08.03.2010
2010 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Preview
The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance returns to Amelia Island, Florida on March 11-14, 2010 to celebrate its 15th anniversary. Shepherded by Chairmen Bill Warner and Tom Cotter, the Amelia Island Concours has grown into one of the preeminent automotive events in the world, a must-see event year in and year out.
Held at the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia [...]
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08.03.2010
2010 Race Retro Information
This year’s Race Retro, held at Stoneleigh Park from 12th to 14th March, 2010, is serving up a hearty feast of cars for lovers of historic motor sport, giving enthusiasts to get up close to cars they usually only get a passing glimpse of on rally stages or race circuits.
Pushing the boundaries of historic motor [...]
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03.03.2010
2010 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este Information
For anyone with a fondness for spring and an appreciation of the Italian way of life, Lake Como in April has always been hard to beat. And the world-famous Grand Hotel Villa d’Este is the perfect base for those looking to revel in the lakeside ambience rather than merely bed down for the night. Should [...]
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26.02.2010
2010 Palo Alto Concours d’Elegance Information
The 2010 Palo Alto Concours d’Elegance selected Martin Swig as the Honorary Chair of the event. A long-time supporter of the Palo Alto Concours, Swig annually sponsors the “Forgotten Treasures” and “Mille Miglia” trophies awarded to esoteric vehicles participating in the Concours.
“It’s great to be able to recognize Martin’s contributions to our event in [...]
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25.02.2010
Big Changes for Concours d’Elegance at Meadow Brook
The event previously known as the Meadow Brook Concours d’Elegance will now be using its legally recognized name, Concours d’Elegance of America, beginning with the 2010 event scheduled for July 25 at the Meadow Brook estate.
Founded in 1977, the Concours was originally operated by the Meadow Brook Hall and has been held on the grounds [...]
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22.02.2010
2010 Concorso Italiano to Feature 100 Years of Alfa Romeo
Alfa Romeo Automobiles S.p.A. was founded on June 24, 1910 in Milan, Italy and the famed Italian car maker’s 100th anniversary will be celebrated at the 2010 Concorso Italiano.
Concorso Italiano plans to honor the marque in a variety of ways, headlined by the Centerpiece Display, a wide-ranging exhibit of Alfa Romeos from early street [...]
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22.02.2010
Goodwood Breakfast Club Sets Dates for 2010
Following on from another hugely successful year of the monthly Goodwood Breakfast Club events, the themes and timings for these popular Sunday morning meetings can now be confirmed for the 2010 season.
As in previous years, the majority of the Goodwood Breakfast Club meetings for 2010 will be held on the first Sunday of the month [...]
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15.02.2010
Audi Tradition Plans Full Schedule in 2010
Thirty years ago Audi introduced a sporty coupe with four-wheel-drive called the Quattro at the Geneva Motor Show, causing a great sensation that continues to build. Audi plans to commemorate the Quattro’s 30th anniversary in 2010, in addition to bringing attention to other famed Audi and Auto Union vehicles.
At the Techno Classica in [...]
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26.01.2010
La Dolce Vita Will Not Return to Monterey Week
Monterey Week will only have one Italian car event this year, as La Dolce Vita Automobili announced there are no plans to hold a second event in 2010. This ends the one-year battle between La Dolce Vita and Concorso Italiano for the hearts (and wallets) of Italian car enthusiasts visiting Monterey in August.
Event Co-Chair [...]
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21.01.2010
2010 Autosport International Racing Car Show – Photo Gallery
Story and photos by Simon Wright
For British motor sport fans, the 2010 season starts at the National Exhibition Centre, near Birmingham. Now in its 20th year, the Autosport show brings together the best of motorsport for the fans to enjoy. This year the show was officially opened by motor sport legend, Sir Stirling Moss. The [...]
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19.01.2010
Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance Information
The fourth annual 2010 Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance will be held February 19-21 at the Boca Raton Resort & Club in Boca Raton, Florida. A series of events will span over three days, all to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County, highlighted by the Concours on Sunday, February 21st.
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15.01.2010
GTO vs. GTO at Ferraris on the Vine 2010
Story and photos by Bob Weber
It was 1962, and fresh from a stint as a copywriter for Corvette advertising, David E. Davis Jr. was entrusted with the reins of an auto enthusiast magazine yet to find its niche, or voice: Car and Driver. Improbable to consider now in 2009, but at the time, the [...]
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13.01.2010
Formula 5000 Featured at Autosport International Show
The Historic Sports Car Club (HSCC) is planning a spectacular display of historic Formula 5000 cars to celebrate its growing UK-based historic race series for cars from the early 1970s. The category’s heyday is represented by at least seven exciting chassis from McLaren, Lola, Surtees, Chevron, Leda and Trojan that trace the progress of the [...]
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11.01.2010
2010 Marin Sonoma Concours d’Elegance Information
The Marin Sonoma Concours d’Elegance returns to the Marin County Fairgrounds for its second year on May 16, 2010. Having set the precedent as a world-class show and successful fundraiser for Hospice By The Bay, this year’s event will showcase 200 exotic and rare vehicles on the lawn and 16 beautiful classic wooden boats in [...]
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03.01.2010
2010 Salon Prive Information
Salon Prive, Europe’s largest dedicated display of luxury cars, supercars and rare classic cars, will return to the lawns of London’s Hurlingham Club, on July 21-23, 2010.
Also featuring a hand-picked selection of luxury goods – such as jewelery, watches and boats – and set in its famous, English garden party style, 2010 promises to [...]
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18.12.2009
2010 Palm Beach Cavallino Classic
The 19th Annual Palm Beach Cavallino Classic will be held January 19-24, 2010 at the Breakers Resort Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida.
This gathering is a six-day convention for Ferrari owners and enthusiasts, with participants and their 400 Ferraris attending from the U.S. and Europe.
The first major event of the convention is the Florida Trophy, a [...]
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17.12.2009
2010 Quail Motorsports Gathering – Featured Marques
Although the owners of Quail Lodge announced the closing of the hotel portion of Quail Lodge after November 16th, 2009, the Quail, A Motorsports Gathering will not follow the same fate, with next year’s event scheduled for August 13, 2010.
The 8th annual Quail, A Motorsports Gathering will celebrate the following marques: Featured Milestone Cars [...]
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08.12.2009
N.A.R.T. Rivalries at Saratoga Fall Ferrari Festival
Story and photos by Leigh Dorrington
The recent Saratoga Wine & Food and Fall Ferrari Festival honoring Luigi Chinetti’s North American Racing Team also hosted a discussion among former N.A.R.T. participants, inspired by Bill Warner’s famously animated vintage racing discussions each year at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance.
Participants included Luigi Chinetti Jr., former team manager Dick [...]
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04.12.2009
2010 Wheels of Wellness Charity Event
The 2010 Arizona Auction Week kicks-off on Sunday, January 17th in Phoenix with the prestigious Wheels of Wellness fundraising event, the brainchild of a small group of local vintage car collectors whose lives have been touched by cancer.
Last year’s event showcased an $80 million collection of vintage racecars, including two Ferrari 250 GTOs and a [...]
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01.12.2009
Ferrari F40 Reunion at 2010 Concorso Italiano
The Ferrari F40 Reunion Group has announced their intention to join Concorso Italiano in 2010 to celebrate 20 Years of the Ferrari F40 in the USA. This is the second in a series of reunions of Ferrari supercars to be held at Concorso.
The first Ferrari supercar, the 288 GTO, held its 25th anniversary reunion [...]
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23.11.2009
2010 Pebble Beach Concours Featured Marques and Classes
The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance has announced the featured marques and special classes for its 60th anniversary on Sunday, August 15, 2010. Entry forms were mailed this weekend and are due January 6th.
The 2010 field at Pebble Beach will feature the marques Alfa Romeo, Pierce-Arrow and Jaguar, and showcase Italian designer Ghia, in addition to [...]
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Brooklands New Years Day Gathering
Brooklands Museum will be open again on New Year’s Day in 2010 for the largest New Year’s classic car gathering in the region so if you’re not nursing too sore a head from the night before then please come along. The bar and restaurants will be open for the Museum’s traditional turkey-free New Year’s Day [...]
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20.11.2009
New and Concept Car Debuts at Pebble Beach Concours
The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, founded in 1950 as a celebration of the automobile, has evolved into one of the world’s foremost classic car events. Additionally, as exemplified by the more than 20 new and concept vehicles showcased at the 2009 Concours, the annual event now offers a glimpse into the automotive future.
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16.11.2009
2009 Classic Motor Show Photo Gallery
Story and photos by Simon Wright
The National Exhibition Centre just outside Birmingham, England hosted the 2009 Classic Motor Show. This three day show was a big success with the public, with Friday having a record crowd, and Saturday morning the queues were so long, they opened the show early.
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13.11.2009
2009 Niello Concours at Serrano – Results and Photos
The 6th Annual Niello Concours at Serrano was held on October 4, 2009 against the backdrop of the beautiful Serrano Visitors Center in El Dorado Hills, California. With the Italian themed Festa d’Italia bringing a little bit of Italy to the Sierra foothills, attendees enjoyed not only a fabulous array of motorcars but the [...]
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10.11.2009
2009 Hilton Head Concours d’Elegance Results and Photos
The 2009 Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance was held November 1st at the historic Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
As the featured event of the Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival, the 8th annual Concours’ strong field and beautiful fall weather assured its prominent place on [...]
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09.11.2009
2010 Legends of Riverside Racing Film Festival
One of Riverside Raceway’s earliest and most enduring legendary figures, Carroll Shelby will be the gala honoree at the second annual “Legends of Riverside” gathering at the Riverside International Raceway Museum which will take place over the weekend of March 26-28, 2010.
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03.11.2009
Masterpiece – Style & Speed Showcase Best of Show
The Masterpiece – Style & Speed Showcase took place at Milwaukee’s Veteran’s Park on the shores of Lake Michigan on Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23, 2009. The event raises funds for the programs and services of Jewish Family Services (JFS).
Sunday’s Concours d’Elegance was a gathering of rare and premium vintage automobiles selected [...]
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02.11.2009
2010 Race Retro Dates and Featured Marque
Race Retro, the international historic motorsport show, will be held Friday, March 12th to Sunday, March 14th, 2010, returning to Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire. After its extremely successful first year as owners, organizer Live Promotions has chosen Alfa Romeo as its celebrated marque as the Italian manufacturer celebrates its centenary year.
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28.10.2009
Mini 50th Anniversary Event at Longbridge – Photo Gallery
Story and photos by Simon Wright
To celebrate the 50th Birthday of the Mini, the IMM2009 meeting and Mini 50th Anniversary event was held in Cofton Park, right next to the Longbridge factory in Birmingham, UK where most of the Minis were built. The Birmingham Mini Owners club organised this one off event.
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