SOUTHERN CHARMS: 2017 ATLANTA CONCOURS!

Posted on October 4, 2017 by MartynL

The second running of the Atlanta Concours d’Elegance on the manicured lawns of Chateau Elan saw over 200 primped and preened classic cars, sports cars, trucks and bikes on display. Our Road Test Editor Howard Walker picks out nine of his favorites. 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Winner of ‘Best of Show - European’, this mighty Merc is the star of Missouri-based Evergreen Historic Automobiles’ 600-car collection. After its 2016 nut and bolt restoration, it’s now one of the best 540Ks around. Trivial ...

CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE OF AMERICA: WORLD CLASS CARS!

Posted on August 2, 2017August 10, 2017 by MartynL

From grounds of the historic home of Matilda Dodge Wilson to the fairways at The Inn at St. John’s, once a year special cars are the stars. There is nothing staid about the Concours d’Elegance of America, now in it’s 39th year. The groupings of exhibitors change to reflect new interests each year, but the cars at the exhibition never cease to amaze. There are events, dinners and drives before the show, but the majority of the action takes place at the Inn at St. John’s, above, on Saturday and S...

PEBBLE BEACH 2015: TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL!

Posted on August 18, 2015May 15, 2017 by MartynL

Postwar Mercury Customs share Pebble Beach’s 18th fairway with the world’s finest classics, racecars and sports cars. More than half a century after Ken Gross watched the coolest guy at his high school drive down the street in his chopped ’51 Mercury, he put together the first-ever postwar class of Mercury Customs (Class R) to be shown at the Pebble Beach Concours last weekend. A Pebble Beach Selection Committee member as well as Chief Class Judge and automotive journalist, Gross has made it h...

PEBBLE BEACH 2015: WHO WON WHAT!

Posted on August 17, 2015May 15, 2017 by MartynL

The complete list of 2015 winners, including the Best Of Show. BEST OF SHOW 1924 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A F. Ramseier & Cie Worblaufen Cabriolet  Jim Patterson/The Patterson Collection, Louisville, Kentucky Best of Show Nominees 1914 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Kellner Torpedo Phaeton Doug Magee Jr., Wolfeboro, New Hampshire 1937 Delahaye 145 Franay Cabriolet Sam & Emily Mann, Englewood, New Jersey 1953 Abarth 1100 Sport Ghia Coupé Grant Kinzel, Calgary Alberta, Canada MOST...

PEBBLE BEACH 2015: SPLENDOR IN THE GRASS!

Posted on August 17, 2015May 15, 2017 by MartynL

Staged on the scenic fairway of the 18th hole of the Pebble Beach Golf Links, the grand finale of the Monterey Classic Car Week - the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance - hosted 200 outstanding collector cars. After another scorching day at one of the most sunny Monterey Weeks of recent years, the Concours judges finally delivered their verdict on the coveted ‘Best of Show': the ‘24 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A owned by Jim Patterson of Louisville, Kentucky took the top award. This beautiful class...

2016 AMELIA ISLAND CONCOURS: PEGASO CELEBRATION!

Posted on July 17, 2015May 15, 2017 by MartynL

The 21st annual Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance will feature and celebrate the rare and exotic Spanish Pegaso. Pegaso is Spanish for Pegasus, the winged divine stallion usually depicted as pure white on the Pegaso insignia. Pegasus' mythological role was to deliver thunderbolts to Zeus. Appropriate, because that was the thunderous effect the stunning Pegaso Thrill coupe had on the 1953 Turin Auto Show when the Spanish Touring-bodied grand touring coupe made its public debut. "That such an ...

2015 AMELIA ISLAND CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE

Posted on March 22, 2015May 15, 2017 by MartynL

The Amelia Island Concours was graced with sunny skies, warm temperatures and the most eclectic assortment of important cars – from hot rods to classics. Who would have thought that original gathering of 160 cars just 20 years ago would double in size to include a show field chock full of rare, fun, interesting and significant cars? Our congratulations to event founder and chairman Bill Warner, his staff, volunteers, supporters, judges and entrants who helped turn a dream into a reality. Th...

CLASSICS & SPORTS CARS: ST. MICHAELS CONCOURS!

Posted on October 6, 2013May 15, 2017 by MartynL

Grand classics, American-engined imports and even unrestored, as-found oldies coexist peacefully on the show field! For the Seventh iteration of the St Michaels Concours d’Elegance, the event moved to larger grounds at Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina in Cambridge, MD to house the ever-expanding show field. Featuring grand classic, sports and racing cars along with wooden boats and cars, the Concours added four-wheeled visual excitement to the already stunning ven...

PEBBLE BEACH CONCOURS: BEST OF THE BEST!

Posted on August 19, 2013May 15, 2017 by MartynL

The best just keeps on getting better: 63rd Concours d’Elegance showcased 248 cars, including 48 from abroad, and ambiance second to none. Joseph and Margie Cassini III, West Orange, NJ took home Best of Show honors for their stunning ‘34 Packard 1108 Twelve Dietrich Convertible Victoria. The Packard, above, also participated in the Tour d'Elegance. The competition at the 63rd Concours included cars from 36 states and 12 countries, and raised $1,277,007 for charity. "This Packard is the e...

JAGUAR LAND ROVER: HIGH PERFORMANCE @ PEBBLE!

Posted on August 7, 2013May 15, 2017 by MartynL

Concepts, racecars, sports cars, and consumer drives of latest production vehicles, highlight its Pebble program. In addition to its full product line, Jaguar Land Rover will debut its Jaguar Project 7 concept car, above, its first showing in North America. The all-aluminum-bodied roadster, based on the ‘14 F-TYPE and featuring a Jaguar D-Type inspired fairing and a single-seat cockpit, was revealed at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Land Rover will feature, for the first time at Pebble Beac...