Car application

To apply for the registration of your car, you must complete the application form and submit proof of payment for the confirmation deposit, following the instructions provided below.

All applications will be reviewed by a selection committee, which will confirm participation by July 10, 2025.

The participation fee for the Concorso d’Eleganza Varignana 1705 is €3.450,00 per crew (consisting of two people) and includes:

  • Participation in the Concorso d’Eleganza
  • Accommodation in a Deluxe Prestige double room
  • Activities described in the event program
  • Access to Palazzo di Varignana’s services

Additionally, packages with accommodation in higher-category rooms are available upon request.

Regulations

Participation requirements

The event is aimed exclusively at classic cars of high historical, aesthetic and technical value that meet the following requirements:

  • Built within the year 1973
  • In possession of one of the following documents:
    • FIVA ID card
    • ASI homologation
    • Entry in Historic Brand Register
  • Vehicles preserved and maintained in a historically correct condition. Restored vehicles will also be accepted

Car applications will be screened by a Select Committee and will be accepted at the Committee's sole discretion. Any requests for substitutions must be evaluated and approved in writing by the Select Committee.

Enrollment Methods

To apply for entry of your car, you must fill out the application form in its entirety and send via mail  the classic car's photos to varignana1705@palazzodivarignana.com.

The application must be accompanied by a full description of the vehicle and the following photographs:

  • ¾ front
  • ¾ Rear
  • Cockpit compartment
  • Engine compartment

Applications must be received by July 10, 2025 along with the deposit payment account.

Subsequent confirmation of participation will be communicated by July 31, 2025.

Registration Fee

The participation fee for the event is € 3250 per crew - consisting of 2 people - and includes:

  • Participation in the Competition of Elegance
  • Hospitality in Deluxe Prestige room at Palazzo di Varignana
  • Services described in the event program

A package with hospitality upgrade to one of the Suites at Palazzo di Varignana is also available at a cost of € 4490 per crew of 2. The package includes:

  • Participation in the Competition of Elegance
  • Hospitality in Suite at Palazzo di Varignana
  • Services described in the event program

These packages do not include tourist tax, extras and minibar, transfers and anything not specifically mentioned as included.

Payment terms and conditions

Payment of the registration fee will be made in two tranches:

  • Confirmatory deposit payment equal to 70% of the chosen package cost - by bank transfer or credit card - by July 10, 2025.
  • Balance, only in case of confirmation of acceptance of the car equal to the remaining 30% chosen - by bank transfer or credit card - by August 31, 2025.

If the balance is not received by the deadline, the Organizer reserves the right to revoke the car's participation.

In case the car is not admitted, the full amount paid by August 31, 2025 will be refunded. A right of withdrawal is granted no later than July 10, 2025 with return of the deposit paid. In case of withdrawal after 1/7 the down payment will be retained as a penalty.

Invoice can be requested only after the event is over, thus after September 29, 2025.

Inspection

The cars shall be positioned as directed by the appropriate personnel and sorted according to class division. Cars will be inspected by the Jury on Saturday, September 27 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Participants are required to be available to the Jury next to their cars during the inspection.

Failure to be present at the time of inspection will preclude any possibility of entering the final awards ceremony. The Jury may touch the car only with the permission of the participant

Awards

The following prizes will be awarded during the awards ceremony scheduled for Saturday, September 27, 2025 from 3 to 4 p.m:

  • Class Winner for each of the 6 classes.
  • Special mentions for cars of special historical and technical value
  • ASI special prize
  • Special prize Palazzo di Varignana

The following awards will also be presented during the gala dinner scheduled for Saturday, September 27, 2025:

  • Best of Show Varignana 1705