Lamborghini Miura P400 (1967). Reaches 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds

A few days ago I was fortunate to visit three Automotive Museums in Monaco. Two permanent, and one temporary exhibition. It was a great opportunity to revisit the connection between the Principality and the automotive world. Here is a selection of my favourites of the Shows.

Renault KJ1 Coach (1922). Maximum speed: 60 km/h

1. HSH Prince of Monaco’s car collection

A lover and enthusiast of beautiful cars, Prince Rainier III (1923-2005) built up, over more than forty years, according to opportunities, “favourites” and circumstances, a considerable and private collection of vintage vehicles. He has collected and restored some 100 cars, a wide sample of models built by the biggest manufacturers in the United States and Europe: “It is not a car museum but a personal collection of old cars of all ages and from all countries. Popular or prestigious, they marked their era and I liked them.” Prince Albert II (1958-) continued to enhance the private collection begun by Prince Rainier III.

Rolls-Royce 40/50 HP Silver Ghost Limousine Barker (1921). Maximum speed: 115 km/hHispano-Suiza H6 B Landaulet Kellner (1928). Maximum speed: 135 km/h
Mercedes 300 SL (1955). Maximum speed: 260 km/hChrysler Impérial (1956). Maximum speed: 170 km/hCadillac Series 6700 Limousine Fleetwood (1961). Maximum speed: 190 km/hNash-Healey Cabriolet (1952), Facel II Coupé (1963), Mercedes 220 SE Cabriolet (1963)
Rover Metro 6R4 (1985). Weight: 1040 kgLamborghini Countach LP 500 QV (1986). Maximum speed: 296 km/hBugatti Chiron pur sport (2016). 0-100 km/h in 2.3 sec, 0-400 km/h in 36.6 sec
Renault 5 Turbo 3EB Prototype (2025). 1980 examples only, 0-100 km in 3.5 seconds

And my favourite of the entire Collection: the Ferrari F80 (2025), achieving 0-100 km/h in 2.15 seconds and 0-200 km/h in 5.75 seconds. It will set you back at least €3.6 million. However the price for original allocation holders routinely exceeds €4 to €5 million once owners add custom Tailor-Made options, paint finishes, and country-specific luxury taxes.

Lamborghini Urus, Bentley Continental GT and Rolls-Royce Phantom

2. Museum of Monaco streets

The streets of Monaco are a museum of their own, with amateurs travelling specifically to the country to admire the many luxury vehicles roaming the grounds. Here is snapshot of my favourite encounters.

Ferrari 849 Testarossa
Mercedes Maybach SL680Brabus 800Lamborghini Revuelto and Chevrolet Corvette StingrayRolls-Royce Phantom and Bentley Continental GTCBentley Continental GT and Ferrari PuronsagueLamborghini Aventador S Roadster and Porsche 356 SpeedsterLamborghini Urus and Bentley Continental GT

Rolls Royce Silver Wraith Four-Door Convertible used for the Prince Rainier III wedding to Grace Kelly

3. Exhibition Monaco and the Automobile, from 1893 to the present day

This summer from July 1st to September 6th, the Grimaldi Forum Monaco hosts a fantastic exhibition tracing the unique relationship that has united the Principality and the automobile for more than a century. I strongly recommend this exhibition if you happen to be in the area for summer. Here is a selection of my favourites.

Renault 5 Turbo (1984)Peugeot 205 Turbo 16 winner of the 1985 Monte Carlo Rally

Lancia Stratos HF, winner of 1977 Monte Carlo RallyLancia Delta Integrale 16V, winner of the 1990 Monte Carlo Rally Bugatti Type 35Alfa Romeo 158 “Alfetta” from the 1950 Monaco Grand Prix

Tyrrell 006 (1973 Monaco Grand Prix)

The Ferrari SF-24 winning Formula 1 at the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix, piloted by Charles Leclerc