[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/maserati-takes-home-goodwood-festival-speed-style-prize\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/maserati-takes-home-goodwood-festival-speed-style-prize\/","headline":"Maserati takes home Goodwood Festival of Speed style prize","name":"Maserati takes home Goodwood Festival of Speed style prize","description":"A gorgeous Maserati A6 CGS Berlinetta was named \u2018best in show\u2019 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed\u2019s \u2018Style-Et-Luxe\u2019 award, proving once and for all that the manufacturer is top notch when it comes to style. \u00a0 This marked the event\u2019s 20th anniversary at the Festival of Speed, having celebrated the best in automotive design for the past two decades. The Maserati in question belongs to Egon Zweimullar Jr. The superb vehicle took the gold in the coachbuilt Maserati-only Class 3: […]","datePublished":"2014-07-02","dateModified":"2014-07-02","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Goodwood-Festival-of-Speed-2014-Sculpture.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Goodwood-Festival-of-Speed-2014-Sculpture.jpg","height":385,"width":577},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/maserati-takes-home-goodwood-festival-speed-style-prize\/","about":["Cars"],"wordCount":492,"keywords":["A6","Berlinetta","best in show","CGS","festival of speed","fos","Goodwood","Maserati","style-Et-Luxe"],"articleBody":"A gorgeous Maserati A6 CGS Berlinetta was named \u2018best in show\u2019 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed\u2019s \u2018Style-Et-Luxe\u2019 award, proving once and for all that the manufacturer is top notch when it comes to style. \u00a0This marked the event\u2019s 20th anniversary at the Festival of Speed, having celebrated the best in automotive design for the past two decades. The Maserati in question belongs to Egon Zweimullar Jr.The superb vehicle took the gold in the coachbuilt Maserati-only Class 3: \u2018The height of fashion\u2019. It later went on to claim the overall award after beating the other class winners.The judging panel featured an impressive array of experts, including Mail on Sunday editor Geordie Greig and Olympic Gold medallists Sir Chris Hoy and Salley Gunnel. Blackadder actor Rowan Atkinson, Apple design chief Sir Jonathan Ive, and handbag designer Anya Hindmarsh also featured on the panel, along with other big names from the art and design, and sports worlds.Other cars that ranked highly in the event included a 1925 Amilcar CGS, owned by Keith Bowley, which came top in the \u2018Vintage Vioturettes\u2019 class.Victorious in Class 2: \u2018Blown Away\u2019 – which considers Mercedes 500Ks only – was Winfried Ritter\u2019s Cab A model.Meanwhile, a 1960 Lincoln Continental took the prize in Class 4: \u2018Affairs of Status\u2019. This car is owned by the La Salle Collection. In addition, Class 5: \u2018Mid-engined masterpieces\u2019 was taken by Stephen Keen\u2019s 1968 Lamborguini Miura P400S.The Class 6: \u2018Horses for Courses\u2019 award was won by a 1966 Ford Mustang Mustero, owned by Bill Shepherd. This class appreciates American cars powered by small-block V8 engines.Meanwhile, the Class 7: \u2018Best foot forward\u2019 award category, which celebrates front-engined British sportscars of the 1990s, was topped by Graham Abbott\u2019s 1997 TVR Cerbera Speed 12.Maserati marked its centenary at this year\u2019s Festival of Speed, with a whole range of road and racing cars on show. The road cars were situated next to the Cartier Lawn in the Stable Yard, while the racers shot up the 1.16-mile hillclimb course at Goodwood.This year\u2019s festival has seen a whole host of racing legends past and present, including Damon Hill, John Surtees, Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Raikkonen.Marking the 50th anniversary of Surtees\u2019 1964 Formula One World Championship victory, the legendary racer once again got behind the wheel of his 1964 Ferrari 158 F1. Meanwhile, Raikkonen drove the Ferrari F7 in which he enjoyed success back in 2007.Speaking to the Chicester Observer, Damon Hill commented: \u201cThis is always a great event, and really does get better and better every year.\u201cIt\u2019s wonderful for the area, and for people who love motorsport.\u201dOne of the highlights of the festival was Sebastien Loeb\u2019s hillclimb – which ended in a run of 44.6 seconds. While he failed to beat Nick Heidfeld\u2019s 1999 course record of 41.6 seconds, Loeb did set the fastest time of the weekend.The motoring festival kicked off on Thursday (June 27th) with the GoodWood Moving Motorshow, and drew to a close on Sunday."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/cars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Maserati takes home Goodwood Festival of Speed style prize","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/maserati-takes-home-goodwood-festival-speed-style-prize\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]