GREENWICH, Conn. (May 31, 2026) – The 30th anniversary of The Greenwich Concours wrapped up this weekend with a spectacular field of more than 300 vehicles. Two remarkable automobiles were selected from two exceptional fields.

BEST OF SHOW, CONCOURS DU SPORT: 1957 Maserati 450S

Affectionately dubbed the “Bazooka” for its monster performance, this particular car has a jaw-dropping racing pedigree, having been driven in period by motorsports royalty including Carroll Shelby, Masten Gregory, Maurice Trintignant, and Jim Hall.

A Wild Racing History
Constructed in October 1957 for American team owner Temple Buell, chassis 4508 was a pioneer. It was built with the first 4.7-liter V-8 to challenge Ferrari in the World Sports Car Championship, packing a massive, upgraded powerplant beneath its gorgeous Fantuzzi aluminum bodywork. The car immediately saw high-stakes drama; in its debut race in Venezuela, driver Masten Gregory flipped the car after hitting haybales on the second lap during a chaotic, fire-filled weekend for the Maserati team.

The car’s history is also tied to an infamous political plot. It was originally scheduled to be driven by Juan Manuel Fangio in Havana, but the night before the race, Cuban rebels kidnapped Fangio straight from his hotel lobby. By late 1958, Buell dropped in an even more massive 5.7-liter V-8 initially built for marine use—a 500-horsepower beast that Carroll Shelby then wrestled around tracks on the West Coast and in the Bahamas.

From the Racetrack to the Local Lawn
The car found its forever home in 1983 when it was purchased by American racer and collector Nick Soprano, who still drives the car regularly—even driving it 15 miles from his local shop straight to the Concours lawn.

“I’ve had it long enough at this point that it’s part of my DNA. It has an extraordinary ability to stimulate adrenaline… The car is a rocket ship.”

– Nick Soprano, owner and presenter

Despite stiff competition from a historic Indy 500 champ car and a rare Alfa Romeo Giulietta, the Maserati’s exquisite engineering, flawless design details, and unmatched history stole the show.

BEST OF SHOW – CONCOURS D’ ELEGANCE: 1933 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300

More than 70 years after his passing, the legendary Tazio Nuvolari—the “Flying Mantuan”—is still racking up major accolades. His personal 1933 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Zagato Corto Spider was just crowned Best of Show – Concours d’Elegance at the 2026 Greenwich Concours.

Presented by local collector Scuderia N.E., this pre-war masterpiece stands as one of the most significant pieces of motorsport history on the planet.

The 10-Second Le Mans Victory
This specific car (chassis № 2211109) was bought new by Nuvolari in 1933. Modified with sleek tear-drop fenders and a elongated tail, it was immediately thrown into the grueling 24 Hours of Le Mans under the Scuderia Ferrari racing banner.

The race was pure drama. Co-driven by Raymond Sommer, the car absolutely dominated early on, lapping the entire field by the second hour. But by Sunday morning, disaster struck in the form of a major fuel leak. Facing disqualification if they couldn’t complete enough laps between pit stops, Sommer and Nuvolari got incredibly creative: they stuffed the hole in the fuel tank with chewing gum.

The makeshift fix held together just long enough. Nuvolari crossed the finish line to secure a historic victory by a mere 400 meters—a breathtaking gap of just nine or ten seconds.

A 93-Year-Old Daily Driver
Engineered by the legendary Vittorio Jano, the 8C 2300 features a supercharged straight-eight engine that Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason once praised as an absolute delight to drive. This particular chassis went on to take second at the 24 Hours of Spa, won the 1937 Mount Washington Hill Climb, and could comfortably clear 120 mph.

Unlike many museum pieces, this Alfa Romeo still breathes open air. Its current owner acquired the car in 1992 and has since driven it more than 25,000 miles, including four Mille Miglia events and various pre-war tours. Keeping with that driving spirit, the owner even piloted the 93-year-old machine 15 miles down local roads straight onto the Concours lawn at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park.

As the owner aptly noted while accepting the trophy: “The history of the car is more important than the car itself.” Given its wild journey from Le Mans glory to chewing-gum legend, it’s hard to argue otherwise.