A record 12,000 automotive enthusiasts &
residents celebrated car culture
during the three-day motoring event
GREENWICH, Conn., June 3, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- A 1931 Cadillac 452A was chosen as this year's
Best of Show at the 28th annual Greenwich Concours
d'Elegance and the Barris-Built 1957 Chevrolet 210 'El Capitola'
was chosen as Best of Show at Saturday's Concours de Sport. This
year's event further established the weekend's focus on celebrating
car culture and honoring concours tradition while providing new
experiences and opportunities for enthusiasts and community
members.
"Every year, the Tri-State area reaffirms its passion and
dedication for celebrating automotive history at the Greenwich
Concours," said McKeel Hagerty, CEO
of Hagerty. "The custom, Barris-designed 1957 Chevrolet 210 and
elegant 1931 Cadillac 452A celebrate not only the quality of cars
in the region, but the diversity of cars as well. We are
tremendously grateful for the support of our partners, sponsors,
volunteers, judges and attendees who made this year's event a
success."
1931 Cadillac 452A All-Weather Phaeton – 2024 Best of Show –
Concours d'Elegance
The Best of Show Concours d'Elegance was awarded to the 1931
Cadillac 452A owned by Leigh Brent.
This car was formerly part of the renowned Charles Gillet Collection and is among the final
cars built by Fleetwood in
Pennsylvania. It is 1-of-4
All-Weather Phaetons known to survive. Designers dubbed this an
all-weather phaeton as it featured roll-up side glass in lieu of
the side curtains found in a standard four-door example. It is
equipped with rear division enabling it to be chauffeur-driven.
1957 Chevrolet 210 'El Capitola' – 2024 Best of Show –
Concours de Sport
The Best of Show Concours de Sport was awarded to the 1957
Chevrolet 210 owned by Tim McMann.
El Capitola was commissioned by Don
Fletcher in 1957 with design and execution by Sam Barris in 1957-58 and the interior, paint
and glass by Barris Kustom City in 1958. The body was chopped three
inches in front; 5 inches in the rear; the door posts removed, the
side glass butt-fitted, the body nosed, decked and shaved, and the
front fenders were reshaped and peaked. A plethora of parts were
used from Studebaker, Chevrolet, Lincoln, DeSoto, Pontiac, and Oldsmobile
models. Even Cessna aircraft struts
were used on the tops of the rear fenders! In total, 630 pounds of
lead were added to style the car. The interior installed by
Eddie Martinez in 1958 remains
original and includes four swiveling bucket seats and a
free-standing television. It is powered by the original, though
extensively chromed, 265cid V-8 with three-speed column shift.
Saturday's Concours de Sport and Sunday's Concours d'Elegance
each featured over 120 cars in 18 judged classes. Notable classes
for this year's concours d'Elegance included Pre- and Post-War
Rolls-Royce, Muscle/Performance Cars, Supercars, Road Racing
Motorcycles, Cars of the 1964 Dealerships, Porsche Carrera, and Lamborghini.
Esteemed Contemporary Architect Steven
Harris served in the honorary role of Grand Marshal while a
slate of expert judges, including a group of 24 youth judges,
focused on design, style and elegance while selecting this year's
winners.
2024 Greenwich Concours by the numbers:
- $15,000 pledged to
local nonprofits
- Over 12,000 weekend attendees
- Hundreds of young enthusiasts engaged
- 935 Mobil 1 Hagerty Ride & Drive experiences and new
model BMW and Lucid test drives
- Over 150 vehicles at Saturday's Concours de Sport
- Over 150 vehicles at Sunday's Concours d'Elegance
- 120 local volunteers
- 50 judges presenting 129 awards
- 6.3 UV index
Click here for the 2024 Greenwich Concours press kit.
Upcoming moments presented by Hagerty Events include:
- RADwood NorCal – July 20,
2024
- Motorlux – August 14,
2023
- RADwood Detroit - September 14,
2024
- The Amelia – March 6 - 9,
2025
The next Concours event on the calendar is The Amelia with its
30th annual event in 2025. Held since 1996 at the The
Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, it's
known as the "Racers Concours" to many and celebrates the cars and
drivers who inspire.
About Greenwich Concours d'Elegance
Founded in 1996,
Greenwich Concours d'Elegance is a three-day premier motoring event
in Greenwich, Conn. Exclusive
gatherings, luxury shopping, ride and drives, new vehicle
experiences and automotive heritage elements complement Friday's
Grand Tour and Saturday's Concours de Sport. Sunday's nationally
recognized Concours d'Elegance celebrates historically significant
American and International vehicles along the town's picturesque
harbor front. Each year the event supports local charities as a
part of Hagerty's larger giving strategy. For more about the
Greenwich Concours d'Elegance visit our website at
GreenwichConcours.com.
About Hagerty (NYSE: HGTY)
Hagerty is an automotive enthusiast brand committed to saving
driving and to fueling car culture for future generations. The
company is a leading provider of specialty vehicle insurance,
expert car valuation data and insights, live and digital car
auction services, immersive events and automotive entertainment
custom made for the 67 million Americans who self-describe as car
enthusiasts. Hagerty also operates in Canada and the U.K. and is home to Hagerty
Drivers Club, a community of over 800,000 who can't get enough of
cars. For more information, please visit www.hagerty.com or
connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and
LinkedIn.
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