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The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award 2020 Finalists
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ENQUIRIESCarson Glover
Vice President, Brand Marketing & Communications -
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The Peninsula Hotels
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The Peninsula Hotels, whose international hospitality brand has epitomised glamour and luxury for nearly a century, today announces the finalists for its sixth annual classic-car showcase, The Peninsula Classics 2020 Best of the Best Award. The line-up of nominees, which includes vehicles selected from the most prestigious concours events around the globe, seeks to identify the world’s most exceptional classic car.
Founded in 2015 by The Hon. Sir Michael Kadoorie, Chairman of The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited, along with co-founders William E. (Chip) Connor, Bruce Meyer and Christian Philippsen, The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award spotlights classic cars built by internationally renowned manufacturers – including, in 2020, auto makers from Italy, Germany, and the United States, over a span of 40 years.
“As its name suggests, this award is a recognition of excellence,” said Christian Philippsen, who, as well as co-founding the award, has a long history of organising fine automotive events and auctions. “But the nominees don’t just represent some of the supreme historic achievements of the automotive industry; they also exemplify the synergy of artistry and engineering, and the immaculate restoration and preservation of heritage. These are values celebrated across myriad industries, in most every part of the world.”
The Peninsula Classics 2020 Best of the Best Award nominees are as follows:
1969 Porsche 917 KH Coupé
Coachwork by the Factory
2020 Best of Show, Concours of Elegance Hampton Court Palace
- Chassis No: 917-023
- 4.5 litre, flat-12 engine, air cooled, DOHC with mechanical fuel injection
- 580 hp at 8000 rpm
- 5-speed gearbox
- Independent front and rear suspensions
- Dual circuit disc brakes