The Concours d'Elegance of America is a prestigious car show that features classic luxury cars in beyond-mint condition. Each year the organizers establish several car "classes" and open nominations within each. They then extend invitations to display based on their selections. The idea of the Concours d'Elegance dates back to 1920s France. The American version combines the car exhibition with an automotive art show and vintage car auction.
Noteworthy for 2013:
The Concours d'Elegance was hosted by Meadow Book Hall in Rochester for 32 years; but in 2011, the event moved to the Inn at St. John's in Plymouth, where it will continue to be hosted in 2013. The location has 197 acres of manicured grounds, an on-site hotel and event facilities.Traditional Events and Schedule:
- RM Vintage Motor Car Auction takes place on Saturday, July 27th in St. John's Grande Ballroom and features classic and collectible cars.
- The Saturday Night Gala will be held in St. John's Atrium on Saturday, July 27th and features dinner and entertainment.
- The 35th Annual Concours d'Elegance of America takes place on Sunday, July 28th at The Inn at St. John's and runs from 10 AM to 4 PM.
More Events:
July 25th (Thursday) events include the Automotive Hall of Fame Induction & Awards Ceremony at in the St. John's Atrium.July 26th (Friday) events include a Motoring Tour – The Lingenfelter Collection – that departs from The Inn at St. John's and ends at Mill Race Village in Northville, a VIP Tour to have lunch amid The Adderley Collection of rare automobiles, and the RM Auction Preview.
July 27th (Saturday) events include several seminars, including Hagerty Looks Under the Hood of the Class of '63, Mercedes-Benz Pagoda Seminar, and College for Creative Studies Design Seminar. The City of Northville also hosts a Concours Preview Party from 3 PM to 9 PM.
Featured Classes:
- The Great Race: Pre-World War II Cars that have all participated in The Great Race, a cash-prize, cross-country race that began in 1983.
- Electric Cars: Past (late 19th and early 20th centuries), Present and Future.
- Auburn/Cord: The One Offs
- Detroit Iron American Classic Open 1928-1934: Cadillac, Chrysler, Lincoln & Packard
- Indianapolis Iron American Classic Open 1928-1934: Duesenberg, Marmon & Stutz
- Motorcycles: Bobbers
- Can-Am
- Vintage NASCAR
- Mercedes Pagoda & 600
- Porsche 911 – On the Road, On the Track
- Jet-Age Convertibles
- 50th Anniversary of the 1963 Corvette