By D. Brian Smith
Photography: D. Brian Smith
The 2022 Concorso Italiano can best be described with superlatively positive Italian words - abbondanza, magnifico, bellissima, and bellissimo, perfecto, and delicioso come to mind. Though I don't speak Italian, there is so much about Italy - Italian food, Italian culture, Italian art, Italian architecture, Italian motorcycles, Italian bicycles, Italian automobiles, and the Italian language such that every word sounds sublime, and there are so many descriptive Italian words that are superlative adjectives to describe all that is marvelous about this boot shaped country in the heart of Western Europe.
I had the great good fortune to travel to Italy when I was in my 20's. Driving up to Monterey for Monterey Car Week from my home in Huntington Beach and more specifically from Gilroy on Saturday, August 20, 2022 to Bayonet Golf Course, in Seaside, CA for the 2022 Concorso Italiano event was in several significant ways as awesome as when I was a more youthful version of myself wandering around Western Europe in general, and specifically to Venice, Italy as an intrepid globe trotter and adventurer.
When I was roaming around Venice as a 20-something vagabond, I didn't see any Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Alfa Romeos, Maseratis, De Tomasos, or any other exotic Italian super cars. I did see a bunch of canal boats. I also did eat some pizza, but it wasn't as good as American pizza.
For this latest Concorso Italiano, the Monterey Car Week writing and photography team was treated to a most magnificent event. There were all manner of Italian exotic and super cars on hand to admire, listen to, and photograph. The Concorso staff also invited MCW to be VIP's at this event, which we greatly appreciate. We enjoyed a superb Italian lunch that included Chicken Marsala, pasta, vegetables, several choices for dessert, and several delicious Italian wine offerings. Since we were working, we didn't imbibe, though we certainly enjoyed the incredible lunch that we were so graciously served.
Please enjoy all the fine photographs of some stunning Italian automobiles, in addition to the other sights and sounds of the Concorso Italiano. After seeing all that occurred in 2022, you're going to want to attend the 2023 event. You can find all the details by visiting https://www.concorso.com. Perfecto!
