• A 1993 Jaguar XJ220 is one of the star attractions at the Gulf Concours. The XJ220 was once the fastest production car in the world at 349kph. Antonie Robertson / The National
    A 1993 Jaguar XJ220 is one of the star attractions at the Gulf Concours. The XJ220 was once the fastest production car in the world at 349kph. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • A 1981 Ferrari 512BB. Antonie Robertson / The National
    A 1981 Ferrari 512BB. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • A 1936 Cord 812, which won the Classics Best Restoration award, is one of the oldest cars at the Gulf Concours. Antonie Robertson / The National
    A 1936 Cord 812, which won the Classics Best Restoration award, is one of the oldest cars at the Gulf Concours. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • A 1992 Vector W8 Twin Turbo, winner of the Classics Best American award. Antonie Robertson / The National
    A 1992 Vector W8 Twin Turbo, winner of the Classics Best American award. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • British sports-car manufacturer Morgan was represented at the event. Antonie Robertson / The National
    British sports-car manufacturer Morgan was represented at the event. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • A 1950 Mercedes Benz 170S, which was victorious in the Classics Best European category. Antonie Robertson / The National
    A 1950 Mercedes Benz 170S, which was victorious in the Classics Best European category. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • A Ferrari 365 GTC. Antonie Robertson / The National
    A Ferrari 365 GTC. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • A Rolls-Royce Camargue. Antonie Robertson / The National
    A Rolls-Royce Camargue. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Ferrari is well represented at the Gulf Concours. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Ferrari is well represented at the Gulf Concours. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • A Series I Land Rover from 1951 was the Classics People's Choice winner. Antonie Robertson / The National
    A Series I Land Rover from 1951 was the Classics People's Choice winner. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • A 1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso, left, and 1996 Ferrari F512M. Antonie Robertson / The National
    A 1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso, left, and 1996 Ferrari F512M. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • A 2011 Mercedez-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Stirling Moss, which won the Modern Bespoke People's Choice category. Antonie Robertson / The National
    A 2011 Mercedez-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Stirling Moss, which won the Modern Bespoke People's Choice category. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The overall Best in Show winner was this 1965 Lancia Flaminia Super Sport Zagato. Seven Media
    The overall Best in Show winner was this 1965 Lancia Flaminia Super Sport Zagato. Seven Media

Motoring

Dazzling cars in Dubai for the Gulf Concours – in pictures

The annual concours of elegance event kicked off at the Burj Al Arab on December 7 with some glittering four-wheeled sights

Adam Workman

December 11, 2017

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  • Arabic

Some of the finest cars in the Middle East – and, indeed, the world – went on display on the lawns of the Burj Al Arab on December 7 as the second Gulf Concours opened its doors.

Among the rare and pricey top attractions are 1990s supercar the Jaguar XJ220, a Series I Land Rover from 1951 and a whole variety of classic Ferraris worth millions of dirhams.

The event features contemporary manufacturers and bespoke modern hypercars, as well as privately owned classics that will be judged by a panel featuring British royal Prince Michael of Kent and Sandra Button, the chair of Pebble Beach. The overall Best in Show winner was a 1965 Lancia Flaminia Super Sport Zagato owned by the Dubai-based Tomini Classics.

The Gulf Concours continues on December 8 and 9. For more information, visit www.gulfconcours.ae.

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