ITALY
A connoisseur of Italian classics and lifelong Jaguar enthusiast and collector, he has deepened his knowledge and expertise in this sector over the years. Published two books on the subject. Today he Presides over the Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club Italia, which has 150 members nationwide and is part of the Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club UK in Bristol, the largest and most important Jaguar Club, with its 17 thousand members across the planet. Over the years he has assisted in a large number of restorations of Jaguars, sedans, coupes and roadsters of every era as well as having tested, owned and owned some of the most representative models of the prestigious British brand. He was a speaker at the ASI stand of Milano Autoclassica, in the 2018 edition, for the celebration of the 50th year of the Jaguar XJ6 and the 70th year of the XK engine. He is a brand consultant and holds the position of Commissioner and Judge in the Elegance competitions organized throughout the country by the Auto Moto Club Storico Italiano (ASI).
Judge
ALESSANDRA GIORGETTI
ITALY
Alessandra Giorgetti was born on 24 June 1973 in Milan, coincidentally on the same date that Alfa Romeo was founded in 1910 in Milan, which she views as destiny. Raised in an environment surrounded by cars from her earliest days, she comes from a family deeply involved in the automotive industry. Her family's company, AFRA, has been dealing in spare parts for vintage cars since 1946. Serves as Vice President of the Registro Internazionale Touring Superleggera, an organization founded in 1996 by Carlo Felice Bianchi Anderloni. She was personally appointed Secretary in 1999 by Anderloni, marking the beginning of her journey in the automotive world alongside some of the most important figures in the industry. Alessandra has been involved in the Concorso D’Eleganza Villa D’Este since 1999, initially working on the organizing committee alongside Italian classic car historian Angelo Tito Anselmi. To this day, she continues to assist the Concours as an assistant to the jury. From 2006 to 2017, she served on the board of the Registro Italiano Alfa Romeo (RIAR), the official Alfa Romeo club recognized by the Alfa Romeo brand under Stellantis, organizing several events and cultural meetings. In 2019, 2021, and 2024, she co-developed and organized “RealAlfa,” a concours focused on the originality and preservation of Alfa Romeo cars, sponsored by RIAR at the Museo Alfa Romeo. The event, now in its third biannual edition, is dedicated to Alfa Romeo historian Maurizio Tabucchi, under whom Alessandra had the privilege to study. Alessandra has also served as a judge at numerous prestigious international concours events. Some of her notable appointments include: 2020 and 2023: Jury Member at the 21 Gun Salute Concours in India 2021: Jury Member at the Zoute Grand Prix 2022-2024: President of the Jury at the Concours of Elegance Stelle delle Versilia 2022: Jury Member at Salon Privé 2023: Jury Member at Lugano Elegance Concours 2023: Jury Member at Concorso D’Eleganza Salvarola Terme 2023-2024: Jury Member at the Concorso d’Eleganza Varignana 2024: President of the Jury at the Sydney Harbour Concours (Australia) 2024: President of the Jury at the Concours D’Elegance Swiss (Coppet) 2024: Jury Member at the Concorso d’Eleganza Montecatini Terme 2025: President of the Jury at the Sydney Harbour Concours
Judge
Richard Charlesworth
UK
Richard Charlesworth MVO worked for Rolls-Royce and Bentley Motor Cars, later Bentley Motors, from 1974 until he retired in 2017. His role for the last 20 years was Director of Royal and VIP Relations, bringing him into close contact with Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who appointed him a Member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO) in 2002, His Majesty The King when Prince of Wales, and other senior Members of The Royal Family, as well as many other VVIPs around the world. Richard was also Head of the Bentley Heritage Collection, a role that connected him to many of the world’s top collectors. Since retirement, Richard has become Steering Committee Chairman of the Hampton Court Concours of Elegance, and the new Concours of Elegance at Tegernsee, Bavaria, as well as being joint presenter of both events, and of the London Concours, and the Concours on Savile Row. He is also the MC of The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering in Carmel. He has judged at a number of International Concours including in Belgium and India, and is a Past Master of the Worshipful Company of Coachmakers in the City of London.
Judge
RUBA WIGHT
UK
In 2012, Ruba established her own rally company, Rally Royale, as a means to engage with the automotive world. This lead to her fulfilling dreams and participating in some of the most celebrated classic rallies and events in the world. From 2011 to 2017, she was founder of Connexxions Media & Marketing where she used her journalistic and film-making experience to promote events, notably Switzerland’s famous Concourse D’Elegance, Goodwood, and rallies in Australia, New Zealand, across Europe and in the Middle East. Ruba is a Member of Automobile Club de Monaco. Ultimately though, for Ruba the essence of classic car heritage lies in the cherished moments spent driving on open roads, wind in her hair, through picturesque countryside, and savouring time spent with friends. Ruba's keen eye extends far beyond the metal and mechanics. It encompasses the magic and romance that happens when she enters these magnificent vehicles. It’s that feeling of being ready to go. The smell of leather. The touch of the steering wheel. The smooth rumbling rhythm of the engine. And then it’s the sleek design, it’s curves and shades, elements that evoke memories of a bygone era, a time when the world was more expansive and travel evoked a sense of freedom. In an era increasingly characterized by urbanization and automation, classic cars serve as a profound reminder of greater possibilities. Ruba's personal experience and unique perspective as a woman infuse her perception of these remarkable machines, shaping her role as a discerning judge. Her journey, marked by a deep appreciation for the artistry and emotion of classic cars, positions her as an invaluable arbiter of automotive excellence.
Judge
HANS-ROBERT SCHRAMM
GERMANY
Born in 1966 , grow up with Veteran and Classic cars. As an graduated engineer I start my own business over 35 years ago to repair, restore and maintenance classic cars and produce/repair spare parts. Own a collection of veteran and classic cars from 1902 up to 1965 Participate the main events as Mille Miglia, Rallye Monte Carlo Historique, Goodwood Revival, Le Mans Classic............. Since 2007 Chief Judge of the German Concors de Elegance Schwetzingen. Since 1995 FIVA Scrutineer Since 2017 technical board of the Allgemeiner Schnauferl Club, the oldest car Club in Germany, founded in 1900.
Judge
TERESA GALATI
ITALY
2020 Ottobre - Ambasciatrice al IV Trofeo La Dolce Vita -Circuito Storico Santa Marinella ( Roma) 2021 Luglio - Staff al Circuito di Avezzano Settembre - Ambasciatrice V Trofeo La Dolce Vita - Circuito Storico Santa Marinella ( Roma) Settembre - Staff al Tour Raduno Old Motor Club Malta Settembre- Staff, Foto e cura dei Social alla XXXII Rievocazione "Coppa V. Florio Anno 2022 Aprile -Staff, foto e cura dei Social al 1° Etrurian Cup Circuito Storico Santa Marinella ( Roma) Aprile - Foto e cura dei social al 5° Trofeo Lago Di Bracciano Maggio - Staff e cura dei Social al Giro di Sicilia By Vcc Panormus Giugno - Staff, foto e cura social alla Speciale Edizione Tour dell'Etna Old Motors Club Malta Luglio- Staff al Circuito di Avezzano Settembre Staff all'evento " Via col Vento"a Perugia Settembre- Ambasciatrice al VI Trofeo La Dolce Vita, Circuito Storico Santa Marinella (Roma) Settembre - Partecipazione alla XXV Edizione Autogiro Provincia Ragusa Ottobre - Staff, foto e cura dei social MG Car Club Regione Sicilia Novembre - Partecipazione al Club Lions Nebrodi 4x4 Raduno Nazionale FIF Anno 2023 Gennaio - Staff, foto e cura dei Social alla Befana dell'ASI con il Circolo " V.Florio" Aprile - Staff all'MG Car Club Italia Centro Regionale Sicilia Aprile - Staff 6° Trofeo Lago di Bracciano Maggio - Staff e partecipazione come equipaggio alla Coppa della Perugina Maggio - Ambasciatrice al VII Trofeo La Dolce Vita, Circuito Storico Santa Marinella Giugno - Staff, foto e cura dei Social al Circuito Città di Collecchio Luglio - Staff al Circuito di Avezzano Luglio - Inizio Collaborazione con il Club ADEAM - Auto Moto d'Epoca Antichi Motori Nino Vaccarella Settembre - Staff MG by The Sea - Driving Sicily - MG Car Club Regione Italia Settembre - Staff Club ADEAM alla Giornata del Motorismo D'epoca Ottobre - Rappresentante del Club ADEAM al Gran Premio La Motta Ottobre - Partecipazione con il team assistenza alla Targa Florio
Judge
GIANMARCO COBUCCI
ITALY
Gianmarco Cobucci, a twenty-one year old Italian enthusiast of vintage cars, introduced by his father to the world of motoring since he was a child. He began racing at the age of six with his first Go-kart and to this day continues to dispute in competitions with historic and sports cars. At just sixteen years old, not yet licensed, he managed to take first place in a track race with a Lotus Elise S1. Awarded in 2022 at the seventh edition of the Bari Grand Prix as the youngest driver, aboard a 1934 Austin Seven Ulster. In 2024 he took part in the eighth edition of the Bari Grand Prix with a Formula Monza 875 single-seater. Since the first edition of the Valletta Concours he has been alongside his father as assistant judge. Always involved in engines, he supports his family in restorations of vintage cars, carrying on his passion.
Judge
ANITA SALZANO
ITALY
Criminal lawyer Anita Salzano loves the world of classic cars, and above all, Porsche. She has attended many concours d’elegance, and through these experiences, she has deepened her knowledge of restoration. She is a Porsche collector, but she also loves Alfa Romeo. A little 1959 Giulietta Spider holds a special place in her heart. As Vice President of Porsche Club Campania, she believes in sportiness and a brand built on friendship, following Ferry Porsche’s philosophy. Participation in various national and international Porsche events has made it possible to get to know the Porsche family and, above all, to follow the brand’s growth and evolution over the years.
Judge
ANDREW PRILL
UK
Andrew Prill started his own business specialising in the maintenance, repair and restoration of classic Porsche cars in 1994 and has almost 45 years’ experience of working with classic and collector cars/motorcycles and over 30 years’ experience with the Porsche marque. In recent years he has also been undertaking significant restoration work on classic Ferraris although this is not something his company actively promotes. After serving an apprenticeship in mechanical engineering and obtaining City and Guilds qualifications Andrew left that industry to gain business experience firstly with the Observer Newspaper in Fleet Street and Oryx Publishing in Doha, Qatar. Combining his engineering and business experience he joined Elf Oil and worked in F1 before becoming the fleet sales manager at a large Ford Dealership. After four years in that role he joined the NHS as a Technical Engineering manager before moving into capital planning. In that role he was granted a bursary and completed a post graduate diploma (PgDip) with the Medical Architecture Research Unit (MARU) later heading the capital planning department of the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust. After establishing his business in 1994 (full time since 2000) Andrew has since earned a world wide reputation and his company has worked on many of the most historically significant and valuable Porsche cars. He regularly writes articles for various periodical publications and contributed to Better Than Gold - Investing in Classic Cars (HAGI). The company employs nine full time staff and it is recognised world-wide for its expertise and experience. The company is active in all historic Porsche activities including maintenance, restoration, race preparation, race support, inspections, valuations and consultancy. Andrew regularly writes articles on Porsche cars and the Porsche and general classic car market and also provides advice on acquisition and sales to collectors and businesses in various countries around the world. He is often asked to provide expert witness advice in legal disputes. The only area that he personally and the company are not active is in the buying and selling of cars as this is a potential conflict with the company’s existing activities. Andrew is retained by several companies that specialise in the funding and refinancing of classic cars. This involves market analysis, valuations and inspections. Starting on motorcycles in the mid 1970's and moving into car racing Andrew is a lifelong competitor in motorsport. This has taken him all over the world participating in some of the world's greatest events with many victories and class wins. Most recently winning the Eastern Four Stoke Association 2023 Championship riding a BSA B40 Trials Andrew has international race licences for motorcycles and cars, is a member of the Automobile Club de Monaco (ACM), honorary member of the Porsche Club Great Britain and is on the advisory board of the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, Laguna Seca Raceway, Monterey California.
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Judge
Suzan Hallsworth
UK
Susan has built a quietly influential presence in the world of classic vehicles and vintage cycling, shaped by over 30 years of experience as an engaged owner, creative curator, and collaborator—alongside her work in urban development and as Director of an architecture and interiors studio. As founder of Without Bounds, she has created and led classic car rallies across the Scottish Borders, blending spirited driving with cultural experiences rooted in landscape, design, and heritage. A hands-on enthusiast, she has spent decades restoring and driving everything from vintage BSA motorbikes to classic Mercedes, fuelling a life immersed in motoring culture. She has been a long-standing judge and organiser for the BVAC Classic Car Show—Scotland’s largest historic motoring event—where she led its successful evolution into a modern two-day festival, headlined in its 50th anniversary by Sir Jackie Stewart. Internationally, Susan has advised Mercedes-Benz, Pininfarina, and The Classic Car Trust on Roarington, a metaverse project reimagining classic car heritage in digital form. She helped shape its storytelling, user experience, and virtual design for legacy marques. An early group member behind the UK edition of L’Eroica, Susan has also worked with an award winning creative agency in France as founder of their automotive arm and advising BRM on its heritage strategy.
Judge
Lorenzo Ramaciotti
ITALY
Born in Modena, working in car design for forty years. Head of Design in Pininfarina from 1998 to 2005, having spent more than thirty-two years with the company. Chief Design Officer of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and member of the Group Executive Council from 2007 to 2016. He has led the design development of more than sixty automobiles. He is President of the Jury at Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este since 2004, judging in historical car events since more than thirtyfive years.
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OLLE ERIKSSON
SWEDEN
Olle grew up in Sweden before relocating to Monterey California in 1988, where he applied his craft for high profile automobile collectors; managing several Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance class winning cars before starting his own restoration business in 2015. Many projects have gone through the shop since, with a highlight being the restoration of a 1964 Ferrari GT 250 Lusso from a serious rollover crash. Olle’s expertise is not limited to cars; with a background of extensive work on vintage motorcycles—mostly British bikes such as a 1952 Vincent Black Shadow and a 1963 BSA Rocket Goldstar.
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Michele Lorusso
ITALY
An admirer of Italian classic cars and a lifelong FIAT enthusiast, he continues to expand his knowledge and expertise in this field year after year. Today, as president of the Club Storie e Motori Federiciani in Andria, he has taken part in numerous prestigious events and is a member of the Museo della 500 in the Nebrodi, where he serves as Regional Representative for Puglia. Over the years, he has witnessed the restoration of numerous Fiat, Lancia, and Alfa Romeo vehicles—sedans, coupés, and spiders from various eras—as well as owning and appreciating some of the most iconic models of the prestigious Italian brand. He has also organized several motoring events. He serves as consultant and expert for historic vehicles at the International Arbitration Chamber.
Our Young Judges
Junior Judge
LAURENZ SCHRAMM
GERMANY
Born in 2004 , grew up with veteran and classic cars, Own an Amilcar CGSs , OPEL-Steyer , BMW 325i First restoration BMW E 30 , currently an MGA Coupe. Currently is studying industrial and mechanical engineering.
Junior Judge
JONA HÖING
GERMANY
Born in 2005, infected with the classic car virus as a Child after a visit by his cousin Laurenz Schramm. Experience in mechanical history. Build his first own car from scrappy parts 2 years ago Today training to become a restorer for classic automobiles.
Junior Judge
ASCANIO GIUDICE
ITALY
Born in Milan on the 25th of April in 2009 , the day of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este , that I’ve always been attending, I never missed an edition and in the last three years I’ve been honored to be the award giver for the public junior referendum. In my life I’ve always been around classic cars since the age of 6 months when my parents participated with me for first time to a car event Touring Superleggera. In my life I’ve the opportunity to meet many nice people that always teach me different things about different cars. Thanks to my parents I’m really passionate about automotive. The first car I sat on was my dad’s Lamborghini 400 ; my 18 years old car will be an Alfa Romeo Spider 4’th series giallo ginestra colour. I spent my spare hours fixing my familiy’s car collection, I the future I hope to be an engineer. I was lucky to attend many international Concours d’Elegance: Sydney Harbour in Australia, Palazzo di Varignana in Italy, Coppet in Switzerland, Lugano Elegance and Valletta in 2024.
Junior Judge
HENRIETTA SCHRAMM
GERMANY
I was born in 2007 and grew up surrounded by vintage and classic cars. I currently own a REO Runabout A, a Triumph Herald, a Porsche 218, and a Volkswagen Golf Mk1 Convertible. Alongside my studies, I am working at a veteran car garage, where I am gaining hands-on experience and nurturing my passion for historic automobiles.