CRAVE Italy S8 Ep.11 | Concorso Italiano Monterey Car Week 2026

CRAVE Italy at Monterey Car Week | Concorso Italiano 🇮🇹

Come with Samantha Ferro as CRAVE Italy takes you inside one of America's most celebrated showcases of Italian automotive culture — Concorso Italiano, filmed during Monterey Car Week on August 15, 2026.

More than a car show, Concorso Italiano is a celebration of Italian design, craftsmanship, innovation, heritage, and passion — brought to life by the collectors, historians, experts, personalities, and enthusiasts who share a love for Italy and its extraordinary automotive legacy.

Throughout this special episode, Samantha walks the field, discovers remarkable automobiles, and meets some of the people and stories that make Concorso Italiano such a unique experience.

Among the special guests featured:

Tom McDowell — Former Chairman of Concorso Italiano

Raffaello Porro — Founder & CEO, StudioRPR

Donald Osborne — Historian, Appraiser, Consultant & Media Host

Valentino Balboni — Legendary Lamborghini Test Driver

Adolfo Orsi — Maserati Historian, Author & Automotive Expert

Samantha also speaks with collectors, car owners, and guests throughout the event, discovering the personal connections behind these incredible machines and exploring a question that goes far beyond automobiles:

What does "La Dolce Vita" mean to you?