Top Marques Monaco, one of the world’s most exclusive car shows, is just days away and this year, the monumental event is set to be bigger than ever before.
Marking its 20th anniversary in 2025, Top Marques Monaco will see over 120 incredible vehicles on display at Monaco’s Grimaldi Forum between May 7-11. Starting in 2004, the first rendition of Top Marques Monaco saw 44 exhibitors and was underpinned by the unique concept of “See it, drive it, buy it.”
Two decades later, Top Marques is an entirely different beast. The inclusion of super boats, watches and classic cars means that Top Marques has grown into a celebration of far more than just cars.
This year, visitors can expect the prestige to hit even greater heights, with 10 worldwide launches and three Monaco first presentations. Excitement continues to buzz, ensuring that across the week, over 30,000 visitors are expected to grace the halls of the Grimaldi Forum.
Here are some of the highlights that absolutely should not be missed.
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Laffite LM1 “Monaco Edition”
If you’re on the hunt for raw power and good looks, the Laffite LM1 “Monaco Edition” is a great place to start. At Top Marques Monaco 2025, the Turin-based manufacturer, founded by Bruno Laffite will be displaying its premium V8 mild hybrid 1,000+ hp racing car, the Laffite LM1, with an all-new Monaco-themed livery.
Two LM1s will feature the red and white livery inspired by the Monegasque flag, with part of the proceeds generated from the sale donated to the Princess Charlène Foundation.
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Rubau
Many of the world premieres occurring at Top Marques Monaco 2025 are being kept heavily under wraps, not least Spanish manufacturer Rubau, which is behaving particularly mysteriously.
So far, all we have to go off is a countdown on its website to the start of the event. And the silhouette of what looks to be an open-top racer, much in the same vein as the Tramontana. This unveiling is sure to be a highlight of the week, so keep your eyes peeled.
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Saoutchik Legacy
Gracing the floors of Grimaldi Forum, the all-new Saoutchik Legacy will be revealed publicly for the first time during Top Marques Monaco 2025. A reincarnation of a French coachbuilder that folded back in 1955, Saoutchik is inspired by the classics.
The brand intends to create vehicles at a very low volume for highly demanding clients. Their cars will possess plenty of historic value, with nods to coachbuilt vehicles of the 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s. Owners will be able to tweak and customize to their heart’s content, this is the haute couture of the automotive world.
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Brabus
Following the news that German tuner Brabus is set to build a private island in Abu Dhabi, the brand will also be showcasing the Brabus Big Boy, a 12-meter-long rolling apartment worth 1.2 million euros, in addition to an entirely new vehicle and unseen vehicle called Brabus X2.
As a regular attendee of Top Marques, Brabus knows how to put on a bit of a show. Last year, the brand displayed a host of different vehicles like the Brabus Rocket 1000 and the Brabus 1300R Masterpiece edition.
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Klassen
It’s not all cars at Top Marques Monaco, Klassen a German brand loved by celebrities, will be displaying a fully customized luxury van that will take the concept of a chauffeur vehicle to the next level.
Once a world dominated by Rolls-Royce, today celebrities and dignitaries are turning towards customized luxury vans due to the extra space they offer. In the past Klassen vehicles have even received the seal of approval from Prince Albert of Monaco.
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Aston Martin Vanquish Volante
Perhaps one of the stars of the show, the iconic British Marque, Aston Martin will be displaying its latest roadster, the Vanquish Volante, publicly for the first time. Given this car looks set to become ‘the fastest and most powerful [roadster] in the world’, it’s certainly not one to miss.
Featuring a 5.2-liter twin-turbo V12 engine producing over 800 horsepower, the Vanquish Volante is proof that big engine monsters aren’t quite dead yet.
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Classic Cars
Aside from the exciting new releases, since 2022 and the introduction of the Classic Car hall, Top Marques Monaco has also become a haven for older motors. In the true ethos of Top Marques, 95% of these are up for sale, so it’s the perfect spot if you’re itching to buy a classic vehicle.
There are far too many to list, however, Boutsen Classic Cars will be showing off a 1983 Porsche 956 Group C, driven by Thierry Boutsen; a 1964 Iso Grifo AC3 Bizzarrini, prepared for racing; and A 1977 Alpine A110, one of the very last produced.