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Old 18th July 2014, 09:45   #16
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Re: Concours d’Elegance, USA - 27th July 2014

Folks! At the upcoming Concours d Elegance some of the super-cars that will be displayed are a 1988 Ferrari Testarossa, a 1988 slant-nose Porsche, and a display of Lamborghinis and an exhibit of sports cars ranging from the 1909 Alco to a 1972 Ferrari 246GT Dino.

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A statement by Brian Joseph, head of the car selection committee, states:

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"This isn't a one-day event. It's a multi-day event."
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Old 19th July 2014, 09:51   #17
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Re: Concours d’Elegance, USA - 27th July 2014

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Folks! At the upcoming Concours d Elegance there will be a host of seminars, workshops, movie screenings that shall be held including the first ever Autobahn night.

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Re: Concours d’Elegance, USA - 27th July 2014

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At the upcoming Concours d' elegance there will be a unique opportunity for the lovers and collectors of vintage cars by the name of " RM's Motor City auction".

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RM Auctions is proud to be the official auction of the Concours d'Elegance of America, one of the most prestigious concours in the United States.
Some more beautiful vintage cars for the upcoming show:

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Old 21st July 2014, 07:45   #19
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Re: Concours d’Elegance, USA - 27th July 2014

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Folks! This is the 1938 Talbot Lago T150C SS. It has additional cooling vents in the bonnet, an external fuel filler, and additional driving lights. It was raced in the 1939 24 Hours of Le Mans by Duke de Massa and Norbert Jean Mahé.

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This stunning beauty will be shown at the forthcoming Concours d Elegance on 27th July.

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Re: Concours d’Elegance, USA - 27th July 2014

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Folks! Joining the league of some of the most elegant and well-designed cars on July 27th is this stunning Ferrari 250 which is a custom-bodied Cabriolet, specifically made for display at the Geneva Motor Show, where it was presented in March 1960 as a featured automobile.

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Re: Concours d’Elegance, USA - 27th July 2014

Hi Folks! This Alfa Romeo which is derived from the 1936 8C 2900A, the 1938 2900B is the refined offspring of a grand champion. Under it's elegant hood is an engine with a racing heritage, the supercharged 2.9L straight eight with dual camshafts, dual magnetos and dry sump oiling.

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This car is from the Oscar Davis Collection and will be joining the upcoming Concours d Elegance on Sunday 27th July.

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Re: Concours d’Elegance, USA - 27th July 2014

Folks! Some of the paintings and souvenir that shall be displayed at the upcoming edition of Concours d elegance this weekend:

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Re: Concours d’Elegance, USA - 27th July 2014

Amazing timeless beauties all of them. Following your thread for some more
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Re: Concours d’Elegance, USA - 27th July 2014

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Folks! As the Concours d elegance is round the corner so this time it will be adorned by yet another rear jewel i.e 1954 Maserati A6 G-2000, the only Zagato-bodied Spyder built, which was revealed at the 1955 Geneva Salon.

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Re: Concours d’Elegance, USA - 27th July 2014

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Folks! Adding to the beauty of the Concours d' elegance that's starting tomorrow:

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Re: Concours d’Elegance, USA - 27th July 2014

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The fabulous ex-Nandgaon RR Phantom II (50-XJ) is coming on the block (RM Auctions) at this event. Hope they fix that right hand running lamp!

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I did go to the preview yesterday. Wow, what a beauty this Nandgaon car is. More in the Classic R-R Thread.
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Re: Concours d’Elegance, USA - 27th July 2014

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Folks! The Concours d elegance is all set to showcase the best and rear vintage beauties from today.

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Re: Concours d’Elegance, USA - 27th July 2014

Folks! As the Concours d' Elegance has begun so here are the updates of Day 1:

The winner of the featured class of Vintage Drag Bikes is Dübble Trübble, a 1953 Triumph. The winner of the American Popular class is a 1930 Dodge DC-8 roadster.

The winning Duesenberg Model J is a 1932 Convertible Victoria by Murphy.

The Best Jazz Age car went to a 1925 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Pall Mall Tourer by Merrimac.

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Re: Concours d’Elegance, USA - 27th July 2014

Folks! Some more updates of the on-going edition of Concours d' elegance:

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The Evolution of the Sports Car is a huge class this year, with several exceptional cars being honored: a 1938 Peugeot 402 Darl'mat, a 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900SS, and a 1963 Aston Martin DB4C.
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Re: Concours d’Elegance, USA - 27th July 2014

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Folks! Adding grace to the on-going Concours d Elegance are some of the most exquisite vintage beauties. Here are a few:

1) 1934 Packard 12 Dual Cowl

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2) 1955 Siata 208S Motto Spyder

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3) The Nash-Healey: America’s first post-war sports car.

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