Dubai Mall Classic Cars Festival; Elite Cars Takes Top Honors

One of the prestigious global destinations, Dubai Mall, is organizing a special exhibition of cars that won the Elite Awards at Sharjah Classic Cars Festival 2025. The event will be organized until February 2026, featuring four exceptional car models chosen by the festival’s jury in the Elite Cars category, after careful consideration focusing on rarity, historical value, and design elements that showcase the spirit of craftsmanship and uniqueness. The Elite Award-winning cars include a 1978 BMW M1, a 1953 Cadillac Eldorado, and two 1955 Mercedes SLC 300 Gullwing.

1978 BMW M1 - Iconic & Prominent Car in the History

The 1978 BMW M1 is one of the most iconic and prominent sports cars BMW has ever manufactured. The automaker designed and developed its 1978 M1 sports car with the collaboration of Italian company Lamborghini, focusing on producing advanced racing machines to participate in sports car championships. The exterior of the BMW M1 was designed by renowned designer Giorgetto Giugiaro, inspired by the 1972 BMW Turbo.

Cadillac Eldorado - Iconic Luxury Car Cadillac Ever Built

The 1983 Cadillac Eldorado is one of the most luxurious cars in Cadillac’s history. The automaker introduced its luxury Eldorado models in limited numbers to celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary, with only 532 units produced for global buyers. The Eldorado features a distinct, elegant design, featuring a standard wraparound windshield, low doors, and wire wheels.

1955 Mercedes Gullwing - Symbol of Power & Luxury

The 1955 Mercedes Gullwing is one of the most popular sports cars in history, all because of its unique design inspired by the W194 racing car and the symbolic gullwing doors. This performance-oriented luxury car was first introduced at the New York International Auto Show. It was powered by a 3.0-liter, 215-horsepower 6-cylinder engine with direct fuel injection, making it the first car to adopt this engine technology.