The Historic Winners of the Goodwood Festival of Speed Carter ‘Style et Luxe’ Design Competition
Intro and all photos.
Cartier hosts its renowned ‘Style et Luxe’ competition each year at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. This is among the most coveted car design competitions in the world. The cars featured are always amazing, and there is always a very rare classic car or several to be gawped at in total awe. This competition is essentially a contest with a winner each year judged by a panel of experts, but there is no question that every car on display is a showstopper. You will no doubt see more powerful cars at the Festival of Speed, but few will come close to the rarity, beauty and intrigue of the Style et Luxe entrants.
The competition always includes an eclectic mix of cars which are judged on excellent design, including shape and detailing, rather than restored condition. Entrants from some of the most important moments in automobile history compete for several awards, including one Overall Winner Award, as judged by personalities from the creative and automotive industries.
Held on the Private Lawn at Goodwood House, this wonderful competition has been a key part of the Festival of Speed since 1995(the third year in the event’s history). In contrast to the speed and noise of the Hillclimb, the Style et Luxe area sets itself apart by being a static display, with the silent engines emphasising poise.
Each year, a different selection of expert judges choose the winner, but rather than being solely composed of figures from the automotive industry the panel draws from other arenas. Here we thought we’d compose all of the overall winning cars throughout the years. We hope you enjoy reading as much as we did putting this article together.
1995
1937 Alfa Romeo 29 DHC
Entrant: Terry Cohn
1996
1932 Bugatti T50 T ‘Profile’
Entrant: The Louwman Collection
1997
1932 Bugatti Type 55
Entrant: Geoffrey St John
1998
1936 Voisin C28 Aerosport
Entrant: Nicholas Springer
1999
1939 Delahaye 165 V12 Roadster
Entrant: Peter Mullin
2000
1961 Jaguar E-Type
Entrant: Phillip Porter
2001
1946 General Motors ‘Le Sabre’
Entrant: General Motors
2002
1937 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Touring
Entrant: William E Connor II
2003
1953 Alfa Romeo BAT 5 Bertone
Entrant: Paul Osborn
2004
1968 Bizzarrini Strada 5300
Entrant: Luigi Macaluso
2005
1961 Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato
Entrant: David Sydorick
2006
1937 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Touring
Entrant: Bill Ainscough
2007
1938 Atalanta Abbots Roadster
Entrant: Brian Classic
2008
1930 Mercedes-Benz ‘Trossi Roadster’
Entrant: Ralph Lauren
2009
1938 Hispano-Suiza H6C Xenia
Entrant: Peter Mullin
2010
1954 Maserati A6 GCS Berlinetta
Entrant: Franco Lombardi
2011
1951 Ferrari 340 America Touring
Entrant: David Cottingham
2012
1969 Aston Martin DB6 Volante
Entrant: HRH The Prince of Wales
2013
1955 Lancia Aurelia B24S Spider
Entrant: JD Classics
2014
1953 Maserati A6 CGS Berlinetta
Entrant: Egon Zweimuller Jr
2015
1937 Talbot-Lago T150 C SS ‘Goutte d’Eau’
Entrant: Peter Mullin
2016
1971 Lamborghini Miura SV
Entrant: Enrico Maffeo
So there you have it. What car really reached out to you? For me it’s either the 1937 Talbot-Lago T150 C SS ‘Goutte d’Eau’ or the 1953 Maserati A6 CGS Berlinetta, both gobsmackingly beautiful, and I’d so love to have one, even for just the day.
