Summer 2025

146 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • S U M M E R 2 0 2 5 work to do. On August 8, we learned the show was in jeopardy of being canceled. I could not let that happen,” recalls Kosta. “Our motto is, ‘if you can help, you help.’ I thought about all the nonprofit organizations depending on money raised by the event, all of the contractors, ven- dors and sponsors, ticket holders, and car regis- trants who were going to show up to nothing. It would have been awful.” On August 9, just eight days prior to showtime, Kosta secured backing and stepped in to acquire the event. “With International Car Week underwriting the event, we have been able to expand to two days, with the hope of growing into a full week A beautifully preserved early model Ferrari. The Concorso also includes marques like Maserati, Lamborghini, Alfa Romeo, Lancia and Fiat, among others. Ferraris organized to spell out the brand name. This year’s event celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Ferrari F50 along with the 35th anniversary of the Lamborghini Diablo. Friday’s event, The Paddock, celebrates the 35th anniversary of the Saleen 57. Photo: Tim Scott Photo: Concorso Italiano