Eight distinguished automobiles named as nominees for the third annual Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award in its unprecedented move to Paris.

Winner of the most prestigious international motoring award was announced during the world-renowned Rétromobile event February 8, 2018

Universally regarded as the leading motoring accolade for most exceptional classic car, the third annual The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award will make its official international debut in Paris in February 2018. The Peninsula Hotels today announced the eight vehicles chosen as worthy nominees to receive such acknowledgment.

The selected concours “Best of Show” winners represent the most admired of the motoring world this year. The winner of The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award will be announced at a private dinner at The Peninsula Paris on Thursday, 8 February, 2018, during the celebrated Rétromobile event, where international motoring connoisseurs gather each year. As the only five-star luxury property in the city with a subterranean garage, the lower level will also serve as the venue for the exclusive reveal after-party for additional guests following the private announcement.

“We are delighted to have the opportunity to bring The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award to Paris in 2018, which I trust will further promote this distinguished honour on the concours circuit,” said The Hon. Sir Michael Kadoorie, co-founder of the award and Chairman of The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited, owner and operator of The Peninsula Hotels. “Concours d’Elegance originated in Paris in the 17th century as a gathering of horse-drawn carriages, and we are delighted to bring the modern-day equivalent back to this beautiful city; a fitting venue for such a distinct honour. The award recognises excellence in masterful craftsmanship, attention to detail, tradition and ingenuity, and we look forward to celebrating the world’s most exceptional motor car at this prestigious event.”

The finalists under consideration for the award are as follows: