01 November 2011

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Del Mar, California — From the moment you stepped in to the Del Mar Race track Paddock on Sunday, October 16th, awes were heard as it was like walking into the world’s finest museum. That’s because the Del Mar Concours d’Elegance created a living museum that day — a virtual showcase of many of the world’s most beautiful and rare automobiles. (PHOTO 1) Gracing the famed paddock were the finest examples of art in engineering and design from a time when the masters who designed these moving machines looked at their creation as art in motion. From the detailed upholstery to the smallest part of the engine, every component was perfect, and still is today.

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The Del Mar Concours d’ Elegance was the vision of CEO and Chairman Timothy Henry. Eighty of the finest automobiles in the world entered to be judged and hoped to win the coveted “best of show” award. Across the board, both those that attended and those that entered commented on the richness of the event and the asontishing caliber of automobiles in attendance. Exclusive and important, it was a magnificent day.

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While most Concours d’Elegance are hosted on a golf course, the venue, the historic and elegant Del Mar Race Track Paddock, was the perfect backdrop for this event. Ed Gilberston, Chief Judge for the renowned Pebble Beach Concours and Honorary Chief Judge for the Del Mar Concours, commented on his exit at the end of the day, “this truly is the perfect setting for the finest horses and the finest examples of horsepower.”

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So which of these marvels of horsepower won the highly sought after awards determined by the best judges in the country? It was the incredible 1936 Delahaye 135 Competition Convertible owned by Rancho Santa Fe’s Ken and Ann Smith that befittingly achieved the coveted Best of Show award. Magnificently restored and gleaming in the richest and deepest of blues, this automobile is a work of art.

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Taking the second highest award was the fabulous 1932 red Stutz Bearcat owned by Richard Mitchell from Montgomery, Texas.

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Winning the Chairman’s Award was the very rare 1956 Pagaso Z 102 Panorama Coupe owned by Jack Vopal and Family.

The entire event was elegant and enjoyed by all as live smooth jazz added to the ambience as did the opportunity to actually see these works of art and engineering in person.

Plans are already underway for the 2012 Del Mar Concours d’Elegance. “We were incredibly honored to have the best of the best at this event. The 2011 event raised the bar and next year’s event will take it even steps higher,” said Timothy Henry, CEO and Chairman.”

Please see below for the complete list of judged categories and the automobiles won.

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20 October 2011

 

Thank you to all who showed their vehicles, those who volunteered and served the event, and those who attended!

All of us at the Del Mar Concours d'Elegance are so grateful to everyone who participated in our event this year - our second show, and one that we hope demonstrates that we are on the path to a new tradition in Southern California.

It is our goal to provide the premier venue and superior organization and above all else, friendly camaraderie amongst fellow enthusiasts - all in the hope that this event can serve as a rallying point for the antique and classic car community as a whole.

And without further delay...the winners of the 2011 Del Mar Concours d'Elegance. Congratulations to all!

- Timothy Henry, CEO/Chairman, Del Mar Concours d'Elegance

   

2011 Del Mar Concours d'Elegance

 

BEST OF SHOW
1936 Delahaye 135 Competition Convertible – Figoni et Falashi
Ken & Ann Smith

 

Reserved BEST OF SHOW
1932 Stutz Bearcat
Richard Mitchell

 

Chairman’s Award
1956 Pagaso Z 102 Panorama Coupe
Jack Vopal & family

 

American Classics 1925 – 1948
1st Place
1929 Stutz Lancefield Supercharged Coupe – Richard Mitchell

 

2nd Place
1929 Auburn 8-120 Boattail Speedster – Aaron Weiss

 

3rd Place
1930 Cadillac 452A Fleetwood Roadster – Fred Lax

 

European Classics 1925 – 1948
1st Place
1937 Squire Corsica Roadster – Chuck Wegner

 

2nd Place
1925 Hispano Suiza H6B Landolet – Don Nichols

 

3rd Place
1930 Isotta Franschini Flying Star – Paul Emple

 

Pierce-Arrow Pre – 1929
1st Place
1927 Pierce-Arrow Series 33 Limousine Enclosed EDL – Syd Harris

 

2nd Place
1919 Pierce-Arrow Series 48 - The Del Mar Collection

 

3rd Place
1927 Pierce-Arrow Sedan – Billy Sandvik

 

Pierce – Arrow Post – 1929
1st Place
1934 Pierce-Arrow V-12 LaBaron Sports Sedan – Ernie Follis

 

2nd Place
1934 Pierce-Arrow Silver Coupe – Gordon Wangers

 

3rd Place
1929 Pierce-Arrow PA 133 Roadster – Ernie Follis

 

Rolls-Royce / Bentley
1st Place
1960 Bentley Continental Coupe – Santos Guerra

 

2nd Place
1938 Rolls-Royce Wraith Drophead Coupe – John Ellison

 

3rd Place
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III – John Ellison

 

European Sports Pre-1987 (25yrs)
1st Place 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster – Scott Grundfor

 

2nd Place
1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing – Mike Dever (Presented by Hjeltness Restoration)

 

3rd Place
1956 Pagaso Z 102 Panorama Coupe – Jack Vopal

 

Italian Sports Pre-1987 (25yrs)
1st Place
1986 Ferrari Testarossa – Rick Birkenstock

 

2nd Place
1985 Ferrari 308 GTSi Quatrovalvole – Bert Meli

 

3rd Place 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC – Ted Gildred (Presented by Cavallo Motorsports)

 

British Sports Pre-1987 (25yrs)
1st Place
1964 Triumph Spitfire – Barry Connally

 

2nd Place
1964 Sunbeam Tiger – Neal Wichard

 

3rd Place
1952 Singer 4AD – Craig McLaughlin

 

Jaguar
1st Place
1959 Jaguar XK-150S FHC – Tom Krefetz

 

2nd Place
1966 Jaguar XKE FHC – Tom Krefetz

 

3rd Place
1955 Jaguar XK140M OTS – Robert Huntington

 

Chevrolet Corvette – 1967 and prior
1st Place
1957 Corvette “Fuelie” – Joe Guthrie

 

2nd Place
1954 Corvette – Rick Guerrero

 

Ford Shelby
1st Place
1968 Shelby Mustang GT500 – Frank Chirat

 

2nd Place
1968 Shelby Mustang GT500 – Charlie Sougias

 

Woodies
1st Place
1942 Mercury Woodie – Kelly Owen

 

2nd Place
1941 Ford Super Deluxe Woodie – Dennis Wuethrich

 

Competition
1st Place
1965 McKee MK V Can Am Race Car – John Rasmussen

 

2nd Place
1965 Genie Race Car – A.C. D’Augustine

 

Supercars
1st Place
1998 Porsche 911 Type 993 Twin Turbo S – Dave Moard

 

2nd Place
1995 Ferrari F355 Berlinetta – Vas Rao

 

3rd Place
2000 Ferrari 550 Maranello – Steve Wheeler

 

Special Interest
1st Place
1952 Mercedes-Benz 170D – Charlie Sougias

 

2nd Place
1960 Hirsch Roadster Prototype – Thomas Pawlak

03 May 2011

We are pleased to announce the return of the Del Mar Concours d'Elegance for 2011, to be held at the Del Mar Race Track Paddock October 15-16.

This year, we will be having two events on the same weekend: Saturday will be for concours-level motorcycles, and Sunday will be for concours-level classic cars.

We will be announcing more details on the show soon, so please visit us regularly for updates.

Click here to visit our new website for our motorcycle show on October 15, 2011: CelebrationOfTheMotorcycle.com.

Hold the dates: October 15-16, 2011, at Del Mar.

Please take a moment to support our 2011 featured charity for the Del Mar Concours d'Elegance: the San Diego Museum of Art. Your donation helps provided needed support for arts in the San Diego area. Click here to make a donation now - and thank you.

18 October 2010

Ken and Ann Smith's 1961 Rolls Royce Phantom V James Young Sedanca de Ville takes home Best of Show at the 2010 Del Mar Concours D'Elegance. Congratulations, Ken and Ann!

Click here for the list of winners, judges, and stunning photography by Larry Brooks and François Farion!

03 March 2010

Welcome to our website for the 2010 Del Mar Concours d'Elegance event, to be held at Del Mar Fairgrounds and Racetrack this October 17, 2010.

As an inaugural event, this holds great promise for all collectors, aficionados and fans of antique and classic cars. There is no similar show in our area here during this time of year, and there is no more beautiful time in San Diego than the October timeframe.

Our first event will feature the Porsche marque along with British motorcycles manufactured prior to 1970.

We welcome all entrants of antique and classic vehicles manufactured prior to World War II, along with all Porsche and British motorcycle entrants.

Click around the site and learn more about our event, and please submit your registration request as soon as possible.