MILAN – PORTOFINO | 7–8 NOVEMBER 2026

Some events go beyond the world of cars, becoming authentic expressions of style, culture and beauty. The inaugural edition of Milan–Portofino Under the Stars is one of them.

Concluding on Sunday, 8 November, the event brought together some of the most fascinating cars in automotive history, creating an exclusive experience across Milan, Portofino, Rapallo and Genoa Nervi. A journey into the heart of Italian elegance, where the allure of great motoring met the sophisticated atmosphere of the Ligurian Riviera.

Organised by OldCar24 and Scuderia Montenapoleone, the event successfully combined the prestige of classic car collecting with the art of hospitality, gastronomy and the pleasure of discovering extraordinary places.

A night in Portofino, among automotive masterpieces and cinematic settings

The journey began on Saturday, 7 November, in Milan, with the cars on display at the NH Collection Milano CityLife, before setting off for the Ligurian coast.

But it was the evening arrival in the celebrated Piazzetta of Portofino that provided one of the event’s most evocative moments.

Beneath the village lights, among pastel-coloured façades overlooking the harbour and the reflections of boats on the water, the classic cars created a spectacle of rare elegance.

The sculpted lines of the bodies, chrome gleaming in the night and the unmistakable sound of vintage engines transformed one of the Mediterranean’s most iconic settings into an exceptional automotive runway.

A meeting of two worlds that share the same values: exclusivity, beauty, tradition and attention to detail.

The Lancia Aurelia B24 Spider America, the star of an extraordinary line-up

Drawing all eyes was a magnificent Lancia Aurelia B24 Spider America, the undisputed star of the inaugural edition.

A car with a unique history, symbolising an unparalleled era of Italian motoring, when aesthetic vision and engineering excellence reached extraordinary heights.

Designed by Pinin Farina, the B24 Spider America is now considered one of the greatest masterpieces of post-war automotive production. Its harmonious proportions, panoramic windscreen and elegant lines make it an icon universally recognised by the most discerning international collectors.

Its presence in Portofino was one of the event’s most significant moments, highlighting the exceptional quality of the cars selected.

Luca Maria Balsamo claims the inaugural overall victory

The name that will head the honours list of Milan–Portofino Under the Stars is Luca Maria Balsamo, overall winner of the inaugural edition at the wheel of a stunning Fiat Siata 1500 GT.

A particularly prestigious achievement in a field of cars of great historical, technical and collectible value.

The Fiat Siata 1500 GT, an expression of the finest Italian sports-car tradition, has thus become associated with the debut of an event set to make its mark among gatherings devoted to classic cars.

Touring Superleggera: a century of Italian elegance

Among the event’s most culturally significant features was its tribute to Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera, which celebrates the centenary of its founding in 2026.

A landmark anniversary in the history of automotive design worldwide.

Founded in Milan in 1926, Touring helped define the aesthetic language of some of the most admired cars of all time, becoming synonymous with lightness, refinement and artisanal mastery.

Prestigious coachbuilt cars paid tribute to this legacy, including the elegant Lancia Flaminia Coupé Touring, the Lancia Flaminia 2500 GT 3C Touring and the Alfa Romeo 1900 CSS Touring Superleggera.

These cars tell the story of an era when Italy’s great coachbuilders were true ateliers, capable of turning mechanics into art.

Their presence gave the event a significance beyond that of a motoring gathering, making it a celebration of Italian industrial and design culture.

From coachbuilt specials to great sports cars: a museum in motion

The line-up offered a selection of remarkable cars spanning different eras of motoring history.

Alongside the rare Fiat 1400 Farina and refined Jaguar XK 150 were the Porsche 356 B, the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint and the distinctive Lancia Fulvia Sport 1.3 S Zagato, one of the most original creations of the Italian coachbuilding tradition.

Representing the world of great sports cars were legendary models such as the Ferrari 512 BB, the Ferrari 308 GTB and the Lamborghini Urraco.

These cars were united not only by the prestige of their marques, but above all by their ability to tell the story of the design, technology and aspirations of their respective eras.

Portofino hospitality: Hotel Piccolo and dinner at Ristorante Strainer

The hospitality on offer, an integral part of the event’s philosophy, made the experience even more exclusive.

The crews stayed at the Hotel Piccolo in Portofino, an elegant property overlooking the sea, immersed in the discreet and evocative atmosphere that has made the Ligurian village a favourite destination of the international jet set.

A place that captures the essence of Mediterranean hospitality, combining scenery, elegance and tranquillity.

The evening’s other particularly memorable moment was dinner at Ristorante Strainer in Portofino, where the crews came together to share stories, experiences and their common passion for great cars.

Where culinary culture meets the beauty of the surrounding region, dinner became much more than a meal: it was an occasion for collectors and enthusiasts to connect in a spirit of friendship and elegance.

It is precisely this combination of extraordinary cars, iconic locations and thoughtful hospitality that defines the identity of Milan–Portofino Under the Stars.

From Porto Carlo Riva in Rapallo to the Riviera di Levante

On Sunday, 8 November, the event continued in the prestigious setting of Porto Carlo Riva in Rapallo, one of the landmarks of Italian Riviera elegance and nautical tradition.

Here, among yachts, reflections on the sea and Mediterranean architecture, the featured cars took part in one final evocative display.

The visual dialogue between classic cars and the world of luxury yachting was one of the weekend’s most refined moments, before the event concluded in Genoa Nervi.

The Riviera chapter in Nervi: the setting for the closing lunch and awards ceremony

The grand finale of Milan–Portofino Under the Stars took place on Sunday in the evocative setting of Capitolo Riviera in Genoa Nervi, chosen for the closing lunch and official awards ceremony.

The gathering brought the crews together in an atmosphere of refined conviviality, celebrating not only the event’s results but, above all, the spirit of sharing and their passion for historic automotive heritage.

In the elegant setting of the Ligurian Riviera, the lunch was the highlight of two eventful days filled with emotion, travel stories, encounters and awards.

At the awards ceremony, overall winner Luca Maria Balsamo, at the wheel of the Fiat Siata 1500 GT, became the first name to enter the event’s honours list.

The choice of Capitolo Riviera completed an itinerary devoted to excellence, with every destination contributing to a portrait of the most authentic Italian lifestyle.

From Milan’s cosmopolitan elegance to Portofino’s international allure, from Rapallo’s nautical tradition to Nervi’s refined hospitality, the entire route expressed a vision of classic motoring in which culture, place and lifestyle come together.

A new event on the calendar of motoring excellence

With this inaugural edition, OldCar24 and Scuderia Montenapoleone have laid the foundations for an event with a strong identity, distinguished by the quality of its cars, the allure of its routes and the care taken over the experience offered to the crews.

On an international scene increasingly drawn to events that bring together automotive heritage, lifestyle and exclusive destinations, Milan–Portofino Under the Stars offers a formula in which a passion for motoring becomes part of a broader story: that of Italian elegance.

From Milan’s metropolis to Portofino’s Piazzetta, from the quays of Porto Carlo Riva to the gala lunch and awards ceremony at Capitolo Riviera in Nervi, every stop helped shape a distinctive experience.

A debut that celebrated not only the cars, but also the stories, people and culture they represent.

Because true luxury is not simply owning something rare, but living experiences that time cannot erase.

Milan–Portofino Under the Stars has written its first chapter. And it did so with the elegance of a grand occasion.