SimplyAbuDhabi XLIII

T he 2024 Top Marques Monaco will be held under the High Patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco from June 5 to 9, with the event’s 19th edition opening with an avant- premiere reception for VIP guests before the official inauguration on June 6. Since Top Marques Monaco was founded in 2004, it has become renowned for its world premieres, and this year at least five cars - including Lafitte Automobili’s LM1 and a remastered Porsche 911 from Tedson Motors - will be on display for the first time alongside iconic brands such as Ferrari, Porsche, Bentley, Rolls Royce, Aston Martin, Lamborghini, Bugatti, and McLaren. As in previous editions, there will be plenty of room for motorbikes and innovative vehicles powered by alternative fuel sources, as well as a number of ‘restomods’: favourites that retain their classic styling while benefiting frommodern performance and comfort. In the classic car hall, stands will be dedicated to vintage Mercedes, Ferrari and Formula 1 legends, among others. The organizers have also recently opened a pavilion dedicated to exclusive watches and fine jewellery. For this 19th edition, this sector has been developed internationally to offer the most beautiful and exclusive pieces of the moment from all over the world. For those who enjoy traveling on the water as well as the road, there will be a number of tenders displayed on the Esplanade outside the venue such as the latest superboat by Brabus Marine, completing the exciting line up of exhibitors. One of this year’s highlight will surely be the event’s very own “100% Ferrari” auction, organized by Monaco CarAuctions. L’ASTAROSSA™ is to return, featuring 30 Ferraris for its second edition on Saturday 8th June. The hugely successful live auction element was added to Top Marques Monaco’s program last year, to the delight of car aficionados, with emblematic vehicles such as Fernando Alonso’s Ferrari Enzo Scocca n.1 and a record-breaking alloy-bodied 1956 Ferrari 250 GT Boano. For more information, please visit www.topmarquesmonaco.com where you can learn more about the exhibitors and purchase your tickets. Simply Abu Dhabi | 265