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What's New
Concours d'Elegance at Ritz Carlton in Amelia Island, Florida
Regarded as ‘a Concours as good as Pebble Beach, but without the ego,’ the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance has quickly grown to be one of the world’s finest, especially considering it’s only celebrating its 11th year. This year’s affair benefits the Community Hospice of Northern Florida and similar to other large Concours, was held at a prestigious location; in this case the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island and adjacent Golf Club of Amelia Island. With this being our first year in attendance, we were pleasantly surprised to find some exceptional entries, and some very interesting categories. With nearly 300 entries in 37 Classes, organization is key, and Chairman Bill Warner and his staff excelled in all aspects.
This year’s Honourary Chairman was racing legend Johnny Rutherford, and was appropriately reunited with his 1974 Indy-winning McLaren M16. Unfortunately without even an ounce of asphalt nearby, Johnny was restricted to doing a very slow victory lap in front of thousands of spectators on lush golf course grass.
With so many classes, where should we begin? Perhaps the ‘Promotional Vehicles’ class was the most fascinating. Where else would you see a Budweiser boat, Twin Zippo Lighters, a can of V8 Vegetable Juice and a white Horse Statue all on four wheels? Somehow the selection committee decided that the Oscar Meyer Weinermobile was too tacky for this show.
A featured marque for this years running, Stanley was represented by 19 spectacular examples of steam power from the early days of automobile engineering. It was a particularly special event to see so many of these temperamental horseless carriages in full operation, considering the average 30 minute startup time. Can-Am racers were also featured this year, and required plenty of lawn for the twenty-three entries; all of which had interesting racing histories to share. In comparison, the Microcar Class was made up of eleven tiny entries but were strategically located beside the motorcycle class so as not to lose them completely in the mix.
The massive retro display caravan GM Futureliner received a lot of attention at one end of the field whereas the many alternative fuel vehicles were crowded at the other. A wind propeller driven 1932 Helicron stood out beside a coal-fueled 1938 Citroen Traction Avant, but it was a turbine-powered 1968 Lotus 56 Indy racer that won best in class and later screamed its way over to receive its award.
Most people would be lucky to see a DuPont on display at a Concours or museum so to see nine of these beauties in one place surely is an exciting occasion. Fittingly, DuPont had their own class and the Best in Show, Concours d’Elegance went to the 1931 Model H Sport Phaeton owned by Richard Riegel, who also won Best in Class and Most Elegant Open Car at Pebble Beach last year.
Best in Show, Concours de Sport went to the 1961 Le Mans winning Ferrari TRI61, which had not been seen in public for many years.
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Gran Concurso Internacional de Elegancia
 
JCNA Concourse Judge Training in Mexico City
Chief Judge Joanne Pruette Lawson, JCNA Southern Regional Vice President of Northern Florida and co founder of the Jaguar Club of Northern Florida along with Bob Anderson former President of the San Diego Jaguar Club and our own Tom Krefetz also a member of the San Diego Jaguar Club all which are certified judges in conjunction with the judges in training of the Jaguar Club of Mexico were the training judges for Club Jaguar of Mexico’s Concourse judging session. This two-day course with a classroom setting, training courses given and tests to pass in order to become certified and able to participate in the JCNA rules for Concourse Judging. Classic Showcase was very proud to have been a part of this experience and we would like to thank our good friend and customer Jeff Carlson, a member of the Board of Directors for Club Jaguar for orchestrating our involvement in this entire event.
Upon training and certification, the new judges were divided into three groups; each of the training judges took their group and proceeded to judge in the Grand Concoursa International De Elegance, the largest show in the country all year. This is an extremely large and elaborate event and it was the 20th anniversary that the Club Jaguar has hosted, with over two hundred cars on the field, with all makes and models of vehicles to be shown. The two categories for the Jaguar concourse judging in this event were; Champion or Driven. The Jaguar Club of Mexico City had its own show within the Grand Concoursa International De Elegance as well as all other marquees that participated. These classics were also judged individually, within their own marquee, as well as in the Grand Concoursa itself. This was a well attended formal event with a guestimated thirty thousand spectators and enthusiasts. There was a lot of enthusiasm, each time a car was driven on the podium they had brass band musicians playing to add to the overall excitement. Among the many sponsors for this event were various car manufacturers including Porsche, BMW, Lincoln, Ford and of course Jaguar, a main sponsor, which was very present exhibiting the new and exciting XK. Best of Show was awarded to a Jaguar XK 150 Roadster which Tom Krefetz team had judged.
Feel free to enjoy video from this event.
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Classic Showcase presents coverage from Gran Concurso Internacional De Elegancia Club Jaguar Car Show in Mexico City on May 13th and 14th, 2006.
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San Diego Jaguar Club (JCNA Judges Training Session)
Saturday, June 10th 2006 the San Diego Jaguar Club had Concourse training session held at Classic Showcase. There were new attendees hoping to become certified and already certified judges there for a renewal course. Classic Showcase has hosted this event in past years, we enjoy staying active in all aspects of this great hobby.
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"Million Dollar Auction"
RM Auctions and the Learning Channel (TLC) Offer Behind-the-Scenes Look into the World's Premier Collector Car Auction and also Feature Classic Showcase Auctions 1962 Jaguar Series I E-Type at Monterey Auction. Please enjoy!
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Classic Showcase was asked to participate in a brief interview for RM Auctions and The Learning Channel’s “Million Dollar Auction”, a behind the scenes look into the world’s premier collector car auction.
On Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at 8:00pm ET/PT, cable network TLC aired “Million Dollar Auction,” a 90-minute special that gives viewers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the most prestigious collector car auction in the world. RM Auctions’ Monterey Sports & Classic Car Auction is hosted each year at the Portola Plaza Hotel in Monterey, CA as part of the prestigious international Pebble Beach Concours weekend. This distinctive TV event showcases the heated anticipation that builds leading up to the sale of more than 180 of the world’s rarest and most desirable vintage motor cars in the world with seven cars selling for more than $1 Million apiece.
“Million Dollar Auction” was a special opportunity for viewers to get inside access to this incredible sale where the caliber of cars is unmatched worldwide,” says Rob Myers, founder of RM Auctions. “The show is an excellent first look for those spectators who are interested in learning the inner workings of the collector car hobby and will also appeal to experienced enthusiasts who appreciate the history and beauty of these amazing automobiles.”
Classic Showcase was pleased to be apart of this experience and we look forward to every auction event we participate in. |
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