Alfa Romeo 6C Grand SportInfluence AssociatesAs the global collector car calendar continues to expand beyond traditional concours destinations, Concours of Elegance Germany 2026 is positioning itself as one of Europe's standout automotive events. Organizers have revealed the complete lineup for this weekend's gathering at Gut Kaltenbrunn on Lake Tegernsee, where 42 historically significant automobiles spanning nine decades will compete for top concours honors.Running July 4-5, the event brings together vehicles from some of Europe's most important private collections, ranging from pre-war coachbuilt masterpieces to limited-production supercars and racing icons.This year's edition carries particular significance thanks to a curated celebration of Maserati's centenary, with one of the strongest collections of the Italian marque assembled in recent years. The display spans competition-bred sports racers, grand touring legends, and rare prototype models, highlighting the company's evolution from a racetrack specialist to a luxury performance manufacturer.AdvertisementAdvertisementAmong the headline attractions is the 1955 Maserati 300 S, one of the defining sports-racing cars of the decade. Chassis 3051 enjoyed a successful competition career in American racing before undergoing a meticulous restoration that preserved its original matching-numbers drivetrain while making the car usable on road and track.1939 HorschEqually noteworthy is the 1959 Maserati 3500 GT Convertible Prototype, one of just four development cars created before production began. Styled by Giovanni Michelotti and bodied by Vignale, the prototype debuted at the Turin Motor Show and differs substantially from the production Spyder that followed. Earlier this year it received Maserati Classiche's 100th Certificate of Authenticity after an extensive restoration completed in Modena.The marque's showcase is rounded out by the exceptionally rare 1962 Maserati 5000 GT, an Allemano-bodied grand tourer developed at the request of the Shah of Iran. Its ownership history includes Italian singer Little Tony and Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh, whose lyric, "my Maserati does 185," helped cement the model's place in automotive folklore.Beyond Maserati, the concours field demonstrates remarkable breadth.AdvertisementAdvertisementAmong the pre-war highlights is a 1939 Horch 855 Special Roadster by Gläser, believed to be the only surviving original production example from a run of as few as five cars. Long considered one of Germany's most elegant pre-war automobiles, the Roadster previously spent years in Audi's museum after appearing in several renowned American collections.1979 Lamborghini CountachAlso drawing attention is a 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K commissioned with bespoke coachwork from Erdmann & Rossi. Powered by a supercharged straight-eight engine producing 180 horsepower, the luxury grand tourer represented the pinnacle of German engineering before World War II and remains in long-term family ownership.Historic competition is equally well represented. A 1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Sport Spider, one of five factory-prepared entries for the Mille Miglia, finished fifth overall in the 1931 race and survives today in remarkably original condition despite later receiving unique Touring coachwork.Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts will find one of the event's most desirable post-war cars in a 1955 300 SL Gullwing. Finished in Agave Green and equipped with an unusually comprehensive factory specification, the matching-numbers example has previously competed in the Mille Miglia and was recently restored by a specialist in southern Germany.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe concours also embraces the unconventional. Perhaps no car better illustrates that philosophy than the 1987 Sbarro Alcador, an experimental speedster based on Ferrari Testarossa mechanicals. Featuring transparent scissor doors, no roof or windshield, and seats integrated directly into the chassis, only three examples were built; the car that appeared at Tegernsee is believed to be the only road-registered example.1955 Maserati 300 SThe broader field includes icons from nearly every era of enthusiast motoring, from a 1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom I, 1928 Bentley 4½ Litre, and 1947 Delahaye 135 MS through to poster cars such as the Lamborghini Countach LP400 S, Ferrari Testarossa, Lamborghini Diablo SE30, and a 2017 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta Tailor Made.The event extends beyond the main concours judging, with additional displays such as the Club Trophy, Emerging Collectors Concours, Ladies Concours, and The Gallery, a public exhibition designed to broaden access to collector-car culture. Luxury retail brands and hospitality experiences will also form part of the weekend program overlooking Lake Tegernsee.With a lineup that combines one-off prototypes, Mille Miglia veterans, coachbuilt masterpieces and celebrated supercars, Concours of Elegance Germany continues to establish itself as one of Europe's premier destinations for collectors and enthusiasts alike.This article was originally published on Forbes.com