Concours Year 2023

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The Concours Year 2023 Table of contents 24 Concept lawn The significant new concept cars on display at concours events this year

50 Concours people: The restorer

30 What’s coming in 2024

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Don’t miss out on these anniversaries and events

Welcome from the editorial director

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The India experience

Welcome from WeatherTech’s CEO

14 The 2023 Concours Year Awards Celebrating the outstanding concours moments, cars and people from throughout the year

20 2023 highlights and trends The past year’s big news, winners, anniversaries and surprises

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David Lillywhite’s take on the tenth 21 Gun Salute

40 Judging methods Chris Kramer demystifies the art of concours judging

46 Concours people: The entrant Fritz Burkard, the aficionado behind the Pearl Collection

48 Concours people: The judge David Lillywhite dons his blue blazer and hones his skills

Talking trials and triumphs with acclaimed restoration specialist Steve Clark

52 Concours people: The organiser Chattanooga Motorcar Festival’s Byron DeFoor

56 Concours 2023 reports All the winning cars from this year’s global concours stage

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Welcome HERE WE ARE WITH THE FIFTH EDITION OF THE CONCOURS YEAR, and we have something new for you: the inaugural Concours Year Awards.

Why? Because the concours world is getting ever stronger, with bigger, better events and ever-increasing standards not only of restoration but also of preservation – but until now, there haven’t been awards that specifically judge major concours events worldwide. Congratulations to all the winners.

The main aim of this book, though, is to provide an insight into, and reference for, the concours world. I hope it’s as fascinating to you as it is to me to peruse the remarkable variety of machinery that appears at these events, and to admire the wonderful winners.

It’s sometimes said that because Best of Show winners of leading concours tend to be pre-war – usually due to the craftsmanship and styling of such cars – these events are in danger of becoming irrelevant. There’s some truth in that, but that’s overlooking the breadth of models on display, of every age and genre. Also, shouldn’t we be celebrating the history and quality of cars that are all now too old for us to have known when they were new?

And actually, younger generations can be engaged; just look at the 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S restored and exhibited at Pebble Beach by the students of McPherson College in Kansas. They couldn’t have been more engaged.

I hope you enjoy this year’s edition. See you on a concours field in 2024.

David Lillywhite, editorial director

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Welcome WELCOME TO THE CONCOURS YEAR FROM ALL OF US AT WeatherTech, sponsor of this great celebration of automotive events around the world. At WeatherTech we’re just as passionate about concours as we are about motor sport. If you’re a regular at the Monterey Car Week, for example, you’re as likely to know our name from sponsorship of Pebble Beach as you are from the world-famous WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

For us, the thrill of collector cars is all about the connection between driver and machine, of being at one with the road, and in control so that every turn of the steering wheel, every press of the pedals and every gearshift is a tactile, visceral experience that modern digital cars can’t quite replicate.

There’s a true sense of genuine interaction between the driver and the vehicle with the collector cars that we celebrate in this publication and at the events we sponsor. Concours in particular takes us all back in time to when driving felt luxurious – and that’s really special.

It’s why we, as a supplier of quality automotive, home and pet products, do all we can to support the very best events and organisations: the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, California Mille, Colorado Grand, The Amelia, Ferrari Club of America, Brian Redman International Challenge and legendary IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

I have a personal love of great cars, driving and events, too; you might find me on a concours field and you might find me in a race paddock. I hope you enjoy reading about these many wonderful events around the world.

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2023 Concours Year Awards Welcome to the inaugural awards that celebrate the very best of concours d’elegance worldwide WOR D S DAVID L IL LY W H IT E AND SARAH BRAD L EY

THE WORLD OF CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE CONTINUES to grow around the globe, with new events being introduced every year and existing ones expanding in size and variety. Until now, though, there haven’t been any awards that specifically recognise all concours events worldwide.

Now The Concours Year Awards will recognise the achievements of the entrants and the organisers of leading events, with their selection led by ICJAG chief judge Chris Kramer. Entries for all except the Concours Car of the Year are nominated by the concours organisers themselves. The few events that take place after The Concours Year goes to press will be considered in the 2024 awards instead.

And the winners are…

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2023 CONCOU R S YEA R AWA R D S

CONCOURS CAR OF THE YEAR chosen from the Best of Show winners from every concours featured in The Concours Year THE WINNER IS: 1935 Duesenberg SJ Speedster by Gurney Nutting

THIS BESPOKE SJ is an American car but with an Indian and British twist – and its stunning style, exquisite presentation and absorbing history are what earned it top honours at Villa d’Este.

Commissioned by Maharaja Holkar of Indore, the Duesenberg was given a Boattail Speedster body by English coachbuilder Gurney Nutting and features distinctive bespoke items specific to its early usage in India. It has been in the William Lyon Collection since the 1980s, and is a most worthy winner here.

CONCOURS CLASS OF THE YEAR to reflect the most innovative and important classes of the year THE WINNER IS: Mercedes-Benz S/SS/SSK class at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance BOASTING 21 EXAMPLES of this iconic machine, has there ever been a mightier line-up? Bodied both by the factory and by top-tier coachbuilders and craftsmen, many had passed through the hands of racing greats, royalty and the most discerning auto enthusiasts of their day and ours. A truly impressive sight.

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2023 CONCO URS Y E A R AWA RD S

ENTRANT OF THE YEAR for the person who has shone at concours in 2023 THE WINNER IS: Fritz Burkard

AS IF BEING the featured collector at the Concours of Elegance and being awarded the 2022 Peninsula Best of the Best Award during this year’s Monterey Car Week wasn’t enough, Fritz also took Best of Show at Audrain and a Best in Class at Pebble Beach, among others. And he’s clearly enjoyed it all, none more so than when driving his Peels around Hampton Court Palace.

UNSUNG HERO OF THE YEAR for their tireless work to promote classic cars THE WINNER IS: André Plasch ANDRÉ – “A TRUE bagnolard” fondly known as Monsieur Ballot – is admired for his long-time contribution to the European scene. Born in 1934, he’s been the caretaker of some 60 important cars since the 1960s, and he has entered numerous top events including Villa d’Este and Chantilly. This year André’s 1904 Pipe Series E 15CV won the Antwerp Concours Best Barnfind award.

CONCOURS INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR to recognise innovation within the concours world

WITH ITS IRONSTONE Oval dirt track on which it recreates races as they were a century ago, this US event strives to preserve and honour cars from motor sport’s earliest days and engage guests in a thrilling display augmented by Grid Walk driver interviews, full commentary and a winners’ circle presentation.

If you would like to enter the 2024 Concours Year Awards, please email geoff@hothousemedia. co.uk

CONCOURS ACHIEVEMENT OF THE YEAR for the special endeavour that has stood out in 2023 THE WINNER IS: St Michaels Concours d’Elegance THIS EVENT IS commended for continuing despite high winds, driving rain and extreme flooding. While the cars were safely stowed and boats were deployed, entrants, attendees and volunteers alike made the best of things with high spirits and much enthusiasm – and everyone made it home safely from an event that will be long remembered for its achievement in the face of adversity.

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WE ALL WANT NEW PLACES TO VISIT AND INNOVATIVE venues at which to base events, so M1 Concourse in southeast Michigan, US attracted major attention from the start. Here is a new location built from scratch on the site of former General Motors factories in Pontiac, part of affluent Oakland County.

And it’s only a short drive from Detroit – the original Motor City.

Essentially, M1 Concourse is an 87-acre motor sports community and entertainment facility that includes the world’s premier community of private garages and a state-of-the-art 1.5mile track with its own private motor sports club. The venue is expanding all the time, but aside from the track itself, the main attraction is its award-winning Event Center. This architecturally striking two-storey building has a large balcony overlooking the track, patio areas, full catering facilities and a big display area at the front that’s perfect for line-ups of extra-special cars.

M1 Concourse already hosts many events, with the biggest being the American Speed Festival the first weekend in October each year. In 2023, this celebrated the Le Mans centenary, the 70th anniversary of the Corvette and the 50th of IROC, paid tribute to Reeves Callaway with the largest-ever gathering of Callaway race cars, and saw a wide selection of machinery old and new take to the track, from vintage Indy racers to drift cars.

One of the other major events at M1 Concourse given its Woodward Avenue location is the Woodward Dream Show, which precedes the Woodward Dream Cruise – but there have been all manner of gatherings in 2023. These have been as varied as cycling races, charity gala dinners, Trunk or Treat at Halloween, celebrations for the 40th anniversary of the Pontiac Fiero and the 50th of the iconic six-wheeled GMC Motorhome (which was built on the site of M1 Concourse), and much more.

The beauty of M1 Concourse is that there’s always something happening. The 255 private garages are packed with interesting cars and people, lending the venue a unique vibrancy. This is added to by the recently opened Prefix Performance Center, which sells Sunoco Race Fuels and provides performanceupgrade and maintenance services.

Soon work will begin on the new X-Center, which will offer electric go-karts, simulators, slot-car tracks, a diner restaurant and more. Meanwhile, on the track a line-up of specially prepared cars and trained instructors are on hand to coach all levels of drivers, and to provide track-day thrills for corporate or private outings.

M1 Concourse has much to give, whether you’re a visitor, a potential show organiser or a PR team looking for a launch venue.

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FROM TOP As one of the world’s top purpose-built automotive event venues, complete with its own performance track, M1 Concourse near Detroit offers something for every car fan, young and old.

OPPOSITE Established events include the Woodward Dream Show and the American Speed Festival.

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20 23 A year of major anniversaries, inclement weather and honed judging rules, in which originality and preservation really came to the fore

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FROM TOP LEFT The year’s best line-up of Le Mans cars was at the Concours of Elegance; 60th of Lamborghini was celebrated at Paleis Soestdijk.

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WELL, WHAT CAN WE SAY ABOUT 2023… LE MANS, LE Mans and Le Mans, perhaps? The centenary of the 24 Hours featured in concours displays around the world, but it wasn’t the only big anniversary to be celebrated.

In fact, the birthdays most widely marked were Porsche’s 75th along with Lamborghini and McLaren’s respective 60ths. These were big, and brought out such gems as Alois Ruf’s ‘quickblau’ Porsche 901 (one of only two 911 prototypes still in existence), the 1981 Monte Carlo Grand Prix pace car Lamborghini Countach LP400 S and Egon Zweimuller’s McLaren M1A (the first customer McLaren), to name just three of hundreds of remarkable examples of these marques.

One or more of the Porsche, Lamborghini and McLaren birthdays were celebrated variously by the Pebble Beach Concours, Antwerp, Cincinnati, Detroit, Cobble Beach, London, Cartier Style et Luxe at Goodwood Festival of Speed, Paleis Soestdijk, Philadelphia, The Amelia, Salon Privé, Suisse, Sydney Harbour, The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, Zurich and more.

But what of those Le Mans displays? Well, Pebble Beach preempted the centenary celebrations in style at its 2022 event, joining with the ACO and Monterey Historics to put together an epic lineup of 24 Hours race cars that has never been seen before at such scale. So with Pebble Beach out of the picture, it was the UK’s Concours of Elegance at Hampton Court Palace that produced the best 2023 line-up of Le Mans contenders, with no fewer than ten 24 Hours winners included in the special display of 24 cars.

Florida’s all-Ferrari Cavallino Classic also marked the Le Mans centenary with some of the greatest examples of the marque – including the 166MM Barchetta Touring winner from 1949.

Meanwhile, Pebble Beach homed in on an altogether different centenary to mark; one of its classes was a dazzling line-up of

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coachbuilt marvels by Giuseppe ‘Joseph’ Figoni in a celebration of 100 years since the formation of the first Figoni company – later to famously combine with Ovidio Falaschi of course.

On the other side of the US, it fell to Audrain Newport Concours to celebrate 100 years of MG, which was otherwise mostly overlooked. Such a shame; imagine the spread of that early race machinery with a few of the Le Mans cars, record breakers and prototypes of later years that could have been displayed.

Not to be forgotten was an even bigger birthday – that of Buick, which was formed 120 years ago. Both Detroit and Canada’s Cobble Beach were among those to recognise that one.

And while we’re talking big American birthdays, a few events also remembered the Corvette’s 70th, bringing out some of the greats, including prototypes and Le Mans class winners.

Clearly we’re overdoing the birthdays now, so just a few more to think about: firstly, the 50th of the Porsche 2.7 RS Carrera, celebrated at The Amelia and by London Concours. The others were for events – the 30th of the Goodwood Festival of Speed, which features the small but perfectly formed Cartier Style et Luxe, and the 20th of The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering.

There were plenty more stand-out classes, too, and it was good to see The Amelia sticking with its pre-Hagerty traditions of bringing out the wild and wacky with its Fiberglass Dreams class and its classes for both Board Track Motorcycles and Board Track Racing Cars. These were the racers of the 1910s and 1920s that really did race on wooden circular and oval

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ABOVE FROM LEFT Figoni class at Pebble Beach was a remarkable sight; overhead at the Ritz-Carlton, location of The Amelia concours.

tracks in the US, to the delight of huge audiences at the time.

Were there any particular trends to be seen across the 2023 events? Certainly the appreciation of preservation cars continues, even to the point of the sublime 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Corto Figoni Cabriolet looked after by Gregor Fisken making it into the final four contenders for Best of Show at Pebble Beach. That’s never been seen before.

Also, restoration standards continue to improve, with far more emphasis once more on preservation and originality than ever before. Judging too has adapted, particularly the ICJAG rules that now allow considerations for the story, emotion and ‘take me home’ factor of the concours car. This system was first trialled in January at the 21 Gun Salute in India, deemed a success and continued throughout 2023.

And the bad sides? Once again, there were battles with inclement weather, particularly at the St Michaels Concours and at Goodwood’s Cartier Style et Luxe. At the former, officials and entrants took to boats to escape the floods (don’t worry, the cars had been moved to safety), while at Goodwood an epic overnight effort saw not just the concours cars but all the Festival of Speed vehicles protected from the forecast high winds. A little-known fact to finish off with: the motorcycles were stored overnight in the lavatories for safekeeping until the storm had died down.

On that note, we’ll say well done to concours organisers worldwide for the ever-improving standards of events – and congratulations to the many award winners featured in this book.

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CONCE P T L AWN 2 0 2 3 This year saw ever more concepts and restomods come onto the scene, and concours lawns around the world provided the perfect showcase.

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C O N C EPT L AWN 2 02 3 CONCOURS EVENTS WERE originally aimed at new cars, but it wasn’t long before they began to feature classics. In recent years, though, they’ve come full circle, featuring new launches – many now representing the electric age.

All great shifts in technology require a period of acclimation.

Automotive manufacturers know this very well, which is why they introduce new ideas to potentially sceptical audiences by showing a concept car first. Take a look at this selection; you may just spot a future classic or two.

AIM EV SPORT 01 Shiro Nakamura, the man behind such diverse creations as the Nissan Cube and R35 GT-R, penned this concept model.

Nakamura’s SN Design Platform company created the sporty look over a dual-motor chassis that powers the rear only. It produces 360kW (or 483bhp), but AIM believes 600bhp is possible – which would be quite something in a car with a 1425kg kerbweight.

ALPINE A290_ß Alpine’s take on the new electric Renault 5 seeks to transform the car into the hottest of hatches.

The CMF-B EV front-wheel-drive layout is straight from the Renault, and the battery pack is a stressed member of the chassis. Alpine

OPPOSITE Automobili Pininfarina B95 barchetta EV puts out 1876bhp and hits 0-62mph in less than two seconds.

RIGHT AIM EV Sport 01 sits on a dualmotor reardrive chassis.

has developed its own chassis calibration, with torque vectoring, unique suspension hardware with hydraulic bump stops, and brakes derived from the A110 sports car.

inspiration, this three-door fastback uses the Z4 Roadster as its base.

The M Sport suspension and engine – a 3.0-litre inline-six that is good for 340bhp – remains unchanged, although everything from the B-posts back is bespoke to the car, with an aluminium roof and rear treatment displaying the trademark Hofmeister kink at the foot of the C-posts.

AUTOMOBILI PININFARINA B95 Based on the Battista coupé, this 1876bhp electric barchetta can sprint to 62mph in less than two seconds. Power comes via a 120kWh battery pack that delivers its oomph via four permanentmagnet synchronous motors to all four wheels. Torque vectoring helps keep the car agile and stable, although there is one concession to physics – top speed is 186mph rather than the coupé’s 222mph.

AUTOMOBILI PININFARINA PURA VISION The Pura Vision might be an SUV, but Pininfarina has used lightweight materials, including carbonfibre, to develop a distinctive take on the genre. The low front end and flared arches are said to be inspired by the 1947 Cisitalia 202, while the large glass roof is claimed to take styling cues from the 1953 Alfa Romeo 6C 3000 Superflow concept.

BMW CONCEPT TOURING COUPÉ Evoking memories of the BMW Z3M, which served as the concept’s

CATERHAM PROJECT V Intended for production in 2026, this all-electric sports car from a brand most readily linked with Lotus 7 replicas came as a shock.

The project is targeting a weight of 1190kg, a cost south of £80,000 and a 249-mile range. The Project V features a bespoke, all-new, lightweight architecture, and uses a single permanent magnet synchronous motor to deliver 268bhp to the rear wheels. That all means a 0-62mph sprint of 4.5 seconds and a 143mph top speed.

FROM TOP Automobili Pininfarina Pura Vision, Caterham Project V, Alpine A290_ß and BMW Concept Touring Coupé.

DIABLO ECCENTRICA One of the more fascinating restomods to break cover over the past 12 months was the Diablo Eccentrica. Looking to the Diablo GTR for its primary inspiration, the Eccentrica has taken a fresh approach to the bumpers, bonnet, flanks and side skirts, while there’s a wider track front and rear. The base car’s tubular-steel chassis has

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been beefed up to absorb the forces from an upgraded 5.7-litre V12, which puts out 550bhp. Only 19 are said to be being built.

FORD MUSTANG GTD Inspired by the GT3 enduranceracing car, this is Ford’s attempt to chase down Lamborghini and Porsche Nürburgring lap times.

Clothed in a carbonfibre body, the Mustang GTD features a bespoke 5.2-litre V8 motor that pushes out 800bhp, delivered to the road via a rear transaxle gearbox and a carbon propshaft. The suspension is bespoke, too, with Multimatic’s Adaptive Spool Valve damper technology being utilised. It is expected to cost around $300,000.

HENNESSEY F5 VENOM REVOLUTION ROADSTER Claimed to be the world’s fastest open-top car, the F5 Venom Revolution Roadster is powered by a 6.6-litre V8, mid-mounted in a carbon tub. The Revolution Roadster, of which 12 will be built – and all are already sold out – has been optimised for track work, with a recalibrated seven-speed automatic gearbox. The bodywork

FROM TOP Hennessey F5 Venom Revolution Roadster, Diablo Eccentrica and Hongqi S9.

BELOW MercedesBenz Vision OneEleven supercar debuts an axial flux EV motor.

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has been heavily revised to add downforce; somewhat necessary when its 1817bhp engine can propel its 1360kg mass to a claimed 300mph – or more…

HONGQI S9 Hongqi is a leading luxury car manufacturer in its home country of China, and it is expanding its reach around the world. The first S9 hypercar concept made its debut three years ago, but this year’s appearance at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este showed the latest version. Its Walter de Silvapenned body covers a turbocharged V8 engine that is augmented by three electric motors to deliver a total output of 1400bhp. Claimed top speed is 249mph.

KEN OKUYAMA MASERATI KODE61 BIRDCAGE Inspired by the Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage concept and crafted by former Ferrari stylist Okuyama, the Kode61 boasts a twin-cockpit design complete with independently retractable windscreens, set over a steel tubular frame. Power comes from either a V12 or a V8; the former

FROM TOP Maserati MCXtrema, Ford Mustang GTD and track-only Lotus Type 66.

BELOW Lanzador is said to preview a limited-run Lamborghini model that’s on the way in 2028.

ABOVE Ken Okuyama Kode61 Birdcage, inspired by the Tipo 61 Birdcage concept.

offers around 580bhp in a 1200kg package. The V8 has 396bhp and a six-speed manual gearbox.

LAMBORGHINI LANZADOR Providing a tantalising glimpse of Lamborghini’s electrified future, the Lanzador is a raised-ride-height coupé with around 1360bhp on offer courtesy of dual electric motors. That’s 300bhp more than the recently released Revuelto’s V12 hybrid powerplant, and it’s all transmitted to the road via active air suspension and fourwheel drive. Although Lamborghini says the Lanzador is a concept car, it previews a limited-run model that’s on the way in 2028.

FROM TOP Pagani Utopia, MG EX4 Concept and Lotus Elise S1-based Nyobolt.

LOTUS TYPE 66 While Lotus looks to the EV world for its future, this year it offered a taste of the past with the Type 66.

The British brand intended to enter the Can-Am championship in 1970, but the pressures of F1 meant this never happened. Now the project is being reborn as a track-only car boasting a Chevrolet V8 pushing out 830bhp. The body is made entirely of carbonfibre over an extruded and bonded aluminium chassis. A mere ten will be built.

MASERATI MCXTREMA Based on the MC20 supercar, the track-only MCXtrema is billed as

the spiritual successor to the MC12. It is the Italian brand’s most powerful car ever, offering 730bhp from its 3.0-litre V6 engine in a 1300kg package. It features a sixspeed sequential racing gearbox and fully adjustable four-way racing dampers, double-wishbone suspension and an anti-roll bar.

Only 62 are being built.

MERCEDES-BENZ VISION ONE-ELEVEN Inspired by the C111 concept of the 1970s, this EV supercar hints at the past yet debuts a new type of electric motor. It uses an axial flux unit, which offers greater power and torque density than existing radial flux motors but is much narrower and lighter. In fact, the axial flux motor weighs a third of the radial flux motors used by Mercedes-Benz in its EQ EVs, and while the Vision One-Eleven itself will remain a concept, the motors are due to be produced in Germany.

MG EX4 CONCEPT Designed to inspire memories of the thunderous MG Metro 6R4 rally car of the 1980s, the EX4 is a performance-focused version of the MG4 SUV. It’s powered by a dual-motor EV system putting out 429bhp, in a wider body that houses a unique chassis spec complete with revised springs, dampers and anti-roll bars.

NYOBOLT This Lotus Elise S1-based creation was first penned by that car’s designer, Julian Thompson, back in 2021. It’s now been brought to life by CALLUM Designs, in the form of a limited-run EV sports car. Weighing in at a mere 1246kg, it is propelled by a 470bhp powerplant. It can charge to 80 percent in just four minutes. Only 25 per year will be built.

PAGANI UTOPIA This follow-up to the Huayra continues the Pagani brand’s singleminded approach to hypercars – and not only is the Utopia lighter and more powerful, but it is available with a manual gearbox, too. The Mercedes-Benz-sourced 6.0-litre twin-turbo V12 engine pushes out 864bhp, while the carbon/titanium monocoque body contributes to an overall weight of 1280kg. Its suspension is made from forged alloy, complete with double wishbones and semi-active dampers. A mere 99 are being built, and they’re already sold.

PORSCHE 357 VISION COUPÉ AND SPEEDSTER Inspired by the Porsche 356, these concepts are the German sports car manufacturer’s 75th birthday presents to itself that not only reference its illustrious past, but also point to its EV and E-fuel

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CONCEPT LAWN 2 02 3 LEFT 356-inspired 357 Vision Coupé and Speedster were created to mark Porsche’s 75th anniversary.

future. The tin-top is based on a Cayman GT4 RS platform, and features a naturally aspirated 4.0litre flat-six powerplant that offers 493bhp, with a design that has been optimised for E-fuels. The Speedster, meanwhile, is based on the Cayman GT4 e-Performance prototype, which boasts up to 1073bhp along with four-wheel drive and a 65kWh battery.

PORSCHE 911 GT3 R RENNSPORT Based on the Porsche 911 GT3 racing machine, but with all of the requisite Balance of Performance requirements removed, this track car delivers 612bhp at 9400rpm from its 4.2-litre naturally aspirated flat-six powerplant. Designed to run on E-fuels, its extra oomph comes from bespoke pistons and camshafts, while the transmission is a six-speed paddleshift system.

The 77 prospective owners can choose from an unsilenced exhaust system or two quieter, more trackday-friendly versions.

FROM TOP Porsche Mission X, Zenvo Aurora, Singer DLS Turbo Study and Porsche 911 GT3 R rennsport.

RIGHT R5 Turbo 3E is essentially Renault’s take on a drift car.

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PORSCHE MISSION X This EV hypercar concept previews the next step in Porsche’s hypercar lineage, following on from the Carrera GT and 918 Spyder.

Although technical details haven’t yet been released, it is designed to have a power-to-weight ratio of one metric horsepower per kilogramme in order to claim the Nürburgring lap record target held by the Mercedes-AMG One. With a target weight of around 1500kg, that works out at 1500bhp…

SINGER DLS TURBO STUDY Inspired by Porsche’s 1970s 934/5 endurance racers, this new car uses the 964-era 911 as a base. The engine is a 3.8-litre four-valve-percylinder flat-six fed by twin turbos.

The result is a heady 700bhp at 9000rpm. Two bodystyles are on offer: a more restrained roadbiased machine alongside a trackorientated orange version. Owners can switch between set-ups if the mood takes them on track.

RENAULT R5 TURBO 3E The majority of concept cars are usually static – yet the R5 Turbo 3E is anything but; it’s essentially Renault’s take on a drift car. Built over an FIA-compliant steel spaceframe, this EV machine weighs 1500kg and its 380bhp powertrain sends all its muscle to the rear wheels via two Brusa e-motors. As a result, it’s a highenergy drift car with a 42kWh lithium-ion battery positioned low in the floor, all clothed in carbonfibre.

ZENVO AURORA The Aurora marks Zenvo’s first move to hybridisation, with three electric motors integrated into a powertrain that also boasts a 6.6litre quad-turbo V12. Total output is 1850bhp at 8000rpm, meaning a claimed 280mph top speed and a 2.3-second 0-62mph dash. Two versions are being offered: Agil is the track-focused variant with two fewer front motors for a rear-wheeldrive set-up, while the Tur is more road focused, with four-wheel drive.

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With anniversaries for everything from the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL to the Ford Mustang, and a busier calendar of concours events than ever, the coming year promises plenty

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IN A WORLD THAT HIGHLIGHTS OUR DIFFERENCES, IT is good to remember that shared passions bring people together.

There are few things that do this as effectively as a love for cars, and few places to better celebrate that passion than at the many fine concours events and automotive festivals around the globe.

Next year promises to honour the past and embrace the future even more enthusiastically than before, as events continue to broaden their activities to include everything from Brass Era beauties and early Grand Prix racers to wedge-era 1970s specials and next-generation concepts. As ever there is much to celebrate in the car world, not least the passing of 120 years since HispanoSuiza was founded. Expect examples of this prestigious, and recently relaunched, Spanish marque to pop up regularly.

The centenaries of two 1920s motor-racing icons will also be marked in 2024. Built in 1924, the P2 – Vittorio Jano’s first design for Alfa Romeo – won first time out at Cremona, Italy and would go on to claim the inaugural World Manufacturers’ Championship for Alfa in 1925. The P2, along with its fellow centurion, the even more successful Bugatti Type 35, made winning look easy. Far less racy, but also hitting the big 100, is Opel’s little 4 PS twoseater – aka the Laubfrosch, or treefrog. Hopping back to legends of the race track, they don’t come much more storied in terms of front-engined Formula 1 cars than Maserati’s 250F. First raced

by Juan Manuel Fangio in 1954, and again in ’57 when he won the last of his five drivers’ titles, the 250F will be 70 years old in 2024.

LEFT The legendary Mercedes-Benz 300 SL marks its 70th birthday in 2024; expect to see examples of the gull-winged wonder at many events.

NONAGENARIANS AND DIAMONDS Models celebrating 90 years in existence in 2024 include several concours favourites, in the imposing presence of the supercharged Mercedes-Benz 500K and the streamline-pioneering Chrysler Airflow. The technologically avant-garde Citroën Traction Avant of 1934 will get a well deserved moment in the limelight, too.

If you prefer your classics a little younger, Rolls-Royce’s Silver Dawn turns 75, along with fellow British models the Allard P1, Healey Silverstone and Rover P4. Other significant launches in Europe and the US in 1949 included the Saab 92, ‘Shoebox’ Ford, Oldsmobile 88, Dodge Wayfarer, Nash Statesman and the Cadillac Coupe de Ville that was shown at GM’s Motorama extravaganza.

Meanwhile, 2024 is a big year for Mercedes-Benz models, starting with one of the marque’s most iconic machines, the 300 SL. This gull-winged wonder has been gracing car shows and concours for seven decades, with ever-growing appeal to both enthusiasts and investors. Also blowing out 70 candles in the coming year is its sibling, the six-cylinder W180 ‘Ponton’ saloon. Significant models from other makers that will be hitting the 70-year milestone are the Kaiser Darrin, Jaguar D-type, Facel Vega, Alfa Romeo Giulietta and Borgward Isabella – each with their own unique, enduring appeal.

Younger still, but absolutely as significant, are the icons celebrating their 60th anniversary in 2024, beginning with the Bizzarrini Strada 5300 GT. Legendary Italian engineer Giotto Bizzarrini’s first eponymously branded masterpiece marks 60 years of the marque as well. Lee Iacocca’s mould-breaking,

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segment-defining Ford Mustang was also released in 1964, along with the Ferrari 275 in GTB and GTS guises – surely the Italian brand’s most effective blending of sport and elegance.

ON THE SCENE On the concours front, 2024 sees the return, in mid-April, of the Concorso d’Eleganza Kyoto. The event, headed up by Italian collector Corrado Lopresto, takes place once again at the Nijō Castle in the heart of Kyoto, Japan. The Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille is another popular returnee. While the competition is still all about elegance, the organisers have said it is getting a facelift that “offers premium brand manufacturers a new private setting to welcome their guests over three days”.

Adding to the growing Indian concours scene is the all-new Oberoi Concours d’Elegance, which takes place on the third weekend in February at the Oberoi Udaivilãs in Udaipur. Set against the majestic backdrop of the City Palace and Lake Pichola, the competition features classes such as Cadillacs from the Dawn of the Jet Age, Cars of the Maharajahs and Carrozzeria Italiano. Coincidently, India’s amazing 21 Gun Salute takes a year off, but returns in 2025 incorporating a classic Grand Prix element at the Buddh International GP circuit near Delhi.

A long way off to the southeast, the sixth edition of the acclaimed Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance takes place at a new location: the Turbine Shop on Cockatoo Island. Branded as the Island Edition, the event starts on the last day of February.

Over in the US, La Jolla promises to celebrate the Timeless Elegance of the Roaring ’20s and the Glamorous ’30s, while the featured theme at the Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance is La Dolce Vita – Celebrating Italian Style. A special class honouring the 60th anniversary of the Mustang proves it won’t all be Italian race horses – that’s sure to please lovers of American muscle.

Thorough Events, the organiser of the Concours of Elegance Hampton Court and London Concours, will add a new event to an already impressive portfolio. The inaugural Concours of Elegance Germany is scheduled for July 22-27 on the shores of the Tegernsee (not to be confused with the existing Tegernsee event).

In an exciting announcement for enthusiasts, the extensive grounds of Villa Erba will be reopened to visitors for the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este’s popular Public Days. Not only that, but the organiser, BMW Group, is adding a new event on the Saturday that is best described as a Bavarian interpretation of the legendary American Cars & Coffee events. It’s called Amici & Automobili – Wheels & Weisswürscht, and everyone’s invited.

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CLASS ACTS OF 1974 AND 1984 Heading into the 1970s, 2024 marks the 50th year for one of automotive history’s sharpest stylistic U-turns.When Lamborghini launched its Countach, just eight years after the sensuously curved Miura had first beguiled all who saw it, few could have foreseen that the supercar’s aggressively edgy, impossibly wedgy design would become the brand’s de facto styling language. Other standout models turning 50 include Volkswagen’s Scirocco and France’s presidential magic carpet, the Citroën CX. Accelerating rapidly to 1984 and the debut of two Ferraris: the 288GTO – an instant classic – and the absurdly wide, sidestraked Testarossa, whose collector status these days at last matches its cult following. Also mid-engined, although leagues more attainable, is Toyota’s 40-year-old first-generation MR2, a Japanese exotic for the masses if ever there was one.

FROM TOP Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille is set to return in 2024, with an even more exclusive vibe. The iconic Ford Mustang will be celebrating its 60th anniversary, too.

2024 calendar Cavallino Classic Palm Beach January 25-28 Florida, US. cavallino.com

Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance June 23 California, US. hillsboroughconcours.com

St Michaels Concours d’Elegance September 29 Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, US. smcde.org

Concours in the Hills February 3 Fountain Hills, Arizona, US. concoursinthehills.org

Poltu Quatu July 11-14 Sardinia, Italy. poltuquatuclassic.it

The Boston Cup September 29 Massachusetts, US. thebostoncup.com

Motorcar Cavalcade Concours d’Elegance February 3-4 Miami, US. motorcarcavalcade.com

Cartier Style et Luxe July 11-14 Goodwood, Chichester, UK. goodwood.com

Intermarque Concours d’Elegance February 11 Ellerslie, New Zealand. concours.org.nz

Hilton Head Concours d’Elegance November 1-3 South Carolina, US. hhiconcours.com

Misselwood Concours d’Elegance July 19-21 Beverly, Massachusetts, US. misselwoodconcours.com

Oberoi Concours d’Elegance February 16-18 Udaipur, India. theoberoiconcours.com International Concours of Elegance (ICE St Moritz) February 23-24 Switzerland. theicestmoritz.ch Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance February 23-25 Florida, US. bocaratonconcours.com Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance February 29-March 3 Australia. sydneyharbourconcours.com.au The Amelia February 29-March 3 Amelia Island, Florida, US. ameliaconcours.com Concorso d’Eleganza Kyoto April 12-14 Kyoto, Japan. concorsodeleganzakyoto.com Salon Privé London April 18-20 London, UK. salonprivelondon.com La Jolla Concours d’Elegance April 19-21 California, US. lajollaconcours.com Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance May 3-5 Lewisburg, W Virginia, US. greenbrierconcours.com Balatonfüred Concours d’Elegance May 10-12 Hungary. balatonfuredconcours.eu Concours on Savile Row May 22-23 London, UK. concoursonsavilerow.com Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este May 24-26 Lake Como, Italy. concorsodeleganzavilladeste.com Greenwich Concours d’Elegance May 31-June 2 New York, US. greenwichconcours.com Huntington Beach Concours June 1-2 California, US. hbconcours.org Valletta Concours d’Elegance June 2 Malta. vallettaconcoursdelegance.com London Concours June 4-6 London, UK. londonconcours.co.uk Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance June 8-9 Ohio, US. ohioconcours.com Concours d’Elegance Suisse June 14-16 Château de Coppet, Switzerland. concoursdelegancesuisse.com Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance June 16 California, US. rodeodrive-bh.com Philadelphia Concours d’Elegance June 22-23 Pennsylvania, US. philadelphiaconcours.com

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Keeneland Concours d’Elegance July 20-21 Kentucky, US. keenelandconcours.com

Cavallino Classic Modena May Italy. cavallino.com

Forest Grove Concours d’Elegance July 21 Oregon, US. forestgroveconcours.org

Zurich Classic Car Award (ZCCA) August Switzerland. swisscarconcours.ch

Concours of Elegance Germany July 22-27 Tegernsee, Germany. londonconcours.co.uk

Concours d’Elegance Tegernsee September Germany. concours-tegernsee.de

The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering August 16 Carmel, California, US. peninsula.com

Ascona Classic Car Award (ACCA) September Switzerland. swisscarconcours.ch

Concorso Italiano August 17 Seaside, California, US. concorso.com

Antwerp Concours September Belvedere-Wijnegem, Belgium. antwerpconcours.be

Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance August 18 California, US. pebblebeachconcours.net

Chattanooga Concours d’Elegance October Tennessee, US. chattanoogamotorcar.com

Morgan Adams Concours d’Elegance August 24 Denver, Colorado, US. morganadamsconcours.org

Las Vegas Concours d’Elegance November Nevada, US. lasvegasconcours.com

Geneva Concours d’Elegance August 25 Illinois, US. genevaconcours.net

Cavallino Middle East November 23-24, 2023 (2024 TBC) Casa Ferrari, Abu Dhabi. cavallino.com

San Marino Motor Classic August 25 California, US. sanmarinomotorclassic.com Salon Privé Concours d’Elégance August 28-31 Blenheim Palace, UK. salonpriveconcours.com Concours of Elegance August 30-September 1 Hampton Court, UK. concoursofelegance.co.uk Classic-Gala Schwetzingen August 30-September 1 Schwetzingen Palace, Germany. classic-gala.de

Heveningham Concours TBC Suffolk, UK. heveninghamconcours.com Concours d’Elegance at Copshaholm TBC South Bend, Indiana, US. concoursatcopshaholm.org Lime Rock Concours TBC Connecticut, US. limerock.com Audrain Newport Concours September TBC Rhode Island, US. audrainconcours.com

Radnor Hunt Concours d’Elegance September 6-8 Malvern, Philadelphia, US. radnorconcours.org

Detroit Concours d’Elegance TBC Michigan, US. detroitconcours.com

Chantilly Arts & Elegance September 12-15 Chantilly, France. chantillyartsetelegance.com

2025 EVENTS

New York City Concours September 14 New York, US. thenycconcours.com

Dinard Elégance June 14, 2025 [held every second year] France. dinard-elegance.com

The Bridge September 14 New York, US. thebridgehamptons.com Concours d’Elegance Paleis Soestdijk September 14-15 Beesd, The Netherlands. concourselegance.com

21 Gun Salute Concours d’Elegance November 7-8, 2025 Delhi, India. 21gunsaluterally.com

Ironstone Concours d’Elegance September 27-28 Murphys, California, US. ironstoneconcours.com Concorso d’Eleganza Varignana September 27-29 Varignana, Italy. palazzodivarignana.com

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The India experience It’s the ultimate concours adventure, isn’t it, to take part in an Indian event – but what’s it actually like?

A CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE IN INDIA? TO THOSE OF us who are more used to events in the US and Europe, it’s hard to imagine how that would look. And it’s also all too easy to assume that it won’t be as good.

So then came the opportunity for me to judge at the tenth edition of the 21 Gun Salute, which is easily the best-known Indian event since the Cartier Classic came to an end. A chance to escape the UK in dreary January. After all, this is one that’s been attended by the likes of Pebble Beach’s Sandra Button and McLaren F1 designer Peter Stevens in the past.

Having never been to India, I did have some trepidation.

Would it be too hot for this pale Brit? Would I be feasted on by malaria-carrying mosquitoes on every outing? Would the dreaded ‘Delhi Belly’ leave me stricken in my hotel room?

Let’s ruin the suspense right now and say that none of the catastrophising came to anything. In fact, let’s ruin the ending, too, by saying it was one of the best life experiences I’ve ever had – although there were times when it felt like it shouldn’t be.

Seems as though India is like that. Even the flight there is noisier and more chaotic than I’m used to. At the airport, it feels to my tired brain like all hell is breaking loose, but I’m one of the lucky ones who can avoid the pleas of the local taxi drivers as I head out to a minibus waiting to take us to our hotel in Vadodara.

We’ve all heard about the driving in India, the apparent chaos sound-tracked by a cacophony of horn-blowing. But after a while, it’s clear everything works in its own way. The hooting of horns is not aggressive. In fact, none of the driving is aggressive. The horns act as a form of automotive sonar, letting drivers know of each others’ presence nearby. Where in the West we would impatiently wait for a gap in the fast-moving traffic, in India everyone just blends into the flow almost without pausing. As I say, somehow it just works.

None of this will be a surprise to anyone who’s been there before, but it sets the scene for all that follows. No one at the hotel is quite sure what time we, as 21 Gun Salute guests,

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WOR D S DAVID L IL LY W H IT E P H OTO G R AP H Y J AM ES NIC H O L L S , KAUST UBH KH ARE, 2 1 G UN SALUT E

OPPOSITE The contrasting sights of India, from manic traffic outside the gates of the palace to the serenity of the venue’s grounds – and editor David with fellow MG and Playboy class judges. It was in the blue Steyr (centre) that David and friends travelled on the 21 Gun Salute Tour.

should be leaving, or where we’re going to, but somehow we all make it there anyway – and it turns out that ‘there’ is Durbar Hall, where we’re treated to an amazing display of traditional music and song. It’s truly breathtaking.

The opulence of the setting is equally stunning, and a huge contrast with the sights we’ve just seen on the way, of families sat under tattered tarpaulins just inches from the busy roadsides, dressed in near rags and gnawing at their food. Everywhere you look there are people crammed under flyovers, between buildings, into rudimentary shelters – and yet they’re smiling and laughing as we pass by in our minibuses, feeling every bit the clichéd Western tourists, over-fed and over-patronising.

On the following day we head to Lakshmi Vilas Palace, the largest palace in India still used as a private residence. It will be the location of the concours, thanks to the Maharaja and Maharani of Baroda – but today it’s also the start of the tour, in which every concours entrant is encouraged to take part. Car owners are busy fettling their vehicles as a huge crowd of spectators builds up outside the palace gates.

Again, none of us judges is sure exactly what’s happening, but then someone suggests that we can hitch a ride in the concours cars. After some confusion I find myself in the back of a 1922 Steyr Type 2 Touring, with owner Pragyan Pittie and five fellow judges. After being waved through the crowds we head out into the melee, cheered on by the crowds – and we almost immediately get lost in the back streets. Clearly it’s unwise to rely on a bunch of tired Westerners to navigate, but we find our way onto a main road with other concours cars.

From then on, we just make sure we follow them.

Apparently we’re heading to the Statue of Unity in Kevadia, 90km from the palace, about which none of us knows a thing.

Anyway, we’re more interested in the car, which turns out to have been bought new in 1921 by the owner’s grandfather, who ran the family sugar company. He wasn’t keen on colonial rule – in fact, at one point he was arrested by the Brits – and his choice of

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the Austrian Steyr was a personal protest against the English.

Seems like he made a great choice, for the Steyr tears along, driver and car unflustered by the traffic and the potholes – and gradually the countryside opens as we pass sites as varied as roadside oxen to a McDonald’s. And then the Statue of Unity hoves into view, although we’re still some distance from it.

The statue celebrates Vallabhbhai Patel, who is credited with unifying India following it becoming an independent country.

The figure is – wait for it – 182m high, making it the world’s tallest statue. As we get closer, we can just make out someone stood next to its left big toe; the toe is taller than the man.

We hang around this new tourist attraction before heading out in convoy once again, stopping off for more amazing food on the way home in what seems like a non-stop succession of delicious meals. It has been a long and hectic day, and there’s yet more food and entertainment to come – but I have already fallen in love with India.

The next day is concours day, and we judges are in our hats and blazers, watching the entrants drive in. The quantity and quality are impressive; there are cars and motorcycles of all ages, some driven, some trailered. I’m judging the MG and the Playboy classes (have I been inaccurately typecast?); in the former are plenty of regularly used cars, including one that the owner says he’s planning to drive to the UK. Incredibly, as we go to press with this book, I get a call to say he’s just arrived in London.

The Playboy class cars – from Mercedes SLs to a ’64 Ford Thunderbird – are more concours typical, better prepared but less regularly used. The quality is off the scale, as good as you’d see anywhere else around the world. One owner says his car is “home-restored”, but it turns out that he has a restoration workshop with several staff in his garden.

Most contenders have been renovated in India, and the (mostly young) restorers are on hand to very passionately describe the work they have done and the effort they go to in order to source spares. Several experienced judges looking after other classes comment later that if some of the India-restored cars were to enter at Pebble Beach, they’d be in the running for class awards.

The Maharaja and his family are wandering around the event, followed by a crowd of enthusiastic but unfailingly polite smartphone-wielding concours visitors. As judges we are rather less important, but all the same there are countless

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ABOVE The streets are lined with traders and families just trying to get by – who all the same wave at the concours cars; 182m-high Statue of Unity; night-time at the palace.

requests for pictures – as well as for our opinions on the event.

As the day goes by, the displays of traditional music and dancing on the main stage get ever more enthusiastic and energetic. The heat is building but it’s not unbearable, even as we sit in the sun watching the awards ceremony – and wow, are there a lot of awards. Best of Show, when it comes, is between the 1934 Packard 1107 Coupe Roadster of Gautam Singhania, the 1936 Nash Ambassador Series 1290 Sedan owned by Diljeet Titus and the 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Drophead Coupé of prolific collector Yohan Poonawalla.

The Packard wins, with the Rolls-Royce in second place and the Nash in third. Gautam is overjoyed; a Mumbai-based textiles industrialist, he got bitten by the car bug relatively recently but

‘The quality is off the scale, as good as you’d see anywhere else around the world’ now owns not only a huge collection of cars but also one of the world’s largest restoration companies.

The following day, some of the owners and judges are off on a safari tour, but I’m travelling home. With confusion over bookings, I end up in a dubious hotel room by a noisy, smoggy main road.

The electric goes out several times and there’s no water available.

Tired and grumpy, I do what I should have done in the first place and book a more expensive place, blowing the company budget – and joining a few of the other departing judges for a beer in the height of luxury once again. What a classically Indian way to end; what a place of incredible contrasts. I can’t wait to go back.

See www.21gunsaluterally.com for more information, along with our event report elsewhere in The Concours Year.

FISKENS WERE HONOURED to be at The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance showing the Alfa Romeo 8C Figoni Spider on behalf of a client. Not only did the Figoni win the PreWar Preservation Class, but she deservedly made history as the first-ever Preservation class car to be nominated for Best in Show!

This groundbreaking nomination has proven that the preservation cars can garner the same appreciation as the pristinely restored cars that typically make the journey across the ramp.

14 Queens Gate Place Mews London SW7 5BQ +44 (0)20 7584 3503 cars@fiskens.com www.fiskens.com

Once thought lost to the turmoil of war, the completely unique Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Figoni Short Chassis Spider emerged from its hideout, perfectly preserved and lovingly looked after for nearly 8 decades by the man who received it at just 21 years old. Last year, we helped produce a film on this winning car’s remarkable story and its unrivalled originality alongside Alfa expert Simon Moore and the late great Alain de Cadenet.

H OW CARS ARE JUD G E D

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How cars are judged THE HISTORY OF CAR GATHERINGS, AT WHICH automotive aficionados come together, reaches almost as far back as our automotive heritage itself. The original roots of the concours d’elegance can be found in France in the early 1920s, where the assembly of car, crew and presentation would be evaluated. In other places, such as in Italy at the Coppa d’Oro Villa d’Este, which started in 1929, or at Baden-Baden’s International Automobile Tournament, which started in 1922 as a mixture of driving events and a display of new cars, the vehicles were judged by the public. This was another method besides the trade fairs for manufacturers to get feedback on the latest designs and acceptance of the cars by a broader audience.

At those events, the winning vehicles were mainly voted for by the public – however, contrary to what we experience today at automotive gatherings, these cars were always new.

Sometimes, the impact and success of the voting was so significant that the model was even named after the event, such as the Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Villa d’Este.

In later years, when the cars got older, clubs would start their own competitions and determine the vehicles for correctness. Of course, the desire was always to bring the beautiful coachbuilt vehicles together again. Sometimes the cars were put up for judging, but often these were just gatherings of people enjoying their vintage vehicles.

Today’s events differ widely in their character, and the methodology is widely spread if competitions are involved to determine a winner, from public voting to expert judging on originality and authenticity right down to every nut and bolt.

Here follow the most prevalent methods.

People’s choice or public voting is still common. The attending spectators are asked to vote for the vehicles on display, just as they were at concours d’elegance in the early days of the previous century. This process is sometimes an additional element in an event judged by a jury, in order to further involve the public.

Committee judging is when a pre-selected group of judges evaluates the participating vehicles and determines the winners.

This is done without the vehicles being individually scrutinised.

The process known as peer judging is executed with the involvement of the entrants only. The class participants will select class winners, where similar cars are grouped together. All participants will then select the overall victor from these winners.

Another common method is judging for cosmetics. This is done by a group of selected judges where mainly the condition

WOR D S C H RIS KRAM ER P H OTO G R AP H Y IKO NA ART WO RKS

OPPOSITE The judging of concours cars usually involves broad knowledge and a passion for the subject matter.

ICJAG chief judge Chris Kramer explains how the way concours cars are assessed has evolved over the years

of the vehicle is being determined. This is a subjective approach and does not require detailed knowledge.

Judging for elegance and provenance is a more serious process. However, it is influenced by the judges’ personal taste and remains subjective because much lies in the eye of the beholder.

Judging for style and design requires the jury to be composed of extremely experienced designers, who have professional expertise in creating the look of vehicles and who understand the history of design.

The marque or car-club judging process can differ widely.

Sometimes it is just a get-together of fans, and sometimes it’s a competition for originality that comes down to the vehicles’ every nut and bolt. There are scoring systems that have 100 points total and allow one half-point deduction at the same time.

This requires very detailed knowledge about the cars. Frequently, classes at these events are composed of the same models that differed only slightly over the production cycle – if at all.

The well known concours events that we know today are multi-marque car shows that cover a wide range of models and production years in sometimes vast fields of contenders. As the range of years built is sometimes spread over more than a century, these events require a structured judging process that can address all vehicles displayed. It also necessitates the proper assignment of very knowledgeable judges.

As these events aim to honour proper preservation and correct restoration of the cars, a technical approach and broad knowledge are imperative. The judging teams should reflect these multimarque environments. Other aspects simultaneously considered are provenance, design, elegance and impact on the view, because they are all part of a vehicle’s history.

The traditional 100-point judging system used at major concours worldwide, combined with a subjective points allowance, pays the best tribute to these aspects and is known worldwide as the Gold Standard. Once the individual class winners have been determined, they are entered into the big competition for the Best of Show, which indicates the overall winner. This two-stage system is widely known and tested.

There is certainly enough room for all the above types of events.

To protect our automotive heritage, it seems essential to have a mixture of objective and subjective judging methods to preserve the cars as authentically as possible and address elegance, design and provenance, which reflect the vehicles’ history. And we should never forget that we are doing all this for the love of cars.

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PROMOTIONA L F E ATURE

Petersen’s club of winners Members of the Petersen Automotive Museum’s Checkered Flag 200 club drove away with the big prizes during Monterey Car Week HOW DO YOU MEASURE THE quality of a members’ club? Well in California collector car circles, one sure way is to count the entries and wins at Monterey Car Week events – and we challenge you to find more impressive statistics than 2023’s Checkered Flag 200 performance at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering.

Two of the most prestigious car events in the world, they were dominated once again this year by Petersen donors and Members of CF200, which started out three decades ago with the modest aim of gaining just 200 Members to help fund LA’s then-new Petersen Automotive Museum. Now there

are over 700 Members; together they have contributed to the Petersen’s status as the world’s greatest automobile museum.

The idea to form the club came almost 30 years ago from Founding Member and Co-Chairman of the Petersen Board, Bruce Meyer. He hoped that the Members would each donate a sum towards turning the stunning car collection of Robert E and Margie Petersen into a public, non-profit museum.

It was a huge success, with Membership soon outstripping the initial estimate. Today, supporters include many of the world’s great car collectors, designers, racers and heads of the automotive industry: think Henry Ford III,

Ralph Gilles, Bobby Rahal, Aaron Shelby, Zak Brown and more.

As a result, CF200 has helped to pay for important improvements to the Museum, including raising a large proportion of the $125m needed for the venue’s renovation and 2015 relaunch, and recently adding to its educational facilities.

Membership dues for CF200 are $1800 annually, or a one-time contribution of $50,000 for Lifetime Membership, much of which is tax deductible. Members enjoy exclusive invitations to events, private collection tours and special access to the Petersen year round. This now includes unlimited access to the Petersen VAULT, 12 Museum guest passes,

a subscription to the high-quality quarterly magazine Finish Line, free parking at the Museum and a premium annual gift.

For Monterey Car Week, many CF200 Members travel with the Petersen Automotive Museum’s Pebble Beach Rally in convoy up the coast from LA, stopping off at private automotive collections along the way. And as you’ll see, the Members and friends of the Petersen made quite an impact in Monterey in 2023, taking many class wins and special awards.

For more information, or if you have any questions, please contact the Membership Department at email checkeredflag@petersen.org or phone +1 (323) 964-6466.

Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

BEST OF SHOW 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster (Jim Patterson/ The Patterson Collection).

Also won Mercedes-Benz Star of Excellence Award, and European Classic Touring.

ELEGANCE AWARDS

Gwenn Graham Most Elegant Convertible 1950 Talbot-Lago T26 Grand Sport Saoutchik Cabriolet (Steve and Marilee Hamilton).

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JB and Dorothy Nethercutt Most Elegant Closed Car 1937 Bugatti Type 57S Atalante (William E Connor Family).

Strother MacMinn Most Elegant Sports Car 1960 Ferrari 250GT SWB Competition Scaglietti Berlinetta (Rob Kauffman/RK Motors).

SPECIAL AWARDS

Alec Ulmann Trophy 1936 Hispano-Suiza J-12 Saoutchik Cabriolet (The Keller Collection at the Pyramids).

ArtCenter College of Design Award 1963 Porsche 901 Prototype ‘Quickblau’ Karmann/Reutter Coupé (Alois Ruf).

Also won Porsche 75th Anniversary.

FIVA Pre-War Trophy 1933 Duesenberg SJ Weymann Speedster (Anne Brockinton Lee/ Robert M Lee Automobile Collection).

Lincoln Trophy 1932 KB LeBaron Convertible Roadster (Larry Carter).

Lorin Tryon Trophy John Bentley.

Lucius Beebe Trophy 1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Brewster Special Permanent New Market (Lehrman Collection).

Vanderbilt Cup Era Race Cars 1910 Fiat S61 Grand Prix (William Evans).

Figoni Centennial 1938-1948 1939 Delahaye 165 Figoni et Falaschi Cabriolet (Mullin Automotive Museum Foundation).

Ferrari Grand Touring 1953 Ferrari 212 Inter Vignale Coupé (Kim and Stephen Bruno).

Post-War British Luxury 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I ‘Honeymoon Express’ Freestone and Webb Drophead Coupé (Anne Brockinton Lee/Robert M Lee Automobile Collection).

American Classic Closed 1932 Pierce-Arrow 51 LeBaron Sport Coupe (Ross and Beth Myers).

Rolls-Royce Pre-War 1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Barker Torpedo Sports (Bradley Greene).

Post-War Sports Racing 1965 Ford GT40 MkI (William H and Cheryl K Swanson).

McLaren 60th Anniversary 1967 McLaren M6A Can-Am Race Car (Richard Griot).

Figoni Centennial 1923-1937 1937 Talbot-Lago T150 C-SS Figoni et Falaschi Teardrop Coupé (Lee R Anderson Sr).

Mercedes-Benz S 1928 Mercedes-Benz 680 S Gläser Sports Tourer (John Bentley).

Post-War Touring 1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Bertone Coupé (Alberto Gutierrez).

American Dream Cars of the 1950s 1953 Kurtis Sorrell SR-100 Roadster (Mark and Newie Brinker).

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KIMBALL STUDIOS

CLASS AWARDS

PROMOTIONA L F E ATURE

SECOND IN CLASS

THIRD IN CLASS

Antique 1912 Simplex 50 HP Quinby Five-Passenger Torpedo Tourer (The Singleton Collection).

Antique 1910 Pope-Hartford Model T Touring (Joe and Janice Conzonire).

American Classic Closed 1934 Cadillac 452D Fleetwood (Donald Ghareeb).

Vanderbilt Cup Era Race Cars 1908 Benz 105 HP Prinz Heinrich Two-Seat Race Car (Bruce McCaw).

Figoni Centennial 1923-1937 1933 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Sport Figoni Coupé (David and Adele Cohen).

Packard 1933 Packard 1005 Twelve Convertible Victoria (Chuck Spielman).

Duesenberg 1936 Duesenberg SJN Rollston Convertible Coupe (Helen and Jack Nethercutt).

Figoni Centennial 1923-1937 1937 Delahaye 135 MS Figoni et Falaschi Special Roadster (Miles Collier Collection).

Rolls-Royce Pre-War 1923 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Pall Mall (Laura and Jack Boyd Smith Jr).

Figoni Centennial 1938-1948 1947 Delahaye 135 MS Figoni et Falaschi Narval Cabriolet (Dana and Patti Mecum).

Mercedes-Benz S 1928 Mercedes-Benz 680 S Murphy Speedster (John Rich).

Rolls-Royce Pre-War 1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Vanden Plas Torpedo (John and Mary Campbell).

Mercedes-Benz SS and SSK 1929 Mercedes-Benz 710 SSK Barker Roadster (Miles Collier Collection).

European Classic Sport 1937 Talbot BI 105 Darracq Airline Saloon (Charlie Elliott).

European Classic Touring 1936 Hispano-Suiza J-12 Saoutchik Cabriolet (The Keller Collection).

Bugatti Type 57 1937 Bugatti Type 57S Atalante (William E Connor Family).

Bugatti Type 57 1937 Bugatti Type 57S Vanvooren Cabriolet (Bill Pope).

Pre-War Preservation 1914 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Brewster Tourer (David and Dawn Gooding/Ahrens).

Ferrari Grand Touring 1961 Ferrari 400 Superamerica Pininfarina Coupé Aerodinamico (Kevin Cogan/Cogan Collection).

Pegaso 1954 Pegaso Z-102 Touring Coupé (Robert Bishop).

Post-War Touring 1959 Maserati 3500 GT Bertone Coupé (Jim Utaski).

Post-War Luxury 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Cabriolet (McPherson College).

Lamborghini 60th Anniversary 1971 Lamborghini Espada Series 2 Bertone Coupé (Steve Girard).

Porsche 75th Anniversary 1972 Porsche 916 Karmann Coupé (Todd Blue).

American Dream Cars of the 1950s 1954 Edwards America Convertible (Gary and Cathy Edwards).

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ROLEX CIRCLE OF CHAMPIONS BEST OF SHOW 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica ‘Superfast 1’ (Anne Brockinton Lee).

CLASS WINNERS

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Eyes on Italian Design 1967 Bizzarrini Strada 5300 (Michael Kerns).

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Sports and Racing Motorcycles 1991 Yamaha YZR500 (Wayne Rainey).

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Post-War Preservation 1967 Shelby Cobra 427 Roadster (Peter Klutt).

Pegaso 1953 Pegaso Z-102 Touring Coupé (Nicholas and Shelley Schorsch).

Post-War Touring 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing (Dr CR Bonebrake and Hon Rebecca Crotty).

Porsche 959s 1992 Porsche 959SC (Bruce Canepa).

Post-War Sports 1945-1960 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 CSS Zagato ‘Double Bubble’ (Ken and Dayle Roath).

Early Bentley ’50s R-type Coupé 1952 R-type Continental Prototype (Anne Brockinton Lee).

Post-War Racing 1955 Indy Streamliner (Art Zafiropoulo).

Post-War Luxury 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Cabriolet (Craig Kappel and Meg McCarthy).

Post-War British Luxury 1952 Bentley R-type Continental HJ Mulliner Fastback Saloon (Charles L Marshall II).

Lamborghini 60th Anniversary 1994 Lamborghini Diablo SE30 Coupé (Robert Cleary).

American Dream Cars of the 1950s 1952 Fageol Pataray Roadster (Mark and Newie Brinker).

The Great Ferraris 1958 250 ‘Pontoon’ Testa Rossa (Tom and Gwen Price).

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Post-War Preservation 1958 Ferrari 250GT Pinin Farina Cabriolet (The Anne Brockinton Lee/Robert M Lee Automobile Collection).

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“IF WE DON’T SHOW THE CARS THEN WE CAN’T SPARK the passion,” says Swiss car collector Fritz Burkard as we talk about the appeal of concours. “They open dreams for young people, so it’s very important to get the cars out, to drive the cars, to share the cars. That’s the key. Otherwise, in 30 years time we’ll run into trouble. We have to think about the long term – and look at us, the collectors: we all have grey hair.”

And drive the cars, Fritz really does. Having shown his 1938 Delage D8-120 De Villars during Monterey Week, he had it transported to Vermont and then sped the 250 miles to the Audrain Newport Concours, where it was awarded Best of Show.

“Yes, I took the Delage to The Quail for Best of the Best [the Delage won Peninsula’s 2022 Best of the Best Award], and then I thought showing it at Audrain would actually be great. So it was transported to Scott Sargent’s workshop in Vermont. Then I flew there and drove the car down to Newport. It was such fun to go with it through Vermont with those big, UFO-like eyes. I could really appreciate the drive; the Cotal gearbox is exceptional – the Delage has enough torque to keep up with traffic, and it is so comfortable and reliable. It’s beautiful to drive. The Americans thought I was crazy to drive that car.”

He continues: “Before Pebble Beach, I did a 2000-mile road trip. I drove from LA to Palm Springs to the Joshua Tree National Park, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon and Death Valley – and then I drove right through Carmel Valley to The Quail. It was fantastic!

“I also did that with the Alfa 8C this year after the Hampton Court Concours of Elegance. I did a little tour of the UK, went to a little private Alfa meeting and from there I drove it to the Goodwood Revival in three hours. I don’t know why nobody overtook me [laughs]. Then I drove straight to the paddocks, took the fenders off, took the lights off and I went into qualifying.”

It was at Hampton Court Palace this year that Fritz was featured as The Collector, showing a selection of models from his now-famous Pearl Collection. They included his ex-King Leopold III 1934 Type 59 Bugatti Grand Prix car, Ettore Bugatti-built tricycle, 1933 Alfa Romeo 8C Monza, two Bugatti Type 57s, the Abarth 1000 ‘La Principessa’ streamliner, the recent Bugatti Centodieci – and two Peel microcars...

“When we put up the ten cars for Hampton Court – the James Bond DB5, the 8C Monza, Nuvolari’s car, the Type 59 – I said: ‘Okay, but I want to bring the two Peels.’ I told my team: ‘Pay attention during those three days to which cars get the

OPPOSITE The Bugatti-built tricycle at Hampton Court; winning at Audrain; and the Bugatti Type 59.

most attention.’ And it was the Peels. So my team started driving them around, through the crowd, and everybody cheered. I was so happy. This is true passion. It doesn’t matter what brand a car is, it doesn’t matter how much money people pay for it.”

At this point, Fritz goes all serious: “We invented something at the Pearl Collection. What’s the most important meter in a car?” he asks me. He waits in vain for the right answer, before grinning and saying: “It’s the fun-o-meter! That’s the most important – as long as a car makes you smile and makes you happy. And that is how we create the future custodians.

Maybe they see my Peel Trident, ha ha, but then they start discovering more, and they will go to a concours and they’ll see all the cars, or they’ll go to Historic racing and they’ll see other cars – and that’s how things grow.”

This begs the question of how Fritz got the bug for cars...

“When I was young, in the early 1970s, my ten-year-old brother watched Formula 1, so every Sunday I saw Clay Regazzoni, Ronnie Peterson, Niki Lauda, Jody Scheckter, all these greats. Then, when I was 14, I saw a picture of a Teardrop Talbot-Lago, and I couldn’t believe how beautiful that thing was.

“I bought my first classic when I was 20. It was a 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. Very cool. For so little money we had lots of fun, especially during university. We went to rock concerts with that car. We even went off-roading; we did terrible things.

“It got so rotten that I said I’d get rid of it. And then my friends from university complained: ‘No, no, that’s so many memories.

You can’t do that.’ So now it’s in a ground-up restoration.”

What will Fritz do next? He’s looking forward to February’s ICE St Moritz more than anything else: “It’s a concours in motion, and that’s beautiful. I love driving, but I think concours are fantastic to have time to really study a car, to discuss it with the owner, meet nice people. And it doesn’t matter, especially when you’re at Pebble Beach, what your background is – it’s sharing the passion.

“I also like Hampton Court. What’s done for the participant there is beautiful. We had dinner in Windsor Castle; they presented the Best in Show in the courtyard there, but before that my Bond DB5 was driven in and the guns fired under the late Queen’s bedroom window. That’s something I’ll never forget.

“And that’s the beauty of all this. It’s not about the prestige and all that nonsense. It’s about fun and sharing.”

You can follow Fritz’s cars on Instagram at @therealpearlcollection.

CONCOURS PEOPLE

The Entrant

CHARLIE B / MATT HOWELL

This has been Fritz Burkard’s year, winning the Pebble Beach Bugatti Type 57 class and Best of Show at Audrain, and being the featured collector at Hampton Court I N TE RV I EW BY DAVID L IL LY W H IT E

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THE JUD GE

I SPENT YEARS AVOIDING CONCOURS JUDGING. YEARS and years of editing car magazines and batting away invitations to judge due to a combination of being too busy with work, Historic racing, car restoration and family, and a lack of confidence in my own knowledge and ability to take part.

But gradually I was reeled in. Being paired up with Salon Privé organiser Andrew Bagley to judge at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance a few years ago, pre-Covid and before the event was renamed The Amelia, was a turning point. Joining the Royal Automobile Club’s line-up at the Concours of Elegance to judge the Club Award cemented my interest, as did searching out the Editor’s Choice a while back at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering – and let’s not forget the tongue-in-cheek highlight, at least in terms of face-ache-laughter generation, of judging at the Concours d’Lemons during Monterey Car Week.

So that was how I began my concours judging, but I didn’t hit the serious stuff until early this year, when I joined a crack team of judges at the 21 Gun Salute Concours d’Elegance in India.

Well, a crack team plus a few relative newcomers, such as myself.

The rest of 2023 has flown by, of course, but there’s been time for more judging: the Grand Tourisme class at the London Concours; the Club Award at the Concours of Elegance again; judging our own Magneto Art of Bespoke Award at the 20th running of The Quail; and another session giggling stupidly at this year’s Concours d’Lemons.

Who’d have thought it? I’m not sure I even owned a blue blazer until that outing at Amelia Island. But it’s been highly enjoyable and educational, not just because of the cars but because of the people involved, too.

So back to the 21 Gun Salute, which I was pulled into by chief judge Chris Kramer. I joined a team that included long-time Pebble Beach judges Richard Adatto and Nigel Matthews, Alfa expert Alessandra Giorgetti, Ferrari expert Stuart Field and many more seriously knowledgeable people.

Chris and Nigel had spearheaded a drive to ‘humanise’ the ICJAG judging rules. Where previously judges would start from a full score of 100 and then deduct half or full points for specified factors based on condition and adherence to original specification, for 21 Gun Salute they started with 90, using the final ten points to reward provenance, usage, owners’ stories and, as Chris Kramer puts it, “the take-me-home factor”.

This is a big deal in concours judging, yet all the judges seemed

BELOW David inspects a Playboy class car under ICJAG judging rules at the 21 Gun Salute.

to back it. Judging at the top level has to be mostly unemotional, but all judges are car enthusiasts at the end of the day and – as writer and judge Winston Goodfellow explained in a previous edition of The Concours Year – a deciding factor even at Pebble Beach between contenders on equal points can come down to which car the judges would most like to take home with them.

All this was explained by Chris, Nigel and others ahead of the judging at the 21 Gun Salute. Event organiser Madan Mohan had been keen to show that his Indian concours is up with the best of the events around the world, and brought in world-class judges to prove it. Some had been before. Most, like me, hadn’t – and all of us were blown away by the quality of the cars, a few of which could have taken class wins at Pebble Beach.

Sure enough, the contenders for Best of Show at the 21 Gun Salute, made up of the finest of the class winners, proved to be closely matched. It was down to the judges to vote for the victor.

What was fascinating was that the voting was consistent, confirmed by the chief judge after a careful count.

And that reminds me… the presence of a strong chief judge is crucial. At one event, our class included a car with an exciting but largely unproven provenance and an influential owner.

On-the-day research wasn’t enough – what could we do? The chief judge confirmed that such a provenance couldn’t be rewarded unless categorically proven, and so it missed out on the class win. At another event, two cars scored equally, and my fellow judge and I were torn as to which should win. The chief judge said simply: “Which would you most like to see on that stage?” Suddenly the answer was clear.

Will I continue to judge? That depends if I’m asked again. Have I changed my opinion of judging? Yes, because the care taken by the judges, and the remarkable knowledge of so many of them, are greater than I’d ever realised, despite so many years in this arena. Does any of it matter? Yes. Sure, it’s not going to change the world. But the presence of strong, competent judging sets an event apart from others, and ensures the attendance of the best cars. It means something to the owners and, when relevant, the restorers, to win something – and it has also ensured that the histories and originalities of the greatest cars have become more respected and cherished over recent years.

Most of all, though, it’s another chance to engage with the many interesting and entertaining people in the car world. And that’s the most important factor of all.

CONCOURS PEOPLE

The Judge

Magneto and The Concours Year editorial director David Lillywhite is relatively new to concours judging.

Here he shares his admiration for the stalwarts of the craft WOR D S BY DAVID L IL LY W H IT E

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THE RESTOR E R

RESTORING A CAR TO THE VERY HIGHEST CONCOURS standard requires a team of craftsmen bursting with nous, technical know-how and a passion for perfection – the kind of spirit of excellence that leaves no room for compromise.

These are exactly the qualities that Clark & Carter Restorations, based out of the small village of Cressing in Essex, UK, has become increasingly known for.

For a big collector, having an outfit on board that ticks all those boxes plays a huge role in determining the outcome of a major concours entry – because success doesn’t come easy, right? With two class wins [1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Inskip Special Henley and 1939 Bentley Vanvooren Drophead Coupé] and a Third on their very first visit to Pebble Beach, company founder Steve Clark could be forgiven for thinking it does. He doesn’t, of course; his 40-year journey from humble recovery and repair-shop origins tells him otherwise.

It’s this kind of experience that has given him and his two sons, Jamie and Stuart, who have been integrally involved from early on, considerable insight into the concours world. For Steve, it all starts with the right car, which itself depends on the level of the event. As he says: “If you’re doing Pebble Beach and Villa d’Este, it’s got to be rare and exotic, but for the more ‘normal’ concours, the R-type Continentals, S1 Fastbacks, S1 Dropheads and S3s are ideal.”

Although he has worked on, and won awards with, a broad range of marques, from stately Rolls-Royces to competition Ferraris, it turns out Bentleys are his favourite – the S1 Park Ward Drophead especially: “Twenty-five years ago, maybe more, I thought to myself: ‘One day, I’m gonna have one of these.’ I even had one on my letterhead. But back then they were £100,000, and rising faster than I could chase them. Then they went over a million, so it’s never going to happen. But the good thing is we’ve got four here at the moment, so I get to work on them and drive them a lot.”

While it is seriously rewarding to see a client smile as their completed car is backed out into the sun ready to shine on the international stage, Steve says he enjoys the entire restoration process, even the challenging bits: “From start to finish it’s an adventure. The detail is getting everything right. Basically, it’s just like building a brick wall; you have to get the base right first. You start by jigging and squaring the chassis, and ensuring everything’s in spec. You make sure the body fits well and is all

BELOW The exacting work of British restorer Steve Clark and his team has resulted in many concours wins.

relaxed, not under tension, because otherwise it’ll bend – and then the doors and hood will never shut properly.”

He continues: “But the key thing before fitting the doors is to have it properly weighted first, especially on pre-war cars. With all coachbuilt models you’ve got to have it weighted and settled before fitting anything that hinges off the body. Added to that, a lot of the Rolls-Royces have wood; James Young still used wooden door frames, even in its Cloud I and II. And if you bake them too hot, the door fits change because the wood swells.”

When it comes to facing down challenges, Steve has had his fair share over the years. Most recently, getting Lord Bamford’s 1937 Bugatti Type 57S Corsica ready and across to the Pebble Beach Concours in California required burning the midnight oil seven days a week, right up to the last minute. But true to form, Clark & Carter Restorations got it there, completed the Tour and had it parked on the lawn on Sunday, where it was mobbed all day long. “I reckon if we could have taken a pound from everybody who took a picture… It was that crazy. And then we won Most Elegant Open Tourer,” recalls Steve.

The countless hours of restoration, preparation and attention to detail had paid off. The car was scheduled to go to Audrain after that, but an ambitious change of plan by the owner to enter it at Salon Privé instead set another crazy challenge before the team: how to get the Bugatti back to England in record time.

And so Steve showed another important requirement in this business – great connections: “I went and saw the transport company and asked: ‘Can I have this car in Heathrow by this date?’ She said: ‘Yeah, in your dreams.’” It took some convincing, but somehow Steve got the truck to take the car to LA, put it on a plane, organised for it to be cleared through customs as soon as it landed and put it on another truck to Salon Privé to arrive by the Wednesday morning – judging day.

“We flew back on that Tuesday, drove up the next morning to be there in time for judging at 12:00pm.

We were awarded First in Class and then Best in Show, which was a great achievement in itself – there’s nothing better than seeing a vehicle you have poured blood, sweat and tears into getting the recognition it deserves and seeing the customer enjoying it. But all everyone kept asking me was: ‘How did you get that from California to England in a week?’”

Many thanks to Steve Clark and Georgie Rowbotham for all their help. More details at www.clarkandcarter.co.uk.

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The Restorer

An unquenchable thirst for perfection is essential in classic car restoration – but it’s not the only requirement for awardwinning success, as acclaimed specialist Steve Clark explains I N TE RV I EW BY WAY NE BAT T Y

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THIS WHOLE THING STARTED ABOUT 20 YEARS AGO really. Brian Johnson, the AC/DC lead singer, and I were racing around the country, along with [race driver/instructor] Jim Pace as well. We travelled to Paris, to England and around the US. We would go to different festivals; one day we were asked by the Daytona 24 Hours to do pro-racing. It was the 50th anniversary and, because we were over 50, they said: “We want you to do this, we’re going to give you car number 50.”

At the time they owned Speed Channel. So they suggested that if we had a car, they would promote it on Speed Channel – and then they asked what charitable cause we wanted to have. Well, at the time AC/DC’s Malcolm Young had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Brian wanted to do something, and I was in the long-term care business; we had maybe 100 campuses around the country. So we both decided that day we would try to raise money for neurological research. Every time we raced, the camera would show us – on the windshield it said: “Text $1 to AC/DC.” We raised a lot of money around the world.

So then Jim had an idea. He said: “You have this beautiful venue in Chattanooga, Tennessee – you have to do your own motorcar festival.” I didn’t know what to call it, but my son said: “Motorcar festival says it all.” So the Chattanooga Motorcar Festival it was.

That was five years ago. The first year it was successful, but in November 2020 Jim died of Covid. It was a very sad thing.

What he had been so insistent about was that we had to have everything walkable. So we built a hotel designed for the show; it’s called The Westin, and you can walk from the centre city to the Mecum auctions to the racetrack [for the Pace Grand Prix part of the event] that we built downtown. You can walk to the aquarium, the children’s museum, shopping, restaurants – everything is walkable. And I think that’s a part of making the Chattanooga Motorcar Festival event so successful.

The other thing was that we wanted it to be a bit like the Olympics. So if there was a caution at the race track, the commentator – at that time it was Alain de Cadenet – would say: “Oh, we’re on a caution.” And he would be maybe talking to Donald Osborne, and he would say: “What’s happening at the Mecum auction?” “We’re getting ready to auction this $15 million Ferrari.” So they could all talk, and it became a live show. Justin Bell and Tommy Kendall came last year, so now they produce it like a show, and it’s live-streamed – we had

BELOW Byron says raising money for neurological research is the central tenet for the festival.

a million views. We put screens in at all the locations, so if you’re at the track you can see what’s happening in West Village. If you’re in West Village, you can see what’s happening at the Mecum auctions. You just see people standing and watching the screens. And then they go to those places. It was very expensive to put the underground fibre in for this, but when people come in and see the show, I think they’re impressed. I hope so.

This year we had the B52s doing a concert in the street. And special guests such as Brian Johnson as well as John Oates from Hall & Oates. It’s all about neurological research for us – we had a charity gala on the Saturday night.

There have been so many highlights, but obviously when you have the lead singer of AC/DC walking down the street, that’s always amazing. The first year Volkswagen sponsored the festival it brought in 25 antique buses, and we produced a show that depicted all the big VW events from the ’60s onward – even the first time man circled the moon, when all the VW buses were parked out on the beach. At the end we had 25 buses with students dressed up like hippies, and they all came down the main street in front of the Westin. Then, because Coca Cola was the lead sponsor, we had 5000-10,000 people there singing I’d Like to Buy the World a Coke from the commercials back then.

Then, at midnight, we have a firework show. We also have a big laser system in downtown. In the second year we threw 38indiameter balloons off the parking garage. You saw the kids and the families out there, and the adults were hitting the balloons, and then you had the lasers above. It was a marvellous sight.

I think we’ve made around $2 million over the five-year period. The event is very expensive to do, so I don’t know if we did better before we had the Chattanooga Motorcar Festival, by just racing, but we hope to have a million dollars left over just this year that we can then send to St Louis to its neurological research centre.

We want to continue to spread that word, and make Chattanooga the centre for neurological research. We’re working on building a laboratory there in conjunction with the St Louis group, and for the future. We brainstorm every morning: What could we add that would just make this a little bit better?

Some people say we’ll never be a Monterey show or a Goodwood show, and probably we won’t – but we certainly want to have our own themes and show off our city, which we’re very proud of. Chattanooga has a big heart.

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198 CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE

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INTERNATIONAL CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE AUTOMOBILE

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210 CONCOURS OF ELEGANCE

HILLSBOROUGH

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21 GUN SALUTE CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE

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POLTU QUATU CLASSIC

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HEVENINGHAM CONCOURS

ANTWERP CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE

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ZÜRICH CLASSIC CAR AWARD (ZCCA)

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THE QUAIL, A MOTORSPORTS GATHERING

98 INTERMARQUE CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE

232 IRONSTONE CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE

238 DETROIT CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE

244 ASCONA CLASSIC CAR AWARD (ACCA)

248 ST MICHAELS CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE

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PEBBLE BEACH CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE

100 LUGANO ELEGANCE

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252 THE BOSTON CUP

SAN MARINO MOTOR CLASSIC

104 CAVALLINO CLASSIC MODENA

192 SALON PRIVÉ CONCOURS

108 CONCORSO D’ELEGANZA VILLA D’ESTE

254 AUDRAIN NEWPORT CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE

260 CHATTANOOGA CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE

112 CONCOURS ON SAVILE ROW

264 HILTON HEAD ISLAND

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NOVEMBER 18-20, 2022

Cavallino Classic Middle East

CAVALLINO CL AS S I C M I D D L E EAST

Location Casa Ferrari, Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, UAE Organiser Canossa Events Chairman Luigi Orlandini Head judge Emiliano Torkar Judging process International Advisory Council for the Preservation of Ferrari Automobiles Attendance figures By invitation only Next event November 24-26, 2023 Website cavallinoclassic.com Closest airports Dubai, Abu Dhabi

THE SECOND CAVALLINO CLASSIC Middle East confirmed its status as the region’s most important event for Maranello classics and youngtimers. It was also held to coincide with the last Formula 1 race of the season, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Link. Staged just a few hundred metres from the circuit, the event closed the series of Cavallino Classics for 2022, the others having been held in Palm Beach, Florida, US and Modena, Italy plus a one-off on Fisher Island, Florida.

This concours saw 28 participating Ferraris divided into six classes, with a further 13 cars shown outside the competition. Two main prizes were awarded, to the best Gran Turismo car and the best Competition one.

The Gran Turismo Ferrari Cup went to Giacomo Mattioli’s 1962 Ferrari 250GT/L. No. 5477 GT, one of only 351, was produced for the German market, although it ended up with a French first owner. After arriving in the US in the mid-1970s it sat abandoned in a shed for over 40 years, before being rescued by its current owner. The concours was its international debut after restoration by Bacchelli & Villa of Bastiglia.

The Competition Ferrari Cup was awarded to the 1951 Ferrari 340 America from the Cogan Collection. Sporting a Barchetta body by Carrozzeria Touring Milano, no. 004/0116 raced in the Le Mans 24 Hours in 1951 and 1952, among other events. It was recently restored by Ferrari Classiche. In early 1951 it was sold, in Paris, to Pierre Louis-Dreyfus, who asked for a series of changes. The documents collected by the current owners include letters exchanged between Dreyfus, a mechanical engineer and gentleman driver (racing under the pseudonym of Helde), and Enzo Ferrari, concerning the modifications deemed necessary to improve performance.

BEST OF SHOW GRAN TURISMO 1962 Ferrari 250GT/L (Giacomo Mattioli).

BEST OF SHOW COMPETITION 1951 Ferrari 340AM Barchetta Touring (Cogan Collection).

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CLASS WINNERS

Chairman’s Cup 1958 Ferrari 250GT Coupé Pinin Farina.

RM Sotheby’s Spirit Award 1959 Ferrari 250GT Coupé Pinin Farina.

Coppa Dodici Cilindri 2011 Ferrari 599SA Aperta.

Ferrari Restoration Award 1985 Ferrari 288GTO.

Coppa Otto Cilindri 2009 Ferrari 430 Scuderia.

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Ferrari Elegance Award 2007 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti.

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Ferrari Judges’ Award 2004 Ferrari 575 Maranello.

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JANUARY 6-8, 2023

21 Gun Salute Concours d’Elegance

21 GUN SALUT E CONC O U R S D ’ ELEG A N C E

Location Lakshmi Vilas Palace, Vadodara, Gujarat, India Organiser 21 Gun Salute Heritage and Cultural Trust Chairman Madan Mohan Chief judge Christian Kramer Judging process ICJAG Attendance figures 35,000 Honourees Her Highness Shrimant Rajmata Shubhangini Raje Sahib Gaekwad of Baroda and Mr Samsher Singh, Police Commissioner of Baroda Marques celebrated Motorcars of the Baroda State (cars that at one time belonged to the Maharaja Baroda) Next event November 7-8, 2025 Website 21gunsaluterally.com Closest airport Indira Gandhi, New Delhi

THE TENTH 21 GUN SALUTE Concours d’Elegance was held for the first time at the opulent Lakshmi Vilas Palace in Vadodara – said to be the largest palace in India still used as a private residence. The Maharajah and his family were all involved, inspecting the vehicles, talking to participants and awarding prizes to the respective owners.

The 170 cars and 60 bikes on display included Maharaja cars, along with special classes for Rolls-Royce and Bentley, MG, pre- and post-war American automobiles, pre- and post-war European cars, ‘Playboy’ cars, small cars, military vehicles and special motorcycles.

After a three-day celebration of Indian culture and motoring excellence, a V12-engined 1934 Packard 1107 Coupe Roadster was awarded Best of Show. The Packard, belonging to Mumbai-based collector Gautam Singhania, was chosen

by a panel of top international judges, including several Pebble Beach veterans, adhering to a reworking of ICJAG rules.

Runner-up for Best of Show, and winner of the Rolls-Royce and Bentley class, was Yohan Poonawalla’s 1949 Silver Wraith Drophead Coupé. Originally created by four British coachbuilders for the Maharaja of Mysore, it is decorated with intricately carved solid-silver crests on the doors and features a silver picnic service inside. Winner of the Pre-War American (Closed Cars) class, a 1936 Nash Ambassador Series 1290 Sedan owned by collector Diljeet Titus and one of only three in existence, was judged the event’s third best car overall.

Enjoyed by all, the success of the Concours underlined its status as Asia’s most anticipated and internationally acclaimed motoring event. Its next staging, in 2025, will take place in Delhi.

The Lakshmi Vilas Palace in Vadodara was the opulent host venue for this year’s Concours.

BEST OF SHOW 1934 Packard 1107 Coupe Roadster (Gautam Singhania). Also won Pre-War American (Convertible Cars).

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CLASS WINNERS

Post-War European 1972 Citroën DS (Viveck Goenka).

Veteran and Edwardian 1914 Wolseley 24/30 Landaulette (Shrivardhan Kanoria).

Rolls-Royce and Bentley 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Drophead Coupé

by James Young (Yohan Poonawalla).

Post-War American (Closed Cars) 1965 Chevrolet Impala Coupe (Manohar Lal).

Post-War American (Convertible Cars) 1948 Buick Super 8 Convertible (Karan Laiker).

Motorcars of the Baroda State 1939 Wolseley 25HP DHC (Yash Ruia).

Playboy Cars – Coupés, Convertibles and Roadsters 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL (Yohan Poonawalla).

Small Cars (Pre-War) 1929 Morris 8 Tourer (Hormuz Dadachanji).

MG Cars 1958 MGA Roadster (CJ Santosh Babu).

Preservation 1927 Marmon L Saloon (Puja and Shivraj Anand).

Indian Heritage 1961 Fiat 1100 (Chirag Mehta).

Pre-War European 1922 Steyr Type 2 Touring (Pragyan and Vivek Pittie).

Pre-War American (Closed Cars) 1936 Nash Ambassador Series 1290 Touring Sedan (Diljeet Titus).

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MOTORCYCLES AND SCOOTERS SPECIAL AWARDS

Best of Show 1958 Velocette Venom 500cc (Reuben Solomon).

The Spirit of Riding Longevity Award 1990 Yezdi Road King (Sandeep S Anantha Prakash).

Most Significant Pre-War Racing Motorcycle 1924 Royal Enfield JAP (Sajid Sayed).

Most Significant Post-War Racing Motorcycle 1962 Honda CB72 (Percy Bhathena).

Preservation 1947 Ariel 500 with factory sidecar (Lokesh TL).

Rarest and Indian Heritage Scooter Rajdoot Raj Hans (Suneet Sharma).

MOTORCYCLES AND SCOOTERS CLASS WINNERS

Veteran and Pre-War Classics 1917 Triumph 500 Model H (Gautam Singhania).

Post-War Classics (Below 250cc) 1959 BMW R-26 250cc (Purazar Fouzdar).

Bollywood Cars 1973 Ford Mustang (Viveck Goenka).

Post-War Classics (Above 250cc) 1958 Velocette Venom 500 (Reuben Solomon).

Neo Classics (Below 250cc) 1962 Honda CB72 250cc Reid Titan (Percy Bhathena).

Neo Classics (Above 250cc) 1968 Triumph Daytona 500cc (Siddhesh Mitkar).

Multi-utility Vehicles 1955 Studebaker V8 Pick-up (Amal Tanna).

Indian Heritage Class 1970 Rajdoot Ranger 175cc (Sanjay Dhere).

Scooters 1955 Lambretta D Model (Anil Bhingarde).

Military Vehicles 1942 Willys (Kapil Ahir).

Legendary Jawa – Yezdi Classics 1954 Jawa Type 354 350cc (Hem Vyas).

Mahindra Vehicles 1962 Willys Station Wagon (Veda Kumar Manj Konda).

Harley-Davidson Class 1942 Harley-Davidson WLA 750cc (Avijit Singh Badnore).

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Mopeds 1965 Vicky Moped (Sanket Balkawade).

JANUARY 14-15, 2023

Motorcar Cavalcade Concours d’Elegance

MOTORCAR CAVALCADE CONC O U R S D ’ EL EG A N C E

Location JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa, Aventura, Florida, US Organiser Warren Henry Auto Group Chairman Warren Zinn Head judge Russell Glace Judging process VIPs, celebrities, car historians, automotive writers and race car drivers evaluate the cars for design, features, beauty and cultural appeal Attendance figures 2500 Honourees Lyn St James, Heidi Mraz, Kat DeLorean Main sponsor Warren Henry Auto Group Charity American Cancer Society Next year February 3-4, 2024 Website motorcarcavalcade.com Closest airports Fort Lauderdale, Miami

AROUND 2500 PEOPLE HEADED TO the fairways of Miami’s JW Marriott Turnberry Resort & Spa’s golf course in Florida for the second Motorcar Cavalcade Concours d’Elegance. Unlike traditional concours, the 190-car field was split into a broad range of class categories named after specific elements of the vehicle – Glass, Panels, Grilles, Sound, Lights, Finishes, Cockpit etc – rather than by marque, model or era. Accepting models from the entire lexicon of the automobile, this innovative approach allows entrants and spectators a full-spectrum deep-dive – from the dawn of motoring to the most advanced hypercars in the world.

The diversity of entries is embodied by this year’s Best of Show recipients.

An F1-liveried 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Black Series, owned by Mehran Aryafar, was crowned the Best of Show Modern winner, while Richard and Helen Harding’s 1928 Auburn 8-115 Speedster – built almost 100 years earlier – took home the coveted Best of Show Classic silverware.

Class awards, as well as an array of special awards, were handed out by a high-profile jury that included Motorsports Hall of Famers Tommy Kendall and Lyn St James, as well as former NBA player Alonzo Mourning and Grammy Award winner Wyclef Jean.

The honourees for 2023, Lyn St James, Heidi Mraz and Kat DeLorean, were the focal points of the popular Fireside Chats from the main stage.

Supercar Rooms founder Elo’s rare collection of cars was yet another highlight of this trendy concours for all.

BEST OF SHOW MODERN 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Black Series (Mehran Aryafar).

BEST OF SHOW CLASSIC 1928 Auburn 8-115 Speedster (Richard and Helen Harding).

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SPECIAL AWARDS

Art in Motion 1967 Lamborghini Miura (Mark Butters).

Also won Lights.

Spirit of Competition 1970 Alpine A110 1600S (Mitch and Kim McCullough).

Aventura City Council Recognition Award 1957 Lincoln Premiere Convertible (Gavin Ruotolo).

Docent Judges’ Recognition Award 1930 Cord L-29 (Brandon Anderson).

Also won Doors.

Executive Committee Recognition Award 1935 Jaguar SS1 Coupé (Eduardo and Michell Zavala Harris).

VIP Judges’ Recognition Award 2019 McLaren Novitec 720S (Roly Ramirez).

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Chairman’s Award 1961 Jaguar E-type (George Hervert).

Also won Dashboard.

CLASS AWARDS

Utility 1968 Land Rover Series II (Fernando Aguayo).

Glass 2019 McLaren Senna (Winkleman Collection).

Accessories 1930 Duesenberg Model J (Brandon Anderson).

Grilles 1932 Packard Model 905 Twin Six Convertible Victoria (Stephen Plaster).

Paint 1960 Chevrolet Corvette (Bradlev J Bean).

Beach 1966 Amphicar 770 (Reuben Ezekiel).

Cockpit 2017 Pagani Huayra Roadster (Ariane Dart). Also won Mirrors.

Tails 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz (Henry and Adam Kohn).

Panels 2012 Ford GT (Brian Stormer).

Sound 2022 Lamborghini STO (Gary Robinson).

MOTORCAR CAVALCADE

Finish 2018 Bugatti Chiron (Winkleman Collection).

Engine 1966 Chevrolet Corvette (Craig R Spitz).

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JANUARY 26-29, 2023

Cavallino Classic Palm Beach

CAVALLINO CLAS S I C PA LM B EAC H

Location The Breakers, Palm Beach, Florida, US Organiser Canossa Events Chairman Luigi Orlandini Head judge Chris Current Judging process International Advisory Council for the Preservation of Ferrari Automobiles Attendance figures 2200 Marque celebrated Le Mans Centenary Main sponsors RM Sotheby’s, Cantine Ferrari Trento Charities Piston Foundation, American Council of the Blind Scholarship Fund, AW Dreyfoos School of the Arts of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation Next year January 25-28, 2024 Website cavallinoclassic.com

BEST OF SHOW GRAN TURISMO

Closest airports Palm Beach, Miami

1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (Anne Brockinton Lee).

THE 32ND CAVALLINO CLASSIC Palm Beach, the world’s most important event dedicated to historic Ferraris, featured exceptional guests – including Luigi Chinetti Jr. He recounted how, as a child, he witnessed his father’s victory at the 1949 Le Mans 24 Hours. In an extraordinary moment for enthusiasts, he told this story of Ferrari’s very first international success while standing metres from the winning car itself, the 166MM Barchetta Touring no. 0008 M. “It’s wonderful to have the chance to celebrate the Le Mans Centenary with so many collectors,” said Luigi Orlandini, Cavallino chairman and CEO. “It’s such a fascinating topic, as well as a hugely important chapter in automotive history and of Ferrari in particular. We managed to bring together numerous beautiful cars and many of the people who helped to create the Ferrari legend, both on the Circuit de la Sarthe and elsewhere.

Special thanks to Anne Brockinton Lee for bringing along two extraordinary vehicles. She won the Best of Show Gran Turismo award for her 1956 410 Superamerica – the first woman to achieve Cavallino Classic’s top prize.”

Brian Ross’s 1953 250MM Berlinetta Pinin Farina no. 0258 MM was selected as best Ferrari Competition car. Wearing race number 627, it made its debut at the Mille Miglia on April 26, 1953 driven by Count Bruno Sterzi and Giulio Rovelli.

The Ferrari Classiche Certified prize, for the most deserving car equipped with the Red Book, went to Lawrence Auriana’s 1971 512M, which ran at Le Mans in 1971 and finished third overall.

BEST OF SHOW COMPETITION 1953 Ferrari 250MM Berlinetta Pinin Farina (Brian Ross).

BEST OF SHOW FERRARI CLASSICHE CERTIFIED 1971 Ferrari 512M (Lawrence Auriana).

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SPECIAL AWARDS

Ferrari People’s Choice Award 2009 Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M.

Chairman’s Award 1962 Ferrari 250GTO.

Finest Eight-Cylinder Ferrari Award 1984 Ferrari 288GTO.

Finest Six-Cylinder Ferrari Award 1974 Dino 246GTS. Finest Track/Racing Ferrari Award 1951 Ferrari 340 America Barchetta Touring.

Also won Ferrari Requiring Most Historical Research Award.

Finest Twelve-Cylinder Ferrari Award 1955 Ferrari 250GT Europa Coupé Pinin Farina.

Ferrari Restoration Award 1967 Ferrari 330GTS.

Ferrari Elegance Award 1967 Ferrari 330GTC Speciale.

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Finest Ferrari Daytona Award 1972 Ferrari 365GTS4 Daytona Spyder.

SPECIAL AWARDS

Ferrari Supercar Award 2007 Ferrari FXX.

Finest Pininfarina-Designed Ferrari Award 1963 Ferrari 250GT Lusso.

Ferrari Honorary Judges’ Award 1967 Dino 206S. Ferrari Vintage Preservation Award 1974 Dino 246GTS.

Le Mans Centenary Award 1949 Ferrari 166MM Barchetta Touring.

Also won Chief Judge Emeritus Award.

CANOSSA EVENTS

Ferrari Classic Preservation Award 1993 Ferrari F40 Competizione.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2023

Concours in the Hills

CONC O U R S I N T HE HI L L S

BEST OF SHOW 1966 Ferrari 275GTB (George Getz).

Location Fountain Park, Fountain Hills, Arizona, US Organiser/chairman Peter Volny Head judge Harley Cluxton Judging process Peer review by experts in each category Attendance figures 50,000 Honourees Lyn St James, Derek Daly, Didier Theys, Harley Cluxton Main sponsor Gila River Resorts and Casinos Charity Phoenix Children’s Hospital Next year February 3, 2024 Website concoursinthehills.org Closest airports Phoenix, Scottsdale

THE 2023 CONCOURS IN THE HILLS broke all of its previous records for the ninth successive year since inception.

Around 50,000 spectators helped raise almost $500,000 for the Phoenix Children’s Hospital, while enthusing over the 1200-plus cars on display.

The show opened with Navy Seals from the elite Leap Frogs parachute team jumping out of a helicopter and trailing a large American flag amidst red, white and blue smoke. This was followed by seven military attack helicopters, including two Cobras, popping in for a visit, along with a fly-by of World War Two warbirds.

Cars, aeroplanes and helicopter gunships – natural-born crowd pleasers.

The event, held on the gently rolling hills of Fountain Park in Fountain Hills,

is the only major show in Arizona that takes place entirely on grass. The cars are arranged by category: Domestic, Asian, European, off-road and military, race cars and motorcycles, with marques all placed together. Importantly, Concours in the Hills also enjoys the support of the state’s leading auto clubs.

This year, the Best Car Club Display was won by the MG Car Club. Best of Show went to the Ferrari 275GTB of George Getz, while the Best Race Car, judged by Lyn St James and Derek Daly, was awarded to David Tom for his 1967 Ward Indy Roadster. Rounding off a refreshingly simple list was Best Import (1973 Mazda RX-2) and Best Domestic, which was taken home by the fittingly bewinged 1970 Plymouth Superbird.

Around 50,000 spectators and 1200-plus cars helped make Concours in the Hills a recordbreaking year.

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AWARD WINNERS

Best Domestic 1970 Plymouth Superbird (Greg Peck).

Military helicopters landed at the show and were on display for the duration.

Best Race Car 1967 Ward Indy Roadster (David Tom).

Elite Leap Frogs parachute team trailed a large American flag during their jump.

Best Car Club Display MG Car Club.

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Best Import 1973 Mazda RX-2 (Ray Dennis).

MARCH 2-4, 2023

Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance

SYDNEY HAR BOUR CONC O U R S D ’ EL EG A N C E

Location Hyde Park Barracks, Sydney, Australia Organiser James Nicholls Chairman James Nicholls Head judge Filip Bourgoo Judging process Recognised by FIVA, formally judged by international jury of six judges Attendance figures 1200 invited guests over three days Honouree Simon Kidston Marques celebrated Porsche, Land Rover, Lamborghini Main sponsors Ampol, Pommery Next year February 29-March 3, 2024 Website sydneyharbourconcours.com.au Closest airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International

THE SYDNEY HARBOUR CONCOURS d’Elegance was blessed with glorious weather, with the 50 vehicles on display shining in the sun following a tropical storm on the Friday lunchtime. The parade of classic cars and motorcycles at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hyde Park Barracks, built in 1819, was much appreciated by the invited guests.

They were able to view a 1927 Bugatti Type 51 once owned by the Fauvist artist André Derain, which contrasted with the Pagani Huayra Roadster and McLaren Speedtail hypercars. The Lamborghini Miura that belonged to supermodel Twiggy in the 1960s headed up a host of stunning Italian sports cars, including a Lancia Aurelia B20 coupé and Flaminia, a Maserati Sebring and a 1962 Ferrari 196 SP with amazing provenance.

Maserati, Genesis, Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin, Bentley and McLaren showcased their wares, as did Brough Superior.

Guests also took part in the Objets Lux auction at the Royal Automobile Club of Australia and attended a gala dinner at the Royal Motor Yacht Club of NSW. The competition for the Class Awards and the Ampol Best in Show Prix d’Honneur was fierce, especially in the class for pre-war sports racers, which included the ex-Jumbo Goddard 1934 MG Q-type (one of eight built), a 1931 Bentley, a 1929 Alfa 6C driven from Melbourne for the event and a 1934 Frazer Nash.

The jury, led by Filip Bourgoo of Belgium, included India’s Madan Mohan, Canada’s David Cohen, Allan Winn from the UK’s Brooklands Museum and local radio man David Berthon. Next year’s event will take place at the new venue of the Turbine Shop on Cockatoo Island.

BEST IN SHOW Best in Show Prix d’Honneur 1962 Ferrari 196 SP.

BEST IN SHOW Best in Show Pre-War 1920 Rolls-Royce 40/50HP ‘Nareeb’ Silver Ghost.

Also won Peace and Luxury.

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AWARD WINNERS

Preservation, Pre-War 1934 Frazer Nash TT Replica.

Preservation, Post-War 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa.

Passion, Post-War 1958 Abarth Sprite Special.

Ladies’ Choice 2019 Pagani Huayra Roadster.

Best Restoration 1965 Maserati Sebring.

People’s Choice 1951 Porsche 356.

Also won Keeping a Lid on Style.

Passion, Pre-War 1934 MG Q-type.

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CLASS WINNERS

Racing from War to War 1927 Bugatti Type 51.

Sports Cars of the ’60s and ’70s 1978 Lamborghini Silhouette.

Country Life 1977 Range Rover.

SYDNEY HARBOUR CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE

Poster Cars 2020 McLaren Speedtail.

Sports Racing Cars 1962 Ferrari 196 SP.

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MARCH 2-5, 2023

The Amelia Concours d’Elegance

T HE AMELIA CONC O U R S D ’ EL EG A N C E

Location Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, Florida, US Organiser Hagerty Chairman McKeel Hagerty Chief judge Dr Paul Sable Judging process Modified ICJAG Attendance figures 25,000 Honouree Jeff Gordon Marques celebrated Ferrari Berlinetta, Le Mans Winners, Corvettes at Le Mans, 75 Years of Denzel, Fiberglass Dreams, 120th Anniversary of Buick, Porsche Fiberglass Racing Spyders, Board Track Racers Charities Community Hospice and Palliative Care, Spina Bifida of Jacksonville, Shop with Cops, Hagerty Drivers’ Foundation Next year February 29-March 3, 2024 Website ameliaconcours.com Closest airport Jacksonville International

THE 28TH EDITION OF THE Amelia Concours d’Elegance attracted a record number of visitors to the Amelia Island Ritz-Carlton. They came not only to appreciate 260 of the world’s finest cars, but also to pay tribute to honouree and American racing legend Jeff Gordon plus many of his race-winning machines.

A weekend of events, including a Cars & Caffeine cruise-in, RADwood display and Concours d’Lemons, was crowned

by Sunday’s concours proper. The top prize went to the 1935 Avions Voisin C25 Aérodyne from California’s Mullin Automotive Museum. This is one of just six to be built, four of which survive.

Inspired by the era’s growing fascination with aerodynamics and streamlining, the Aérodyne, with its aluminium body, wraparound pontoon fenders, automated retractable roof, rear skirts and faired-in headlights, cut a futuristic profile like nothing else. It remains visually striking.

In what would turn out to be quite providential, the Best of Show, Concours de Sport award was given to a Ferrari 250LM owned by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, which in 1965 was the last Ferrari to win the Le Mans 24 Hours outright. Just a few months after The Amelia, that honour was transferred to the 2023 Ferrari 499P. The 32 classes celebrated marques, models and genres from Ferrari Berlinetta and Corvettes at Le Mans, to 75 Years of Denzel and Porsche Fiberglass Racing Spyders – an unmissable motoring spectacle for The Amelia’s 25,000 visitors.

B E ST O F S H O W, C O N C O U R S D ’ E L EG A N C E 1935 Avions Voisin C25 Aérodyne (Merle and Peter Mullin). Also won Pre-War French Coachwork.

B E ST O F S H O W, C O N C O U R S D E S P O RT 1964 Ferrari 250LM (Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum). Also won the Amelia Island Award.

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S P E C I A LT Y A W A R D S

General Motors/Dave Holls Award 1930 Cadillac Series 452 (Gallery 260 Limited).

Claude Nolan Cadillac Award 1930 Cadillac Series 452 (The Singleton Collection).

Chopard Watch Award 1936 PierceArrow 1602 (Lehrman Collection).

Ford Motor Company/ET Bob Gregorie Trophy 1956 Continental (Bill and Barbara Parfet).

Indianapolis Motor Speedway/Tony Hulman Award 1994 Chevrolet Lumina NASCAR Race Car (The Hendrick Collection).

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Judge John North Award 1933 Duesenberg Model J (Sharon and Richie Clyne).

S P E C I A LT Y A W A R D S

Grand Sport Trophy 1966 Ferrari 275GTB/2 (David MacNeil).

David and Lisa Helmer Award 1956 Mercury Monterey (Tim McMann).

Spirit of the 1000 Miglia Award 1953 Ferrari 250MM (Brian and Kimberly Ross).

Hagerty Drivers’ Foundation Automotive Heritage Award 1912 Crane Model 3 (Seal Cove Auto Museum).

Founders’ Award 1954 Chevrolet Corvette Prototype SO2151 (Billy Jay Espich).

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S P E C I A LT Y A W A R D S

International Motor Sports Association Award 1976 Chevrolet Corvette (Steve Goldin).

Craftsman/ Phil Hill Restorers’ Award – Production 1929 Bentley 4½ Litre drophead coupé body by Salmons and Sons (DeNean and Patti Stafford).

Hagerty Drivers Foundation/FIVA Presentation Award 1921 Hispano-Suiza H6B Tourer

by Chevet (Chuck Reimel).

Chairman’s Choice Award 1976 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 MFI Coupé (Kelly and Piedad Marsh).

Andial Trophy 1969 Porsche 917 PA (Miles Collier Collections at Revs Institute).

Gil Nickel/ Far Niente Award 1951 Ferrari 212 Export Touring Barchetta (Peter Klutt – Legendary Motorcar Collection).

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BMW NA Trophy 1951 Lancia Competition Aurelia B20-GT (Strada e Corsa).

Sandra Alford Fashion Trophy 1925 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost (Janet and David Campbell).

Craftsman/ Phil Hill Restorers’ Award – Sports Race 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 (Kim and Stephen Bruno).

Best Sounding Award 1966 Ford GT Mk2 (Gérard Lopez).

Porsche Trophy 1954 Porsche 356 (David Jenkins).

People’s Choice Award 1967 Ferrari 275GTB/4 (Larry Page).

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CLASS WINNERS

American Classics 1920-1930 1928 Rolls-Royce Phantom I (Stephen F Brauer).

American Classics 1931-1932 1933 Chrysler CL Imperial (Laura and Jack Boyd Smith, Jr).

Board Track Racing Cars 1924 Miller 122/91 (Miles Collier Collections at Revs Institute).

Board Track Motorcycles 1909 Reading Standard Racer (Matt Walksler – Wheels Through Time Museum).

Cars of Gordon 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo NASCAR Race Car (The Hendrick Collection).

American Classics 1934-1948 1935 Auburn Speedster (Steven and Cathleen Butler).

Denzel 1960 Denzel Serien Super (Jim and Brenda Perrin).

American Limited Production 1957 Ford Thunderbird (Mr and Mrs John Keesee).

Duesenberg 1936 Duesenberg SJN (The Bob Bahre Collection).

Ferrari GT Berlinettas 1961 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (Cogan Collection).

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Ferrari Supercars 2003 Ferrari Enzo (Jeffrey M Grossman).

Fiberglass Dreams 1957 Bangert TeverbaughKirkland Bonneville Special (Petersen Automotive Museum).

Lamborghini Supercars 1967 Lamborghini Miura (Dr Hassan Moghadam).

Le Mans Corvettes 1960 Chevrolet Corvette (Irwin Kroiz).

Historic ’50s Customs 1951 Mercury Hirohata (Beau Boeckmann, Galpin Motors).

Horseless Carriage 1914 Simplex 50 (David and Patricia Peeler).

Le Mans Winners 1953 Jaguar C-type (Time to Drive Holdings, LLC).

Porsche 2.7 Carrera 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 (Harris Snodgrass).

Porsche 959 1988 Porsche 959 (Bret Richheimer).

Porsche Fiberglass Racing Spyders 1969 Porsche 908/02 LH Flunder Spyder (The JSL Motorsports Collection).

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CLASS WINNERS

Race Cars Pre-War 1928 Alvis 12/50 FWD TT – Le Mans Alvis Works Team Car WK5492 (Richard D Lisman).

Pre-War European Custom Coachwork 1938 Lancia Astura (Garrett Hayim).

Race Cars 1946-1955 1953 Fiat 8V (The Cultivated Collector).

Sports and GT Cars 1951-1959 1953 Delahaye 135MS (Anthony Collé).

Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost 1925 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Oxford Touring Car (Harry and Heather Clark).

Sports and GT Cars 1946-1950 1950 Ferrari 195 Inter (Roger and Sally Demler).

Sports and GT Cars 1960-1972 1965 Ferrari 275GTS (Stéphane Sertang).

Race Cars 1956-1965 1956 Arnott Sports 1100 Climax (Leah and Rob Adams).

Sports and GT Cars Pre-War 1936 Jaguar SS100 (North Collection).

Supercars Limited Production 1996 Bugatti EB110 (Alegra Collection).

VW Transporters 1951 Volkswagen Deluxe 15 Window Transporter (Joe Mond).

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Race Cars 1966-1974 1970 Datsun 240Z (Randy Jaffe).

APRIL 21-23, 2023

La Jolla Concours d’Elegance

LA JOLLA CONC O U R S D ’ ELEG A N C E

BEST IN SHOW 1931 Duesenberg Model J Weymann ‘TaperTail’ Speedster (William Lyon Family).

Also won Duesenberg Open (1921-1937).

Location Ellen Browning Scripps Park, La Jolla, California, US Organiser McFarlane Promotions Inc Chairmen G Michael Dorvillier and Robert F Kerner Jr Chief judge Nigel Matthews Judging process ICJAG Attendance figures 15,000 Honouree Randy Ema Marque celebrated Duesenberg Main sponsors Panerai, LPL Financial, Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty Charity La Jolla Historical Society Next year April 19-21, 2024 Website lajollaconcours.com Closest airport San Diego International

WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA’S coastline for a stage, and the pristine Pacific Ocean as a backdrop, the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance would be a hit even if it didn’t feature 150 of the world’s finest collectable classic and exotic cars.

This year’s event, the 17th edition, was no exception, with a line-up that would keep even the most jaded concours goer’s interest piqued, especially so for fans of the fabulous Duesenberg marque, which was celebrated in fine style.

Other grand old American names Packard, Auburn, Cord and more brought their special type of Stateside luxury, but Europe’s super-elite such as Delahaye and Rolls-Royce, weren’t just making up the numbers. Gems from Alfa Romeo, Maserati, Ferrari, Porsche and Jaguar provided the sporty foil to the

Corvette’s beefy sabre. All were judged by one of the most experienced panels of all, led by ICJAG founding member and current chairman Nigel Matthews.

Top honours went to the William Lyon family-owned 1931 Duesenberg Model J Weymann ‘TaperTail’ Speedster – a car of singular desire and startling two-tone presence. Proving America was on top of its early-1930s speedster game, the Co-Chairman’s Award went to the 1934 Auburn Model 1250 Salon Speedster of Chris and Laura Maloney.

Other notable winners included Michael Vietro’s 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe, which took home the People’s Choice Award, and Bill Ceno’s astonishing, heritage-honouring 2019 Porsche 935, the new holder of the La Jolla Historical Society Award. How fitting!

With the Pacific Ocean as a backdrop plus 150 classic and exotic cars, what’s not to love about the La Jolla Concours?

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SPECIALITY WINNERS

Phillip Wichard Trophy For Excellence in Design 1930 Duesenberg Model J Fernandez & Darrin Victoria Convertible (William Lyon Family).

LPL Summit Best of Marque Award 1935 Duesenberg J Convertible Roadster (Singleton Collection).

Most Outstanding Pre-War Award 1933 Duesenberg SJ Arlington Torpedo Sedan (Nethercutt Collection – Helen and Jack Nethercutt).

La Jolla Historical Society Award 2019 Porsche 935 (Bill Ceno).

Co-Chairman’s Award 1934 Auburn Model 1250 Salon Speedster (Chris and Laura Maloney).

Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty Award 1921 Duesenberg Straight Eight/ Model A Coupe (Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum).

Aubrey Taylor Award of Excellence For Best Upholstery 1953 Delahaye 135MS CL Spéciale Faget-Varnet (Anthony Collé).

Chief Judge Award 1956 Jaguar XK140 MC Drophead Coupé (Barnaby Brokaw and The Motorcar Society).

Honorary Judges’ Award 1951 Delahaye 235 Saoutchik (Peter and Merle Mullin).

Chuck Spielman Preservation Award 1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (Frederick Kokaska).

Paul Emple Award ‘Paul’s Choice’ 1936 Auburn 852SC Speedster (Ray and Sue Carpenter).

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CLASS WINNERS

Most Outstanding Post-War Award 1959 Maserati 3500GT Spyder (Phil White).

Doug Pratte American Heritage Award 1963 Chevrolet Corvette ‘Bunkie Knudsen’ Convertible (Coit Collection).

Panerai Timeless Elegance Award 1960 Maserati 3500GT Vignale Spyder (Jim Gianopulos).

Taylor Kahle Memorial Award 1964 Corvette Stingray Convertible (Ade Tuyo).

American Classics Open (1930-1948) 1937 Packard 1508 12 Convertible Victoria (CCCA Museum).

People’s Choice Award 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (Michael Vietro).

Mayor’s Award 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham Four-Door Sedan (James Justus).

Duesenberg Closed (1921-1937) 1933 Duesenberg SJ Arlington Torpedo Sedan (Nethercutt Collection – Helen and Jack Nethercutt).

American Classics Closed (1930-1948) 1930 Packard 733 Five-Passenger Victoria Coupe (Rob Irving).

Marc Camille Lemieux Motorcycle Award 1959 BMW R50 (Tom Armstrong).

European Classics and Coachbuilt (1925-1958) 1931 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Drophead Coupé (David Pyle).

Mercedes-Benz (1886-1982) 1938 Mercedes-Benz 230 S Special Roadster (Adrienne Schnuerer).

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CLASS WINNERS

European Cars Open Through 1978 1959 Maserati 3500GT Spyder (Phil White).

Race Cars 1965 LeGrand Mk3B Formula B Monoposto (David Woodhouse).

European Cars Closed Through 1978 1971 Maserati Ghibli SS Coupé (Carl and Glenn Mellinger).

Corvette C1 (1953-1962) 1957 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster (Eugene and Elizabeth Osentoski).

Corvette C2 (1963-1967) 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Coupe Big Tank (Coit Collection).

American Luxury of the ’50s 1956 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible (Dan and Valerie Withers).

Porsche (1948-1989) 1952 Porsche Glaser Cabriolet (Andrew Goetz).

Motorcycles 1974 MV Agusta 750S (Simon Graham).

Best Front-Engine Ferrari in MCC Ferrari Berlinetta Boxer 512 (Kev Hashas).

Jaguar (1945-1975) 1955 Jaguar XK140 SE OTS (Robert Detro).

Front-Engine (1947-1973) 1965 Ferrari 275GTB Berlinetta (Girardo & Co.).

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Best Mid-Engine Ferrari in MCC 2000 Ferrari 500 (Steve Wheeler).

Mid-Engine (1973-1996) 1988 Ferrari Testarossa (Fernando Alcocer).

Best of Show MCC 1967 Ferrari 330GTC (Dr Perry Mansfield).

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Intermarque Concours d’Elegance Location Ellerslie Racecourse, Auckland, New Zealand Organiser Organising Committee of Ellerslie Intermarque Concours and Classic Show Chairman Malcolm Thompson Head judge Gary Boyce Judging process Independent team from Thoroughbred and Classic Car Owners Club Attendance figures 5000 Marque celebrated 100 years of Jaguar Main sponsor Classic Cover Insurance Charity Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ Next year February 11, 2024 Website concours.org.nz Closest airport Auckland International

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TROPICAL CYCLONE GABRIELLE necessitated the postponement of the annual Ellerslie Car Show (incorporating the Intermarque Concours d’Elegance) until the third Sunday in April. It was the most successful show to date for both public attendance and interest from car clubs in their displays and entries to the judged competition.

Porsche Club NZ again took top honours in the Teams Event, thanks to the pairing of Wayne Marmont’s 1970 911E and the 1967 911 of Craig Whithead.

The Masters Class (Concours for single entries) winner was special due to it being a ‘Down Under’ car – a Cosmic Blue 1973 Ford Falcon XA GT built in Australia and entered by David Chase.

The Survivors Class was won by the

amazing 1988 Jaguar XJ6 of Dean Wright in Jaguar Racing Green. Best of Show was the Porsche of Wayne Marmont.

No fewer than 85 clubs participated, many entering the Country of Originthemed display competition, which was won by the Mazda MX-5 Club of NZ. The increasingly popular 50-50-50 class (for vehicles and owners under 50 years old and under NZ$50,000 spent on the competing car) was won by Leah Davies with her Datsun Sunny pick-up truck.

The Gary McCrystal Memorial Trophy (honouring a late past president and capturing the essence of the show) went to Phil Clements’ 1949 Morris Minor.

It is hoped that, climate allowing, the 2024 event will revert to its rightful date of the second Sunday in February.

The postponed event turned out to be the most successful show to date.

BEST OF SHOW 1970 Porsche 911 E (Wayne Marmont).

Also won Top Car – Teams Event and Masters Class Event.

SPECIAL AWARDS

CLASS AWARDS

Survivors Class 1988 Jaguar XJ6 (Dean Wright).

Gary McCrystal Memorial Trophy 1949 Morris Minor (Phil Clements).

Masters Class 1973 Ford Falcon XA GT (David Chase).

Teams Event Porsche Car Club Car 1: 1970 Porsche 911 E (pictured top) and Porsche Car Club Car 2: 1967 Porsche 911 (Craig Whithead).

OTHER

Heritage Hotels Park and Polish Award 1972 Jaguar E-type.

OCD 50/50/50 Competition Datsun Sunny truck (Leah Davies).

Best Club Display Mazda MX-5 Club of NZ.

Unique Restoration Unveiling 1938 Texaco Tanker, Diamond T chassis with Heil tank (Steve and Sue Keys).

GREG LOKES

Meguiar’s People’s Choice 1970 Porsche 911 (Greg Gaylor).

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Lugano Elegance

LU G A N O EL EG A N C E

BEST OF SHOW 1938 Bugatti 57 Gangloff (Klaus Dold).

Also won Travelling in Style.

Location Piazze and Via Nassa, Lugano, Switzerland Organiser Lions Club Monteceneri Chairman Claudio Mosconi Chief judge Christian Kramer Judging process ICJAG Attendance figures 5000 Main sponsors WMM, Lugano Charity Lions Club Monteceneri Next year May 17-20, 2024 Website luganoelegance.com Closest airports Milan (or Lugano for private flights)

AN IDYLLIC LAKE-FRONT SETTING, fine weather and over 50 exceptional cars delighted all who attended this year’s Lugano Elegance. Dressing the Swiss town in glamour, excitement and motoring romance was an unforgettable line-up of sophisticated and rare historic machinery, stretching from Alfa Romeo and Iso Rivolta to Lagonda and Tatra.

Mayor Michele Foletti summed up the spectacle perfectly: “A gathering of cars that, on the level of design as well as technology, made us dream.”

The field included entries from home and abroad, all judged by a professional and knowledgeable jury. Come prizegiving, the cars were paraded along the lake front to bi-lingual commentary that included enchanting anecdotes about

each model. Best of Show went to a 1938 Bugatti 57 Gangloff, holding at bay an equally outrageous 1938 Delahaye 135 M Chapron Coupé and a 1929 MercedesBenz 710 SS Racer. In addition to the Lugano Elegance trophy, designed by Marco Pagot, the Best of Show also won a coveted and extremely limited-series Lonville Rallymaster chronograph.

The Best-Preserved Alfa Romeo Award,

by Registro Italiano Alfa Romeo, went to a 1930 1750 4 Series J Young, while the Best-Documented Car Award was bestowed upon a 1941 6C 2500 Cabrio Turinga. This came with a comprehensive set of documents – including videotapes and 8mm films – collected by its current owners during trips to meet with all eight of its former keepers.

Backdrop of Lake Lugano only added to the glamour, excitement and motoring romance of the Concours.

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SPECIAL AWARDS

BestDocumented Car 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Cabrio Turinga.

Best-Preserved Alfa Romeo 1930 Alfa Romeo 1750 Series 4 by J Young.

CLASS AWARDS

MercedesBenz 300 SL 1960 MercedesBenz 300 SL Roadster (Rene Noppel).

Gran Tourismo 1966 Jaguar E-type 2+2 (Rita Pavone).

Made in Italy 1978 Lancia Sibilo Bertone (Corrado Lopresto).

Cavallino Rampante 1963 Ferrari 250GT Lusso (Christophe Schmidt).

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Happy Birthday Porsche Porsche Carrera Speedster (Giorgio Delpiano).

Swiss Coachbuilders 1964 Alvis Cabriolet Graber (Christoph Grohe).

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Quadrofoglio 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500SS Villa d’Este (Keller Family).

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Cavallino Classic Modena

CAVALLIN O C L AS S I C M O D EN A

Location Casa Maria Luigia, Modena, Italy Organiser Canossa Events Chairman Luigi Orlandini Head judge Emiliano Torkar Judging process International Advisory Council for the Preservation of Ferrari Automobiles Attendance figures By invitation only Main sponsor RM Sotheby’s Next event TBC Website cavallinoclassic.com Closest airport Bologna

THE RESOUNDING SUCCESS OF Cavallino Classic Modena consolidates the position of the historic Cavallino Classic Palm Beach as a respected global authority on the heritage of collectable Ferraris – a role the US event has fulfilled for 32 years with unwavering rigour.

Cavallino Classic Modena, now in its third edition, continues to distinguish itself with unique features, honouring collectable Ferraris in the place they were built, in a gathering at one of the region’s most sumptuous country villas.

The event continues to offer participants the active involvement and exclusive cuisine of top chef Massimo Bottura.

This year it developed its evaluation process by appointing a jury of Italian Ferrari specialists and esteemed US judges who participate annually in the Palm Beach event. This ensures uniformity in judgments and related scores.

Participants also had the pleasure of taking part in a parade through Modena’s historic centre. In the grand square of the Ducal Palace, the cars were presented as significant examples of the illustrious history of the Prancing Horse.

Among the 13 participants who received the Platinum Award for achieving 97 out of 100 points, three cars were selected as Best of Show in the Gran Turismo, Competition and Ferrari Classiche Certified categories respectively: Kevin Cogan’s 1959 410 Superamerica; Brian Ross’s 1951 212 Export; and a 1957 250GT Berlinetta Long Wheelbase (Tour de France) entered by a private collector.

The awards confirmed that collecting is increasingly geared towards meticulous care and specialised knowledge, in impeccable restoration as well as expert preservation. In accordance, competitors were rewarded for their attention to documentation and certified histories during the ranking process.

BEST OF SHOW GRAN TURISMO 1959 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (Kevin Cogan).

BEST OF SHOW COMPETITION 1951 Ferrari 212 Export (Brian Ross). Also won RM Sotheby’s Award.

BEST OF SHOW FERRARI CLASSICHE CERTIFIED 1957 Ferrari 250GT Berlinetta LWB TdF (Private Collector).

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SPECIAL AWARDS

Chairman’s Award 2004 Ferrari Enzo.

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Bottura Award 1967 Ferrari 365GTB Prototipo.

Ferrari 250 Award 1958 Ferrari 250 California.

Ferrari Judges’ Award 1973 Ferrari 365GTB/4 Daytona.

Ferrari Restoration Award 1971 Ferrari 365GTB/4 Daytona. Also Cavallino Magazine Award.

SPECIAL AWARDS

Ferrari Elegance Award 1962 Ferrari 250GT Berlinetta SWB.

Ferrari Preservation Award 1995 Ferrari 456GT.

Ferrari Research Award 2009 Ferrari 599GTB Fiorano.

Finest Twelve-Cylinder Ferrari Award 2011 Ferrari 599GTO. Canossa Angel’s Award 1990 Ferrari Testarossa.

Ferrari People’s Choice Award 1964 Ferrari 250GT Lusso.

Ferrari 599 Award 2011 Ferrari 599GTB 60 F1 Alonso Edition.

1951 Ferrari 212 Export Berlinetta Vignale.

1971 Ferrari 365GTB/4 Daytona.

2011 Ferrari 599GTO.

1957 Ferrari 250GT Berlinetta LWB TdF.

1995 Ferrari 456GT.

2011 Ferrari 599GTB Fiorano HGTE.

1958 Ferrari 250 California.

2004 Ferrari Enzo.

2011 Ferrari 599GTB 60 F1 Alonso Edition.

1959 Ferrari 410 Superamerica.

2004 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti.

1962 Ferrari 250GT Berlinetta SWB.

2009 Ferrari 599GTB Fiorano.

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Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este

CONCOR S O D’ELEG A N Z A VI LL A D ’ EST E

Location Grand Hotel Villa d’Este, Lake Como, Cernobbio, Italy Organiser BMW Group Classic and Grand Hotel Villa d’Este Chairman Helmut Käs Judging process Exclusive expert panel Main sponsors A. Lange & Söhne, Vranken-Pommery Monopole Next year May 24-26, 2024 Website concorsodeleganzavilladeste.com Closest airport Milan Malpensa

RAIN DIDN’T STOP PLAY AS THE Concorso d’Eleganza returned on May 19-21, 2023. With much of northern Italy affected by horrific weather and floods at the time – the Formula 1 race at Imola, only a few hundred miles away, was cancelled – there was some doubt Villa d’Este would go ahead, but persistent drizzle didn’t stop the event from being much busier than it was even last year.

There were two key themes: Porsche at 75 and the Le Mans 24 Hours at 100.

There were also plenty of cars with a US connection, however, and ultimately the Trofeo BMW Group Best of Show by the Jury went to William Lyon’s Duesenberg SJ; an American automobile but with an Indian and British twist.

The last example of 36 built, the SJ was given a Boattail Speedster body by John Gurney Nutting. Commissioned by Maharaja Holkar of Indore, it is 18ft long and features bespoke items such as a wicker-wrapped steering wheel to cope with the humid Indian climate, two seats plus a hidden rumble seat, and two different sets of lights – blue for when the Maharaja’s wife was driving the car, and red for himself.

This Duesenberg made its debut at the 1936 London Motor Show, but rather than take it home to India, the then 28-year-old Maharaja had it shipped to California to avoid losing the car to the Japanese in the event of an invasion. He eventually had it delivered to India once the threat had receded.

The car made its way back to North America in 1959, when a William Brewster of Connecticut bought it from actor Sheikh Mukhtar in a deal that was believed to consist of six pairs of socks, three ties, four shirts, a Chevrolet Impala and some cash on top. Since the 1980s the Duesenberg has been in the William Lyon Collection.

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1935 Duesenberg SJ Speedster by Gurney Nutting (William Lyon).

Also won Class C – Incredible India: The Dazzling Motoring Indulgences of the Mighty Maharajas.

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1961 Ferrari 250GT Spyder California (Keybridge Collection).

Also won Class H: Italy – Here Comes the Sun: ‘Topless’ Done Differently.

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SPECIAL AWARDS

Concorso d’Eleganza Design Award for Concept Cars and Prototypes 2022 Pagani Huayra Codalunga (Pagani).

Trofeo BMW Group Ragazzi: Young People’s Referendum 1985 Ferrari 288GTO (Horst Koester).

Trofeo Automobile Club Como: Car Driven From Farthest Away 1937 Alvis Speed 25 SC Two-Seater Open Tourer (James Sprague).

Trofeo ASI: Best-Preserved Post-War Car 1950 Aston Martin DB2 Coupé (Stephan Hofmann).

Trofeo Rolls-Royce: Most Elegant Rolls-Royce 1928 Rolls-Royce Sports Phantom Prototype (Alexander Schaufler).

Trofeo dei Presidenti:

By President of Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este/ Chairman of Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance/ Chairman of Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance 1968 Ford GT40 (Rob Walton).

Also won Trofeo Auto and Design: Most Exciting Design.

Trofeo il Canto del Motore: Best Engine Sound 1970 Porsche 917K (Christophe Count d’Ansembourg).

Trofeo BMW Group Classic: Most Sensitive Restoration 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith James Young Drophead Coupé (Yohan Poonawalla).

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The Fast and the Formal: Pre-War High-Speed Luxury 1933 Chrysler Custom Imperial CL Convertible Sedan (William Boyd Smith Jr).

Granturismo: Experimenting With the Post-War European GT 1967 Ferrari 330GTC Speciale

by Pininfarina (William E Heinecke).

Grande Vitesse: Pre-War Weekend Racers: 1938 Delahaye 145 Coupé Chapron (Peter and Merle Mullin).

That ‘Made In Italy’ Look: Styles Which Conquered New Worlds 1956 Maserati A6G/54 Berlinetta Zagato (Jonathan and Wendy Segal).

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Porsche at 75: Delving Into the Stuttgart Legend’s Iconic and Eccentric Back Catalogue 1963 Porsche 901 Prototype ‘Quickblau’ (Alois Ruf).

Also won Trofeo Vranken-Pommery: Best Iconic Car.

A Century of the 24 Hours of Le Mans: Heroes of the Most Famous Race in the World 1962 Ferrari 250GTO (David MacNeil).

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Concours on Savile Row

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BEST IN SHOW 1967 Ferrari 275GTB/4 (Private Collection).

Location Savile Row, London, UK Organiser Hothouse Media Chairman Geoff Love Judging process Westminster City Lions/Hagerty Youth Judging; website and ballot card for People’s Choice Attendance figures 12,000 Main sponsors Hagerty, EFG, Blick Rothenberg, Chopard, FOPE, RM Sotheby’s, Magneto Charity Bespoke Tailors’ Benevolent Association Next year May 22-23, 2024 Website concoursonsavilerow.com Closest airports Heathrow, London City

CONCOURS ON SAVILE ROW returned to London’s famous tailoring street for the second time. It was run by Hothouse Media, creator of Magneto and The Concours Year, and The Pollen Estate, which owns much of Savile Row. The two-day celebration of the ‘art of bespoke’ saw more than 40 first-class collector cars and motorcycles line the red-carpeted street. Highlights included the public debut of two limited-edition bespoke models co-created by Bentley and its partner tailor Huntsman, as well as an Audi e-tron GT sporting a very special design by Richard James.

EV brands Everrati, Lunaz, Maeving and Tudor Black showed their latest cars alongside the ex-George Harrison 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600, a Jaguar C-type

owned by Jenson Button and the exPaul McCartney Lamborghini 400GT. A one-off Azzurro La Plata 1967 Ferrari 275GTB/4 was deemed Best of Show by students from the Westminster City Lions as part of the Hagerty Youth Judging Program panel.

New for 2023 was a Gala Dinner held in the Royal Academy of Arts Collections Room, sponsored by Aranyani, and a Cars as Art seminar in association with Blick Rothenberg. Back on the street, visitors and passers-by were treated to a line-up of famous guest speakers, which included style insights from David Gandy, star photographer Gered Mankowitz’s anecdotes about working with Jimi Hendrix, and a headline appearance by seven-time Le Mans winner Jacky Ickx.

The cars complemented the tailors in this celebration of all things bespoke.

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AWARD WINNERS

People’s Choice Award Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro (Aston Martin).

Jarvis the Cocker Spaniel was a star attraction, in this one-off Aston DB2/4.

Best-Dressed Award winner Joanna Mills was deemed one of the most stylish visitors in the Tumi-sponsored competition.

Best-Dressed Award winner Michael James also won one of two sets of Tumi luggage worth over £3000 each.

A line-up of famous guest speakers included TV presenter Drew Pritchard.

1968 Lamborghini 400GT is said to have been owned by Paul McCartney at the time The Beatles played live on the rooftop of 3 Savile Row, in January 1969.

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Valletta Concours

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BEST IN SHOW 1961 Jaguar E-type (Chris Cachia).

Also won Elegance Class and Enemed Award.

Location Valletta, Malta Organiser Valletta Concours Chairman John Saliba Head judge Jeremy Jackson-Sytner Judging process 100-point judging, eight international judging teams Attendance figures 20,000 (est) Honouree Mayor of Valletta Marque celebrated Jaguar Next year June 2, 2024 Website vallettaconcours.com Closest airport Malta International

MALTA HAS A POPULATION OF only 500,000, and yet brothers John and Joel Saliba find new treasures for the Valletta Concours every year. John says that of 315,000 cars registered on the islands of Malta and Gozo, there are probably 13,000 older or classic models.

This year saw a new judging system, for which judges were deemed to have a certain expertise in particular areas.

Philip Porter and William Lyons’ grandson Michael Quinn were to judge everything Jaguar related regardless of class. Valentina Croce and Toni Cobucci judged anything Italian. Malta resident Mark Grenside and auto designer Peter Stevens assessed Fiat 500s, American cars, tuned BMWs and modern supercars – confusing for some of the entrants, but

highly entertaining for the judges.

The Spirit of Valletta was given for the first time last year to Fiat 500 enthusiast David Arrigo, who sadly died just four weeks before the 2023 event. Peter Stevens designed and presented the David Arrigo Award to Ernest Sullivan for his Alfa Giulia Sprint 1600; despite being unwell, Ernest entered the Concours and was driven to the event to participate. A close friend collected the award on his behalf.

Best in Show went to the 1961 E-type of local Jaguar enthusiast Chris Cachia, whose 1953 XK120 won best GT and Open-Top Sports Car, too. Both awards were a tribute to Malta’s exceptional restoration culture. Second Best in Show went to Charles Zammit’s 1983 BMW E30 320, which also won Modern Classic.

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AWARD WINNERS

Vintage Attire Andrei Serban and Ann Cuciuc.

LESA Award 1954 Jaguar XK120 (Anthony Axisa). Also won Spirit of the Concours.

Modern Classic 1983 BMW E30 320 (Charles Zammit).

Best Historic 1947 Sunbeam Talbot 2 Litre DHC (Anthony Camilleri) Also won Post-War.

VBL Spirit of Valletta 1961 Alfa Romeo Spider 101 (Carmel Debono).

FIMBANK Award 1958 Porsche 356A Convertible D (Clayton Sultana).

First-Time Participant 1959 BMW Isetta 300 (Ruben Zarb).

Best Restoration 1953 Jaguar XK120 (Chris Cachia). Also won GT and OpenTop Sports Car.

David Arrigo Award Ernest Sullivan (presented to a close friend, by Peter Stevens, right).

American 1957 Ford Thunderbird (Joseph Grech).

Popular Classic 1960 Ford Prefect 107E (Alan Formosa).

Pre-War 1935 Austin Seven (Emanuel Darmanin).

Preservation 1979 Mercedes-Benz W123 (Mark Vella).

Best Italian Marque 1969 Ferrari 365GT 2+2 (Alessandro Runco).

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Jaguar 1961 Jaguar E-type (Joseph Zammit Tabona).

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Greenwich Concours

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Location Greenwich Harbor, Connecticut, US Organiser Hagerty Chairman McKeel Hagerty Chief judge Ken Gross Judging process ICJAG Attendance figures 10,000 Honouree Wayne Carini Marques celebrated Alfa Romeo, East Coast Coachbuilders, RADwood Street Cars Built For The Track, Historic Hot Rods From The 3 Dog Garage Collection, Steam Cars, Cars of Greenwich Avenue Main sponsor Aviva Charities Greenwich Boys and Girls Club, Greenwich Parks and Recreation, Hagerty Drivers Foundation, Kids in Crisis Next year May 31-June 2, 2024 Website greenwichconcours.com Closest airport Westchester County

THE 2023 GREENWICH CONCOURS d’Elegance weekend kicked off with The Grand Tour, where concours entrants spent much of Friday driving on the most beautiful roads of the Greenwich and New York area. On Saturday, the inaugural Concours de Sport showcased exciting cars both from and inspired by the world of motor sport. Featured classes included Lime Rock Racing Legends and RADwood Street Cars Built For The Track, a showcase of homologation specials from the 1980s and 1990s, as well as a class of cars that had been owned or driven by celebrities.

The Saturday evening’s splendid Waterfront Party inside Club Greenwich provided guests with a fabulous opportunity to mingle with this year’s Grand Marshal, popular Connecticut native, television host and restorer Wayne Carini, as well as entrants, judges, exhibitors, sponsors and fellow car lovers, all while enjoying a special ‘roving’ dinner and signature cocktails.

Highlighted in Sunday’s Concours d’Elegance were Alfa Romeo, Brass Era steam cars, post-war American, Italian and British models, and more. Wayne Carini also brought a special class of cars from his private collection. A total of 60 special and class awards were bestowed across the two days, with the 1965 Ford GT40 of Benjamin Levy claiming Best of Show in the Concours de Sport, and Lawrence Auriana’s 1937 Alfa 8C triumphing in the Concours d’Elegance.

BEST OF SHOW CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE 1937 Alfa Romeo 8C (Lawrence Auriana). Also won Alfa Romeo Pre-War.

BEST OF SHOW CONCOURS DE SPORT 1965 Ford GT40 (Benjamin Levy). Also won Best Performance Car Award.

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SPECIAL AWARDS

Honorary Judge’s Award 1972 Chevrolet Corvette (Joe Barra).

Sweetest Shine Award 1989 Ferrari 328GTS (Robert Matluck).

Media Choice Award 1972 Chrysler Town & Country Station Wagon (Henry and David Gioiella).

Roger Sherman Award 1989 Land Rover Defender (G Lopilato).

Spirit of Motoring Award 1995 Porsche 911 (Leonard Y Lee).

Best Restoration 1961 Porsche 356B (T5) (Craig Rosenman).

The Grand Marshal’s Award 1995 Jaguar XJS (Robert AB Baraf).

Sponsors’ Choice Award 1990 Lotus Esprit X180R race car (Ralph Stechow).

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CLASS AWARDS

RADwood Street Cars Built For The Track 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190E 16v 2.5 Evolution II (Edward Owen).

Racing Legends (Cars of Lime Rock) 1957 Porsche Speedster (Lake C Underwood II).

Carroll Shelby Centenary 1966 Shelby GT350 (Adam Scheps).

British Racing Green (English Modern) 1958 AustinHealey Sprite (David Silberkleit).

Japanese Sport Bikes 1982 Honda CX500TC 500 Turbo (Brad Beers).

Cars of Greenwich Avenue (Curated in partnership with Greenwich Cars & Coffee) 2009 Spyker C8 Spyder (N/A).

JDM Performance 1992 Mazda RX-7 (Tom Nisco).

Porsche Outlaws 1977 Porsche ROCS Panamericana 911 (AKAROCS Studio/ROCS Motorsports – Richard Goncalves).

Corvette: America’s Sports Car 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (Phil Schwartz).

On Fire (Rod and Customs) 1957 Chevrolet Nomad (Mr and Mrs Jeffrey B Goldstein).

Driven by Celebrity 1971 Stutz Blackhawk (Robert Kerekes).

Front-Engine Porsche 1977 Porsche 924 (Ann M Fagan).

Garage and Social (Curated in partnership with Bedford Hill, NY Garage + Social) 2005 Porsche Carrera GT (John Uglum).

Practical Performance (Sport SUV) 1985 Land Rover 90 Station Wagon (Breht Feigh).

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SPECIAL AWARDS

Malcolm Pray Award 1957 Porsche 356A (Jerry Charlup).

Grand Marshal’s Award 1904 Gardner-Serpollet L (Mitch and Wendy Gross).

Lime Rock Award 1963 Ferrari 250GT (HK Motorcars).

Chairman’s Award 1961 Maserati 3500 GT (John Johnson).

Honorary Chief Judge’s Award 1952 Chrysler ‘Styling’ Special (Michael Schudroff of Carriage House Motor Cars).

Margie and Robert E Petersen Perfection Award 1952 Chrysler d’Elegance (Don Bernstein and Patt Taylor).

California Mille Dream Car 1950 Ferrari 195 Inter (Roger and Sally Demler).

Chowder Award 1936 SS100 Roadster (Wayne Carini).

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Founders’ Award 1954 DeSoto Adventurer (Linda and Paul Gould).

Chief Judge’s Award 1964 Buick Riviera (Richard and Linda Harvey).

SPECIAL AWARDS

Wayne Carini’s The Chase Award 1948 Pontiac Silver Streak 8 Woodie Wagon (Edward Owen).

Timeless Elegance Award 1934 Packard 1106 Aero Coupe

by LeBaron (The Marano Collection).

Preservation Award in Honor of Dr Fred Simeone 1957 Chrysler Ghia Super Dart 400 (Maine Classic Car Museum).

People’s Choice Award 1967 Amphicar Model 770 (Teitelbaum).

The Best-Sounding Car, presented by Ernie Boch Jr 1922 Ford ‘Kookie T’ Roadster (3 Dog Garage Collection).

Brock Yates Memorial Award 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona (Ronnie Belletiere).

Distinguished Motorcar Award 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom 3 (Manny Dragone).

Hagerty Drivers Foundation National Automotive Heritage Award 1927 Ford ‘Dick Williams’ Roadster (3 Dog Garage Collection).

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CLASS AWARDS

Alfa Romeo Post-War 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 (Gary A Pezzella).

Brass – Steam Cars 1911 Stanley Model 72 Special (Christopher Maloney).

Pre-War Classics European 1929 Isotta Fraschini (Tom Maoli).

East Coast Coachbuilder’s Classics 1917 Locomobile 48 (Dick Shappy).

Post-War American Personal Luxury 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado (Paul Andreas).

Post-War English 1993 Jaguar XJR-S (Pascal AJ Maeter and Cecelia A Loftus).

Post-War Italian GTs Limited Production 1967 Ferrari 330 Speciale (Peter S Kalikow).

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Post-War German Roadster 1970 MercedesBenz 280 SL (Joseph Faraldo).

CLASS AWARDS

Muscle/Performance (High-Impact Colours) 1970 Plymouth Cuda (Robert and Joan Conca).

Class of ’63 1963 Studebaker Avanti R1 (Augustino and Jean Capasso).

Motorcycle – Exotic Italian 1976 Laverda Jota (Robert Machinist).

Beach Cars 1960 Fiat Jolly (Thomas and Kristin Zarrella).

Woodies 1940 Ford Standard Woodie Station Wagon (Henri M David Jr).

Motorcycle – Best of Britain 1936 Brough Superior SS100 (Victor Olson).

Porsche 356 1962 Porsche 356B Twin Grille Roadster (Michael Schudroff).

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Supercars 1995 McLaren F1 (Scuderia NE).

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London Concours

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Location Honourable Artillery Company, London, UK Organiser Thorough Events Limited Chairman Peter Read Head judge Peter Read Judging process Formally judged by a panel of industry experts Attendance figures 10,000 Marques celebrated The Cars That Built Land Rover, Porsche 911 RS, 60 Years of Lamborghini Main sponsor Montres Breguet Next year June 4-6, 2024 Website londonconcours.co.uk Closest airports London City, Heathrow

THE LONDON CONCOURS, IN THE heart of the UK’s capital, hosted three days of automotive glitterati. Around 80 cars were displayed across 11 classes, with the ultimate winner being an ultrarare Schuppan 962CR P1. Under the Mike Simcoe-penned, Reynard-built body lies the beating heart of a Porsche 962 Group C racing car. Out of proposed production of 50, just six were ever completed. This particular example was the project’s prototype and development car, and based on a racing machine that had competed at Le Mans in 1990. It would later enter private ownership, spending some time in France before being brought back to the UK, where it has since been fully refurbished and retrimmed.

The chairman of the judges, Peter Read, also awarded the Chairman’s

Award, a prize based on the car that he would most like to drive home himself.

This year it went to a CV8 Mk3. This Jensen combined British style with US muscle – under the Eric Neale-designed body lies a Chrysler V8. As such, it was one of the fastest cars of the 1960s, with a 0-60mph time of 6.7 seconds. First registered in April 1966, by 2002 it was being stored in a barn. Its current owner bought it in 2015 and comprehensively restored it over four years with the help of fellow Jensen owners.

Further displays included a Cars That Built Land Rover special feature, incorporating a 1948 L07 pre-production prototype, missing since the 1960s and found in 2016, and the 1954 Series 1 that covered 25,000 miles on the Oxford and Cambridge Trans-Africa Expedition.

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BEST IN SHOW Schuppan 962CR P1. Also won Evolution of Aero.

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AWARD WINNERS

Grand Tourisme Facel Vega Facel II.

Chairman’s Award Jensen CV8 Mk3. Also won Golden Age Coupés.

Built to Race, For the Road Subaru Impreza WRC S12C.

Bespoke Automotive Austin-Healey 3000 WSM.

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AWARD WINNERS

Wildcards Lancia Fulvia Zagato.

Make Green Great Again Aston Martin DBS.

Live interviews by Richard Charlesworth and Peter Wallman.

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60 Years of Lamborghini Lamborghini Miura.

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Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance

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CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE

1954 Cunningham C3 Coupe (Cogan Collection).

Also won Sports Classic through 1959.

1928 Auburn 8-115 Boat-Tail Speedster (Richard and Helen Harding).

Also won Pre-War Classic (CCCA) Early, 1915-1935.

Location Ault Park, Cincinnati, Ohio, US Organiser Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance Foundation Chairman Carl Iseman Head judge Kip Wasenko Judging process Top-level jury Honourees Gene and Sally Perkins Marque celebrated 75 Years of Porsche Main sponsor EXAIR Charity Arthritis Foundation – Special Focus on Juvenile Arthritis Next year June 8-9, 2024 Website ohioconcours.com Closest airport Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky

THE CENTRAL THEME OF THE 45th Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance was 75 Years of Porsche, sponsored by Porsche of the Village. Yet while the marque’s air-cooled, water-cooled, rear-, front- and mid-engined cars accounted for a fair margin of the 200-plus pristine vehicles on display in historic Ault Park, the show also featured 13 classes of further classic, vintage and exotic automobiles and motorcycles. In addition, special display classes included the respective 70th and 85th anniversaries of the Corvette and the VW Beetle.

A weekend of top-class entertainment included Saturday evening’s Hangar Party hosted by Executive Jet Management at Lunken Airport, where over 600 guests enjoyed a display of jets, collector cars

and exotic automobiles, with ‘dinner by the bite’, wines from Hart & Cru plus a silent wine auction benefitting the Arthritis Foundation.

Sunday was the big day, featuring the concours display in the formal gardens, the Will Sherman Automotive Art Show at centre field and brunch at the Pavilion.

Judging complete, it was two US cars that took overall honours, with Richard and Helen Harding’s 1928 Auburn 8-115 BoatTail Speedster winning the William K Victor Concours d’Elegance award, and the Cogan Collection’s 1954 Cunningham C3 Coupe taking the Roy O Sweeney Esprit de Sport title. The People’s Choice, however, put the spotlight back on Europe in the form of the Lane Motor Museum’s extraordinary 1938 Tatra T-97.

Historic Ault Park in the heart of Cincinnati is the traditional venue for the concours.

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SPECIAL AWARDS AND TROPHIES

Best of Featured Marque – 75 Years of Porsche 1958 Porsche 356 1600S Coupé (Glenn Jividen, Jr).

AACA Spirit of the Hobby Award 1951 Packard 24th Series Model 250 Convertible (Randy Still).

Ambassador Award Hagerty Youth Judges’ Choice 1983 Mazda RX-7 IMSA GTU (Kelly and Piedad Marsh).

Best Packard 1932 Packard Twin Six Dual-Cowl Sport Phaeton (Kim and Douglas Gaker).

Bill Hess Award for Design Excellence 1940 Lincoln Continental Convertible (Sue and John Rodgers).

Award for Best Interior 1921 Locomobile Sportif Touring (Dr Wellington and Janet Morton).

Cincinnati Magazine Automotive Style Award 2019 BMW i8 Roadster (Paul D Thompson).

Cincinnati Mayor’s Cup 1942 Packard 160 Convertible Darrin (Jeff Wyler Automotive Family).

Drivers’ Award 1971 Maserati Ghibli 4.9 SS Coupé (Tom Jones).

Award for Outstanding Engineering 1990 Porsche March 90P Quaker State Indy Car (Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum).

EP Lunken Trophy (Best Ferrari) 1977 Ferrari 512BB (Mike Cavanaugh).

Chairman’s Choice Award 1957 Chevrolet Corvette ‘Air Box’ (Greg Ornazian).

Best British Sports Car 1960 Triumph TR3A (John Tafaro).

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Chief Judge’s Choice 2019 McLaren 720 Performance (Richard Wallace).

Also won Future Classic, 2000-Present.

Founder’s Trophy 1936 Pierce-Arrow 1601 Sedan (Clara Blair).

SPECIAL AWARDS AND TROPHIES

CLASS WINNERS

American Performance, 1961-1971 1966 Pontiac GTO Convertible (Tom Reddy).

Antique Through 1924 1912 Buick Model 35 Touring (Linda Muth).

Herb Krombholz Pre-War Sports Trophy 1935 Georges Irat (The Frank Rubino Collection).

People’s Choice 1938 Tatra T-97 (Lane Motor Museum).

Honoured Collector 1932 Packard 904 Custom Dietrich Convertible Victoria (Gene and Sally Perkins).

Jack O’Connor Trophy (Best Style and Elegance, Open Coachwork) 1937 Cord 812 Phaeton (Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum).

Collector American, 1946-1975 1963 Studebaker Avanti (John and Veronica Petru).

Ron and Sonja Halbauer Best Jaguar Trophy 1961 Jaguar XK150 DHC (Bruce Mills).

Samuel Adams Award (Most Elegant Closed Coachwork) 1931 Marmon Convertible Sedan

by LeBaron (Stephen Plaster Evergreen Historic Automobile Museum).

William Niemeyer Trophy (Best Alfa Romeo) 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint (Hugh Ruthven II).

Collector Asian, All Years 1991 Nissan Figaro (John Manes).

Collector Foreign, 1946-1985 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Coupé (Michael F Gehrig).

Jim Ibold Preservation Award 1935 Packard Eight Convertible Coupe (Greg Thomas).

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CLASS WINNERS

75 Years of Porsche: Air-cooled 1976 Porsche Carrera 2.7 (Kelly and Piedad Marsh).

Motorcycles, All Years 1939 Indian Four-Cylinder (Rocky Corsmeier).

70th Anniversary of Corvette (Competition) 1972 Chevrolet Greenwood Corvette ‘Stars and Stripes’ (The Auto Place).

Pre-War Vintage (Non-CCCA), 1925-1942 1935 Ford 48 Standard Tudor Sedan (Tommy Harper).

70th Anniversary of Corvette (Street) 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (Tony McBride).

75 Years of Porsche: Specials/ Outlaws/Others 1991 Porsche Singer Vehicle Design 911 (Matt Euson).

75 Years of Porsche: Early – 356 1953 Porsche 356 Pre-A Coupé (Ron Thomas, Aase Sales).

75 Years of Porsche: Water-cooled 2011 Porsche Speedster (John Larkin).

75 Years of Porsche: Front-engined 1993 Porsche 928 GTS (Mike Buccicone).

75 Years of Porsche: Supercars 2015 Porsche 918 (Michael and Margaret Valentine).

Racing, All Years 1911 EMF Model 30 (Kevin Behymer).

85th Anniversary of the VW Beetle 1956 Volkswagen Type 1 Sedan (Greg and Lanette Kuhnash).

Sports – Contemporary, 1960-1985 1966 Jaguar E-type FHC (Kevin and Robin Thomas).

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75 Years of Porsche: Competition 1959 Porsche 356 Speedster (Donna Dreher/Mark Cheadle).

Also won the Howard Rapp Award.

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Concours d’Elégance Suisse

CONCOUR S D ’ ELÉG A N C E S U I S S E

Location Château de Coppet, Coppet, Switzerland Organiser Project Automobile SARL Chairman Mathias Doutreleau Head judge Ulrich Bez Judging process Double Jury: Authenticity and elegance, with equal points Attendance figures 3200 Honouree Giovanni Michelotti Marques celebrated Giovanni Michelotti – Style and Innovation, Porsche 75th Anniversary, AC Cars 70th Anniversary, Lamborghini 60th Anniversary Charity Fondation Théodora Next year June 14-16, 2024 Website concoursdelegancesuisse.com Closest airport Geneva

THE SEVENTH EDITION OF THE Concours d’Elégance Suisse was held once again in the gardens of the Château de Coppet, ideally situated on the shores of Lake Geneva. With this year’s central theme being 100 years of Style, Design and Innovation, it was fitting that prolific Italian design genius Giovanni Michelotti was selected as honouree.

A broad-spectrum selection of his car designs were on display, delightfully detailed by his son Edgardo Michelotti, who also shared historical anecdotes about them. As a final tribute, two of the competition classes were dedicated to Michelotti-designed cars. In the first, for cars below 1500cc, a bright orange 1977 Morris Michelotti Spiaggetta prevailed, while the more controversial 1967 Ferrari 330GT Michelotti took honours in the class for larger engine capacities.

Several automotive anniversaries were also celebrated at this year’s event, including Lamborghini’s 60th, AC’s 70th and Porsche’s 75th. Victory in the AC class went to a 1958 AC Bristol ‘Le Mans’ that raced at La Sarthe that very year, finishing in ninth place.

As there always is at the Concours d’Elégance Suisse, genuine rarities could be seen among the 80-plus cars on display. The winner of the Modern Icons – Elegance in Town class was one such example; a 1974 Monica 560 by Vignale.

Finally, a car that had shone as bright as the sun throughout the event, a superbly restored 1959 Ferrari 410 Superamerica Series III, was awarded Best of Show.

BEST OF SHOW 1959 Ferrari 410 Superamerica Series III Coupé Pinin Farina (Cogan Family Collection).

Also won Modern Icons – Elegance and Speed.

BEST OF SOUND 1953 Ferrari 250MM Berlinetta, by Pinin Farina (Tomas Hinrichsen).

Also won Modern Icons – Road and Track.

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SPECIAL AWARDS

The Antoine Prunet Award 1960 AC Ace Bristol (Gilbart-Smith Family).

Crew of Elegance Award 1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Benoît Gobert).

Best Restoration Award 1957 Fiat 600 Berlinetta (Christian Hartmann).

The President’s Award 1977 Morris Michelotti Spiaggetta (Private Collection).

Also won Giovanni Michelotti – Style and Innovation (under 1500cc).

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Valmont Trophy for Best Preservation 1950 Lancia Aurelia B50 Coupé (Marco Gastaldi).

The Innovation Award 2013 Aston Martin V12 Vanquish Centenary Edition (Private Collection).

SPECIAL AWARDS

CLASS AWARDS

Giovanni Michelotti – Style and Innovation (above 1500cc) 1967 Ferrari 330GT Michelotti (Private Collection).

Art and Precision – The Swiss Coachbuilders 1964 Alvis TE21 Graber Super (Thomas Rymes).

Porsche 75th Anniversary 1977 Porsche 928 (Private Collection).

The American Dream 1945-1969 1961 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz (Mauro Borella).

AC 70th Anniversary 1958 AC Bristol ‘Le Mans’ (Dominique Poels).

Modern Icons – Elegance in Town 1974 Monica 560 by Vignale (Aurel Koenig).

Lamborghini 60th Anniversary 1970 Lamborghini Espada (Private Collection).

Pre-War Elegance 1920-1939 1933 Packard V12 (Private Collection).

Star Cars of the Geneva International Motor Show 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster (Private Collection).

Rebel’s Class – Just Because, presented by Rebellion Motors 1993 Singer Porsche Carrera 2 (Private Collection).

Spirit of Preservation Award 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Veloce (Private Collection).

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The Ladies’ Trophy 1970 Porsche 911 Targa 2.2S (Kelso & Associés).

The Espace Club Award The Maserati Khamsin Cinquanta Register of France.

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Dinard Élégance

D I N A R D ÉL ÉG A N C E

GRAND PRIX D’EXCELLENCE 1938 Delage D8 120 S de Villars (Fritz Burkard and Tshibola Katulu).

Location Parc de Port Breton, Dinard, Brittany, France Organiser Dinard Élégance Association Chairman Denis Cohignac Head judge Arnaud Salmon Judging process FFVE Attendance figures 34 crews, 6500 visitors Main sponsors Group Lucien Barrière, Porsche of Rennes & Nantes, Fédération du Commerce du Pays de Saint-Malo, RMS (assurance) Marque celebrated French cars Next event June 14, 2025 Website dinard-elegance.com Closest airports Dinard, Rennes

FOR 2023, DINARD ÉLÉGANCE showcased several innovative additions, which helped make this the best edition to date. These included an exclusive gala evening, a dedicated app that allowed the audience to cast live votes, and a giant screen that added another visual dimension to the already magnificent display of cars. In addition, the event hosted a motorcycle concours d’état.

This year’s organisers worked hard to uphold the essence and tradition of a concours in the true French style. The captivating combination of extraordinary automobiles, masterful coachbuilders and haute couture created a uniquely glamorous and charming atmosphere.

Chairman Denis Cohignac said: “Having the presidents of the Italian and

English federations present, plus entries from ten nationalities representing three continents, confirms that the event has become a top-tier international concours.

The Grand Prix d’Excellence winner – the Delage D8 de Villars of Fritz Burkard – also won the Peninsula Best of the Best. This car had not returned to France since 1955; we are very proud of it.”

Other notable winners included the elegant 1934 Packard Eight Series 1101 A of Rajiv and Nisha Kehr, the 1931 Alfa Romeo Aprile of the Lopresto Collection, which was honoured by the City of Dinard, and the 1935 Avions Voisin C25 Aérodyne of René-Charles Rey and Verena Muller, which won the public vote on top of being crowned the most beautiful French car.

Old-school event boasts a uniquely glamorous and charming atmosphere.

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SPECIAL AWARDS

CLASS AWARDS

Vintage/Vétérans (Pre-1930) 1929 Stutz Vertical 8 Boat Tail (Claude and Daniela Dolléans).

Prix de l’Élégance 1934 Packard Eight Series 1101 A (Rajiv and Nisha Kehr).

Prix Ville de Dinard 1931 Alfa Romeo Aprile (Lopresto Collection).

Post-Vintage (1931-1940) 1934 Buick 50 Fernadez & Darrin (Patrick and Dominique Houdayer).

Classique (1941-1960) 1950 Delahaye Chapron 135 M (Maxime and Laura Bauchet).

Prix du Design 1969 Autobianchi Runabout Bertone (Collection ASI – Bertone Collection).

Prix du Public 1935 Avions Voisin C25 Aérodyne (René-Charles Rey and Verena Muller).

Also won Prix Belle Voiture Française.

Dinard recreates the elegant vibe of original French concours events.

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Post-Classique (Post-1960) 1961 Alvis TD21 S1 (Dominique and Verena Fischlin).

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FIVA Spirit 1974 Zagato Zele (David and Barbara Whale).

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Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance

RODEO DR IVE CONC O U R S D ’ ELEG A N C E

BEST OF SHOW 1931 Bugatti Type 51 Coupé by Dubos (Nethercutt Collection).

Location Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, California, US Organisers Bruce Meyer, The City of Beverly Hills and the Rodeo Drive Committee Chairman Bruce Meyer Attendance figures 44,000 Main sponsor O’Gara Coach Charities Beverly Hills Police Officers Association, Beverly Hills Firefighters’ Association Next year June 16, 2024 Website rodeodrive-bh.com/past-events/carshow Closest airport LAX

IN 2023, THE RODEO DRIVE Concours d’Elegance marked its 28th year as So-Cal’s must-attend Father’s Day event for families and auto fans.

More than 44,000 attendees turned out to enjoy fine cars, food and fun at the glamorous street’s popular free event.

“Today was all about the dads, and a world-class car show is the perfect way to celebrate,” said Concours founder Bruce Meyer. “We try to bring new and incredible vehicles to this show each year, and the generous support of both local owners and our amazing sponsors made that possible. It’s fun seeing the community get to enjoy them.”

Attendees were able to get an up-close look at some of the world’s most unique and iconic vehicles, ranging from a 1929

Rolls-Royce to a 1966 Corvette and a 2017 Lamborghini Aventador. The Nethercutt Collection was awarded Best of Show for its 1931 Bugatti Type 51 Coupé by Dubos, while Todd Blue won the Mayor’s Award: Most Elegant for his 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SC Cabriolet.

Matt Katz’s 1953 Fiat 8V by Vignale took home the Most Stylish prize.

TV host Jay Leno joined Meyer, Beverly Hills Mayor Dr Julian Gold and former Rodeo Drive Committee president Kathy Gohari to present the awards. Dr Gold said: “This event highlights all of the best elements of Beverly Hills: incredible cars, our wonderful community and a chance to enjoy Rodeo Drive. A fantastic tradition – it’s great to see these families and enthusiasts enjoying Father’s Day.”

Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance represents the best of cars, community, family and Beverly Hills.

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AWARD WINNERS

Mayor’s Award: Most Elegant 1956 MercedesBenz 300 SC Cabriolet (Todd Blue).

Rodeo Drive Award: Most Fashionable 1956 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz (Maurice Moore).

Police Chief’s Award: Life in the Fast Lane 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Chaparral Trans-Am Racer (Tomy Drissi).

Chairman’s Award 1935 Duesenberg Model J LWB Convertible Coupe by Rollston.

Rodeo Drive Award: Most Stylish 1953 Fiat V8 by Vignale (Matt Katz).

Rodeo Drive Award: Most Unique 1980 Chevrolet Corvette/ Cadillac Custom (Hiram Bond).

Icon Award: Timeless Classic 1968 Lamborghini Miura (Peter Brotman).

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Steve McQueen Award: Classic Sports Car 1965 Ferrari 275GTB (Nick Clemence).

Most Outrageous 1961 Volkswagen FB County Micro Bus (Hunter Kim).

Most Passionate Enthusiast Phillip Sarofim.

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Carroll Shelby Award: Most Sporting 1972 Ferrari 365GTB/4 (Mike Regalia).

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JUNE 23-24, 2023

Philadelphia Concours d’Elegance Location Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US Organiser Cool Cars for Kids Chairman Coach Dick Vermeil Chief judge Michael Tillson III Judging process ICJAG Honourees Jack Atkinson, Prescott Kelly, John ‘Woody’ Woodard, Luis Da Silva Jr Marque celebrated Porsche Main sponsor Delta Dental Charities Cool Cars for Kids, Rare Cars for Rare Diseases Next year June 22-23, 2024 Website philadelphiaconcours.com Closest airport Philadelphia

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ORGANISED BY THE COOL CARS for Kids non-profit and held at the top Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum, the sixth annual Philadelphia Concours d’Elegance lived up to its tag as the state’s premier classic car event.

Kicking off this year’s Porsche 75th anniversary-themed show was a ‘Porschedelphia’ Preview Gala Dinner with silent and live auctions featuring collectable marque memorabilia. It was all in aid of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia – specifically for kids with rare genetic diagnoses. The dinner provided the opportunity to preview a selection of this year’s entries of significant Porsches, as well as an invite-only assembly of classic cars and historic race machinery.

The following day’s packed agenda

included the classic car competition, a Porsche rally, the popular Car Corral, a panel discussion led by Porsche icons, kid-friendly events and activities, Hagerty Youth Judging, professional judging and the awards presentation itself.

Cars specially honoured this year were Gordon Zimmerman’s 1986 RC Cola Porsche 962 – winner of the Dr Fred Simeone Heart of a Champion Award – and the 1966 Jaguar E-type Series 1 belonging to Ronald Schotland, which won Best of Show. Fittingly, various Porsche 911s featured strongly, winning the Open Car, Unrestored Car and, of course, the Porsche classes. However, underlining the competition’s fair-game nature, the Sports Car class went to Mike Gaizauskas’ 1966 Ford Cortina Lotus.

An excellent selection of Porsches was assembled to mark the brand’s 75th anniversary.

Open Car 1985 Porsche 911 M491 (Charles Gardiner).

Pre-War 1914 Overland 79S Speedster (Mark W Thompson).

BEST OF SHOW 1966 Jaguar E-type Series 1 (Ronald Schotland).

SPECIAL AWARD

Closed Car 1959 Cadillac Coupe DeVille (Scott Nickett).

Dr Fred Simeone Heart of a Champion Award 1986 RC Cola Porsche 962 (Gordon Zimmerman).

Muscle Car 1973 Buick Century Gran Sport Stage 1 (Philip Roitman).

CLASS AWARDS

Sports Car 1966 Ford Cortina Lotus Mk1 (Mike Gaizauskas).

Post-War 1967 Fiat Abarth 1324 (Don and Diane Meluzio).

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Porsche 1973 Porsche Carrera.

Unrestored Car 1984 Porsche 911 Targa (Hamilton McGregor).

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Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance

HILLS BOROUGH CONC O U R S D ’ EL EG A N C E

BEST IN SHOW – ELEGANCE

BEST IN SHOW – SPORT

1929 Duesenberg J (Valerie and Aaron Weiss).

Also won Elwood Hansen Award – Best Open Pre-WW2 Car, Owners’ Choice, CCCA Approved Classics.

1955 OSCA Sports Racing Special (Phil White).

Also won Strother MacMinn Design Award, Vintage Racecars.

Location Crystal Springs Golf Course, Burlingame, California, US Organiser Hillsborough Concours Foundation Chairman Glen Egan Chief judge Nigel Matthews Judging process Formal SCCA, ICJAG Marque celebrated Year of the Sports Car Charity Hillsborough Concours Foundation Next year June 21-23, 2024 Website hillsboroughconcours.com Closest airport San Francisco

AN EXQUISITE 1929 DUESENBERG Model J earned Best in Show – Elegance honours at the 67th annual Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance, while a very rare 1955 OSCA Sports Racing Special claimed the first-ever Best in Show – Sport award.

Showcasing excellence in automotive design and engineering, the event – the longest continuously running concours in the world – featured more than 200 treasured classic cars and motorcycles, with special displays honouring the 75th and 100th anniversaries of Jaguar and MG sports cars respectively.

“In keeping with our Year of the Sports Car theme, we had an extensive selection of models from the most legendary marques,” said chairman Glen Egan.

The Concours capped a memorable

weekend of festivities that began with Friday’s popular Start Your Engines kickoff reception. Saturday’s Hillsborough Tour d’Elegance, meanwhile, saw 80 cars traversing challenging Bay Area back roads and taking in scenic vistas.

The event’s 20 classes included American Pre- and Post-War, CCCA Approved Classics, American Muscle Cars, American Sports Cars Through 1987, Vintage Motorcycles, two Ferrari classes, two imported sports car classes, Japanese cars, a preservation class, two Rolls-Royce and Bentley classes, and much more. Partnering with the town of Hillsborough, this annual sell-out event raises proceeds for AbilityPath, The Guardsmen and the Hillsborough Schools Foundation.

Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance celebrated its 67th year with style in 2023.

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SPECIAL AWARDS

Bob Cole Award 1962 Lotus Elite (Brian and Del Sessions).

Honorary Judges’ Trophy 1931 Bentley Blower (Scott and Joanie Kriens).

Also won Rolls-Royce and Bentley Pre-War.

Sid Colberg Award 1956 MGA (Shawn DeLuna).

Rob and Susan Fisher Phoenix Award 1949 DeSoto Custom Convertible (James Douglas and Sondra Geller).

Chairman’s Award 2003 Ferrari Enzo (Mario Tarigo).

Elwood Hansen Award – Best Closed Pre-WW2 Car 1931 Packard 826 (Gary and Amy Marchetti).

Hillsborough Schools Foundation – Children’s Choice Award 1958 MGA Twin Cam (Andrew Border).

Franklin Templeton Investments Award – Best Open Post-WW2 Car 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Cabriolet 3.5 (Bob Buckter).

Franklin Templeton Investments Award – Best Closed Post-WW2 Car 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (George Bachmann).

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The Candy Store President’s Award 1948 Bentley Mark VI (Gordon Johnson).

People’s Choice 1972 BMW 3.0CS (Karra L Canum).

Also won Imported Passenger and Touring Cars Through 1987.

CLASS AWARDS

American Pre-War to 1946 1939 Ford Deluxe (Tom Meakin).

Vintage Motorcycles 1969 Bridgestone 100 TMX (Trace St Germain).

Ferrari 12 Cylinders Through 2010 1972 Ferrari 365GTB/4 Daytona (Alan Cavey).

American Post-War 1947-1959 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air (Charles Green).

American Cars 1960-1987 1962 Oldsmobile F85 Jetfire (Chandler T Knapp).

American Muscle Cars 1964-1973 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle (Dennis and Cindy Scroggs).

Ferrari 6/8 Cylinders Post-2010 2012 Ferrari California (Kit Rodden).

Imported Sports Cars Through 1964 1962 Porsche 356B Roadster (Chris and Pat Roman).

Imported Sports Cars 1965-1987 1970 MercedesBenz 280 SL (Steve Young).

Jaguar Sports 1953 Jaguar XK120 SE (Laurence and Mark Hernandez).

Porsche 911 1986 Porsche 911 Turbo (Joseph DeMeo).

Preservation Through 1975 1960 Buick LeSabre (William Peachee).

Japanese Cars Through 1987 1969 Datsun 2000 Sports (John Baker).

American Sports Cars Through 1987 1957 Ford Thunderbird (Alan and Trudie Biagi).

Rolls-Royce and Bentley Post-War 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III (Rick Scarano).

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Concorso d’Eleganza Poltu Quatu Classic

CONCOR S O D’ELEGANZ A POLT U Q UAT U C LAS S I C

BEST OF SHOW 1953 Ferrari 340MM (Roberto Crippa).

Location Grand Hotel Poltu Quatu, Costa Smeralda, Sardinia, Italy Organiser Auto Classic Italy Chairman Simone Bertolero Head judge Emmanuel Bacquet Judging process Top-level international jury Attendance figures 56 cars Next year July 11-14, 2024 Website poltuquatuclassic.it Closest airport Olbia Costa Smeralda

SUN, SEA AND DREAM CARS FROM every era, served up with a 007 flavour, were the stars of the eighth, unforgettable edition of the Concorso d’Eleganza Poltu Quatu Classic. On stage, in the evocative setting of Grand Hotel Poltu Quatu, a cinematographic show: The Octopussy Edition – Operazione Dolce Vita.

Simone Bertolero presented the prizegiving ceremony in perfect Bond style, wearing a tuxedo, and was supported by journalist Savina Confaloni in what has now become the most glamorous happening in Costa Smeralda.

The jury elected as Best of Show the 1953 Ferrari 340MM, chassis 0294AM, brought to Sardinia by collector Roberto Crippa. He was also presented with the emotive Riva Aquarama Steering Wheel

Trophy and an exquisite Tazio Nuvolari Legend chronograph by Eberhard.

Jury member Gian Luca Pellegrini, editor-in-chief of Quattroruote and Ruoteclassiche, said: “It is an event that differs from all the others of its kind, claiming a different and more lighthearted way of celebrating the automobile.

However, all the fancy atmosphere... takes nothing away from both the historical value of the models competing, and the rigour of the judging. The cars reaffirm the leading role of an event that has now become relevant in the historic motoring international calendar.”

In addition to the Best of Show, the jury gave several awards and special prizes to the most deserving of the 56 cars that entered the competition.

The Poltu Quatu Classic prize-giving ceremony had a distinct 007 flavour.

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SPECIAL AWARDS

FIVA Best-Preserved Car Trophy 1953 Porsche 356 Speedster (Tomer Zehavi).

ASI Trophy 1936 Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 Mille Miglia Berlinetta Touring (Stefano Valente).

Pirelli Rally Queen Award 1982 Lancia Rally 037 Martini (Rocco Falcone).

Riva La Dolce Vita Award 1956 Lancia Aurelia B24S (Franco Corno).

Registro Italiano Fiat Trophy 1931 Fiat 522 Roadster Viotti (Marzio Villa).

Mauto Most Iconic Car Trophy 1991 Ferrari Testarossa (Gianluca Lapadula).

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Donnafugata x Dolce & Gabbana Fashion Car Award 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250 SL (Geronimo La Russa).

Morgan Best Driver Award 1993 Lancia Delta Evoluzione ex-Carlos Sainz (Raul Marchisio).

SPECIAL AWARDS

Sex On The Beach 1976 Gatto Puma Dune Buggy (Paolo Bertolero).

Larusmiani Most Glamorous Car 1990 Ferrari F40 (Amin Siala).

Peace and Love 1972 Matra 530 LX (Christopher Michaelsen).

La Dolce Vita 1967 Lancia Flaminia GT Convertible Touring (Luigino Tommasin).

Ferrari Tribute To Le Mans 2023 1970 Ferrari 365GTB/4 Daytona (Edoardo Schön).

Porsche 75th Anniversary 1980 Porsche 911 Turbo (Frankie Unanue).

Supercar 1968 Bizzarrini 5300 America (Philippe Olczyk).

Rally Queen 1981 Lancia 037 Prototipo (Gian Mario Francone).

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Something Special 2022 Kimera EVO37 Martini (Miki Biasion).

Goodwool Award 2022 RUF Bergmeister (Alois Ruf).

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Heveningham Concours Location Heveningham Hall, Suffolk, UK Organiser Hunt family Attendance figures 20,000 Charities East Anglian Air Ambulance, Heveningham Hall Country Fair Trust Next year TBC Website heveninghamconcours.com Closest airport Stansted

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THE BEAUTIFULLY MANICURED lawns of Heveningham Hall in Suffolk, UK hosted three days of automotive and aeronautical delights, all watched over by a parked Harrier jump jet.

The weekend kicked off with Friday’s Heveningham Tour, which took in a scenic route around Suffolk before heading back to Heveningham Hall for a black-tie dinner, or Firefeast, underneath the stars at nearby Sibton Park.

Saturday saw judging from a panel that included Peter Stevens, Tony Hatter and Marino Franchitti, led by chairman Max Hunt. The supercar class was won by a 2023 Ferrari Daytona SP3. In the pre-war class, a 1933 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Le Mans Tourer took victory. It was built to the same spec as the Le

Mans team cars, and first arrived in the UK via Alfa dealer Thomson and Taylor in 1937. It remains in original condition.

The post-war class was won by Andy Prill’s 1973 911 Carrera RSR. This Porsche, known as R7, was driven to fourth place in the 1973 Le Mans 24 Hours with Gijs van Lennep and Herbie Müller.

Away from the main area, several of the cars from the concours and tour could be seen taking on Horsepower Hill, a miniature hillclimb through the grounds. James Nicholls won the title for the fastest speed achieved – 117mph in a Ferrari 488 Pista Spider. Elsewhere, crowds could take in a display from The Little Car Company, a field where supercars could show off their doughnut skills, and much more besides.

Beautiful Heveningham Hall was the base for the tour, concours and Horsepower Hill.

AWARD WINNERS

Garden-party style at the event – complete with a smartly coordinated pooch.

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Best Pre-War Car 1933 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Le Mans Tourer.

Best Supercar 2023 Ferrari Daytona SP3.

Best Post-War Car 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR.

Lunch on the tour took place under the watchful gaze of the famous Yoxman statue.

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Cartier Style et Luxe at the Goodwood Festival of Speed

CA RT IER ST YLE ET LUXE AT T HE GOODWOOD FEST I VA L O F S PEED

BEST OF SHOW 1937 Bentley 4¼ Litre Rothschild Sedanca Coupé by Gurney Nutting (Simon Taylor).

Location Goodwood House, Chichester, West Sussex, UK Organiser Goodwood, on behalf of Cartier Judging process Peer-to-peer, based on aesthetics and historical qualities Attendance figures 200,000 Marques celebrated Porsche, Ferrari, Land Rover, Bentley Charity St Paul’s Church, Chichester Next year July 11-14, 2024 Website goodwood.com Closest airports Southampton, Gatwick, Heathrow, Goodwood

THE CARTIER STYLE ET LUXE IS one of the highlights of the Goodwood Festival of Speed, and in 2023 the latter celebrated its 30th anniversary while the concours itself marked its 27th. With 50 outstanding cars over eight classes, from Land Rovers to Ferraris, it was definitely an occasion to remember.

Despite the second day being cancelled due to the threat of high winds, the Cartier Lawn presented a golden opportunity to get up close to some very rare Le Mans homologation specials and one-off GTs. The Porsche class winner was a 1957 356A Carrera 1500 GS first owned by a friend of James Dean. It was the first 356 Speedster to be finished in black inside and out, and was raced in California in period.

The winner of the Road To Le Mans

class – a Nissan R390 – competed at La Sarthe in the 1990s. It has been turned into a road car by its owner, Erik Comas, who raced for the team back in the day.

Other classes catered for customs as well as an icon of British engineering, the Land Rover. The latter celebrated the personalisation opportunities offered by this mountain goat of a machine, with a Royal Review version taking the win.

Another British marque won Best of Show – a 1937 Bentley 4¼ Litre bodied

by Gurney Nutting for Madame de Rothschild. Fed up with waiting for the car she bought a Rolls-Royce instead, while the Bentley was bought by jam tycoon Mr Hartley. After a spell in the US it returned to the UK, and it has been in the same ownership for 27 years.

Traditionally customised 1950s Mercury was one of the Style And Sub-Stance – Customs and LowRiders entries.

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CLASS WINNERS

Wheels of Fortune – Grand Tourers of the 1950s 1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Vignale (The Aston Workshop).

Anything But The 911 – Porsche’s Other Icons 1957 Porsche 356A Carrera 1500 GS Speedster T1 (Carlo Vogele).

Life Cycles – The Birth of Affordable Motoring 1921 Tamplin (Bob Jones and family).

Derby Days – Bespoke Bentleys of the 1930s 1937 Bentley 4¼ Litre

by Park Ward (George Howitt).

Style And Sub-Stance – Customs and Low-Riders 1950 Mercury Series OM Coupe ‘Kustom Leadsled’ (Teri Smith).

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Enzo Ferrari’s – The Commendatore’s Cars 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (Max Girardo).

GT1 Homologation Specials – The Road To Le Mans 1997 Nissan R390 (Erik Comas).

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Misselwood Concours d’Elegance

MIS S ELWOOD CONCO U R S D ’ EL EG A N C E

BEST OF SHOW 1913 Ahrens-Fox Model F (Norm and Molly Shanklin).

Location Endicott College, Beverly, Massachusetts, US Organiser Endicott College Chairman Darren P Stewart Head judges Bob DeSantis and Rick Beecoff Judging process French style Attendance figures 3000-4000 Marques celebrated Bugatti, Porsche 356, Japanese Classics, Cars of the Colorado Grand Main sponsor Windover Construction Charity Endicott College Inspire Scholarship Next year July 19-21, 2024 Website misselwoodconcours.com Closest airport Boston Logan

NINETY-FIVE FINE CLASSIC AND historic automobiles were on display at the picturesque ocean-front Misselwood Estate for the 13th annual Misselwood Concours d’Elegance. The event was a great success, thanks to a signature combination of sunny conditions, idyllic setting, superb machinery and wonderful people, all to the benefit of the Endicott College Inspire Scholarship programme.

As for the wheeled wonders, once all had been thoroughly inspected the jury crowned Norm and Molly Shanklin’s 1913 Ahrens-Fox Model F as Best of Show. Started by Charles Fox and John Ahrens in 1910 in Ohio, the firm built its first motorised fire engine in 1911. This particular Continental no. 534 started life as a Ladder Truck tractor for the

Oceana Fire Department, and was later converted into a boat tender for Detroit FD. It’s now been gloriously restored to its original tractor configuration. Just as sensational, if rather more sporting, was Robert Mitchell’s 1958 Victress C3 Coupé, the Endicott President’s Trophy winner.

A number of special awards were on offer, too. Bugatti, Japanese Classics, Porsche 356 and Cars of the Colorado Grand were the featured classes. They were won by Nick Grewal’s 1937 Bugatti Type 57, Maine Line Exotics’ 1967 Toyota 2000GT, the Zarrellas’ 1958 Porsche 356A Speedster and Bruce Male’s 1956 Maserati A6G Zagato respectively.

Chairman Darren Stewart’s vision for Misselwood to grow in prominence on the concours scene looks to be well on track.

Endicott College was both the venue for the concours and the beneficiary of funds raised.

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SPECIAL AWARDS

Dream Show Trophy 1954 Jaguar XK120 (Michael Kaleel).

Gil Steward Memorial Trophy 1935 Triumph Southern Cross (Dennis Mamchur).

AACA Spirit of the Hobby Trophy 1951 Chrysler Windsor Deluxe (Joseph Grasso).

Ernie Boch Jr Most Outstanding European Car 1964 Porsche 356C (Michael Boland).

Valle R Nelson Memorial Trophy 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud (Rob Rosenbaum and John Stillman).

Endicott President’s Trophy 1958 Victress C3 Coupé (Robert Mitchell).

Dr Richard E Wylie Memorial Trophy 1951 Allard K2 (Axel and Hanko Rosenblad).

Preservation Trophy 1929 Rolls-Royce 20/25 (Nathaniel Pulsifer).

Also won Roaring ’20s.

Hagerty Youth Trophy 2007 Spyker C8 Laviolette (Ray D). Also won Supercars and Exotics.

Spirit of The Amelia Trophy 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupé (Paul Russell and Company).

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Chairman’s Trophy 1965 Ford GT40 (Ben Levy).

Founders’ Trophy 1978 Datsun 280Z (Ann Fagan).

CLASS AWARDS

Brass and Nickel 1912 Mercer 35 Raceabout (Heritage Museums and Gardens).

Motorcycles 1952 Vincent Series C Rapide (Roland Houde).

Vintage Sport and GT (From 1968) 1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage X-Pack 6.3 (David Porter).

Pre-War American Classic and Significant 1933 Packard Twelve Dietrich Victoria (Parkers Packards).

Most Significant (Through 1959) 1956 Ford Thunderbird (Steve and Susan Littin).

Most Significant (1960-1969) 1964 Volvo P210 Duett (Holly and Alan Johnson).

Pre-War European Classic and Significant 1938 Steyr 220 Roadster (Peter Boyle).

Bugatti (Featured Class) 1937 Bugatti Type 57 (Nick Grewal).

Japanese Classics (Featured Class) 1967 Toyota 2000GT (Maine Line Exotics).

Most Significant (From 1970) 1974 BMW 3.0 CSi (Victor Livingstone).

Vintage Sport and GT (Through 1959) 1949 Ferrari 166 Inter Cabriolet (Maine Classic Car Museum).

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Cars of the Colorado Grand (Featured Class) 1956 Maserati A6G 2000 GT Zagato (Bruce Male).

Porsche 356 (Featured Class) 1958 Porsche 356A Speedster (Tom and Kristen Zarrella).

Vintage Sport and GT (1960-1967) 1960 Lancia Flaminia GT Touring (Zachary Schulman).

American Muscle Cars 1967 Pontiac GTO (Jeff and Doris Picard).

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AUGUST 16, 2023

Zürich Classic Car Award (ZCCA)

Z ÜR ICH CLAS S IC C A R AWA R D ( ZC C A )

BEST OF SHOW 1948 Cisitalia 202 SMM Spider Nuvolari (Elmer). Also won Vintage.

Location Bürkliplatz, Zürich, Switzerland Organiser DolderClassics GmbH Chairman Christoph Lehmann Head judge Stefan Fritschi Judging process FIVA Attendance figures 10,000 Marques celebrated 60 years of Lamborghini, 125 Years of ACS Switzerland, 75 Years of Porsche Main sponsors Chopard, Chubb Next year TBC Website swisscarconcours.ch Closest airport Zürich Kloten

A RECORD 98 CLASSIC CARS FROM many countries and eras assembled for the 19th Zürich Classic Car Award on the Bürkliplatz, an exceptional location in the heart of Zürich at the end of the famous Bahnhofstrasse. At its core, the ZCCA exists to celebrate the car as one of humanity’s most influential inventions, by bringing some of its finest examples together with its most ardent enthusiasts.

This year, the 17 jury members were challenged not only by the heat and the increased number of cars, but also by the rarity and quality of the entries.

Evidence of this abounded: of the three Berlinettas produced by the last Swiss car manufacturer, Monteverdi, two were on display at the Bürkliplatz, while in the 1960s, Under 2-Litre class, an ASA

100 GT triumphed over the Fiat Dino Spider that ex-Fiat boss Gianni Agnelli once gave to his brother-in-law.

The cars competed in six categories, including classes for Lamborghini’s 60th anniversary, 75 years of Porsche and 125 years of Swiss Automobile Club ACS. Several special prizes included the People’s Choice (1964 Jaguar E-type OTS) and Best Unrestored, which was won by a magnificent 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith by Chapron. Despite its barn-find appearance, the 1955 Enzmann 506 Coupé Prototype with every nut, bolt and screw accounted for took the Best Documented award.

Best of Show was an exquisite 1948 Cisitalia 202 SMM Spider Nuvolari, fresh from an 18-year-long restoration.

Alfa Romeo Giulietta SV Sprint Zagato Coda Tonda – one of 200 built by Zagato – was among the interesting cars on display.

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SPECIAL AWARDS

Best Documented 1955 Enzmann 506 Coupé Prototype (Holzapfel).

Best Unrestored 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith

by Chapron (Dubs).

People’s Choice 1964 Jaguar E-type OTS (Rupp).

CLASS WINNERS

1960s, Over 2-Litre 1963 Ferrari 250GTE 2+2 (Gugler).

1950s 1959 Alvis TD 21 Prototyp Graber/ Park Ward (Pfenninger).

1960s, Under 2-Litre 1965 ASA 1000 GT (DiMarzio).

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1970s 1972 Monteverdi High Speed 375 S Berlinetta (Wiesner).

Also won ACS 125.

Modern Class 1995 Jaguar XJS 6.0 2+2 Cabrio Celebration (Decorvet).

Porsche 75 1993 Porsche 911 (964) Speedster Turbo-Look (Sanseigne).

Lamborghini 60 1969 Lamborghini Miura S (Lutziger).

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AUGUST 18, 2023

The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering

T HE QUAIL, A MOTOR S PO RTS G AT HER I N G

ROLEX CIRCLE OF CHAMPIONS BEST OF SHOW 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica ‘Superfast 1’ (Anne Brockinton Lee).

Location Quail Lodge & Golf Club, Carmel, California, US Organiser The Peninsula Signature Events Judging process Judged by the entrants of each class Attendance figures 6000 Honouree Emerson Fittipaldi Marques celebrated Porsche, Bentley, Ferrari, Eyes on Italian Design Main sponsors Bonhams, Rolex Charities Rancho Cielo Youth Campus, CHP 11-99 Foundation, Project Wreckless Next year August 16, 2024 Website peninsula.com/en/signature-events/ events/motorsports Closest airport Monterey Regional

NOW IN ITS 20TH YEAR, THE QUAIL, A Motorsports Gathering has become a global showcase for cutting-edge automotive technology and design. This year saw 17 unveils from a mix of brands both established and new, including the debut of Lamborghini’s Lanzador 2+2 EV concept and the global premiere of the Maserati MCXtrema track-only EV. The Quail has not forgotten its roots, though: the stellar quality and quantity of classics on display was better than ever. Of the 200-plus entrants, it was Anne Brockinton Lee’s 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica ‘Superfast 1’ that was judged Best of Show. Other notables included Spirit of The Quail, won by the 1949 Lancia Aprilia Supergioello of Nigel Churcher, the Hagerty Drivers Foundation and Preservation Award, taken by the 1962 Lancia Appia Convertible Vignale of Bronson Page and Michael Baum, and the inaugural Art of Bespoke Award

presented by Magneto, which went to the 1953 Delahaye 135MS CL Spéciale Faget-Varnet of Anthony Collé.

Four featured classes joined seven recurring ones. There was the 50th Anniversary of the 1973 RS Carrera, while the Porsche 959 class featured more 959s than most visitors had ever seen.

Eyes on Italian Design showed one-offs, prototypes and production cars conceived by the country’s famous designers, while the Early Bentley 1950s R-type Coupé class showcased the seminal marque’s mid-century craftsmanship.

Meanwhile, on stage for the Fireside Chat, moderated by Maurice Merrick, was Formula 1 champion and two-time Indy 500 winner Emerson Fittipaldi.

The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering may have doubled in size over the past 20 years, but it is still characterised by its carefully curated mix of outstanding cars, serious collectors and affluent locals.

Prestigious Californian event celebrated its 20th year in 2023, with a stellar display of classic cars.

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AWARD WINNERS

Spirit of The Quail 1949 Lancia Aprilia Supergioello (Nigel Churcher).

Hagerty Drivers Foundation and Preservation Award 1962 Lancia Appia Convertible Vignale (Bronson Page and Michael Baum).

The Art of Bespoke Award presented by Magneto 1953 Delahaye 135MS CL Spéciale Faget-Varnet (Anthony Collé).

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ArtCenter College of Design 1973 Cooper Sport Pack Rover (Rowland Cheeks).

Car Park Concours de Quailegance 1993 911 Baja (Serif Ozcan).

CLASS WINNERS

Porsche 959s 1992 Porsche 959SC (Bruce Canepa).

Post-War Sports 1961-1975 1969 Iso Grifo 7 Litre (Paul Roesler).

Post-War Racing 1955 Indy Streamliner (Art Zafiropoulo).

Eyes on Italian Design 1967 Bizzarrini Strada 5300 (Michael Kerns).

Early Bentley 1950s R-type Coupé 1952 R-type Continental Prototype (Anne Brockinton Lee).

Evolution of the Supercar 2022 Bugatti Centodieci.

50th Anniversary of the 1973 RS Carrera 911 Carrera 2.7 RS Lightweight (Liz and Reid Vann).

Pre-War Sports and Racing Cars 1938 Jaguar SS100 (Tom Krefetz).

Post-War Sports 1945-1960 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 CSS Zagato ‘Double Bubble’ (Ken and Dayle Roath).

Sports and Racing Motorcycles 1991 Yamaha YZR500 (Wayne Rainey).

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The Great Ferraris 1958 250 ‘Pontoon’ Testa Rossa (Tom and Gwen Price).

Custom Coachwork 1956 Chevy Corvette Special (Martin Beaulieu).

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AUGUST 20, 2023

Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

PEBBLE BEACH CONC O U R S D ’ ELEG A N C E

Location Pebble Beach, California, US Organiser Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance for Pebble Beach Resorts Chairman Sandra Button Head judge Chris Bock Judging process Pebble Beach specific Attendance figures 18,000 Honouree John Bentley Marques celebrated Mercedes-Benz S/SS/SSK, Lamborghini/ McLaren 60th, Porsche 75th, Figoni Centennial, Vanderbilt Cup Era, Pegaso, Post-War Luxury, 1950s Dream Cars Charity Pebble Beach Co. Foundation Next year August 18, 2024 Website pebblebeachconcours.net Closest airports Monterey, San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland

WITH MORE THAN 70 YEARS OF history behind the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, and an undisputed reputation as the world’s premier celebration of the automobile, attendees are almost guaranteed to experience moments of real significance.

And so it was again this year as Mercedes-Benz became the first marque to win ten Best of Show titles, when a 1937 540K Special Roadster – first owned by the Shah of Afghanistan and one of just three similar cars surviving today – was awarded the top prize. Not only that, it was also the third such title for the pre-war roadster’s owner Jim Patterson, who said taking these victories was like winning horse-racing’s Triple Crown.

An array of worthy rivals included the Auriga Collection’s 1930 Mercedes-Benz

710 SS Special Roadster, the 1932 Alfa 8C 2300 Corto Figoni Cabriolet shown care of Gregor Fisken, and the 1939 Delahaye 165 Figoni et Falaschi Cabriolet owned by the Mullin Automotive Museum Foundation. In total, 216 cars from 18 countries and 30 states pulled onto the competition field – an extraordinary lineup vying for recognition in respective classes or to be selected for a prestigious award such as the Chairman’s Trophy, which this year went to the 1952 Alfa 6C 2500 SS Touring Spider of Matthias Metz.

Pebble Beach is not just about the concours. It’s also about the spectacular Tour d’Elegance; the Gooding & Co. auction, where an unrestored 1962 Ferrari 250GT SWB Berlinetta sold for $9,465,000; and charity – a record $3.015 million was raised this year.

1953 Kurtis Sorrell SR-100 Roadster came out on top of the American Dream Cars of the 1950s class.

BEST OF SHOW 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster (Jim Patterson/The Patterson Collection).

Also won Mercedes-Benz Star of Excellence Award, and European Classic Touring.

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ELEGANCE AWARDS

Gwenn Graham Most Elegant Convertible 1950 Talbot-Lago T26 Grand Sport Saoutchik Cabriolet (Steve and Marilee Hamilton).

JB and Dorothy Nethercutt Most Elegant Closed Car 1937 Bugatti Type 57S Atalante (William E Connor Family).

Jules Heumann Most Elegant Open Car 1937 Bugatti Type 57S Corsica Open Sports (Lord Anthony Bamford).

Strother MacMinn Most Elegant Sports Car 1960 Ferrari 250GT SWB Competition Scaglietti Berlinetta (Rob Kauffman/ RK Motors).

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SPECIAL AWARDS

Alec Ulmann Trophy 1936 Hispano-Suiza J-12 Saoutchik Cabriolet (The Keller Collection at the Pyramids).

Ansel Adams Award 1923 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Pall Mall (Laura and Jack Boyd Smith Jr).

Chairman’s Trophy 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Touring Spider (Matthias Metz).

Classic Car Club of America Trophy 1930 Cadillac 452 Fleetwood All-Weather Phaeton (Hans Emerén).

Elegance in Motion Trophy 1947 Delahaye 135 MS Figoni et Falaschi Narval Cabriolet (Dana and Patti Mecum).

Enzo Ferrari Trophy 1950 Ferrari 166MM Touring Barchetta (Clive and Alison Beecham).

FIVA Pre-War Trophy 1933 Duesenberg SJ Weymann Speedster (Anne Brockinton Lee/Robert M Lee Automobile Collection).

FIVA Post-War Trophy 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica Pinin Farina Coupé (Alex and Judy Albarian).

ArtCenter College of Design Award 1963 Porsche 901 Prototype ‘Quickblau’ Karmann/Reutter Coupé (Alois Ruf).

Also won Porsche 75th Anniversary.

Briggs Cunningham Trophy 1954 Edwards America Convertible (Gary and Cathy Edwards).

Charles A Chayne Trophy 1968 Lamborghini Miura P400 Bertone Coupé (Raphael Gabay).

Also won Lamborghini 60th Anniversary.

The French Cup 1927 Bugatti Type 38/49 Figoni Cabriolet Philadelphia (Luc Slijpen).

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SPECIAL AWARDS

Gran Turismo Trophy 1933 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Sport Figoni Coupé (David and Adele Cohen).

The Phil Hill Cup 1957 Maserati 200SI Fantuzzi Spyder (Jonathan and Wendy Segal).

Stanford (CARS) Award for Automotive Innovation 1928 Mercedes-Benz 710 SSK Sport (John Houlihan).

Lincoln Trophy 1932 KB LeBaron Convertible Roadster (Larry Carter).

Lorin Tryon Trophy John Bentley.

Montagu of Beaulieu Trophy 1965 McLaren M1A Race Car (Egon and Birgit Zweimüller).

Tony Hulman Trophy 1988 McLaren MP4/4-2 Formula 1 Race Car (Mouse Motors).

Lucius Beebe Trophy 1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Brewster Special Permanent New Market (Lehrman Collection).

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CLASS AWARDS

Packard 1930 Packard 734 Speedster Phaeton (John D Groendyke).

Antique 1910 Stearns 30/60 Touring (Stu Laidlaw and Kirk Bewley).

Duesenberg 1929 Duesenberg J Murphy Dual Cowl Phaeton (Rob and Jeannie Hilarides).

Vanderbilt Cup Era Race Cars 1910 Fiat S61 Grand Prix (William Evans).

American Classic Open 1929 Cord L-29 Cabriolet (Greg Ornazian).

American Classic Closed 1932 Pierce-Arrow 51 LeBaron Sport Coupe (Ross and Beth Myers).

Figoni Centennial 1923-1937 1937 Talbot-Lago T150 C-SS Figoni et Falaschi Teardrop Coupé (Lee R Anderson Sr).

Figoni Centennial 1938-1948 1939 Delahaye 165 Figoni et Falaschi Cabriolet (Mullin Automotive Museum Foundation).

Rolls-Royce Pre-War 1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Barker Torpedo Sports (Bradley Greene).

Mercedes-Benz S 1928 Mercedes-Benz 680 S Gläser Sports Tourer (John Bentley).

Mercedes-Benz SS and SSK 1930 Mercedes-Benz 710 SS Special Roadster (Auriga Collection).

European Classic Sport 1932 Talbot AV105 Fox and Nicholl Vanden Plas Tourer (Richard Lisman).

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CLASS AWARDS

Post-War Touring 1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Bertone Coupé (Alberto Gutierrez).

Bugatti Type 57 1937 Bugatti Type 57SC Atalante (The Pearl Collection/Fritz Burkard).

Post-War Luxury 1955 Imperial Convertible (David and Teresa Disiere).

Post-War British Luxury 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I ‘Honeymoon Express’ Freestone and Webb Drophead Coupé (Anne Brockinton Lee/Robert M Lee Automobile Collection).

Pre-War Preservation 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Corto Figoni (Private Collection).

Ferrari Competition 1957 Ferrari 500TRC Scaglietti Barchetta (Andrew Pisker).

Ferrari Grand Touring 1953 Ferrari 212 Inter Vignale Coupé (Kim and Stephen Bruno).

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Pegaso 1952 Pegaso Z-102 Tibidabo Touring Spyder (Daniel Sielecki).

Post-War Sports Racing 1965 Ford GT40 Mk I (William H and Cheryl K Swanson).

McLaren 60th Anniversary 1967 McLaren M6A Can-Am Race Car (Richard Griot).

American Dream Cars of the 1950s 1953 Kurtis Sorrell SR-100 Roadster (Mark and Newie Brinker).

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San Marino Motor Classic

SAN MAR I N O M OTO R C L AS S I C

Location Lacy Park, San Marino, California, US Organiser Aaron Weiss Chairman Aaron Weiss Chief judge John Milliken Judging process ICJAG Attendance figures 5000 Main sponsor Rusnak Automotive Group Charities Cancer Support Community SGV, San Marino Rotary Charities, Pasadena Humane, Rose Bowl Aquatic Center, Give – Mentor – Love Foundation Next year August 24-25, 2024 Website sanmarinomotorclassic.com Closest airports LAX, Hollywood Burbank

THE 12TH ANNUAL SAN MARINO Motor Classic, held at Lacy Park in California, attracted 5000 enthusiasts and featured 460 cars from across the automotive spectrum. A wide range of competition classes included Brass Era, American Classics, European Open and Closed Classics, Ferraris, Porsches, Hot Rods, Packards, Morgans, Vintage Police Cruisers and more.

The event’s co-founder and chairman Aaron Weiss was ably assisted by a committee of 30-plus members and 300 show-day volunteers. The Concorso Ferrari and Concorso Porsche were also held at the Motor Classic.

David Kunz and Ed Justice Jr presented nearly 120 awards, including the Best of Show, which was won by a 1947 Talbot-Lago 16 Record Cabriolet owned by Bonnie and Ray Kinney of Dallas, Texas. The Chairman’s Award

went to a 1968 Porsche 911L owned by the Rusnak Auto Group. Meanwhile, first place in the American Luxury Closed class was presented to Larry Wehrle’s 1950 Pontiac Super Deluxe Catalina, while Ady Gil’s truly spectacular 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 Landaulet won the Chuck Rogers Memorial Award for the Most Elegant Mercedes-Benz in the show.

The Sunday concluded with a well deserved After Glow party for committee members and awards winners, catered

by Mijares Restaurant and taking place at the home of Liz and Dennis Kneier.

All told, the event netted around $450,000 for its five affiliated charities: Pasadena Humane, San Marino Rotary Charities, Cancer Support Community of Greater San Gabriel Valley, Rose Bowl Aquatic Center, and the Give – Mentor – Love Foundation.

Guests watch the best of the San Marino entries drive by in Lacy Park.

BEST OF SHOW 1947 Talbot-Lago 126 Record Cabriolet (Bonnie and Ray Kinney).

Also won European Luxury 1947-1965.

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SPECIAL AWARDS

Mayor’s Award 1920 Bugatti Type 13 (Christine Byrd).

Most Elegant Pre-War Car Open 1933 Packard 1006 12 Sport Phaeton

by Dietrich (The Singleton Collection).

Most Elegant Post-War Car Closed 1954 MercedesBenz 300 SL Gullwing (R Lee Brown).

San Marino Rotary Club Award 1910 Pope Hartford Model T (Joe Conzonire).

Also won Brass- and Nickel-Era Cars.

Chuck Rogers Memorial Award – Most Elegant Mercedes-Benz 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 Landaulet (Ady Gil).

Also won MercedesBenz – Touring Cars (Excluding 300 SL) Post-War Through 1972.

Hagerty Preservation Award 1919 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Tourer 106FW (Michael Adams).

Art Center Award 1976 Lamborghini Countach (Charles Gayton).

Also won Lamborghini Through 1983.

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Most Elegant Post-War Car Open 1956 Porsche 356 Speedster (Jim Elizarraz).

CCCA Paul Cert Award 1940 Buick Roadmaster Series 81C (Gary Carr).

SPECIAL AWARDS

CLASS WINNERS

HVA Preservation Cars Through 1942 1924 Packard 136 Sport Model Phaeton (Susan and Stephen Babinsky).

Most Exotic Sports Car 1967 Bizzarrini Strada 5300 (Michael Kerns).

CCCA – American Open (Auburn, Cord, Duesenberg) 1929 Cord L-29 Cabriolet (Jason Manns).

Pasadena Humane Society Award 1953 Aston Martin DB2 (David Martin).

People’s Choice 1962 Morgan Plus 4 (Robert Abrahamian).

Meguiar’s Best Paint and Finish Award 1974 BMW 3.0 CSL (Ron Perry).

CCCA – American Open 1933 Chrysler Imperial bodied by de Villars (Mark Hyman).

Most Creative Adaptation 1915 La Beastoni Boat-Tail Speedster (Gary Wales).

Chairman’s Award 1968 Porsche 911L (Rusnak Auto Group).

CCCA – American Closed 1932 Pierce-Arrow (Ross and Beth Myers).

CCCA – European Open and Closed 1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II (Lehrman Collection).

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CLASS WINNERS

Packard International Pre-War 1931-1935 1931 Packard Deluxe Limousine (Tom Neal).

Station Wagons 1946-1973 (No Woodies) 1957 Ford Del Rio Ranch Wagon (Dan Weiss).

Porsche 911 Through 1973 1969 Porsche 911 S Soft Window Targa (Joe Salvo).

Packard International Pre-War 1936-1940 1937 Packard Twelve Convertible Coupe (Larry Nannini).

Pre-War American Manufacturer (Non-CCCA) 1935 Chrysler Airflow Coupe (John Larson).

American Post-War Orphan Marques 1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser Hardtop (Kris Trexler).

American Luxury Open 1947-1974 1957 Pontiac Bonneville (The Singleton Collection).

American Luxury Closed 1947-1974 1950 Pontiac Super Deluxe Catalina (Larry Wehrle).

Japanese Cars 1946-1984 1968 Toyota 2000GT (Barbara and Michael Malamut).

Hot Rods 1928-1941 (Original Steel Bodies) 1932 Ford Roadster (Joe Kugel).

Porsche 356 1952 Porsche 356 Pre-A Coupé (Don Greenman).

Packard International Post-War 1954 Packard Caribbean Convertible (Bruce Spangrud).

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Lamborghini Through 2014 2003 Lamborghini Murciélago (Bert Meli).

CLASS WINNERS

Italian Sports Cars Alfa Romeo 1946-1973 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 Spider

by Touring (Heather and Harry Clark).

Mercedes-Benz – 300 SL Gullwing and Roadsters Through 1963 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing (Charlie Duvall).

Mercedes-Benz – 190 SL and Pagoda (230 SL, 250 SL, 280 SL) 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL (Glenn Chapin).

Italian Sports Cars Other 1946-1974 1971 Maserati Ghibli SS (Curt Mellinger).

Corvette Through 1973 1967 Chevrolet Corvette (Harry Lekites).

British Sports Cars 1946-1975 1962 Triumph Italia 2000 (Kurt Oblinger).

Morgan 1955 Morgan Plus 4 (Michael Hattem).

Volkswagen Through 1973 1967 Volkswagen Beetle (Karen and Patrick Blanchard).

American Big-Block Muscle 1963 Ford 300 (John Karelius).

Jaguar XKE Through 1967 1963 Jaguar XKE Roadster (Brad Woods).

Woodies Through 1950 1947 Chrysler Town & Country (Rudy Pock).

Pony Cars up to 350ci 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (Garrett Randall).

Police Cruisers 1950 Ford Custom Police Vehicle (San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Museum).

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BMW Through 1973 1973 BMW 3.0 CSL (Kimberly and John Word).

Jaguar XK120, XK140, XK150 1956 Jaguar XK140 OTS (Robert Huntington).

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Salon Privé Concours

SALON PR I VÉ C O N C O U R S

Location Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, UK Organiser Salon Privé Chairman Andrew Bagley Chief judge Nigel Matthews Judging process ICJAG jury Attendance figures 15,000 Marques celebrated Aston Martin, McLaren and Lamborghini Main sponsor Aviva Charity Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity Next year August 28-31, 2024 Website salonpriveconcours.com Closest airport Oxford

AFTER TWO DAYS OF EXPERT judging at this year’s Salon Privé Concours presented by Aviva, the 1937 Bugatti Type 57S owned by JCB’s Lord Anthony Bamford came out on top. One of just 43 produced, this particular Type 57S, with its open grand tourer four-seater body by Corsica, impressed judges and visitors alike. Partially restored when re-discovered in 2020, the now fully revived Bugatti is garnering plaudits once more.

Meanwhile, Blenheim’s James SpencerChurchill bestowed his prestigious Duke of Marlborough Award on a 1929 RollsRoyce Phantom Sedanca de Ville by Windovers. The car was once owned by his ancestor John Albert Edward William Spencer-Churchill, cousin of Winston.

Further notable winners included a 1900 SAT Bardon Type A Tonneau,

which took home the Spirit Award – The Margaret Bagley Trophy, while the coveted Chairman’s Award went to the ingenious and unique 1952 Hansgen Jaguar, a radically re-engineered XK120 built by US racing driver Walt Hansgen.

Outstanding Renault and Lancia aside, the remaining Special and Class Awards went to a heady mix of wonders from the Bugatti, Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, Jaguar, Lamborghini and Porsche stables.

Chairman Andrew Bagley said: “This year’s cars were truly exceptional, resulting in, as ever, a hard-fought contest to declare the overall winner. There were some terrifically rare and prized cars celebrated in the Honorary Awards, too, once again showing that Salon Privé really does attract the very finest automotive jewels, year after year.”

Plenty of high-end cars to see in the grounds of Oxfordshire’s Blenheim Palace.

BEST OF SHOW 1937 Bugatti Type 57S by Corsica. Also won Pre-War Open (International).

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SPECIAL AWARDS

Spirit Award – The Margaret Bagley Trophy 1900 SAT Bardon Type A Tonneau.

Duke of Marlborough Award 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom Sedanca de Ville

by Windovers.

Most Opulent 1923 Rolls-Royce 40/50 Silver Ghost Cabriolet

by Hooper.

Chairman’s Award 1952 Hansgen Jaguar.

Most Exceptional Coachwork 1987 Lamborghini Countach 5000 QV.

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SPECIAL AWARDS

Best Interior 1950 Ferrari 195 S Inter Coupé

by Touring.

Coup de Coeur – The Matt Pearce Trophy 1934 Bugatti Type 57 Stelvio by Gangloff.

Most Elegant 1963 Ferrari 250GT Lusso by Scaglietti.

Most Iconic – The George Barry Gregory Trophy 1968 Porsche 911 T/R.

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CLASS AWARDS

Veterans and Pioneers 1907 Renault Type AI 35/45HP (Vanderbilt Racer).

Porsche 356 – Where It All Began 1955 Porsche 356 Pre-A Coupé.

Post-War Closed 1952 Lancia Aurelia 2000 B52 Coupé

by Vignale.

Pre-War Open (International).

1937 Bugatti Type 57S by Corsica.

Also won Best of Show.

Sports Racers 1965 Ferrari 250LM by Pininfarina.

Ferrari Classiche 1951 Ferrari 212 Export

by Vignale.

Lamborghini 60th Anniversary 1992 Lamborghini Diablo.

Supercar Icons Pre-2000 1992 Jaguar XJ220.

Pre-War Closed/Elegance 1938 Bugatti Type 57C Atalante Roll-Back Coupé.

Supercar Icons Post-2000 2005 Ferrari Enzo.

Post-War Open 1951 Bugatti Type 101 Cabriolet

by Gangloff.

Classic Formula 1 1989 Ferrari 640.

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Preservation 1961 Jaguar E-type Roadster.

SALON PRIVÉ

Pre-War Open (British).

1937 Alvis Speed 25 SC by Offord & Sons.

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Concours d’Elegance Paleis Soestdijk

CONCOUR S D’ELEGANC E PA L EI S S O EST D I J K

BEST OF SHOW 1954 Pegaso Z102 (Frans van Haren).

Location Paleis Soestdijk, Netherlands Organiser Classics at the Palace BV Chairmen Jan-Peter Nijmeijers and Mick de Haas Head judge Pieter Jan van Zanten Judging process Points awarded by jury; team of junior judges under 30 years old Attendance figures 14,500 Honouree Le Mans 24 Hours 100th anniversary Marque celebrated 60 Years of Lamborghini Main sponsors KNAC and BOVAG Charity Talent 4 Classics Next year September 14-15, 2024 Website wheelsatthepalace.com Closest airport Schiphol Amsterdam

WHEELS AT THE PALACE, WITH its theme of Past, Present and Future, may have showcased the automotive world’s rich diversity – from classic beauties to modern masterpieces and beyond – perfectly, but the highlight remained the concours itself. The ‘past’ was well represented by more than 80 cars in 11 classes, with special focus on 60 years of Lamborghini and the Le Mans centenary. In addition, the Royal Dutch Automobile Club marked its 125th year with a rally for 400 vintage cars, while Porsche Centrum Gelderland presented its exhibition of 60 years of the 911.

Representing the future, Maarten de Bruyn, the man who once breathed new life into Spyker, showed his latest creation, the deBruyn Ferox V8. MG brought along a new prototype, too, and Lucid

displayed its premium electric sedan.

Nine car clubs took part in the Club Competition, while the popular and challenging ALLSAFE Pre-War Sprint for classic sports cars was a great spectacle, matched for exuberance only by the youngsters in the Pedal Car Race.

“With Wheels at the Palace we create a beautiful and interesting mix. New brands show the future of mobility, old cars show how fascinating history is,” said organiser Jan-Peter Nijmeijers.

Among many wonderful machines, including a 1948 Fiat 1100 S Gobbone and 1953 Ferrari 250 Europa, it was a 1954 Pegaso Z102 that was declared Best of Show. Next year’s event, which will move to Landgoed Heerlijkheid Mariënwaerdt, Beesd, promises to be an equally splendid affair.

Concours showcased the Past, Present and Future in a glorious setting at the Paleis Soestdijk.

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SPECIAL AWARDS

Judge Compliment 1991 Lamborghini Diablo (Matthijs Laurs).

Junior 1953 Ferrari 250 Europa (Piet Janssen). Also won Super Sports Cars of the 1950s.

Best Presentation 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 (Rens Bogte).

Best Preserved 1957 Ferrari 250GT Boano (Ubbo Hempenius).

Most Original 1922 Sunbeam 2 Litre GP (Bert Degenaar).

Prix de Dames 1936 Skoda 420 Popular Roadster (Laticia van Tijen).

Best Restoration 1953 Jaguar XK120 OTS (Chris Cachia).

Dutch Heritage 1935 Riley Imp (Peter van Egmond).

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Most Distance Travelled 1961 Jaguar E-type OTS (Chris Cachia).

CLASS AWARDS

60 Years of Lamborghini 1970 Lamborghini Miura Series II 400 S (Bodie Hage).

Unknown German Nostalgic 1956 Rometsch Beeskow Cabriolet (Mark Wegh).

Roaring ’20s 1928 Fiat 520 Torpedo (Martin Willems).

Exotic Cars of the 1960s 1964 Ferrari 500 Superfast (Michael Goudsmit).

Cabriolets of the 1950s 1959 Corvette C1 (Ruud van der Hulst).

Cabriolets of the 1960s 1962 Citroen DS 19 Le Caddy Cabriolet (Michael Goudsmit).

Controversial Innovation 1987 Bitter SC Coupé 3.0 (Ben de Wilde).

100 Years of the Le Mans 24 Hours 1936 Delahaye 135 S (Harrie van den Anker).

NIKO BLOEMENDAL / IVO HILGENBERG

Mille Miglia 1948 Fiat 1100 S Gobbone (Hans van Hattem).

Pre-War Special Coachwork 1934 Delage D6 11 S by Etienne Brandone (Andries Jans).

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SEPTEMBER 1-3, 2023

International Concours d’Elegance Automobile – Classic-Gala Schwetzingen

INTERNAT IO N A L CO NCO URS D’ELEGANCE AUTOMOBILE – CLAS S IC- GA LA S C HWET Z I N G EN

BEST OF SHOW 1938 Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 MM Coupé (Mörch). Also won 1938-1945 .

Location Schwetzingen Palace, Schwetzingen, Germany Organiser Joh Hübner Autoconsult Chairman Johannes Th Hübner Head judge Dipl-Ing Hans-Robert Schramm Judging process FIVA Attendance figures 23,000 Marques celebrated Lamborghini at 60, Porsche at 75, Renault at 125, Corvette at 70 Main sponsors Württembergische Versicherung AG, DEKRA eV Charity Children’s heart campaign Next year August 30-September 1, 2024 Website classic-gala.de/en Closest airports Frankfurt International, Mannheim

IN MOSTLY SUNNY WEATHER, 23,000 spectators witnessed an exciting array of automotive gems, beautifully arranged in the Baroque gardens of the Schwetzingen Palace for Germany’s Concours d’Elegance Automobile, the ASC Classic-Gala Schwetzingen.

Among the 160 cars, judged by a 35strong jury, were many unique treasures on public display for the first time. A trio of front-runners emerged, each taking home one of the top three awards. Best of Show was the 1938 Alfa 6C 2300 MM Touring Coupé 1938 of the Mörch family.

The Classic-Gala Grand Prix was won by the Steim Collection’s 1935 MercedesBenz 500 K Cabriolet Windovers, while the Helmers’ 1953 Lagonda 2.6 DHC was presented with the Star of Classic-Gala.

The final ceremony’s parade of rarities

included a 1932 Maybach W6 DSG Cabriolet Spohn, unique 1927 Voisin C11 Berline, almost completely original 1930 Panhard X56 Berline LeMaitre and 1929 Horch 8 Typ 350 Hornig Paradewagen, which won the Coachbuilt Touring class.

A celebratory Lamborghini class was won by a 400 GT, while the Bader family’s elegant Urraco P300 came first in the 1970-1980 class. The event also celebrated 125 years of Renault, 75 years of Porsche and 70 years of the Corvette – the last of these best represented by an extremely rare 1954 ’Vette complete with clear dome roof by Bell.

The exceptional 19th Classic-Gala Schwetzingen confirmed its position among the top international concours.

There’s no doubt 2024’s 20th anniversary edition will raise the bar even higher.

The Baroque gardens of the Schwetzingen Palace are the setting for this most traditional of concours.

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SPECIAL AWARDS

CLASSIC-GALA GRAND PRIX 1935 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Cabriolet Windovers (Steim). Also won 1931-1937.

S TA R O F C L A S S I C - G A L A S C H W E T Z I N G E N 1953 Lagonda 2.6 DHC (Helmers).

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Design Award 1975 Ferrari 365GTB4 BB (Junghänel).

Fashion Award [Prix Couture] 1938 NSU Fiat 508C Gläser Cabriolet (Ockens).

Anniversary Trophy 1936 Bugatti 57 Stelvio (Capra).

Connoisseur Award 1939 MG WA DHC (Hopkins).

Trophy of the State Baden-Württemberg 1932 Maybach W6 DSG Cabriolet D Spohn (Zapf).

ASC-ClassicGala Trophy 1927 Avions Voisin C11 (Ittner).

Also won 1919-1930.

Honorary Jury Award 1969 BMW E3 California (Zschocke).

Ingenuity Award 1923 Opel RAK 1 (Senger).

Audience Award 1937 Delage D6 Course (Merk).

Elegance Award 1940 Rosengart LR 539 Supertraction (Bolenski).

Superior Award 1953 MercedesBenz 300 S Cabriolet (Brodersen).

Youth Prize 1948 Talbot-Lago T26 Course (Lehr).

Collector’s Choice 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Coupé W111 (Herz).

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CLASS AWARDS

Pre-1904 1901 De Dion Bouton – Tricycle (Höbig).

Coachbuilt Sport 1957 Lotus 11 (Weber).

1965-1970 1966 Ferrari 275GTB (Biddulph).

1905-1918 1907 Renault AK Racer Agatha (Auge).

1946-1954 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300b Cabrio D (Winet).

1955-1960 1956 Talbot T14 Coupé (Maier).

1961-1964 1962 Lancia Appia Sport Zagato (Gaa).

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1971-1980 1975 Lamborghini Urraco P300 (Bader).

Best Original 1974 Amalfi 1800 CS (Genssler).

Honoured Marque: Renault 1954 Renault 4CV (Pilz).

Coachbuilt Pre-War 1933 MercedesBenz 290 Roadster Amilcar (Steim).

Coachbuilt Touring 1929 Horch 8 Typ 350 Hornig Paradewagen (Schrank).

Lamborghini 60 Trophy 1966 Lamborghini 400 GT (Halder).

Supersport Pre-1970 1955 Maserati 250F Carenata (Hofer).

Supersport Post-1971 1990 Bentley 3/8 Litre Recreation (Kliebenstein).

CLASS AWARDS

Prix deLuxe to 1920 1916 Pierce-Arrow 38 C4 Tourer (Loh).

Grand Prix Voiturette 1952 Gutbrod Superior (Dr Huttner).

Best Sports Car 1950 Healey Silverstone (von der Hellen).

Prix deLuxe to 1939 1932 Maybach 12/DSG Coupé Spohn (Zapf).

Vainqueur Francais 1934 Renault Vivastella Sedan (Lück).

Wirtschaftswunderauto 1956 Porsche 356 Speedster (Klingenmeier).

Italian Trophy 1989 Lancia Delta Integrale (Dubronner).

Prix deLuxe to 1966 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Continental (Kalok).

Garage Gold 1962 Jaguar E-type Drogo (Sauer).

Best British Car 1927 Sunbeam 30HP (Weibel).

Best of 1950s 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster (Hoffmann).

True Heritage 1932 Austro Daimler ADR 635 Buhne-Cabrio (Huber).

1980 Onwards 1984 Mercedes-Benz 240 D (Wemmert).

Best Restoration 1973 Piaggio Ape (Messina).

Best of 1960s 1963 DKW 1000 SP (Dräger).

Best of 1970s 1972 DeTomaso Pantera (Horbarth).

Cabriolet of the Year 1923 Rolls-Royce 20/25 HP Barker Allweather (Hoedt).

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US CLASSIC CAR CONCOURS AWARDS

BEST OF SHOW 1954 Chevrolet Corvette ‘Bell-roof’ (Gersch).

Also won Corvette 70th Anniversary Trophy.

Best PostWar to 1960s 1969 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Limousine (Steim).

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Best of 1970s 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Bicentennial (Lüthke).

Best Pre-War to 1945 1932 Packard 8 Roadster (Zapf).

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Best of 1920s 1925 Ford Model T CAN (Velling).

SEPTEMBER 1-3, 2023

Concours of Elegance

CONCO U R S O F EL EG A N C E

BEST IN SHOW 1955 Maserati A6GCS/53 Frua Spider (Jonathan and Wendy Segal).

Location Hampton Court Palace, London, UK Organiser Thorough Events Limited Chairman Richard Charlesworth Judging process Winners selected by the owners themselves Attendance figures 15,000 Honouree The Pearl Collection from Fritz Burkard Marque celebrated 100 Years of the Le Mans 24 Hours Main sponsor A. Lange & Söhne Charity The Prince’s Trust Next year August 30-September 1, 2024 Website concoursofelegance.co.uk Closest airports Heathrow, Gatwick

THE 2023 CONCOURS OF ELEGANCE – the 12th edition of this annual automotive extravaganza presented by A. Lange & Söhne at Hampton Court Palace in west London – welcomed 15,000 visitors for a landmark display of rare and significant road and competition machinery. Best in Show – making its first appearance on British soil – was the irresistible 1955 Maserati A6GCS/53 Frua Spider.

Another highlight was the Le Mans Centenary Celebration. A jaw-dropping display, assembled in partnership with L’Automobile Club de L’Ouest, featured 24 significant La Sarthe legends, including ten winners and four double winners.

Apart from the highly prized special awards, such as the Chairman’s Award

– won by a 1937 Peugeot 302 DS Darl’Mat – the many class awards, given for different eras and voted for by the owners of the cars themselves, were once again hotly contested. Bookending these were the Pre-1920 category, awarded to a 1913 Hispano-Suiza 14/45HP ‘Alfonso XIII’, and the Future Classics class, where a 2023 Aston Martin Valkyrie came out on top.

Swiss aficionado Fritz Burkard was celebrated as The Collector for 2023, with a diverse range of machinery from his renowned Pearl Collection delighting the crowds. The triumphant 2023 edition of the Concours of Elegance further affirmed the event’s position as the UK’s premier concours event, and one of the top three globally.

What better location for a top-flight concours than a Royal palace in the UK’s capital?

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SPECIAL AWARDS

Club Trophy 1968 Aston Martin DBS.

Chairman’s Award 1937 Peugeot 302 DS Darl’Mat (Phil White).

30 Under 30 1981 Porsche 924.

Prince Michael of Kent Award 1962 AC Shelby Cobra CSX 2001 (Bruce Meyer).

Classic & Sports Car Trophy Saturday 1967 Aston Martin DB6 Volante.

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Classic & Sports Car Trophy Sunday 1972 Marcos Mantis M70.

SPECIAL AWARDS

Junior Concours Bugatti Type 13 Brescia.

Levitt Concours 1955 Frazer Nash Le Mans Coupé.

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CLASS AWARDS

Pre-1920 1913 HispanoSuiza 14/45HP ‘Alfonso XIII’ (Rafael Pueche).

1920s 1929 Bentley Speed Six ‘Old Number One’ (Bruce R McCaw).

Also won Le Mans – 1920s and 1930s.

Future Classics 2023 Aston Martin Valkyrie (Gregor Fisken).

Le Mans – 1950s and 1960s 1964 Ferrari 250LM (Steven M Read).

Le Mans – 1970s to Present Day 1972 Ferrari 365GTB/4 Daytona Group 4 Competition (Private Collection).

1950s 1956 Jaguar XKSS (Rebecca Prytherch).

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1960s 1961 Ferrari 250GT SWB California Spyder (Tony Vassilopoulos).

1970s 1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV (Devon MacNeil).

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1930s 1934 Bugatti Type 59 (The Pearl Collection).

SEPTEMBER 8-10, 2023

Radnor Hunt Concours d’Elegance

R ADNOR HUNT CONC O U R S D ’ EL EG A N C E

Location Radnor Hunt, Malvern, Philadelphia, US Organiser Radnor Hunt Concours d’Elegance Inc Chairman Michael G Tillson III and Tobey Ross Chief judge Susan Tatios Judging process ICJAG Attendance figures 5000 Honourees Jay Ward (Pixar) and Tim Parker (motorcycles) Marques celebrated Pierce-Arrow, Lincoln Continental (1939-48), Continental Mark II (1956-57), Continental Mark III-V Designer Editions (1969-79), HRG, BMW 507 and Z8 Pairings, Laverda, Single-Cylinder Motorcycles, Cars Movie Series Charity Thorncroft Equestrian Center Next year September 6-8, 2024

BEST OF SHOW 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Derby Speedster by Brewster (Don Bernstein and Patt Taylor).

Also won European Pre-War Classic.

Website radnorconcours.org Closest airport Philadelphia

THE RADNOR HUNT CONCOURS celebrated its 26th anniversary with a weekend of automotive entertainment, commencing on the Friday with a BBQ and a first look at the cars on display.

Saturday’s Cars and Coffee on the beautiful equestrian grounds was open to all, while the Bill O’Connell Memorial Road Rally saw competitors split into Classic and Sports classes, with prizes awarded to the driver and navigator of each winning car. That night, attendees partook of cocktails and a silent auction, before a black-tie dinner and dancing.

For Sunday’s concours, the featured classics included Pierce-Arrow, Lincoln Continental from 1939-79, HRG, BMW 507 and Z8 Pairings, and, in the motorcycle realm, Laverda and SingleCylinders. Best of Show went to Don Bernstein and Patt Taylor’s 1929 RollsRoyce Phantom I Derby Speedster by Brewster, while Robert Mirabile took home the Sporting Marque award for his 1962 Lotus 23 Sports Racer.

Honouree Jay Ward from Pixar thrilled all ages with his Cars movie stories, with life-sized Lightning McQueen (from the NASCAR Hall of Fame) and Doc Hudson (Tom and Kristin Zarrella) in attendance.

The concours was complemented by 200 special-interest vehicles in the adjacent MotorSport Park, a display of vintage pedal cars, and the running of the hounds with riders in full hunting regalia.

BEST OF SHOW SPORTING MARQUE 1962 Lotus 23 Sports Racer (Robert Mirabile). Also won Historic Race Car.

BEST OF SHOW MOTORCYCLE 1954 MV Agusta CSS 175 Disco Volante (Albert Bold). Also won Single-Cylinder 1951-1960.

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SPECIAL AWARDS

Ed Boyle Engineering Style Award 1954 Kaiser Darrin Convertible (Ed Koch).

Also won Open Sports Car. Spirit of Radnor Award 1958 Jaguar XK150 Drophead Coupé (Dennis Mamchur).

Preservation Award in Honor of Dr Fred Simeone 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior Z (Lorenzo Tarantino).

Thorncroft Award for the Best Automobile for the Equestrian 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300b Cabriolet (James Jones).

Artist’s Award 1955 Fiat 8V Coupé Zagato (Peter Carlino).

National Automotive Heritage Award 1907 Renault 35/45 Vanderbilt Cup Racer (Simeone Museum).

Chairman’s Award 1947 HRG Hurgenhauser (Julie and Scott Fenley).

Chief Judge’s Award 1970 Porsche 911T Targa (Ann Fagan).

Timeless Elegance 1956 Continental Mark II (Tom and Kathy Wholley).

Also won Continental Marque.

AACA Spirit of the Hobby Award 1969 Chevrolet Z/28 Rally Sport Coupe (Gary Ott).

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CLASS AWARDS

European Vintage Post-War 1953 Delahaye 135MS CL Speciale Faget Varnet (Anthony Collé).

Veteran 1904 Cadillac Model B Runabout (Jesse Krupinski).

Debutante 1967 TVR Tuscan V8 SWB (Mark Terlecky). Also Closed Sports Car.

American Vintage Post-War 1961 Chrysler Imperial Convertible (Scott and November Nickett).

Unrestored/ Preservation Pre-War 1931 Ford Model AA Fire Engine

by American LaFrance (Michael Etling Jr).

Unrestored/ Preservation Post-War 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz (Jay Hirsch).

BMW Z8 2000 BMW Z8 Roadster (John Coates).

Lincoln Continental 1939-1948 1940 Lincoln Continental Coupe (Mark Lankford).

Pierce-Arrow 1933 Pierce-Arrow 1242 Twelve Convertible Coupe (Elaine and Tony Lang).

Hagerty Jr Judges 1971 Lotus 69 Formula Ford (Robert Mirabile).

BMW 507 1960 BMW 507 Series II Roadster (Walter Scott).

American Muscle 1968 Pontiac GTO (Stanley Freed).

Historical Significance (Motorcycle) 1916 Henderson Four (David Markel).

HRG 1938 HRG Airline Coupé (Douglas Stuart).

American Pre-War Classic 1931 Detroit Electric Model 98A (Bill Lillie).

Preservation Award (Motorcycle) 1951 Vincent Black Shadow (Paul Carthew).

Also won Spirit of Radnor.

Laverda 1974 Laverda 750SFC (David Markel).

Multi-Cylinder 1941-1990 (Motorcycle) 1974 MV Agusta 750GT (Albert Bold).

Single-Cylinder 1900-1950 (Motorcycle) 1948 Norton ES2 (Farhan Terhani).

Multi-Cylinder 1900-1940 (Motorcycle) 1916 Henderson Four (David Markel).

Single-Cylinder 1961-1990 (Motorcycle) 1967 Montesa Impala 250 Sport (John Stark).

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Concours d’Elégance Tegernsee

CONCOUR S D’ELÉG A N C E T EG ER N S EE

BEST OF SHOW OLDTIMER

BEST OF SHOW NEO CLASSIC

1949 Lagonda Aston Martin Drophead Coupé (Dietmar Helmers).

Also won Pre-War to 1955.

2005 Ferrari 575 Superamerica (Horst Koester).

Also won Best Vehicle Open.

Location Althoff Seehotel Überfahrt, Tegernsee, Germany Organiser Retro Messen GmbH Head judge Gerhard Hametner Judging process FIVA Next year TBC Website concours-tegernsee.de Closest airport Munich

SET AT THE ELEGANT ALTHOFF Seehotel Überfahrt, against the glistening Lake Tegern and its surrounding mountains, the fifth Concours d’Elégance Tegernsee delighted participants and visitors alike. As before, from an abundance of applications and based on aesthetics, originality and history, a total of 50 cars were approved by the selection committee, ensuring high levels of quality and exclusivity. A top-class jury, peppered with high-level active and former industry experts, presented a dozen special awards and several class prizes across both Oldtimer and Neo Classic classes.

On Friday, a first assessment of the cars by the jury was followed by a typically informal Bavarian evening.

Saturday was then all about the show

run of the vehicles around the Althoff Seehotel Überfahrt and the evaluation in the different classes by the jury. At the end of the day, after a Champagne reception, the participants were treated to a social evening with musical entertainment and regional delicacies.

As per tradition, Sunday formed the concours’ crowning finale: sun and lake shone brightly as all the winners were announced. A Lagonda Aston Martin Drophead Coupé built in 1949 came out on top in the main competition, while a 2005 Ferrari 575 Superamerica won Best of Show in the Neo Classic division.

These announcements rounded off an exquisite event that has become without doubt a highlight in the calendar of car enthusiasts from Germany and abroad.

Prestigious prizes were presented across Oldtimer and Neo Classic classes, with special awards as well.

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SPECIAL AWARDS OLDTIMER

Oldest Vehicle 1936 Aston Martin 15/98 Prototype ‘Donald Duck’ ( joint winner) (Norbert Hieber).

Best Original Condition (Unrestored) 1984 MercedesBenz W123 (Markus Wemmert).

Best Restored Vehicle 1958 Daimler-Benz 220S Ponton (Till von der Hellen).

Sportiest Car Older Than 50 Years 1956 Porsche 356A Speedster 1600 Sport (Harald Bader).

Award for Automobile Design 1973 De Tomaso Pantera 874 (Dieter Martin).

Most Representative Automobile 1936 Horch 853 Sport Cabriolet (Klaus Merk). Also won Oldest Vehicle ( joint winner).

Innovative and Excellent Engineering Performance 1993 Daimler-Benz 300 SL-24 (Bernd-Rolf Pfister).

Myth Award 1935 Bentley Blue Train Car (Oliver Mayer).

Sportiest Car Younger Than 50 Years 1991 Ferrari Testarossa (Athanasios Liopiaris).

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Cult Automobile 1973 Volkswagen Maggiolino (Arnold Thoms).

CLASS AWARDS

1956-1972 1971 Jaguar E-type Coupé (Till von der Hellen).

1973-1993 (Non-FIVA) 1973 Jaguar E-type Series 3 V12 (Dr Frank Gebauer).

SPECIAL AWARDS NEO CLASSIC

Innovative and Excellent Engineering Performance 2018 Ferrari 488 Pista (Oliver Mayer).

Best Vehicle Closed 2015 MercedesBenz AMG GT S (Athanasios Liopiaris).

BODO VON CAMPE

Award for Overall Automobile Design 2023 Lamborghini Huracán STO (Oliver Mayer).

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Antwerp Concours d’Elegance

ANT W ER P CONC O U R S D ’ ELEG A N C E

Location Kasteel Belvédère, Wijnegem, Belgium Organisers Nicolas Van Frausum and Soraya Pedrido Head judge Erik Kinat Judging process Senior, expert jury (function, originality, paperwork) plus expertly guided Teenage Jury (overall elegance) Attendance figures 2000 Marques celebrated Lotus 75 years, Porsche 75 years Main sponsor Ressence Watches Next year September 8 or 15, 2024 (exact date TBC) Website antwerpconcours.be Closest airports Antwerp, Brussels, Eindhoven

FINE WEATHER AND AN EVEN finer selection of vintage and classic vehicles greeted visitors to the 18th Antwerp Concours d’Elegance, held once again in the scenic grounds surrounding the grand Kasteel Belvédère in Wijnegem, Belgium. This year, around 100 cars featured in an assortment of thoughtfully curated and luxuriously spaced displays. Marques honoured with specific classes were Lotus and Porsche, both 75 years in existence. A 1974 Europa Twin-Cam Special won the Lotus class, while a 901, built in 1964, was judged best Porsche on the day.

A truly remarkable 1904 Pipe Series E 15CV won Best Barnfind, while a 1938 Mercedes-Benz 230 Innenlenker was awarded Best Preservation. There were interesting cars to see everywhere, but even arguably less exotic models have stories to tell. Take the 1982 Lotus Éclat Series 2 that received the Longest Distance to Concours award, for example: it was formerly owned by the renowned Formula 1 journalist and motor sport photographer Jabby Crombac, who had been gifted the car

by Colin Chapman himself in return for writing an article in support of the controversial twin-chassis Lotus 88.

For 2023, the organisers introduced a secondary jury consisting entirely of youngsters. These teenagers, guided by two senior experts, chose as their Best of Show a handsome 1937 MercedesBenz 230N Spezial Roadster W143 in a praiseworthy and hopefully inspirational initiative. In the meantime, their more experienced counterparts were won over by a 1960 Ferrari 250GT SWB Alloy, and duly awarded it Best of Show overall.

BEST OF SHOW: PRIX MEGUIAR’S 1960 Ferrari 250GT SWB Alloy (HPN Koel).

BEST OF SHOW: TEENAGE JURY 1937 Mercedes-Benz 230N Spezial Roadster W143 (G Mertens).

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SPECIAL AWARDS

Best Design 1967 Lamborghini Miura P400 Bertone (F Baert).

Best (conservative) Restoration Prix LMB 1940 Ford V8 Woodie (B Beysens).

Best Barnfind 1904 Pipe Series E 15CV Rear Entrance Tonneau (A Plasch).

Best Preservation 1938 MercedesBenz 230 Innenlenker (G Mertens).

Best Provenance 1962 Maserati 3500GT Touring Coupé (H Kimura).

Longest Distance to Concours 1982 Lotus Éclat Series 2 – ex-Jabby Crombac (Y Guilmin).

Special Mention of the Jury 1956 Fiat 1100TV ‘Desiree’ Vignale (G Vermant).

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CLASS AWARDS

Pre-War Style and Luxe 1932 Lancia Astura DHC S2

by James Young (D Jansen).

Pre-War Sport and Competition 1913 SPA Torpedo Sport 25HP (B Vendiesse).

Lotus 75 Years (1948-2023) 1974 Lotus Europa Twin-Cam Special (H Geerts).

Porsche 75 Years (1948-2023) 1964 Porsche 901 (R Van Lier).

Italian Exotics 1960-1985 1971 De Tomaso Pantera ‘Hawaii 5.0’ (A Therstappen).

Carrozzeria Italiana 1965 Maserati 5000GT Frua (H De Vries).

FN Motorcycle This is Belgium 1938 FN 500 Grand Prix – ex-Tacheny (S Wouters).

Plastic Fantastic Fibreglass Cars 1957 Volvo P1900 Sports Cabriolet (B Vanderbruggen).

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Monoposto and Racing Barchetta 1937 Maserati 6CM 1500 (Bresseleers/ Vanderbruggen).

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Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance

COBBLE BEACH CON C O U R S D ’ ELEG A N C E

BEST OF SHOW 1929 Cord L-29 (Greg Ornazian). Also won American Full-Classic 1915-1948.

Location Cobble Beach Golf Resort Community, Kemble, Ontario, Canada Organiser Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance Inc Chairman Robert S McLeese Chief judge John Carlson Judging process ICJAG Attendance figures 9500 Marques celebrated Corvette at 70, Lamborghini at 60, Porsche at 75 (911 model at 60), Buick at 120 Main sponsor Porsche Cars Canada Charities Sunnybrook Hospital Foundation, Owen Sound Regional Hospital Foundation Next year September 13-15, 2024 Website cobblebeachconcours.com Closest airport Toronto Pearson

THE NINTH ANNUAL COBBLE Beach Concours d’Elegance transformed the lush fairways of Canada’s Cobble Beach Golf Resort Community into an automotive oasis. Held over the course of three days against the spectacular backdrop of Georgian Bay, the event kicked off with the Participants’ Tour, a 100km drive to historic Meaford, Ontario.

The following day saw the return of Cars & Coffee, presented by Brackett Auto Group, where more than 150 classic automobiles were on display in downtown Owen Sound’s River District.

The popular Concours d’Lemons also took place in the locale. Later on, two complimentary automotive seminars at the Roxy Theatre were followed by the Collector Dinner, which included a live auction benefiting the Sunnybrook

Hospital Foundation. Sunday’s concours, Canada’s most prestigious automotive event, attracted owners and their vehicles from across North America.

This year, more than 110 vehicles battled for the highly prized Best of Show award, which was won by a 1929 Cord L-29 owned by Greg Ornazian. In 2023, Porsche, Lamborghini, Buick and the Corvette brands each enjoyed significant anniversaries, and they were celebrated accordingly, with specific classes arranged for both the classic Porsches and the ’Vettes.

Still, it was Mary and Ted Stahl’s delightful 1938 Peugeot 402 Darl’mat Special Sports Roadster that caught both Robert S McLeese’s eye and public hearts, going home with the Chairman’s Award and the People’s Choice.

Ontario’s spectacular Georgian Bay framed the fairways of the Cobble Beach Concours.

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SPECIAL AWARDS

Most Elegant Post-War 1965 Lamborghini 350GT (David Piangerelli).

Also won Exotic Cars Pre-2000.

AACA – Spirit of the Hobby Award 1966 Porsche 906 Carrera 6 906-128 (Private Collection).

Fashion Award – Participant 1910 McLaughlin Model 8 (Mark Farrow).

Bruce Grey Simcoe Award 1908 McLaughlin Model F (General Motors Canada and Canadian Automotive Museum).

Ingenuity Award presented by Templeton Marsh 1993 Jaguar XJ220S (Tony Burgess).

NAACC Rolling Sculpture Award 1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Fixed Head Coupé by Hooper & Co (Gallery 260).

Margaret Dunning Spirit of Driving Award 1958 Buick Roadmaster Limited Convertible (Vernon Smith).

Chairman’s Award 1938 Peugeot 402 Darl’mat Special Sports Roadster (Mary and Ted Stahl).

Also won People’s Choice.

Chief Judge’s Choice 1959 Chevrolet Corvette (Christopher Dool).

Also won Classic C1 Corvette 1953-1962.

Concours Debut Award 1954 Meteor Rideau Skyliner (Ron and Brenda Passer).

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McLaughlin Legacy Award 1964 Buick Riviera (Richard Harvey).

Most Elegant Porsche 1955 Porsche 356 Pre-A (Marc Honsberger).

Most Elegant Pre-War 1936 Packard Twelve All-Weather Town Car

by LeBaron (William Halpenny).

NAACC Historical Significance 1936 Cord 810 Phaeton (Greig and Carlene Charlton).

Outstanding Pre-War 1935 SS Cars Limited SS One Airline Saloon (Jim and Lisa Hendrix).

Also won European Full-Classic 1915-1948.

Outstanding Post-War 1958 Buick Roadmaster Limited Convertible (Vernon Smith).

Also won American Production Pre-1976.

SPECIAL AWARDS

Recognition of Hagerty Youth Judging Winner 1959 Porsche 356 A 1600 Super Convertible D (Vic Rivera).

Tom Thomson Art Gallery Timeless Design 1972 Lancia Stratos (Denis Bigioni).

Poetry in Motion 1930 Duesenberg Model J Dual-Cowl Phaeton (Dwight Schaubach).

CLASS AWARDS

Horseless Carriage Pre-1916 1909 Buick Model 10 (Tim and Betsy Turvey).

Classic C2 Corvette 1963-1967 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray L-79 (Glen McMullen).

Early American Production Pre-War 1916-1948 1934 Dodge DR Rumble Seat Coupe (Danny Klacko).

American Rad Rides of the 1980s 1986 Ford RS200S (Anthony Polito).

Traditional Hot Rods Pre-1951 1932 Ford Roadster (Larry Hill).

Classic C3 Corvette 1968-1973 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray L-88 (Bill Wallace).

European Sports Cars Pre-1975 1972 Ferrari Dino 246GT (George Henne).

American Post-War Performance 1970 Plymouth Cuda 440-6 (Donato Ciaccia).

Vintage Race Cars Pre-1994 1923 Ford T Altered (Scot Haviland).

Custom Street Rods Pre-1972 1963 Buick Villa Riviera (George Barris Kustom) (Jeffrey Goldstein).

Classic Porsche Pre-1984 1959 Porsche 356 Carrera (Jerry Barth).

Prototype and Concept Vehicles 1951 GM LeSabre Concept (General Motors Grand Blanc).

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SEPTEMBER 22-23, 2023

Ironstone Concours d’Elegance

IRONSTONE CONCO U R S D ’ EL EG A N C E

BEST OF SHOW 1910 Stearns Model 30/60 Five-Passenger Touring (Kirk Bewley and Stu Laidlaw). Also won Antique to 1924.

Location Ironstone Vineyards, Murphys, California, US Organiser Ironstone Foundation Board Chairperson Gail Kautz Head judge James Sinclair Judging process General presentation and elegance Attendance figures 5000 Honourees Brian Blain and the Ragtime Racers Marques celebrated Borgward, Packard, Austin Bantam, Henry J, Pre-1920 race cars Charities 4H, Future Farmers of America and agricultural scholarships Next year September 27-28, 2024 Website ironstoneconcours.com Closest airport Sacramento

THE 27TH IRONSTONE CONCOURS featured more than 300 automobiles, vintage trailers, race cars, motorcycles, commercial vehicles and agricultural stationary machines – and it was a huge success. Special features included the inaugural Ironstone Cup for pre-1920 cars at the updated Ironstone dirt track, many of which raced in the Vanderbilt Cup and the first Indy 500 in 1911.

The action was genuinely competitive, allowing the near-on 1000 spectators to experience motor sport as it would have been 100 years ago.

A Speakers’ Forum was held with the Ragtime Racers and racing historian and author Harold Osmer, revealing that Southern California was at the centre of automotive racing worldwide during the early 1900s, with 179 racetracks – many

of which are now, sadly, regional retail malls and industrial complexes. On the Friday some 45 cars toured the Gold Country of California, with their owners taking lunch aboard boats on New Melones Lake, followed by the Cars and Stars dinner and auction.

The Concours itself celebrated several marques such as American Austin Bantams, Borgward and Henry J, as well as marked Porsche’s 75th anniversary, along with 22 further classes, and had a special display of modern hypercars.

Funds from the event continue to support youth in agriculture, a cause to which Ironstone has contributed more than $1,000,000. Best of Show went to the 1910 Stearns Model 30/60 FivePassenger Touring display by Kirk Bewley and Stu Laidlaw.

Concours also included the inaugural Ironstone Cup for pre-1920 cars at the updated local dirt track.

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SPECIAL AWARDS

Best Unrestored Car 1903 Knox Model C Stanhope (Scott Henningsen).

Also won Unrestored to 1959.

Most Elegant Open Car 1948 Chrysler Town and Country Convertible (Academy of Art University Collection).

4-H Award 1935 Lancia Augusta Pick-up (Barbara Neuman).

XFFA Award 1923 Ford Model T Water Tanker (Robert Lanini).

Most Elegant Closed Car 1961 Jaguar E-type Coupé ‘New York Show Car’ (Mark Miller). Also won Jaguar Automobiles, E-type.

Hagerty Award 1969 Chevrolet Camaro (Ralph Lux).

Best Competition Car – Martin Swig Award 1920 Lexington Pikes Peak (Charles Test).

Ironstone Foundation Award 1938 Austin Bantam Pick-up and Camper Trailer (Colin and Patricia Hughes).

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Ironstone Sponsor’s Award 1930 Stutz Model M Le Baron Speedster (Larry and Juana Carter).

Also won American and European Classics Open.

CLASS AWARDS

Wood-Bodied Cars 1940 Packard 120 Cantrell Station Wagon (George Myers).

Vintage 1925-1942 1929 Hupmobile Model 1 M Cabriolet Coupe (Donald Sande).

American and European Classics Closed 1936 Chrysler Imperial Airflow (David Felderstein).

Porsche 75th Anniversary 1973 Porsche 911T (Don and Allison Wenstrand).

Unrestored 1960-1973 1967 Ford Ranchero (Rick Bacon).

Mini and Micro Cars 1951 Volkswagen (Richard Davis).

Pierce-Arrow 1936 Pierce-Arrow 1601 Sedan (Jim Ochsner).

American Production 1946-1954 1954 Oldsmobile Super 88 (Rick and Sandy Sanguinetti).

Packard 1937 Packard 1507 V12 Convertible (Lorenzo Nannini).

American Production 1955-1961 1961 Chrysler 300G (Jim and Barbara Major).

American Production 1962-1973 1962 Oldsmobile F85 Jetfire (Chandler Knapp).

Ford 1962-1973 1970 Ford Torino (Deborah Clendenning).

Corvair 1966 Chevrolet Corvair (Wesley Nicholas).

American Muscle Cars Through 1973 1968 Oldsmobile 442 (Graffiti Classic Car Museum).

Austin and Bantam Cars 1931 American Austin 142 Roadster (Lynn and Jan James).

Henry J and Kaiser-Frazer 1947 Frazer Manhattan SD (Larry Rodkey).

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CLASS AWARDS

Corvette 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (Scott and Kara Blevins).

Ford Model A 1931 Ford Model A Pick-up (Doug Clayton).

Austin-Healey Automobiles 1966 Austin-Healey BJ-8 (Ira and Carol McKee).

Morgan Automobiles 1968 Morgan 4 Roadster (Susan Morgan).

European, Japanese and British Cars Through 1973 1972 Lancia Fulvia (Todd Radkem).

Ford Thunderbird 1957 Ford Thunderbird (Jim and Maria Guthrie).

Sunbeam Automobiles 1965 Sunbeam Tiger Convertible (Paul Gwizsak).

Vintage Commercial 1948 Willys CJ2A Jeep (John and Linda Burg).

Jaguar Automobiles, XK Series 1958 Jaguar XK150 Drophead Coupé (George and Nancy Anderson).

Mercedes-Benz Automobiles 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE (Bo Elgby).

Vintage Motorcycles 1958 BSA A10 Golden Flash (Jerry Meadows).

MG Automobiles 1958 MGA 2100 A (Scott and Cathy Johnston).

De Tomaso Automobiles 1974 De Tomaso Pantera (Dennis and Liz Valdez).

Triumph Automobiles 1970 Triumph TR6 (AnnaBelle Pugh).

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Vintage Trailers and Housecars 1956 Airstream Liner Trailer (Michael and Eden Hayworth).

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SEPTEMBER 22-23, 2023

Detroit Concours d’Elegance

DET ROIT CON C O U R S D ’ ELEG A N C E

Location Detroit Institute of Arts, Michigan, US Organiser Hagerty Chairman McKeel Hagerty Chief judge Ed Welburn Judging process ICJAG Attendance figures 5000 Honourees The people of Detroit’s auto industry; the engine of car culture, they are truly the spirit of Detroit Marques celebrated Powered by Detroit, Gordon Buehrig, Buick at 120, Porsche at 75, Lamborghini at 60, McLaren at 60 Charities Midtown Detroit Inc, Cass Technical High School, Pingree Detroit, Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan Next year September (TBC) Website detroitconcours.com Closest airport Detroit

A SILVER DELAHAYE 135 MS Cabriolet bodied by Figoni et Falaschi took top honours at the second Detroit Concours d’Elegance. Owned by Ted and Mary Stahl, it is one of only five that were finished in this style, and it is the only known survivor. With the Detroit Institute of Arts again serving as the backdrop, this year’s event featured 150 historically significant vehicles vying for various awards. Class additions for 2023 included the Designs of Gordon Buehrig and anniversary celebrations of Porsche, McLaren, Buick and Lamborghini.

Beyond all the amazing classics, the concours also celebrated the men and women of Detroit’s automobile industry – the line workers, designers, engineers and many others. Their photographs and stories, along with displays of their personal cars, featured throughout the

show. Another Detroit stalwart, worldrenowned former GM styling boss Ed Welburn, brought his impeccable eye for detail and decades’ worth of car design experience to bear as top judge.

Friday’s Cars & Community event featured the vehicles of Detroit’s auto enthusiasts, the always-popular Future Drivers’ Club youth activities and a selection of RADwood Detroit machines from the 1980s and ’90s.

Meanwhile, Saturday’s concours was an unforgettable treat for those who appreciate car design and history.

Highlights included Richard and Helen Harding receiving the Chief Judge’s Award for their 1928 Auburn 8-115 Speedster, Chuck Loper’s 1950 Allard J2 winning the Powered by Detroit Award and the 1957 BMW Isetta of Debra and Greg Bennethum taking home People’s Choice.

Detroit Concours of Elegance celebrates the spirit of Motor City, Michigan.

BEST OF SHOW 1939 Delahaye 135 MS Figoni et Falaschi Cabriolet (Ted and Mary Stahl). Also won European Pre-War.

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SPECIAL AWARDS

General Motors Design Excellence Award 1966 Buick Riviera (Dennis Manner).

Media Award 1954 Sunbeam Alpine Mk1 (Tom Bishop).

Powered by Detroit Award 1950 Allard J2 (Chuck Loper).

Spirit of Detroit 1977 Lincoln Continental (Marisa Gustafson).

Ford Design Excellence Award 1957 Ford Thunderbird.

Chrysler/ Stellantis Design Excellence Award 1979 Chrysler 300 (Frank W Vaughn Jr).

Rolling Sculpture Award 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud (Kevin Adell).

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Hagerty Drivers Foundation/ National Automotive Heritage Award 1975 Buick Century (Alan and Joy Oldfield).

Timeless Beauty Award 1929 Duesenberg J (Gregory V Ornazian).

Chief Judge’s Award 1928 Auburn 8-115 Speedster (Richard and Helen Harding).

Engineering Excellence 1991 Acura NSX (Elliott Koch).

Best-Sounding Car presented by Ernie Boch 2019 McLaren 570S (Dominic Triveline).

Preservation Award in Honour of Dr Fred Simeone 1927 Packard 426 (Kyle Waligora).

Honorary Chief Judge’s Award 1969 American Motors AMX (Tom Abrams).

AWARD WINNERS

CLASS WINNERS

Japanese Classics 1965 Toyota Publica (Samuel Carbaugh).

Concours of America All Stars 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk (John and Veronica Petru).

Chairman’s Award 1952 Porsche 356 America Roadster (Rev and Mrs Ronald Roland).

The Hagerty Youth Award 1972 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40.

120th Anniversary of Buick 1970 Buick GSX (Roberta A Vasilow).

American Pre-War 1931 Cadillac 454 (Pennylane Collection).

Post-War European 1956 Jaguar XK140 (Robert and Melanie Seyler).

Designs of Gordon Buehrig 1936 Cord 810 (Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum).

People’s Choice 1957 BMW Isetta (Debra and Greg Bennethum).

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CLASS WINNERS

’57 Heaven 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz (Frank Nicodemus).

Star Cars of Detroit 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 (Jayce Delker).

75th Anniversary of Porsche 2012 Porsche 997 Carrera (John Denyer).

60th Anniversary of McLaren 2016 McLaren 675LT Spider (Big Jay).

60th Anniversary of Lamborghini 1973 Lamborghini Espada (Ernie Boch Jr).

Ferraris of the ’60s and ’70s 1963 Ferrari 250GT California Spyder (Joe Mochi).

RADwood Racers 2000 Chrysler Viper (LBI Limited).

Mopar Magic 1970 Dodge Challenger (Timothy Ramon).

American Sports Cars of ’50s and ’60s 1969 Ford Mustang.

Automotive Innovations 1969 Farago CF428 Prototype.

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SEPTEMBER 23-24, 2023

Ascona Classic Car Award (ACCA)

AS CONA CLAS S IC C A R AWA R D ( AC C A )

BEST OF SHOW 1971 AC 428 Frua Coupé (Rutishauser). Also won 1970s.

Location Ascona, Switzerland Organiser DolderClassics GmbH Chairman Christoph Lehmann Head judge Stefan Fritschi Judging process FIVA Rules Attendance figures 45 participants, thousands of visitors Main sponsor Belmont and Mannheimer Insurance Next year September, 2024 (exact date TBC) Website swisscarconcours.ch Closest airports Zürich, Milan

ALTHOUGH A REASONABLY YOUNG event, the Ascona Classic Car Award is now well established on the Swiss scene.

It’s aided, of course, by its ideal location on Lake Maggiore, as well as a good number of Italian automotive beauties and rare vehicles of all eras. The event’s relaxed and friendly atmosphere allows a high level of interaction with the cars and their owners, plus many high-octane conversations with fellow enthusiasts.

Judging took place outside the Hotel Castello del Sole on the first day of the two-day event, followed by a traditional Ticino three-course participants’ dinner at a lakeside restaurant. The following day, the cars were driven a short distance to the quayside for their public display and award ceremony, in front of the

Biblioteca Lungolago di Ascona.

With a genuinely eclectic group of vehicles vying for a limited number of awards and trophies, a 1971 AC 428 Frua Coupé came out on top, winning Best of Show. One of just 49 fastback AC coupés bodied by Frua, the car is a rare and exclusive British GT combining performance and superb style.

A stately 1938 Bentley Vanden Plas Drophead took victory in the Pre-War class, while an intriguing 1955 Autobleu 4CV won Best Unrestored to go with its victory in the Post-War to 1959 class. Top spot in the 1960s class went to the racy 1967 Fantuzzi Dino 196S built by former Fantuzzi employees for a special customer – a credible homage to the original Scaglietti-bodied prototype from 1958.

Beautiful venue on Lake Maggiore enhances the event’s relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

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SPECIAL AWARDS

Best Unrestored 1955 Autobleu 4CV (Jacopini).

Also won Post-War to 1959.

People’s Choice Award 1953 MercedesBenz W186 Cabriolet ‘Adenauer’ (Knie).

CLASS WINNERS

Pre-War 1938 Bentley Vanden Plas Drophead (Gilli).

1960s 1967 Fantuzzi Dino 196S (Vicentini).

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

St Michaels Concours d’Elegance on Chesapeake Bay

ST MICHAELS CONCOUR S D’ELEGANCE O N C HESA PEA K E BAY

BEST OF SHOW 1947 Delahaye 135 MS Cabriolet Figoni et Falaschi (Dana and Patti Mecum).

Location Kent Island Yacht Club, Kent Narrows, Maryland, US Organiser St Michaels Concours d’Elegance Inc Chairman Luke Lovejoy Phipps Head judge David D Olimpi Judging process French Method Honourees George Bunting, William Alley Marques celebrated Delahaye, 70th Anniversary of Corvette Main sponsor Bentley Charity Queen Anne’s County Mental Health Committee Next year September 29, 2024 Website smcde.org Closest airport Baltimore-Washington International

THE MOST RECENT ST MICHAELS Concours d’Elegance on Chesapeake Bay was held as planned, in spite of frightening flooding in the locality caused by the combination of a tidal surge from Tropical Storm Ophelia, a high tide and incoming winds.

Very early on the morning of the Concours, the road leading to the host venue, Maryland’s Kent Island Yacht Club, was ‘only’ one foot under water – and so with entrants, judges, sponsors and volunteers already on site, the event was started. However, the tide kept rising, until virtually everyone on the island was eyeing nearby boats as a possible means of escape...

Spirits remained very high nonetheless, and a sense of humour was maintained as cars were moved to ever-higher ground and the judges were ferried

back and forth through the ‘lakes’. By midday half of the peninsula was covered in water. Undeterred, the awards ceremony began in the early afternoon. The plan was for judges to convene on an 80-foot yacht, but with the pier submerged, that soon changed to the Yacht Club’s bar room. As each award was handed out, the intrepid participants witnessed – through the bar windows – the surf breaking on the usually magnificent waterfront lawn.

The top prize went to Dana and Patti Mecum’s outrageous 1947 Delahaye 135 MS Cabriolet ‘Narwhal’ Figoni et Falaschi. In the end the event was declared a major success – a day of heart-warming camaraderie that will go down in history as one of the best, if not merely the most memorable, stagings of the St Michaels Concours yet.

Extremely stormy weather on Chesapeake Bay failed to dampen spirits or proceedings.

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SPECIAL AWARDS

Best Preservation Motor Car 1957 MercedesBenz 230S Cabriolet (Dr Veasey B Cullen Jr).

People’s Choice Award 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass S W-31 Convertible, King Oldsmobile – Smothers Brothers Racing Team (Jeff and Brenda Kane).

Best of Buick Motor Car 1916 Buick Model Six D-44 Roadster (Douglas and Kimberly Gaker).

Chairman’s Award 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray L-88 Penske Racing Team No. 9 (Kevin Mackay).

Most Elegant Closed Motor Car 1953 Cunningham C-3 Coupé Prototype by Vignale (Joe and Alzbetka Robillard).

Honorary Chairman’s Award 1935 Riley MPH (Frank Rubino).

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Most Elegant Open Motor Car 1940 Packard 180 Two-Door Convertible Victoria by Darrin (Crispin and John Menefee).

CLASS AWARDS

Pre-War European 1935 Swallow Sidecar SS1 Coupé (Eduardo and Michelle Zavalla Harris).

MercedesBenz 1956 MercedesBenz 190 SL (Mark Gregory).

Pre-War American 1909 Buick Model 10 Toy Tonneau (Douglas and Kimberly Gaker).

Packard 1934 Packard 1104 Super Eight FivePassenger Formal Sedan (Lynn Shirey).

Early Post-War European Sports 1958 Triumph TR3-A Roadster (Dennis Mamchur).

Late Post-War European Sports 1966 Ford Cortina Lotus Mk1 (Mike Gaizauskas).

Post-War American Racing 1960 Chevrolet Corvette Briggs Cunningham Team No. 3 (Irwin Kroiz).

Win on Sunday, Sell on Monday 1957 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 283/270bhp (Eugene and Elizabeth Osentoski).

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Post-War European 1947 Delahaye 135M Cabriolet (Henry and Cynthia Kohn).

Post-War American 1961 Imperial Crown Convertible (Scott Nickett).

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

The Boston Cup Location Parkman Bandstand, Boston Common, Boston, US Organiser The Boston Cup LLC Chairman Rich Doucette Head judge Curation committee Judging process Peer review Attendance figures 30,000 Charity Boston Parks and Recreation Next year September 29, 2024 Website thebostoncup.com Closest airport Logan

TRIUMPHING OVER CHALLENGES is a Boston Cup tradition. Where others opt to cancel, founding chairman Richard Doucette and his team will, within reason, look to adapt and hopefully thrive through whatever comes their way. This year, the event’s 12th edition, dicey weather was a major concern. The Cup has always been a ‘rain or shine’ show, but when out on Boston Common, America’s oldest public park, shine is better. That was the experience for 2022’s event, as pictured in our main image to the left.

Fortunately in 2023 the rain held off until the very end, when it failed to wipe away any of the victors’ smiles – most noticeably that of the Best of Show winner Bradley Chase, who beamed away as his 1970 Ferrari Dino 246 glistened brightly in the early drizzle.

From concours-winning machines and supercars to muscle cars and rarities, The Boston Cup strives to have something for everyone. Whether a mink-coloured Yugo or a priceless Ferrari GTO, each one brings a smile. This year it was Denton Owen’s 1982 H-M (High-Mileage) Vehicles Freeway – winner of the Other category – that lit up faces, although few would be brave enough to actually drive one.

Quite unusually at this event, the cars, grouped in classes according to their countries of origin, are judged by the owners on the field. To be deemed worthy of one of the six class awards, as decided by your peers, is special. It’s one of many aspects that make The Boston Cup such a rewarding experience.

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CLASS AWARDS

British 1965 Jaguar E-type (Richard Sabonis).

Supercar 1965 Ford GT40 (Benjamin Levy).

BEST OF SHOW 1970 Ferrari Dino 246 (L-Series) (Bradley Chase). Also won Italian.

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American 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air (Michael Tramontano).

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German 1964 Porsche 356C (Michael Boland).

Other 1982 H-M Vehicles Freeway (Denton Owen).

Chairman’s Award 1926 Sunbeam 3.0-Litre Super Sport (Nick Grewal).

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Audrain Newport Concours d’Elegance

AUDR AIN NEW PORT CONC O U R S D ’ ELEG A N C E

Location The Breakers Mansion, Newport, Rhode Island, US Organiser Audrain Automobile Museum Chairman Jay Leno Head judge Dave Kinney Judging process Class judges Marque celebrated MG Main sponsor A. Lange & Söhne Charity Audrain Concours Foundation Next year October 3-6, 2024 Website audrainconcours.com Closest airports Rhode Island TF Green, Boston Logan

CLASSIC VEHICLES FROM AROUND the world were displayed once again at the Breakers Mansion for the 2023 Audrain Newport Concours, part of Rhode Island’s Newport Motor Week.

This year, some 180 cars were judged by a team of 65 judges from five countries.

The selection saw a crowd-pleasing mix of more affordable, relatable models alongside the higher-end thoroughbreds – of which there were many. Some can safely be called ‘legendary’: the ‘Twenty Grand’ 1933 Duesenberg SJ from the Nethercutt Collection, a shoo-in for the Timeless Luxury prize; the Founder’s Award-winning Figoni et Falaschi 1937 Delahaye 135 M of the Mullin Collection; Bruce McCaw’s Le Mans-slaying 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL W194; and Brian Ross’s 1953 Ferrari 250MM

Berlinetta. Even in that company, Fritz Burkard’s magnificent 1938 Delage D8120 De Villars Roadster stood out, and it was duly announced Best of Show. Its flamboyant Art Deco style also earned it the Curvaceous and Streamlined trophy.

Reflecting Audrain’s broad and balanced character, the 1973 Buick Gran Sport Stage 1 belonging to Philip and Grace Roitman captured the prestigious People’s Choice award.

“It was an outstanding day that I am sure will be long remembered by many for its class winners and a truly amazing Best in Show,” said Audrain CEO Donald Osborne. “We will continue to look for new ways to further enhance future Motor Weeks, strengthening our place in the global concours world as a must-attend event.”

Concours takes place at Breakers Mansion, Newport – a former home of the Vanderbilts.

BEST OF SHOW 1938 Delage D8-120 De Villars Roadster (Fritz Burkard). Also won Curvaceous and Streamlined.

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SPECIAL AWARDS

Simeone Trophy for Historic Presence 1952 MercedesBenz 300 SL W194 (Bruce McCaw).

Founder’s Award 1937 Delahaye 135 M (Merle and Peter Mullin).

Timeless Luxury 1933 Duesenberg SJ ‘Twenty Grand’ (Helen and Jack Nethercutt).

Design Award 1953 Fiat 8V Supersonic (Mark F O’Neil).

Colin Foote Family Project Award 1972 BMW E9 3.5 CS (John Holzscheiter).

Most Elegant 1937 Delahaye 135 M (Tom McGough).

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Chairman’s Choice Award 1953 Nardi 750 Roadster (Edward Gregory).

SPECIAL AWARDS

CLASS WINNERS

Sporting Choice 1947 Cisitalia 202 MM Aerodynamica (Lawrence Auriana).

30 Under 30 Pre-1965 1963 Triumph Herald 1200 Convertible (Denton Owen).

30 Under 30 1960s and 1970s 1967 Volkswagen Kombi Bus Station Wagon (Adam Carceller).

30 Under 30 1980s and 1990s 1983 Porsche 944 (Austin Spooner).

Hagerty Youth Judges’ Award 1903 Grout Model J (Bill and Sarah Cook).

People’s Choice 1973 Buick Gran Sport Stage 1 (Philip and Grace Roitman).

30 Under 30 1980s and 1990s Special Award 1998 Suzuki X-90 (Henry Drayton).

American 1928-1933 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom Brewster Derby Speedster (Stephen Brauer).

American 1934-1940 1934 Cadillac Stationary Coupe (Don Ghareeb).

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CLASS WINNERS

American 1940-1955 1954 Packard Caribbean Convertible (Sweezey Collection

by Parker’s Packards).

Post-War Sports 1963 Shelby American Cobra Mk1 (Lewis B Pollard).

European 1945-1960 1953 Delahaye 135MS CL Spéciale Faget-Varnet (Anthony Collé).

European 1960-1980 1961 Maserati 3500GT Coupé (John Johnson).

Style and Speed 1965 Lamborghini 350GT Coupé (Doug Cohen).

American 1955-1975 1966 Chevrolet Fitch Sprint Corvair (Bryan Lamotte).

Racing Sports Cars 1953 Ferrari 250MM Berlinetta 0258MM (Brian Ross).

Chrysler’s Forward Look 1956 Chrysler New Yorker Convertible (John R and Lynne K Cote).

European 1920-1940 1927 Mercedes-Benz Model K Open Roadster (Michael and Joannie Rich).

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Little Gems 1946 Fiat 1100 Frua Spider (Don Bernstein and Pat Taylor).

MG 1930s 1932 MG F1 Magna Stiles Special Threesome (Matt Emmens).

Veteran 1912 Simplex 50HP Torpedo Tourer (Singleton Collection).

Touring Motorcycles 1938 Harley-Davidson (Cindy Mesmer).

MG 1945-1965 1954 MG TF Roadster (Lisa and German Garcia).

Competition Motorcycles 1955 Fratelli Ferrari 150cc Cafe Racer (Chris Mauro).

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Chattanooga Concours d’Elegance

CHAT TANOOGA CONC O U R S D ’ ELEG A N C E

BEST OF SHOW 1935 SS Cars Ltd SS1 Airline Saloon (Jim and Lisa Hendrix).

Location Chattanooga, Tennessee, US Organiser Fifty Plus Foundation Inc Chairman Byron DeFoor Chief judge Mike Tillson Judging process ICJAG Honouree Grand Marshal Luigi Chinetti Jr Marques celebrated Porsche, Ferrari Main sponsor Millennium Bank Charities Neuroscience Center at CHI Memorial, Neuroscience Innovation Foundation of Chattanooga Next year October 11-13, 2024 (TBC) Website chattanoogamotorcar.com Closest airport Chattanooga

MORE THAN 140 RARE AND significant cars of all ages from around the world were entered in the Concours d’Elegance at the Scenic City’s fourth annual Chattanooga Motorcar Festival.

The Concours rounded off a spectacular weekend of motoring-enthusiast action, which included the Pace Grand Prix – authentic track action for sports and race machinery new and old – at The Bend, the J Willard Marriott Club display of collectable Ferraris, and the Luftgekühlt’s celebration of revered race car driver Brian Redman.

Sunday’s Concours, which was held on the streets of downtown Chattanooga’s West Village, featured more than 20 categories of vintage, historic and classic cars, scrutinised by an expert panel led

by chief judge Mike Tillson. This year’s featured marques were Ferrari and Porsche, while a special class celebrated NASCAR’s 75th year. Best of Show went to the King George V Silver Jubileecelebrating 1935 SS Cars SS1 Airline Saloon of Jim and Lisa Hendrix.

“This is the most comprehensive and exciting field of cars ever shown at the Festival,” said director Ken Gross. From the People’s Choice Award-winning 1937 Chrysler Imperial C-15 Town Car LeBaron of Howard and Roz Kroplick, and Dr Harvey Carter III’s Brass Era 1916 Stutz 4C Bearcat, to the 1953 Ferrari 250MM Berlinetta Pinin Farina of Brian and Kimberly Ross, and the Dhillon family’s 1987 Porsche 962 Kremer endurance car, there really was something for everyone.

Ferrari was one of this year’s featured marques, as celebrated with exceptional cars and displays.

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SPECIAL AWARDS

CLASS AWARDS

J Willard Ferrari Marriott Grand Touring 1953 Ferrari 250 Europa Vignale (Cogan Collection).

AACA Award 1940 Packard Darrin One Eighty Super Eight Convertible (Crispin and John Menefee).

Chairman’s Award John Oates.

Most Elegant Open Car 1928 Auburn 8-115 Speedster McFarland (Richard and Helen Harding).

Honored Collector Kevin Cogan.

J Willard Ferrari Marriott Supercar 1995 Ferrari F50 Spider (Amine Collection).

Spirit of the Hobby 1965 Porsche 904-6 (Gursher S Dhillon).

Also won Porsche 75th Anniversary: 904/911 Class (1963-1985).

Coker Tire Timeless Tire Award 1932 Chrysler Imperial CL Convertible Sedan LeBaron (Larry Nannini).

J Willard Ferrari Concours d’Elegance 1984 Ferrari 512BBi Coupé (Richard Baumgart and Eva Valentine).

Porsche 75th Anniversary – 356 Class (1950-1965) 1958 Porsche 356 Speedster (Thomas and Kristin Zarrella).

Porsche 75th Anniversary – 911 Class (1963-1985) 1984 Porsche 911 Targa (Kim and Mac McGregor).

Most Elegant Closed Car 1933 Pierce-Arrow Silver Arrow Sedan (The Richard Driehaus Automobile Collection).

People’s Choice Award 1937 Chrysler Imperial C-15 Town Car LeBaron (Howard and Roz Kroplick).

Sports Car Market Award 1953 Ferrari 250MM Berlinetta Pinin Farina (Brian and Kimberly Ross).

Also won Ferrari Marriott Competition.

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Porsche 75th Anniversary – 911/944/928/ 930/962 Class (1986-present) 1987 Porsche Kremer 962 (Dr Jasbir S Dhillon).

CLASS AWARDS

Custom and Vintage Motorcycles 1956 BSA DBD34 Gold Star (Glenn Bewley).

Pre-War American Classic (CCCA Approved) 1940 Packard Darrin One Eighty Super Eight Convertible Victoria (Gregory V Ornazian).

Pre-War European Classic (CCCA Approved) 1934 MG PA Midget Roadster (Peter Davis).

1950s and ’60s American Luxury Cars 1957 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible (James and Lisa Wagnon).

Post-War American Sports Cars 1959 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 283/290bhp (Al and Barbara Mason).

Post-War British and European Sports Cars – Early (1946-1961) 1950 Maserati A6 1500 Berlinetta Pinin Farina (Tom Smith/Don Polak Motorsports).

Post-War British and European Sports Cars – Late (1963-1998) 1974 BMW 3.0 CSL ‘Batmobile’ Coupé (Alain Degraeve).

Pre-War American and European Special-Interest Cars (Non-Classic Cars from 1925-1942) 1937 Chrysler Imperial C-14 Convertible (Bruce Allen).

Post-War American and European SpecialInterest Cars 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Coupe (Michelle Bettis Smith).

Post-War Exotic Cars 2013 Aston Martin DB9 (Sandy and Steve Bowman).

American Muscle 1958 Pontiac Bonneville Coupe (Steve Biddy).

Concours d’Lemons 1985 Pontiac Fiero SE (Jack Gunsett).

RADwood – Best of the ’80s and ’90s 1989 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z (Roger Stewart).

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The Brass Era 1916 Stutz 4C Bearcat (Dr Harvey L Carter III).

NASCAR – 75th Anniversary 1974 Ford Torino King Cobra NASCAR Prototype (Steve Honnell).

Traditional Hot Rods – Authentic ’40s to ’50s-Style Coupes and Roadsters 1932 Ford 18 ‘Bill Peterson’ Roadster (Jeffrey Bernard Goldstein).

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NOVEMBER 3-5, 2023

Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance

HILTON HEAD IS LAND CONC O U R S D ’ ELEG A N C E

Location Port Royal Golf Club, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, US Chief judge Dr Paul Sable Judging process A 100-point judging system based on authenticity, historical correctness and condition, with bonus points for elegance Attendance figures 22,000 Honourees Gilmore Car Museum, Bobby Rahal, Ed Bolian Marques celebrated Classics of Indiana, Indy 500 Race Cars Main sponsors Porsche, BMW Charity Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance Charitable Fund Next year November 1-3, 2024 Website hhiconcours.com Closest airports Hilton Head Island, Savannah/Hilton Head Island

THE GRAND FINALE OF THE 21ST Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance took place in ideal weather at South Carolina’s prestigious Port Royal Golf Club. Attended by over 22,000 car enthusiasts, the event showcased more than 550 works of automotive art from all corners of the globe.

Special exhibits this year included selected vehicles from the Gilmore Car Museum, motor sport legend Bobby Rahal’s personal collection and Ed Bolian’s impressive array of supercars.

Anniversaries for MG, Porsche and Corvette were honoured with special classes, along with a focus on Indy 500 Race Cars and Classics of Indiana.

It was from this latter class that the Best of Show winner emerged, in the form of Chip Cofer’s Indiana-built 1935 Duesenberg SJ Convertible Victoria, which also won the award for Best

Rolling Art. A 1952 Allard J2X owned by Stan Cryz claimed Best Road and Track, while The Paul Doerring Founders’ Award went to a 1956 Continental Mark II owned by John Keesee, which also won the Personal Luxury Cars class.

An important and fast-growing aspect of the Hilton Head Island Concours is its celebration of female classic automobile collectors. Fittingly, the popular People’s Choice Award was won by Anne Marie Ihling’s 1969 Chevrolet Corvette, while the overall Ladies’ Choice Award sponsored by Women Driving America went to Mary White and her 1923 Rolls-Royce Twenty HP Sanderson & Holmes of Derby Tourer.

Based on the quality of the cars, venue and judging team, Hilton Head Island’s case as a competitor to the nation’s premier concours appears to have genuine substance. Roll on 2024!

Hilton Head Island Concours featured topquality cars, venue and judging team.

BEST OF SHOW 1935 Duesenberg SJ Convertible Victoria (Chip Cofer).

Also won Best Rolling Art and Honoured Marque: Classics of Indiana.

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TOP AWARDS

Best Road and Track 1952 Allard J2X (Stan Cryz).

Also won Sports Cars – Rare English.

The Paul Doerring Founders’ Award (Best Production/ Performance) 1956 Continental Mark II (John Keesee).

Also won Personal Luxury Cars.

Best Motorcycle 1938 Brough Superior 11-50 with Alpine Grand Sport Petrol Tube Sidecar (Jack Wells).

Also won Motorcycles Class.

People’s Choice Award 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (Anne Marie Ihling).

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Honoured Collector Award Bobby Rahal.

Hagerty Drivers Foundation Preservation Award 1971 Porsche 911S (Jack Cooke).

Pinnacle Collector Award Gilmore Car Museum.

Hagerty Drivers Foundation Heritage Award 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS 409 (Rick and Elaine Schmidt).

Velocity Collector Award Ed Bolian.

Chairman’s Award 1929 Packard 645 Deluxe 8 (Paul Kilker).

Hagerty Youth Judging Award 2022 Ford GT (Mike Rogers).

Also won Future Classics – Sports.

Sports Car Market Spirit of Motoring Award 1965 Lamborghini 350 GT (David Piangerelli).

AACA Spirit of the Hobby Award 1930 Ford Model A Town Sedan (Jerry Widner).

Outstanding Cadillac Award 1964 Cadillac Eldorado (Martina Butler).

William F Hilton Award 1911 Marmon Wasp (Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum).

Legacy Award 1936 Cadillac Series 8529 V12 Convertible Sedan (Tom Alsop).

Outstanding Buick Award 1956 Buick 46C (Robert Starzyk).

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CLASS AWARDS

Best Car for a Road Trip 1962 Porsche 356B Super 90 Cabriolet (Lester Jackson).

Timeless Elegance Award 1950 Nash-Healey Panelcraft-bodied Roadster (Don Tharp).

Corvette 70th Anniversary 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (Richard Workman – The Rare Wheels Collection).

American Sports Cars 1952 Nash-Healey Pinin Farina Roadster (Don Tharp).

Corvette 70th Anniversary – C3 1969 Chevrolet Corvette L88 (Robert Seferian).

MG 100th Anniversary 1933 MG L1 Magna Police Car (Bill N Richey).

Sporty Cars – Under 2 Litres 1953 MG TD Sport Speciale (Howard Banazak).

Porsche 75th Anniversary 1952 Porsche 356 America Roadster (Chip Perry).

Sports Cars – International 1963 Ferrari 250 California Spyder SWB (Richard Workman – The Rare Wheels Collection).

Motorcycles – BMW 100th Anniversary 1975 BMW R90S (Richard Panuski).

Sports Cars – English 1954 Jaguar XK120 FHC (Richard Crump).

American Classics 1937 Packard 1508 Convertible Victoria (Classic Car Club of America Museum).

Enthusiast of the Year Mike Kleeves.

RPM Foundation Outstanding Restorer Award Werner Meier of Masterworks Automotive Services.

Ladies’ Choice Award 1923 Rolls-Royce Twenty HP Sanderson & Holmes of Derby Tourer (Mary White).

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CLASS AWARDS

American Performance 1969 Dodge Daytona (John M Garnett).

Classics Closed 1930 Cord (Shawn Coady).

Automotive Beginnings – Brass Era 1912 Cadillac Torpedo (James Elliott).

Luxury Marques – Drophead Coupes 1937 Delahaye 135M (Tom McGough).

Magnificent Orphans/ Studebakers 1937 Studebaker Dictator (The NB Center).

Preservation 1957 Austin-Healey 100/6 BN4 (Dale Critz Jr).

Luxury Cars – Convertibles 1957 Cadillac Model 62 Convertible (James Verraster).

Micro Cars 1930 BMW Dixi Delivery Van (Dale Critz Jr).

Indy 500 Race Cars – 8 1998 Dallara IR8 (Jeff Urwin).

Best Match Fashion and Automobile – Female Nancy Glass.

Pre-War European and American 1930 Chevrolet Phaeton (WL ‘Chip’ Boyd).

Best Match Fashion and Automobile – Male Bill N Richey.

American Production 1948-1973 1968 Dodge Charger (James ‘Dickie’ Wolfe).

Best Match Fashion and Automobile – Couple Natalie and Scott Bluestein.

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AACA Grand Nationals 1911 Thomas Flyer KC 670 (David Peeler).

Class Reunion American Cars of 1963 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (Tom Haines).

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NOVEMBER 11-12, 2023

Las Vegas Concours d’Elegance Location Wynn Golf Club, Las Vegas, Nevada, US Judging process Combination of peer review (other owners) and a team of independent judges Attendance figures 2980 Main sponsor Louis XIII Next year November 1-3, 2024 Website lasvegasconcours.com Closest airport Harry Reid International

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MORE THAN 280 INCREDIBLE automobiles graced the lush fairways of the Wynn Golf Club for the second annual Concours at Wynn Las Vegas.

The display, which was bathed in glorious sunshine, included the latest hypercars, seldom-seen unicorns and prototype debuts such as the Karma Kaveya. The truly exceptional classic, competition and collector cars also featured the 1925 Rolls-Royce Phantom I ‘Round Door’ Aerodynamic Coupé.

With the astonishing new Sphere delivering an ever-changing digital backdrop, it wasn’t only the cars that provided the visual spectacle. But even that added showbiz shine couldn’t upstage the two Best of Show winners.

Taking the pre-war crown was the 1935

Duesenberg ‘Mormon Meteor’ of Harry Yeaggy. Built to reclaim the 24-hour speed record for its driver Ab Jenkins – a goal it accomplished that same year – the yellow-on-burnt-orange Duesenberg in original straight-eight specification was meticulously restored in 2006 and promptly won overall at Pebble Beach the following year. Post-war Best of Show in Las Vegas was Jeffrey Meier’s 1969 Lamborghini Miura S, which also took home the Louis XIII Award.

The winners joined more than 50 other concours cars for Sunday’s Tour d’Elegance – a parade down the Las Vegas Strip that gave America’s entertainment capital another great opportunity to admire these stars of the automotive world.

The Mullins’ 1939 Delahaye Type 165 framed by the everchanging digital backdrop of the Las Vegas Sphere.

BEST OF SHOW PRE-WAR

B E S T O F S H O W P O S T- W A R

1935 Duesenberg Special ‘Mormon Meteor’ (Harry Yeaggy).

1969 Lamborghini Miura S (Jeffrey Meier). Also won the Louis XIII Award.

Spirit of Wynn Award 1929 Bentley Speed Six.

CLASS AWARDS

Autobahn 1969 Porsche 912.

Wynn Celebrity Award 1969 Cadillac (Kendall Jenner).

Bella Macchina 1968 Lamborghini Miura S.

Carroll Shelby Award 1951 TroutmanBarnes Special.

Robb Report Award 1925 Rolls-Royce Phantom I ‘Round Door’ Aerodynamic Coupé.

American Classics 1928 Auburn 8-115 Boattail Speedster (Richard and Helen Harding).

Rolling Sculpture Award 1937 Lincoln Zephyr.

The Fast Lane 1963 Lola GT. Goes Like Hell 1965 Ford Mustang GT350R.

Most Elegant Pre-War 1940 Packard Super 8.

Most Elegant Post-War 1964 Shelby Daytona.

Danke Schoen 1959 MercedesBenz 300 SL.

The Packards 1936 Packard.

Piccadilly Circus 1958 Jaguar.

Europulence 1929 Rolls-Royce Ascot.

Rat Pack 1957 Dual-Ghia.

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SPECIAL AWARDS