Showing posts with label Concours D'elegance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Concours D'elegance. Show all posts
Thursday, July 21, 2016
The 59th annual Hillsborough Concours D'Elegance
Located at the ideal setting of a golf course and notably the last remaining Concours show in the Bay Area, the 59th annual Hillsborough Concours D’elegance was held July 19th at Crystal Springs Golf Course in Burlingame, CA. One would expect lots of road noise from the nearby I-280 expressway but that isn’t he case, nor is it what attendees heard.
Despite the hot weather, and thankful it wasn’t a pavement based show with heat reflecting off the asphalt, the commentary on the public address system by the ever-smooth John Joss was delightful. And so was the variety of automobiles, from pre-war luxury cars, newer exotics, racers, a small collection of motorcycles and basically everything that is cool whether old, new, slow or fast. Rolling
artwork and sculptures, as always.
Heavy on giving back, the Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance Foundation is a 501(c)(3) Not-For-Profit Organization. There are numerous other sponsors and charities involved. One particularly special moment was the remembrance of friends of the show that had since passed on. Instead of a moment of silence, it was a rev-off. A superbly clever idea of revving the engines of the participating cars at the top of the pre-announced hour as a tribute to those no longer with us. A great and memorable idea.
Hopefully the show will continue its wonderful existence with its outstanding community support and sponsors as a premier event in the Bay Area while a preview of the Monterey Weekend at a fraction of the cost. Be sure to check out the website for more information, the class winners and the Best of Show, a stunning 1964 Ferrari 250LM.
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
The 63rd Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
The 63rd Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, held on Sunday, August 18th, 2013 again offered a breathtaking selection of vehicles that define perfection and rarity. There were 248 vehicles from 36 states and 12 countries. Some, or many, like you have never seen before.
Multiple classes divide the field. Besides Antique, others included Simplex, Open Packard, Lincoln Custom Coachwork V8 and V12, Aston Martin Centennial, Vanvooren Coachwork, Duesenberg, Rolls-Royce and Bentley, Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari Grand Touring Competition, Lamborghini, Porsche 911 Road and Competition, BMW 507, Indy Roadsters and French Motorcycles. There were other
classes of various vintages and themes as well. There were other highlights and great gatherings, especially the 27 Alfa Romeo 8Cs, the pre-war model.
Notably the Best of Show went to the second American car in twenty years, a 1934 Packard 1108 Twelve Dietrich Convertible Victoria. While people watching of attendees and participants could be considered just as interesting as the show, it also raised $1,277,007 for charity. No small feat. Of course, Jay Leno was present and raised $25,000 for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Monterey County by offering tickets to his show and tours of his Big Dog Garage, which is a show in itself.
Manufacturer participation is always another feature with multiple mini-shows and displays including Infiniti, Jaguar, Cadillac, Hyundai and SRT. Land Rover may have had the most interesting display with a cut-away as pictured in the slideshow. One of the raffled vehicles for $100 a ticket was a BMW 428i, said to be the first public appearance of such! Other great concepts and exotics were in the usual place outside The Lodge. A Porsche 918 Spyder, the Acura NSX concept and an Aston Martin CC100 among others. A McLaren P1 said to be present during the weekend but was absent from public viewing as well as a LaFerrari that was said to be in town.
Always a special display is the art tent which features absolutely amazing and gorgeous paintings and sculptures that truly capture the essence of the automobile; vintage, muscle, race or exotic.
The d’Elegance is extremely well organized, fun and much to do, plan on spending many hours taking in all the sites and bring an extra battery for your camera. If you arrive late, you may avoid the long traffic back-ups and still have enough energy left for the Goodings Auction which takes place at the nearby Equestrian Center.
These rolling sculptures are not for those just into cars. It is also for those into textures, shapes, art, craftsmanship, and even people watching and fashion. It is a must see.
Multiple classes divide the field. Besides Antique, others included Simplex, Open Packard, Lincoln Custom Coachwork V8 and V12, Aston Martin Centennial, Vanvooren Coachwork, Duesenberg, Rolls-Royce and Bentley, Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari Grand Touring Competition, Lamborghini, Porsche 911 Road and Competition, BMW 507, Indy Roadsters and French Motorcycles. There were other
classes of various vintages and themes as well. There were other highlights and great gatherings, especially the 27 Alfa Romeo 8Cs, the pre-war model.
Notably the Best of Show went to the second American car in twenty years, a 1934 Packard 1108 Twelve Dietrich Convertible Victoria. While people watching of attendees and participants could be considered just as interesting as the show, it also raised $1,277,007 for charity. No small feat. Of course, Jay Leno was present and raised $25,000 for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Monterey County by offering tickets to his show and tours of his Big Dog Garage, which is a show in itself.
Manufacturer participation is always another feature with multiple mini-shows and displays including Infiniti, Jaguar, Cadillac, Hyundai and SRT. Land Rover may have had the most interesting display with a cut-away as pictured in the slideshow. One of the raffled vehicles for $100 a ticket was a BMW 428i, said to be the first public appearance of such! Other great concepts and exotics were in the usual place outside The Lodge. A Porsche 918 Spyder, the Acura NSX concept and an Aston Martin CC100 among others. A McLaren P1 said to be present during the weekend but was absent from public viewing as well as a LaFerrari that was said to be in town.
Always a special display is the art tent which features absolutely amazing and gorgeous paintings and sculptures that truly capture the essence of the automobile; vintage, muscle, race or exotic.
The d’Elegance is extremely well organized, fun and much to do, plan on spending many hours taking in all the sites and bring an extra battery for your camera. If you arrive late, you may avoid the long traffic back-ups and still have enough energy left for the Goodings Auction which takes place at the nearby Equestrian Center.
These rolling sculptures are not for those just into cars. It is also for those into textures, shapes, art, craftsmanship, and even people watching and fashion. It is a must see.
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