VOLUME VIII / ISSUE IV / APRIL 2024
AUTOMOTIVE HERITAGE AT THE PINNACLE OF LUXURY
Amelia Concours d'Elegance showcased 275 historically significant vehicles spanning 35 car classes at the Golf Club of Amelia
MICHAEL SNELL
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@agnello_1 SOCIETY & LUXURY AUTOMOBILE CONTRIBUTOR
STABLISHED IN 1996 BY THE VISIONARY BILL WARNER, THE AMELIA CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE STANDS AS THE PINNACLE OF CLASS ON THE EAST COAST’S AUTOMOTIVE EVENT CALENDAR. PAGE 72
For more than two decades, the prestigious event has graced the greens with automotive splendor, thanks to the efforts of the Revs Institute. While the event came under the stewardship of Hagerty in 2021, its core essence remains unchanged. The opulent RitzCarlton continues to serve as the epicenter of the weekend’s festivities, with its lush golf course doubling as the esteemed show field. Annually, the prestigious motoring extravaganza draws a crowd of over 20,000 automobile enthusiasts. Spanning four days, the event transforms Amelia Island
into a hub of automotive mania, offering a diverse array of exhibitions, auto auctions, and activities across various venues on this picturesque barrier island at the Florida-Georgia border. This year, Hagerty has curated a showcase of 275 historically significant vehicles, spanning 35 car classes, to be featured at the centerpiece show Sunday, March 3, which was held at the Golf Club of Amelia, adjacent to the illustrious RitzCarlton. Among the classes that were presented at the Concours d’Elegance were Porsche: 911 The Original Owners Club, Bugatti Type 57, Cars of Pike’s Peak, as well as two classes dedicated