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Amelia Concours 2025: A showcase of automotive legends, innovation

...10 most remarkable cars that stole the show

David Ijaseun by David Ijaseun
March 12, 2025
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For car lovers, few events match the prestige and spectacle of the Amelia Concours d’Elegance. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the 2025 edition once again brought together rare, historic, and breathtaking automobiles, drawing 17,000 enthusiasts to the scenic greens of the Ritz-Carlton’s Golf Course at Amelia Island.

Despite initial weather concerns, organizers demonstrated remarkable flexibility, shifting the main exhibition to Saturday, March 8. “This event has always been about adaptability and passion for the automobile world,” said McKeel Hagerty, CEO of Hagerty, which now oversees the concours. “It’s inspiring to see how it continues to evolve.”

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This year’s concours featured 240 vehicles across 37 categories, from pre-war classics to modern-day performance icons. Motorsports legend Hélio Castroneves headlined the event, joining racing greats like Derek Bell, Hurley Haywood, and Bobby Rahal for a panel discussion on the evolution of competitive driving.

The 10 most remarkable cars at Amelia Concours 2025

Among the dazzling lineup, ten standout machines captured the audience’s imagination, each carrying a unique legacy:

1967 Bizzarrini GT Strada 5300 Series I – A symbol of defiance, this beauty was Giotto Bizzarrini’s response to Ferrari’s internal conflicts. Styled by Giugiaro, it boasts a Corvette V-8 engine, blending Italian finesse with American muscle.

Goldfinger Edition Aston Martin DB5 – A Bond enthusiast’s dream, this recreation by Joe Kaminkow features machine guns, bulletproof shields, and even hidden Krugerrands, paying homage to the legendary 007 car.

2008 Porsche RS Spyder Evo (LMP2) – This race-proven marvel, driven by Castroneves to victory at the 2008 Petit Le Mans, showcased Porsche’s relentless dominance on the track.

2001 BMW E46 M3 GTR – A rare V-8-powered race car that dominated endurance racing until rule changes forced its retirement. Its legacy still looms large in BMW’s motorsport history.

1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione – A Prancing Horse with a storied past, this Le Mans contender commanded $9.465 million at auction, cementing its place in automotive royalty.

1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV – Often hailed as the world’s first supercar, this meticulously restored Miura was among the final SV variants produced, exemplifying Lamborghini’s commitment to design and performance.

1954 Jaguar D-Type “OKV 2” Works Competition – A racer that once set speed records, its legacy remains despite never clinching a Le Mans victory. It fetched $4.295 million at auction, proving its timeless appeal.

1989 Ruf CTR “Yellowbird” – A turbocharged legend that shattered speed records in its prime. This year, it set another milestone, selling for over $6 million—an all-time high for a Ruf model.

1967 Lotus Type 49 – The groundbreaking Formula One car that pioneered the Cosworth-Ford DFV engine, earning its place as Best in Show in the Concours de Sport category.

1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B – A pre-war masterpiece that stole the show, crowned Best in Show for Concours d’Elegance, a testament to its timeless engineering and artistry.

The future of classic car collecting

While vintage classics continue to dominate, the collector car market is evolving. “We are seeing more interest in modern performance vehicles,” noted Hagerty. “The shift from pre-war icons to newer, high-performance machines is shaping the next generation of collectors.”

Read more on 1957 Corvette SS Project XP-64 shatters auction records

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