ModaMiami 2025 brought glitz and glamour to the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, but it was the distinctively Brutalist 1979 Aston Martin Bulldog of Philip Sarofim that took The People’s Choice Award.
The event saw a host of classics from across the spectrum of motoring on the perfectly manicured grounds, with special classes given over to celebrations of the Mercedes-Benz 300SL, Bugatti Veyron, rally cars, the Mille Miglia and the Lamborghini Countach. The event was held in association with RM Sotheby’s, who held a broadly positive auction (you can read more about that here); this meant there was a chance to take in some of the famous cars the company has sold over the past few years, such as a 300SL from the Klein salvage yard sale.
The event was about more than that, however – it all kicked off on Thursday, February 27 with a cocktail party and the sale of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum cars, with Friday given over to the Moda Classic, a scenic drive through Coral Gables and South Florida, with stops along the way to take in the fresh oceanside air and food. This was followed by the second half of the RM Sotheby’s sale and the After Hours party, held in association with Casa Tua – live music and dancing that went long into the evening, with The Gypsy Kings turning up unexpectedly for a very special performance.
Saturday saw the event open more widely with the cars taking over the greens and plenty luxury lifestyle offerings, including a chance to buy up some prime royal estate, before Moda After Dark continued the partying on the Biltmore Terrace, with Rolls-Royce unveiling the Black Badge Spectre.
Sunday saw the 350 cars in attendance at ModaMiami 2025 judged, with the likes of Shmee150 and the Audrain Collection’s Nic Waller on mic duties. The results are below – but with a busy crowd and a fine selection of fascinating automotive glitterati, there was plenty to enjoy – and not just at the event itself. Mercedes-Benz Classic was in attendance and hosted a satellite event at The Concours Club private racetrack in Miami, while Cadillac offered a driving experience with new models around Coral Gables. In addition, The 100Club hosted a Cars and Coffee that was well attended – it all points to an event that continues to develop well.
Next year’s event is due to take place between February 28 and March, and more details and further pictures from ModaMiami 2025 can be found here.
ModaMiami 2025 results
Special Awards
The RM Sotheby’s Award: 1908 Packard Model 30 Runabout (Bill and Barbara Parfet).
The People’s Choice Award: 1979 Aston Martin Bulldog (Philip Sarofim).
The Spirit of Miami Award: 1958 Chevrolet Impala Convertible (The Impulsive Automotive Collection).
The Preservation Award: 1931 Mercedes-Benz SSK Sport II Roadster (The Bob Bahre Collection).
The Pinnacle of Performance Award: Audi Sport Quattro (HS Motorcars).
The Moda Classic ‘Spirit of the Cruise’ Award: 1914 Mercer Type 35-J Raceabout (The Singleton Collection).
The Marcello Gandini Design Award: 1980 Lamborghini Countach LP 400 S (JR Perrott).
The Giving Award Presented by the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital: 1989 Porsche 911 Turbo ‘Flat-Nose’ Cabriolet (Thomas Shannon).
The Chairman’s Award: 1956 Ferrari 410 Superfast Coupe Speciale (Ann Brockinton Lee/The Lee Collection).
The Cavallino Rampante Award: 1954 Ferrari 250 Monza Spider (Dana and Patti Mecum).
The Best Restoration Award: 1958 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa (Harry Yeaggy).
The Antique Automobile Club of America Award: 1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Playboy Roadster (Tom Maoli).
The 1000 Miglia Experience Award: 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing (Dr. C.R. Bonebrake and Hon. Rebecca Crotty).
Class Awards
Curator’s Choice Collection: 1935 Duesenberg Model SJ Town Car (Lee and Penny Anderson).
50 Years of the Countach Collection: 1983 Lamborghini LP5000S (Humble Collection).
Unlimited! 20 Years of the Veyron Collection: 2012 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport (Private Collection).
Iconic Then, Iconic Now Collection: 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible (Roger and Beverley Melton).
Stuttgart Legends Collection: 1988 Porsche 959 Sport (The Ingram Collection).
Maranello Masterpieces Collection: 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB (Robert and Renee Torre).
2.0 and Under Collection: 1935 MG NB Magnette Two-Seater (Tom Metcalf/The MG Collection).
Electric Avenue Collection: 1905 Columbia Mark XXXV Extended Front Brougham (Mary and Ted Stahl).
Ferrari: Passion and Performance Collection: 1993 Ferrari F40 LM (The Rey Collection).
The American Dream Collection: 1948 Tucker 48 (The Swigart Museum).
The Art of Driving Collection: 1957 Porsche 356 A Carrera 1500 GS/GT Coupe (Lynn & Michael Harling).
Tuned to Perfection Collection: 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC ‘Gullwing’ (Greg Stein).
The Greatest Race on Earth: Celebrating the Mille Miglia Collection: 1952 Fiat-Siata 1500 Coupe (Don and Carol Murray).
Hypercars Collection: 2019 Porsche 935 (Fred Courtot).
Post-War Grand Touring Collection: 1949 Lancia Aprilia Supergioiello Coupe (Diego Rodriguez).
Rally Icons Collection : 1973 Alpine-Renault A110 1800 Group 4 Works (HS Motorcars).
European Classics Collection: 1935 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Cabriolet A (John D. Groendyke).
American Iron Collection: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Yenko Coupe (Ryan Snyder).
Fast, Faster, Fastest Collection: 2020 Bugatti Divo (David MacNeil).
The Dawn of Motoring Collection: 1914 Packard 4-48 Touring (Ross and Beth Myers).
Sport-Leicht Collection: 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing (A Private Collection).
American Classics Collection: 1932 Duesenberg Model J Stationary Victoria (Don Ghareeb).
