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Features 12 Introduction by Keith Martin 16 Behind the Scenes of Pebble Beach Judging by Carl Bomstead 42 Road Atlas 44 Complete 2021 Concours Schedule
Hilton Head Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival Featured Concours 24 The Amelia Island 30 Forest Grove 36 Audrain Newport Concours d’Elegance Concours d’Elegance Concours & Motor Week 24 Greenbrier Concours 30 Concorso Italiano 38 Chattanooga Motorcar d’Elegance 32 Pebble Beach Festival 26 Keels & Wheels Concours d’Elegance 38 Las Vegas Concours Concours d’Elegance 32 Morgan Adams d’Elegance 26 Sandhills Motoring Concours d’Elegance 40 Hilton Head Concours Festival 34 San Marino Motor d’Elegance & Motoring Festival 28 Cincinnati Concours Classic d’Elegance 34 Vail Automotive Classic 28 Keeneland Concours Editor’s note: Please be sure 36 Cobble Beach Concours to check with any event for the d’Elegance d’Elegance most up-to-date information.
ADVERTISERS INDEX Alan Taylor Co...... 21 Keeneland Concours d’Elegance...... 4-5 Amelia Island Concours...... 50 Las Vegas Concours d’Elegance...... 7 Audrain Auto Museum...... 23 Manns Restoration...... 11 Chattanooga Motorcar Festival...... 29 McCollister’s Auto Transport...... 37 Cincinnati Concours Foundation...... 13 Morgan Adams Concours d’Elegance... 19 Classic Showcase...... 14 New England Auto Auction...... 45 Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance...... 8 Passport Transport...... 15 Cosdel...... 17 Putnam Leasing...... 3 Driversource Houston LLC...... 25 Reliable Carriers...... 52 Forest Grove Concours...... 33 SCCA – SF Region...... 31 Greenbrier Concours...... 9 San Marino Motor Classic...... 39 Gullwing Motor Cars Inc...... 41 Sandhills Motoring Festival...... 35 Hilton Head Island Concours...... 51 Torque Classic Cars...... 2 Hyman Ltd...... 6 Vail Automotive Classic...... 27 On the cover: Bob and Jennifer Lancaster Keels & Wheels Concours...... 22 in their 1912 Cadillac 30. Photo by Michael Hrizuk, Hrizuk Photo; courtesy of Hilton Head Concours d’Elegance
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INTRODUCTION A Festive Year
Amelia Island 2020: the last “normal” concours
his will be a concours year like no breathtaking automobile for you to admire. other. Use this guide to plot out the highlights T What we know for sure is that the of your concours year. fields will look different. There may be Then supplement it by finding out where fewer cars. local Cars & Coffee events are held. Those There won’t be hundreds of spectators are a great way to practice “car gawking,” crowding around each one or pushing up the art of just walking around great cars and against the awards ramp. admiring them. There may be fewer social gatherings on What will be the same as in years past concours weekends. is the passion of owners and collectors, all Yet the magnificence of the machines of us for whom collector cars are a reason will still be on full display. Each one will to celebrate, no matter the circumstances. represent thousands of hours of effort by — Keith Martin, Publisher, Sports Car artisans to present a correct, beautiful and Market ■
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INSIDER INFORMATION Behind the Scenes at Pebble Beach A judge’s blue blazer weighs heavy on the shoulders with the responsibility for evaluating the “best of the best” by Carl Bomstead
At Pebble Beach, teams of judges circulate among the cars of their assigned class
he Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance consuming process, especially if the car is is the most prestigious concours in the to be in contention for the prestigious Best Tcountry, if not the world. On the third of Show award. In selecting the best of the Sunday of August, the famed 18th fair- best, teams of three judges circulate among way at Pebble Beach — where numer- their assigned class. They put the cars ous historic golf events have been decided through their paces as each one is scored on — is turned over to more than 200 of the over 20 specific items. world’s finest automobiles. They have gone through an arduous selection process. Just Best of the judges to be on the bucolic golf links overlooking These judges hold the fate of the car the Pacific Ocean and Stillwater Cove is an owner’s considerable effort. For insights on honor in itself. how they are selected, we turned to Chief In most all cases, restoring a car for Judge Chris Bock. I asked him how often Pebble Beach is an expensive and time- he is asked how to become a Pebble Beach
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INSIDER INFORMATION judge: “Whenever a conversation turns to automobiles!” He went on to say that he explains the re- quirements and if the person feels they are qualified, they are invited to submit aré- sumé. When an opening occurs, candidates are discussed with the chief class judge. A judging team works in close harmony, and there are often intense discussions as the winning cars are determined. Bock mentioned several key attributes for a judge, including marque knowledge, appropriate judging experience and the ability to work within a team environment. Over-restoration is frowned upon at Pebble, so Specific skill sets are also required for the signs of use and patina can be a plus special classes that appear each year. As the concours looks to the future, items that Bock will mention is that judging younger judges are potentially looked at at Pebble Beach is not adversarial. In fact, more favorably. Bock noted that several re- it is the judge’s responsibility to assist the cent judges were graduates of McPherson entrants in any way possible. College in Kansas, which offers a widely As an example, if a car is having a prob- acclaimed automotive restoration program. lem, the judging team will move on and judge the next car, allowing 20 minutes or The car, not the owner so for the issue to hopefully be resolved. Newly selected judges, along with many Bock also reminds the judges that they of the experienced judges, attend a judges’ are judging the car, not the owner, regard- meeting on Friday prior to the concours. less of how prominent he or she might be. This involves the first of many trips up It is emphasized that the cars are meant the stairs to the Judges’ Room. Among the to be driven and minor signs of use are to
In addition to marque knowledge and experience, ability to work in a team environment is valued among concours judges
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be ignored. Cars that have completed the Thursday Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance are awarded a green ribbon, which decides any judging ties. Yes, this has historically been a factor. Judges need to spend equal time with each of the cars in the class and, of course, thank each participant for bringing their car. Without them, there is no show! The room where it happens On Sunday morning, a new judge enter- ing the Judges’ Room will be a bit in awe. International designers, journalists, ma- jor collectors, automotive industry execu- tives and other luminaries of the automo- tive world are seated throughout the room. The breadth of automotive knowledge that A green ribbon means a car took part in the is represented is most impressive. Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance; it can be used to After further instruction the teams are break a tie in judging sent out with a strict schedule, so there is little time to spare. The cars are started, her car was lacking. The rankings are dis- lights and other components are checked, cussed until all agree on the order, as the and flaws noted. Authenticity is a key fac- final decision must be made by consensus. tor and judges penalize over-restoration. The chief class judges and the honorary The team compares notes, and any ques- judges vote for the coveted Best of Show, tions are referred to the owner. The benefit chosen from the class winners. The se- of the doubt always goes to the car, but the lection, from the three receiving the most owner is well advised to have documenta- votes, is announced to great fanfare and a tion on hand. confetti shower. A judge’s long day then comes to a close, Coming to an agreement an experience to cherish as they eagerly The teams again return to the Judges’ await an invitation to participate in next Room, where the real work begins. The year’s event. ■ merits of each car are discussed. Judges rank the cars in their class, with flaws not- CARL BOMSTEAD has been a Pebble Beach judge for 24 consecutive years, primarily in the American ed. This is so there will be documentation in Classic class. He has been an SCM contributor since case an entrant inquires as to where his or 1997. Pebble Beach Concours Beach Pebble d’Elegance / Kimball Studios
The moment it all comes down to: the confetti shower announcing the coveted Best of Show
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The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Date: May 20–23, 2021 Location: Amelia Island, FL Admission: General admission adult: $100 — purchased before January 31, 2021, $125 — purchased February 1–March 6, 2021, $150 — purchased at the date/day of event; general admission youths 13–17 years old: $60 (12 and younger free with paying adult); active-duty military and dependents with ID: $60 each, available on-site only; Friday and Saturday Seminars: $40/$80 preferred seating Featured: Cars of Lyn St. James, Hispano-Suiza, Ferrari 275 GTB, Porsche 935, Chevy Thunder, It’s Electric, Shadow, Muscle Last year’s Best of Shows: Concours d’Elegance: 1929 Cars of 1970, Supercars Duesenberg J-218 Town Limousine, the Lehrman Collection, Website: www.ameliaconcours.org Palm Beach, FL; Concours de Sport: 1973 Porsche 917/30 Can-Am Spyder, owned by Rob Kauffman, Charlotte, NC Phone: 904.636.0027 Quick take: Now in its third decade, the Amelia Island Year founded: 1996 Concours d’Elegance is among the top automotive events in Number of cars entered last year: 293 the world. Held each March, “The Amelia” draws hundreds of rare vehicles from collections around the world to the Golf Host hotel: The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, 4750 Amelia Club of Amelia Island and the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, Island Parkway, Amelia Island, FL 32034, 904.277.1100 for a celebration of the automobile like no other. Amelia Location description: The Golf Club of Amelia Island, 10th attracts national and international car collectors, media and and 18th fairways automotive industry experts, racing legends, celebrities and car enthusiasts. Since 1996, the show’s foundation has donated Tour: Yes over $3.5 million to charity.
Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance Date: April 30–May 2, 2021 Location: White Sulphur Springs, WV Admission: Free, thanks to sponsor contribution Featured: Television and movie cars Website: www.greenbrierconcours.com Phone: 304.661.1245 Year founded: 2018 Number of cars entered last year: 88 Host hotel: The Greenbrier, 101 Main Street West, White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986, 855.453.4858 Location description: An historic resort with 11,000 acres, 710 guest rooms and an automotive history that dates Last year’s Best of Show: 1929 Duesenberg Model J back more than a century. The resort, known worldwide as Roadster owned by Dwight C. Schaubach of Hampton Roads, America’s Resort, includes four world-renowned golf courses, VA 20 restaurants and lounges, America’s only private casino, a Quick take: A weekend celebrating the automotive history world-class mineral spa and more than 55 indoor and outdoor at The Greenbrier includes the Summit Drive and a welcome activities. reception on Friday, Cars & Cocktails and a charitable dinner Tour: The Summit Drive, on scenic mountain roads, is offered and auction on Saturday and the concours on Sunday, with to concours visitors on Friday, April 30, and includes a brunch some of the finest cars in the world judged inside the iconic at the exclusive Greenbrier Sporting Club. front circle at America’s Resort.
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Keels & Wheels Concours d’Elegance Date: May 1–2, 2021 Location: Seabrook, TX Admission: $40 Featured: Pre-War Packard, Corvette (1953–72), Porsche (1948–73), vintage motorcycles, Coronado and Yellow Jacket Boats Website: www.keels-wheels.com Phone: 713.521.0105 Year founded: 1996 Presenting sponsor: City of Seabrook, Jon & Jacqueline Hodges Charitable Organization Number of cars entered last year: 200 classic automobiles and 80 vintage boats Benz 500K Special Roadster owned by Craig Hopkins of Cedar Location description: The cars are displayed on the beauti- Hill, TX ful grounds of Lakewood Yacht Club, where 100-year-old oak trees surround a large inner harbor filled with classic boats. Quick take: Keels & Wheels is the largest concours gathering Lakewood Yacht Club, 2322 Lakewood Yacht Club Drive, of classic automobiles and vintage boats in the United States, Seabrook, TX 77586 with cars and boats coming from all around the country. Attendees come from throughout the U.S., with an average Last year’s Best of Shows: American: 1966 Ford GT40, of 9,000–12,000 spectators each year. Keels & Wheels will be owned by Billy Hibbs of Tyler, TX; European: 1936 Mercedes- celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2021.
Sandhills Motoring Festival Date: May 28–30, 2021 Location: Pinehurst, NC Admission: Free for spectators; visit website for participant information Featured: Ferrari Website: www.sandhillsmotoringfestival.com Phone: 910.315.2918 Year founded: 2018 Presenting sponsors: Foreign Cars Italia, Hagerty, Torque Classic Cars, Village of Pinehurst, Hilton Head Capital Partners, Porsche, Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz, Swift Motoring, Convergent Systems Memorial Day Weekend, is a three-day-long immersion into Number of cars entered last year: Over 125 automotive culture. Each event revolves around the historic Host hotel: Pine Crest Inn, 50 Dogwood Road, Pinehurst, NC backdrop of Pinehurst; from an informal car show and BBQ 28374, 910.295.6121 at the world-renowned Pine Crest Inn, a rally through the Sandhills countryside, a hangar party at the Moore County Location description: The streets and surrounding down- Airport, all roads lead up to the Concours in the Village with town area of the Historic Village of Pinehurst. the SMF Awards dinner afterwards at the historic Pinehurst Fair Barn. The signature event, the Concours in the Village, Last year’s Best of Shows: 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 takes place on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. We have 16 S coupe of Guy Lewis (Touring), 1960 Lotus Elite of Bill classes of automobiles, along with special collector and sponsor Timmons (Sporting) displays, and our new Car Club Showcase field that features 80 Quick take: The Sandhills Motoring Festival, held every privately owned vehicles.
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Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance Date: June 11–13, 2021 Location: Cincinnati, OH Admission: Private Collection and Tasting, $225; Countryside Tour, $25; Hangar Party, $150; Concours d’Elegance, $30 Featured: An Exhibition of Motorsports Excellence with honored IndyCar collector Bob McConnell; Specialty Displays: 100 Years of Lincoln, 60th Anniversary of Jaguar E-type, 50th Anniversary of the Z-Car, and Microcars Website: www.ohioconcours.com Phone: 513.321.1951 Year founded: 1978 Tour, traveling north from Mariemont Square. The tour Presenting sponsors: EXAIR Inc. concludes at Horsepower Farm in Middletown, OH, with light refreshments and an impressive garage tour and car collection. Number of cars entered last year: 186 Last year’s Best of Shows: 1927 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A Host hotel: The Summit, 5345 Medpace Way, Cincinnati, S Roadster by Fleetwood, owned by Joseph III and Margie OH 45227, 513.527.9900; Best Western Mariemont Inn, 6880 Cassini; Esprit de Sport: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette SS owned by Wooster Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45227, 513.271.2100 the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum Location description: Ranked by Forbes and The New York Quick take: The Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance believes Times as one of the top cities to live and visit, Cincinnati is there is strength in both preserving history and driving home to the Concours d’Elegance weekend of events. Sunday’s innovation. Enjoy the curated experiences and visit our family concours is held in the historic gardens of Ault Park. that we’ve built over the past 43 years — Connecting Great Tour: Participants are invited to drive the scenic Countryside Cars, Great People and Great Causes.
Keeneland Concours d’Elegance Date: July 15–18, 2021 Location: Lexington, KY Admission: $20 ($15 in advance online) Featured: Corvette, Zagato-bodied cars Website: www.keenelandconcours.com Phone: 859.806.3245 Year founded: 2004 Presenting sponsors: Keeneland Race Course, Audi of Lexington, Blue Grass Motorsport, James Motor Company, UK Federal Credit Union, Maserati of Cincinnati, Carlock Motorcars of Nashville, Jake Sweeney Automotive, Grundy Insurance, Kentucky’s famous bourbon distilleries. Glenmeade, Springhouse Gardens Last year’s Best of Show: 1933 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A, Number of cars featured last year: 160 presented by Evergreen Historic Automobiles, Missouri Host hotel: Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington Green, Quick take: Held on the beautiful grounds of the historic 245 Lexington Green Circle, Lexington, KY 40503-3309, Keeneland Race Course, the Keeneland Concours d’Elegance 800.291.9434 has become a favorite among concours exhibitors and lovers of Location description: Keeneland Race Course, 4201 collectible automobiles. In the process, it has also become one Versailles Road, Lexington, KY of the most popular events in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The weekend includes a full schedule of events, including the Tour: The Tour d’Elegance features a drive through the Concours Bash, Bourbon Tour, Tour d’Elegance, the Concours, beautiful bluegrass horse country. Additionally, the Bourbon and a Car Club Paddock. Concours vehicles can be entered for Tour is an exclusive, limited-ticket road trip to one of judging or exhibition only.
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Forest Grove Concours d’Elegance Date: July 18, 2021 Location: Forest Grove, OR Admission: $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, $7 for children 13–18, at the gate. Children younger than 12 get in free. Featured: Jaguar, celebrating the 60th anniversary of the E-type Website: www.forestgroveconcours.org Phone: 503.357.2300 Year founded: 1973 Presenting sponsors: Jaguar/Land Rover Portland Number of cars entered last year: 130 Host hotel: Best Western University Inn and Suites, 3933 owned by James and Mary Lou Harri Pacific Ave., Forest Grove, OR 97116, 503.992.8888 Quick take: As the longest-running concours event in the Location description: This Northwest classic takes over the Pacific Northwest, the Forest Grove Concours d’Elegance tree-shaded campus of Pacific University, founded in 1849, attracts collector-car enthusiasts from up and down the West and located at 2043 College Way, Forest Grove, OR 97116. Coast. Hundreds of sports cars and classics will be displayed on the tree-shaded campus of Pacific University in Forest Tour: The Vineyard Tour, on Saturday, July 17, winds through Grove, OR, just outside Portland. Emcee Keith Martin will the scenic wine country to lunch and may include a tour of a provide expert commentary, while spectators enjoy live music, local car collection. Northwest cuisine and local wines. All proceeds benefit Rotary Last year’s Best of Show: 1934 Packard Convertible Sedan Club scholarships and community-service programs.
Concorso Italiano Date: August 14, 2021 Location: Seaside, CA Admission: $210 Featured: Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Lamborghini Website: www.concorso.com Phone: 425.742.0632 Year founded: 1986 Presenting sponsor: Mattioli Automotive Group Number of cars entered last year: 600-plus Location description: Bayonet and Black Horse Golf Course, 1 McClure Way, Seaside, CA 93955, 831.899.7271. Between Laguna Seca and the town of Seaside, Quick take: Concorso Italiano will once again be a key it typically offers mild, sunny afternoons in August with a nice part of the traditional Monterey Automobile Week in 2021. onshore breeze. Concorso Italiano’s unique format features hundreds of vehicles of Italian origin, and the focus is on the vehicles on Tour: Yes display, conversations between people who love and appreci- Last year’s Best of Show: 1960 Ferrari 250 GT cabriolet ate them, and elements of Italian style such as fashion, food, owned by Ron Corradini music and art.
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Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Date: August 15, 2021 Location: Pebble Beach, CA Admission: General admission, $400; Club d’Elegance, $900; The Venue above the Concept Lawn, $1,500; Patron’s Patio at the Winner’s Circle, $2,750; Chairman’s Hospitality, $3,500 Featured: Previous Best of Show cars, Pininfarina, Talbot-Lago, Porsche 917, Early Electric Cars, Miller, Iso Rivolta, La Carrera Panamericana, All Pebble Beach Road Race Winners Website: www.pebblebeachconcours.net Phone: 831.622.1700 Last year’s Best of Show: 1931 Bentley 8 Litre Gurney Year founded: 1950 Nutting Sports Tourer of The Honorable Sir Michael Kadoorie Number of cars entered last year: 220 Quick take: Now considered to be the world’s premier cel- ebration of the automobile, this is a can’t-miss event for every Host hotel: The Lodge at Pebble Beach, 1700 17-Mile Drive, car enthusiast. Each year, the finest collector cars gather on Pebble Beach, CA 93953, 800.877.0597 the 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links to compete to be named Best of Show — the ultimate award for automobiles. Location description: The famed 18th fairway of Pebble In tandem with the competition between extraordinary historic Beach Golf Links automobiles, the concours also serves as host to some of the Tour: Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance most anticipated concepts and new-car debuts.
Morgan Adams Concours d’Elegance Date: August 21, 2021 Location: Centennial, CO Admission: $250/ticket, patron tables and sponsorship opportunities available Website: www.morganadam- sconcours.org Phone: 303.758.2130 Year founded: 2003 Number of cars entered last year: 80 automobiles, 44 motorcycles and 45 airplanes Location description: Centennial Airport, 7800 S. Peoria St., Englewood, CO 80112, 303.790.0598. Last year’s Best of Show: 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing representing an incredible array from the earliest significant Quick take: The Morgan Adams Concours d’Elegance is an air/auto/moto to breathtaking modern jets and supercars. The exclusive and exhilarating aircraft, automobile and motorcycle list of attractions at this event boasts one-of-a kind vintage preview with silent and live auction components. The event vehicles, one-off-assembly automobiles, as well as custom brings together a collection that spans all collectible eras, private jets and extraordinary vintage aircraft.
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San Marino Motor Classic Date: August 22, 2021 Location: San Marino, CA Admission: Pre-event general admission, $30; day of event general admission, $35 Featured: Concorso Ferrari, Classic Car Club of America Far West Grand Classic Website: www.sanmarinomotorclassic. com Phone: 818.606.0638 Year founded: 2010 Presenting sponsor: Rusnak Auto Group Number of cars entered last year: 450 Host hotel: The Langham Pasadena, 1401 South Oak Knoll Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106, 626.568.3900 Quick take: The San Marino Motor Classic is a full concours- level event with over 35 classes of cars offered. The 2021 event Location description: Lacy Park, San Marino: a 35-acre will host both the FCA Southwest Region Concorso Ferrari and public park in exclusive San Marino, CA the Classic Car Club of America Far West Grand Classic. Over Last year’s Best of Shows: Pre-War: 1910 Thomas Flyer the event’s 10-year existence, it has raised over $2.2 million M 6-40 Touring of Joe and Janice Conzonire; Post-War: 1954 for beneficiary charities Pasadena Humane, Cancer Support Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing of R. Lee Brown; Concorso Community Pasadena, and San Marino Rotary Charities, its Ferrari: 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi of Andrew Tymkiw conduit to distributing funds to over 25 local charities.
Vail Automotive Classic Date: September 17–19, 2021 Location: Vail, CO Website: www.vailautomotive classic.com Year founded: 2008 Number of cars entered last year: 125 Host hotel: Sonnenalp Hotel, 20 Vail Road, Vail, CO 81657, 866.284.4411 Location description: Vail Mountain is the backdrop for these events, where cars will line the streets of Vail’s Lionshead Village, Arrabelle Square and the base of Vail Mountain. Tour: The Barrett-Jackson Mountain Road Tour offers Reception, Cars & Coffee and Vail Automotive Classic Concours opportunities for both spirited and relaxed scenic driving on and Car Show. Scenic mountain views and the Bavarian village carefully curated roads through the Rocky Mountains. offer a truly spectacular venue, complete with world-class Quick take: The 12th Annual Vail Automotive Classic is a dining, lodging and shopping, as well as more active outdoor three-day celebration of the automobile. Signature events recreation and scenic gondola rides. Vail Mountain is “Like No include Barrett-Jackson Mountain Road Tour, Cars & Cocktails Place on Earth.”
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Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance Date: September 18–19, 2021 Location: Kemble, ON, Canada Admission: Advance ticket prices: adult, $69; youth 13–16, $42; family, $196; VIP, $435 Featured: Porsche and Classic Boattails Website: www.cobblebeachconcours.com Phone: 416.366.4820 x228 Year founded: 2013 Presenting sponsor: Cobble Beach Golf Resort Community Number of cars entered last year: 100-plus Location description: Situated on the 18th fairway of the proud to bring to Canada the eighth year of this important Cobble Beach Golf Links overlooking Georgian Bay, Lake automotive tradition of excellence. In year one, 3,000 attend- Huron (two hours north of Toronto’s Pearson Airport, 3.5 ees and 100 participants raised $51,000 for the Sunnybrook hours from Port Huron, MI). Foundation. By year seven, new classes (over 100 vehicles), more judges, vintage motorcycles, vintage wooden boats and Tour: 100-km (62-mile) Participants’ Tour on Saturday, the Museum Class brought over 10,000 guests to the weekend September 18. event, which has raised over $500,000 to date for our charities. Chief Judge and 2015 Lee Iacocca Award winner John Carlson Last year’s Best of Show: 1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K says, “Hands down, Rob McLeese has the nicest Canadian cabriolet of Robert S. Jepson Jr. Concours d’Elegance going. There is nothing in the country Quick take: Building on the momentum of seven successful that holds a candle to this event with its location, quality of events, the Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance is immensely cars, sponsorship and hospitality.”
Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week Date: September 30–October 3, 2021 Location: Newport, RI Admission: Varies per event Website: www.audrain concours.com Phone: 401.856.4420 Year founded: 2019 Number of cars entered last year: 98 Location description: The events during this week will be hosted at some of Newport’s most notable locations: The historic mansions of Bellevue Avenue, the International Tennis Hall of Fame, the Audrain Automobile Museum, the Redwood Library and Quick take: Car power and star power come together at Athenaeum, the National Museum of American Illustration, Audrain’s Newport Concours & Motor Week, which celebrates the Newport Pell Bridge, and local city and state parks. the history of motoring, luxury and sport in America’s first Tour: Yes resort town: Newport, RI. Featuring a world-class collection of over a billion dollars’ worth of vintage and modern cars, the Last year’s Best of Show: 1927 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A S event offers ticket holders unparalleled access to some of the Fleetwood rarest automobiles in existence.
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Chattanooga Motorcar Festival Date: October 15–17, 2021 Location: Chattanooga, TN Website: www.chattanoogamotorcar.com Phone: 423.308.1830 Year founded: 2019 Number of cars entered last year: 128 Host hotel: Westin Chattanooga, 801 Pine St. Chattanooga, TN 37402, 423.531.4653 Location description: Anchored by the iconic Westin hotel, downtown Chattanooga’s West Village serves as the nucleus of the event, within walking distance to many of Chattanooga’s historic landmarks. West Time Trials, High Jinks Rallye, Concours d’Elegance and Village is the official site for our Concours d’Elegance, houses Cars & Coffee. Stages for panels and event commentary, live the official Chattanooga Motorcar Festival stage and Awards music, street parties and laser shows will flood the streets Ceremony, and serves as an arrival point for the High Jinks on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Our 2019 event had an Rallye. estimated 12,000 attendees, and we are expecting to host 30,000 in 2021. The inaugural 2019 Chattanooga Motorcar Last year’s Best in Show: 1928 Auburn 8-115 of Al and Festival borrowed the style of its European counterparts by Barbara Mason incorporating unique classic-car events tailored to the vintage Quick take: Hundreds of classic cars and thousands of collector and racer with the welcoming hospitality that is the automotive enthusiasts will converge in Chattanooga for the trademark of the American South. The 2019 festival attendees Chattanooga Motorcar Festival on October 15–17. Festival were able to see hundreds of specialty and vintage cars and highlights during the three-day family-friendly event include meet celebrity guests.
Las Vegas Concours d’Elegance Date: October 21–24, 2021 Location: Las Vegas, NV Admission: $100 general admission Featured: Cadillac, also celebrating 30 Years of the Lamborghini Diablo Website: www.lasvegasconcours.com Phone: 702.992.0512 Year founded: 2019 Number of cars entered last year: 140 Location description: The Las Vegas Ballpark, 1650 S Pavilion Center Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89135, 702.943.7200. Tour: On Sunday the Tour d’Elegance will visit the nearby Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Thursday with our opening night party, the Concours d’Avant Area for a scenic and memorable route known for its natural at the Smith Center. Friday, we host an exhibitors dinner at beauty. the Las Vegas Ballpark with the cars under the lights. Saturday Last year’s Best of Shows: Pre-War: 1931 Bugatti Dubos of is the Concours d’Elegance from noon to 6 p.m., ending under the Nethercutt Collection, Post-War: 1953 Ferrari 250 Europa the lights with an incredible awards show. This venue promises Vignale of the Cogan Collection to be the most comfortable and spectator-friendly concours, with great viewing and many unique food and drink options. Quick take: The 2021 Las Vegas Concours will feature four Afterwards, there will be a Sunset Sky Party on the upper days of all-new events at exciting new venues. We begin on decks.
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Hilton Head Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival
Date: November 5–7, 2021 Location: Hilton Head Island, SC Admission: Tickets will be available for purchase online in spring 2021 Featured: Stutz, Jaguar XKE, History of the Electric Vehicle Website: www.hhiconcours.com Phone: 843.785.7469 Year founded: 2002 Number of cars entered last year: Over 500 Host hotel: The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa, Two Grasslawn Ave., Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, 843.681.4000 Location description: Port Royal Golf Club, 10 Clubhouse Quick take: Time is not measured by miles, but by moments. Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 When the experience is so fleeting, time seems to stand still. That’s where magic can be found. Hilton Head Island’s own Tour: Accepted exhibitors are invited to tour. Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival offers the crème de la Last Year’s Best of Show: 1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K crème in automotive exhibition, racing, dining and libations. cabriolet owned by Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Jepson Jr. of This collection will be in this moment and in this place one Savannah, GA time only. You won’t want to miss it. ■
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DATE SHOW LOCATION WEB January Festivals of Speed at St. Vinoy Park, 1/10 www.festivalsofspeed.com Petersburg St. Petersburg, FL The Breakers, 1/21–1/24 Cavallino Classic www.cavallinoclassic.com Palm Beach, FL Festivals of Speed at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande 1/24 www.festivalsofspeed.com Ritz-Carlton Orlando Lakes Resort, Orlando, FL February Fountain Park, 2/13 Concours in the Hills www.concoursinthehills.org Fountain Hills, AZ March Porsche Werks Reunion Amelia River Golf Club, 3/5 www.werksreunion.com Amelia Island Amelia Island, FL Main Beach Park, 3/6 Florida Concours d’Lemons www.24hoursoflemons.com Fernandina Beach, FL Amelia Island Concours The Golf Club of Amelia 3/4–3/7 www.ameliaconcours.org d’Elegance Island, Amelia Island, FL Mar-a-Lago Club, 3/19–3/21 The Palm Event www.thepalmevent.com Palm Beach, FL April Ellen Browning Scripps Park, 4/16–4/18 La Jolla Concours d’Elegance www.lajollaconcours.com La Jolla, CA Festivals of Speed Avalon, 4/18 Alpharetta, Georgia at www.festivalsofspeed.com Alpharetta, GA Avalon The Greenbrier Concours The Greenbrier, 4/30–5/2 www.greenbrierconcours.com d’Elegance White Sulphur Springs, WV May Festivals of Speed World Equestrian Center, 5/1 www.festivalsofspeed.com Thoroughbred Weekend Ocala, FL Keels & Wheels Concours Lakewood Yacht Club, 5/1–5/2 www.keels-wheels.com d’Elegance Seabrook, TX
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2021 CONCOURS SCHEDULE Additional details about highlighted concours on pages 24-40.
DATE SHOW LOCATION WEB Serrano Visitors Center, 5/16 Niello Concours at Serrano www.theconcours.net El Dorado Hills, CA Coyote Creek Concours Coyote Creek Golf Club, 5/23 www.coyotecreekconcours.com d’Elegance Morgan Hill, CA Concorso d’Eleganza Villa Grand Hotel Villa d’Este, www.concorsodeleganzavil- 5/28–5/30 d’Este Lake Como, IT ladeste.com Village of Pinehurst, www.sandhillsmotoringfestival. 5/28–5/30 Sandhills Motoring Festival Pinehurst, NC com June Huntington Beach Concours Central Park, 6/5–/6/6 www.hbconcours.org d’Elegance Huntington Beach, CA Cincinnati Concours Ault Park, 6/11–6/13 www.ohioconcours.com d’Elegance Cincinnati, OH First Wing Jet Center, www.artomobilia.org/events/ 6/12 Octane Zionsville, IN octane Colorado Concours Arapahoe Community College, 6/13 www.coloradoconcours.org d’Elegance Littleton, CO Bloomington Gold Corvettes Lucas Oil Stadium, 6/18–6/19 www.bloomingtongold.com USA Indianapolis, IN Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, June (TBD) Greenwich Concours www.greenwichconcours.com Greenwich, CT July Concours d’Elegance at The Oliver Mansion, 7/10 www.concoursatcopshaholm.com Copshaholm South Bend, IN Cartier Lawn, Goodwood 7/8–7/11 Cartier Style et Luxe www.goodwood.com House, Chichester, U.K. Keeneland Concours Keeneland Race Course, 7/15–7/18 www.keenelandconcours.com d’Elegance Lexington, KY Pacific University, 7/18 Forest Grove Concours www.forestgroveconcours.org Forest Grove, OR Crystal Springs Golf Course, 7/18 Hillsborough Concours www.hillsboroughconcours.org Burlingame, CA The Inn at St. John’s, 7/24 Michigan Concours d’Lemons www.24hoursoflemons.com Plymouth, MI Concours d’Elegance of The Inn at St. John’s, 7/23–7/25 www.concoursusa.org America Plymouth, MI
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DATE SHOW LOCATION WEB August Carmel-by-the-Sea Concours Ocean Ave., 8/10 www.carmelconcours.com on the Avenue Carmel, CA Carmel Mission Plaza, 8/11 Carmel Mission Classic www.carmelmissionclassic.org Carmel, CA Legends of the Autobahn The Club at Pasadera, 8/13 www.legendsoftheautobahn.org West Monterey, CA The Quail, A Motorsports Quail Lodge and Golf Club, www.peninsula.com/en/signa- 8/13 Gathering Carmel, CA ture-events/events/motorsports California Concours Seaside City Hall, 8/14 www.24hoursoflemons.com d’Lemons Seaside, CA Bayonet and Black Horse 8/14 Concorso Italiano www.concorso.com Golf Course, Seaside, CA Corral de Tierra Country Club, 8/14 Werks Reunion www.werksreunion.com Monterey, CA Pebble Beach Concours Pebble Beach Golf Links, 8/15 www.pebblebeachconcours.net d’Elegance Pebble Beach, CA Morgan Adams Concours 8/21 Englewood, CO www.morganadamsconcours.org d’Elegance Lacy Park, 8/22 San Marino Motor Classic www.sanmarinomotorclassic.com San Marino, CA Downtown 3rd St., 8/22 Geneva Concours d’Elegance www.genevaconcours.net Geneva, IL Indiana Design Center, 8/27–8/29 Artomobilia www.artomobilia.org Carmel, IN September Blenheim Palace, 9/1–9/4 Salon Privé www.salonpriveconcours.com Blenheim Park, U.K. Historic Festival at Lime Lime Rock Park, 9/2–9/6 www.limerock.com Rock Park Lakeville, CT Concours of Elegance at Hampton Court Palace, 9/3–9/5 www.concoursofelegance.co.uk Hampton Court Palace Surrey, U.K. Radnor Hunt Concours Radnor Hunt, 9/10–9/12 www.radnorconcours.org d’Elegance Malvern, PA Main Street Historic District, 9/12 Ferndale Concours on Main www.ferndaleconcours.org Ferndale, CA
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