Collector and automotive aficionado, Jay Leno is set to receive the “La Bella Macchina” award this August at the 24th Annual Concorso Italiano. One of the highest honors in automotive circles, the award signifies outstanding contributions and a passion for the automotive hobby. Previous recipients include distinguished designers Sergio Pininfarina, Giotto Bizzarini and Giorgio Giugiaro, race drivers Stirling Moss, Phil Hill and Carroll Shelby, and industry notables Piero Ferrari and Luigi Chinetti, Jr. among others.

We are honored that Jay will be joining us, adding to the celebration of Italian automobiles.  Jay will bring one of the Fiats from his collection to display for the Concorso enthusiasts.  We invite you to join us to celebrate in the festivities and the award presentation as Jay Leno will share some of his automotive stories with the audience, with a wit and style unique to him.

The following international outlets are amongst the dozens that are reporting Jay’s appearance.