PURE CLASS IN A UNIQUE SETTING
More than 50 unique sports cars will assemble for a new edition of the ZOUTE CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE® by Degroof Petercam in Knokke-Heist on 12 and 13 October 2019. Over the past seven years the sophisticated resort town on the Belgian coast has made a name for itself with a concours d’élégance for the rarest and most exceptional classic cars. The secret of that success? The exclusive character of both the entrants and the location. Something you would be interested in?
SHOW OFF THE BEST OF YOURSELF AT THE ZOUTE GRAND PRIX®
The ZOUTE CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE® by Degroof Petercam presents the height of elegance in car design from yesteryear on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October 2019. It is, however, just one of many events held as part of the ZOUTE GRAND PRIX®. Its compelling programme makes this four-day festival of classic and premium cars one of the highlights on the car calendar: from an auction of classic cars and exclusive automobiles by renowned UK auctioneers Bonhams to a world-famous two-day rally. The 250,000 plus visitors from all corners of Europe can also look forward to a dazzling open-air show featuring the latest models from the premium car partners in the streets of Le Zoute. Not forgetting the spectacular GT Tour that wraps up the festival… It all combines to make the
ZOUTE GRAND PRIX® a fiesta for car lovers and fans of the Zoute way of life.
Do you own an exceptional classic car? Show off the best of yourself at this prestigious car and lifestyle event. Apply to enter the ZOUTE CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE® by Degroof Petercam by 31/08/2019.
SELECT FIELD AND INTERNATIONAL JUDGES
The ZOUTE CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE® by Degroof Petercam is exclusively open to a limited number of cars, split into a pre-war and a post-war category. The competition is led by Philip Kantor of UK auctioneers Bonhams. The international panel of judges comprises a number of famous names. Last year they included Jeremy Vaughan, Head of Motoring of the Royal Automobile Club of London, Louis de Fabribeckers, Head of Design at Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera, Adolfo Orsi, historian and president of Historica Selecta, and Quirina Louwman, Dutch collector and racer of vintage cars. The judges for the 2019 edition will be announced soon at www.zoutegrandprix.be.
PROVISIONAL CLASSES 2019
I. Pre-War Class
II. Post-War Closed Class
III. Post-War Open Class
IV. Pre-War Preservation Class
V. Post-War Preservation Class
VI. 100 Years Bentley
VII. 110 Years Bugatti
VIII. Touring Superleggera Heritage
IX. Touring Superleggera Revival
X. Beach Cars
XI. 24H Spa Francorchamps
XII. Cars of the Belgian Royal Family
PROGRAMME: TWO DAYS FILLED WITH BEAUTY
The ZOUTE CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE® by Degroof Petercam will be held at the prestigious Royal Zoute Golf Club on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October. It promises to be two days to look forward to, for entrants and the general public alike. This is what you can expect.
SATURDAY 12TH OCTOBER 2019
7:00am – 10:00am
You will be welcomed in the morning at the Royal Zoute Golf Club, where Fairways 1 and 18 will be open for the concours d’élégance. You are expected with your car between 8am and 11am. You will be assigned a space upon arrival.
11:30am – 2:30pm
You will be served a light lunch in the Clubhouse of the Royal Zoute Golf Club.
10:30pm – 5:00pm
The judges will examine the cars and begin preliminary judging. The candidates must be available to answer the questions of the judges from 2pm. The doors will open to the general public.
8:00pm - 12:00am
If you have registered (see supplements), you are expected at the gala dinner at the Racing Club in the Albertplein Marquee with the judges and other entrants.
Dress code: BLACK TIE
SUNDAY 13TH OCTOBER 2019
8:30am - 9:30am
After parking your car, you will be served breakfast.
9:30am - 12:30pm
The judges will finalise their assessments of the participating cars.
11:00am - 3:30pm
The prizes for the ZOUTE CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE® by Degroof Petercam will be presented during the full lunch.
4:00pm - 5:00pm
The cars will be escorted in a procession from the Royal Zoute Golf Club to the Albertplein on the seafront. They will be presented to the general public from the stage of the Albertplein Marquee.
OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC
The general public has the opportunity to admire the cars in the ZOUTE CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE® by Degroof Petercam at the Royal Zoute Golf Club between 10:30 am and 5 pm on Saturday and between 9.30am and 3.30pm on Sunday.
Children aged 10 and over are welcome. For the safety of everyone involved and the classic cars, we are unable to let the under 10s into the event.
The concours d’élégance is held on a golf course, so dogs cannot be admitted.
Program 2019
Saturday 12 october
10:30 - 17:00
ZOUTE CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE® by Degroof Petercam - Viewing
Royal Zoute Golf Club - Fairway 1 & 18
(Open to the public – Starting from € 40)
Sunday 13 october
09:30 - 15:00
ZOUTE CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE® by Degroof Petercam - Viewing
Royal Zoute Golf Club - Fairway 1 & 18
(Open to the public – Starting from € 40)
16:00 - 17:00
ZOUTE CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE® by Degroof Petercam - Arrival
Arrival along the Dyke – Le Zoute and ending at Podium Albertplein Marquee, Beach, Albertplein - Le Zoute
(open to the public)
Podium Albertplein Marquee, Beach- Albertplein
Results
Winners edition 2018
LEBEAU-COURALLY TROPHY: BEST OF SHOW
Winner : 1948 - ALFA ROMEO 6C 2500 SS TOURING
Prize by Mr. Enzo Ide – Owner – Lebeau-Courally
CLASS I - PRE-WAR
Winner : 1938 - TALBOT LAGO
Prize by Mr. Filip & David Bourgoo – Zoute Events
& Mr. Eric Simonet – International Director – Ruinart
CLASS II - POST-WAR CLOSED
Winner : 1948 - ALFA ROMEO 6C 2500 SS TOURING
Prize by Mr. Filip & David Bourgoo – Zoute Events
& Mr. Eric Simonet – International Director – Ruinart
CLASS III - POST-WAR OPEN
Winner : 1960 - MASERATI 3500 VIGNALE SPYDER
Prize by Mr. Filip & David Bourgoo – Zoute Events
& Mr. Eric Simonet – International Director – Ruinart
CLASS IV - PRE-WAR PRESERVATION
Winner : 1926 - BUGATTI TYPE 37
Prize by Mr. Filip & David Bourgoo – Zoute Events
& Mr. Eric Simonet – International Director – Ruinart
CLASS V - POST-WAR PRESERVATION
Winner : 1957 - FERRARI 250 TOUR DE FRANCE
Prize by Mr. Filip & David Bourgoo – Zoute Events
& Mr. Eric Simonet – International Director – Ruinart
CLASS VI - FORMULA 1 ICONS
Winner : 1984 - RENAULT RE 50-3
Prize by Mr. Filip & David Bourgoo – Zoute Events
& Mr. Eric Simonet – International Director – Ruinart
CLASS VII - PORSCHE 70 YEARS: 356 FERDINAND “FERRY” PORSCHE DESIGNS
Winner : 1955 - PORSCHE 356 PRE-A SPEEDSTER
Prize by Mr. Filip & David Bourgoo – Zoute Events
& Mr. Eric Simonet – International Director – Ruinart
CLASS VIII - PORSCHE 70 YEARS: 911 Ferdinand Alexander “Butzi” Porsche Pre ‘76
Winner : 1967 - PORSCHE 911 R
Prize by Mr. Filip & David Bourgoo – Zoute Events
& Mr. Eric Simonet – International Director – Ruinart
CLASS IX - PORSCHE 70 YEARS: 911 Ferdinand Alexander “Butzi” Porsche Post ‘76
Winner : 1992 - PORSCHE 964 RS N-GT
Prize by Mr. Filip & David Bourgoo – Zoute Events
& Mr. Eric Simonet – International Director – Ruinart
CLASS X - 40 YEARS BMW M1: PRO-CARS
Winner : 1979 - BMW M1 PRO-CAR « JA ZUM NÜRBURGRING »
Prize by Mr. Filip & David Bourgoo – Zoute Events
& Mr. Eric Simonet – International Director – Ruinart
CLASS XI - 40 YEARS BMW M1: ROAD-CARS
Winner : 1981 - BMW M1
Prize by Mr. Filip & David Bourgoo – Zoute Events
& Mr. Eric Simonet – International Director – Ruinart
CLASS XII - SHOOTING BRAKES
Winner : 1966 - LAMBORGHINI 4000 GT FLYING STAR II
Prize by Mr. Filip & David Bourgoo – Zoute Events
& Mr. Eric Simonet – International Director – Ruinart
CLASS XIII - JAGUAR ICONS: C+D+E+F TYPES
Winner : 1956 - JAGUAR D-TYPE LONG-NOSE
Prize by Mr. Filip & David Bourgoo – Zoute Events
& Mr. Eric Simonet – International Director – Ruinart
MOST ELEGANT OR SPECIAL INTERIOR
Winner : 2008 - BENTLEY CONTINENTAL ‘FLYING STAR’ BY TOURING
Prize by Mr. Filip & David Bourgoo – Zoute Events
& Mr. Eric Simonet – International Director – Ruinart
MOST SPECIAL & UNIQUE BODYWORK
Winner : 1935 - LANCIA BELNA F234
Prize by Mr. Filip & David Bourgoo – Zoute Events
& Mr. Eric Simonet – International Director – Ruinart
MOST ICONIC CAR
Winner : 1950 - PORSCHE 356 PRE-A
Prize by Mr. Filip & David Bourgoo – Zoute Events
& Mr. Eric Simonet – International Director – Ruinart
MOST SENSATIVE RESTAURATION
Winner : 1966 - SABRA GT
Prize by Mr. Filip & David Bourgoo – Zoute Events
& Mr. Eric Simonet – International Director – Ruinart
SPECIAL TRAVEL AWARD
Winner: 1984 - LAMBORGHINI 4000 GT FLYING STAR II
Prize by Mr. Filip & David Bourgoo – Zoute Events
& Mr. Eric Simonet – International Director – Ruinart
ENGINEERING AWARD
Winner : 1987 - PORSCHE 959 S
Prize by Mr. Filip & David Bourgoo – Zoute Events
& Mr. Eric Simonet – International Director – Ruinart
BEST RESTORED CAR
Winner : 1927 - RENAULT 40CV
Prize by Mr. Filip & David Bourgoo – Zoute Events
& Mr. Eric Simonet – International Director – Ruinart
SPECIAL AWARD BY THE JURY “COUP DE COEUR”
Winner : 1886 - BENZ PATENT-MOTORWAGEN
Prize by Mr. Filip & David Bourgoo – Zoute Events
& Mr. Eric Simonet – International Director – Ruinart
EY TROPHY: MOST EXCITING DESIGN
Winner : 1963 - JAGUAR E-TYPE S1 3.8
DEGROOF PETERCAM TROPHY: BEST PRESERVED CAR
Winner : 1967 - TOYOTA 2000GT
Prize by Mr. Philippe Masset – CEO – Bank Degroof Petercam
MEMBERS OF THE JURY OF THE ZOUTE CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE® BY BANK DEGROOF PETERCAM 2018
Jury 2018
Mr. Philip Kantor (GB)
Director ZOUTE CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE® by Degroof Petercam
Ambassador ZOUTE AUTOMOBILE CLUB®
Head of Department Motor Cars Bonhams Europe
Director European Board Bonhams
Mr. Lorenzo Ramaciotti (IT)
Former head of Design Fiat Group
President of the Jury Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este
Dott. Adolfo Orsi (IT)
Automotive Historian
President of Historica Selecta
Mrs. Quirina Louwman (NL)
Collector
Historic Racer
Mr. Rodolphe Rapetti (FR)
Conservateur général du patrimoine - Ministère de la culture (France)
Mr. Stéphane De Smedt (BE)
President B.F.O.V. (Belgian Federation of Old Vehicles)
Mr. Madan Mohan (IN)
Chairman & Managing Trustee of the 21 Gun Salute Heritage & Cultural Trust
Mr. Jan Dyck (BE)
President Royal Touring Club Belgium
President B.F.O.V. (Belgian Federation of Old Vehicles)
Vice President International historical commission F.I.A. (Fédération
Internationale de l'Automobile)
Mr. Jeremy Vaughan (GB)
Head of Motoring of the Royal Automobile Club UK
Mr. Michael Bock (DE)
Director of Mercedes-Benz Sport
Lifestyle Marketing
Mr. Leo Van Hoorick (BE)
Museologist Autoworld Museum Brussels
Auction Analyst Sports Car Market
Mr. Richard Charlesworth (GB)
Bentley Heritage Consultant
Mr. Patrick Guerrier de Dumast (FR)
President of the Historical Commission of the Automobile Club de France
Member of the International Historic Commission F.I.A. (Fédération
Internationale de l'Automobile)
Mr. Louis de Fabribeckers (BE)
Head of Design Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera
Mr. Christoph Grohe (CH)
Classic Car Dealer
Advisor to Collectors
Mr. Dominik Fischlin (CH)
Selecting Committee Expert of Villa d'Este
FIVA Senior Advisor (Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens)
Mr. Ken Gross (US)
Mr. James Wood (GB)
Motorsport consultant & driver
Mr. Harley E. Cluxton (US)
President GTC Design
Mr. Axel Enthoven (BE)
Founder and Designer at Enthoven Associates Design Consultants
Founder of Yellow Window
Mr. Nigel Matthews (CA)
Global Director of Private Client Services Hagerty
Mr. Francois Melcion (FR)
Director Salon Rétromobile France
Mr. Gregory Noblet (BE)
Collector
Mr. Shinichi Ekko (JP)
Journalist
Founder & Chairman Maserati Club of Japan
Mr. Mark Moskowitz (US)
Vice Chairman, Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
Board of Directors Carolina Motorsports Park
Owner, Curator, The Museum of Automobile History (pvt.)
Jury 2018
Jury 2018
Members of the jury of the ZOUTE CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE® by Degroof Petercam 2018
