Anantara Concorso Roma: Maserati Wins, Ferrari Takes Second.

It is fitting that, on the centenary of Maserati’s founding, a rare Trident model should be crowned “Best of Show” at the spectacular Anantara Concorso Roma. Last week, we predicted in Roarington that Lawrence Auriana’s Maserati V4 Sport Zagato would take home the top prize. There are many reasons to share in the joy of this success: its origins as a multiple-victory Grand Prix car, with its 16-cylinder V-engine that also allowed it to set the world record over 10 kilometers at a speed of 246 km/h. Amazing when you consider that the road wasn’t even paved!
Lawrence Auriana’s Maserati V4 Sport Zagato triumphed in the “Pre-War Zagato” class and was crowned Best of Show at the 2026 Anantara Concorso Roma.
Then there is its story: transformed into an elegant two-seater by the coachbuilder Zagato and becoming a legend even for the most famous driver of those years, Tazio Nuvolari, it was eventually purchased, perfectly restored, and returned to its original colors by a great collector, Lawrence Auriana. An American of Italian descent, Adriana seeks, for each of the cars she has patiently acquired, the historical value and cultural message they convey. Bringing it back to Italy after more than 70 years was a gesture of great significance.
Simon Kidston, with his 1966 Alfa Romeo TZ2, won the “Lightweight dressed by Zagato” class.
We at Roarington are pleased to have identified many of the winners in advance among the more than 60 magnificent Italian cars entered: the Class victory went to the Ferrari Testarossa Spider that once belonged to Giovanni Agnelli, a one-of-a-kind piece owned by an English collector who has dedicated his entire life to Ferrari. Fritz Kaiser’s Miura P400 also enjoyed success, taking home two awards: the Class prize and the award for its appearance among the stars of the famous film The Italian Job. Among the other cars highlighted by Roarington, Simon Kidston’s Alfa Romeo TZ2 was honored, marking another victory for Zagato.
In the “1960s Sports Gran Turismo” class, the 1968 Lamborghini Miura P400—star of the film The Italian Job and now part of the Kaiser Collection—was honored.
Who remembers the fable of Buridan’s ass, who died because, hungry and thirsty, he could not decide whether to eat or drink first—and his indecision proved fatal?
That is exactly what happened with the three winning Ferraris at Le Mans, magnificent in terms of technology, aesthetics, and perfect preservation. Which one to choose between the 1963 275 P, the 1964 250 LM, and the 2023 499P? Impossible—all three deserve a spot on the podium, admired with the respect due to queens.
Great was the satisfaction of the public, great that of the competitors, and great that of the creators and organizers of the new, major Italian concours: William Heinecke, Adolfo Orsi, and Jeremy Jackson-Sytner. See you at Anantara Concorso Roma 2027.
A special trio to celebrate Ferrari and the 24 Hours of Le Mans: from the left, the 499P, capable of winning the marathon at the Circuit de la Sarthe in 2023, 2024, and 2025; in the center, the 250 LM, winner in 1965; and finally, the 275P, which triumphed in 1964.