The 24th Amelia Concours honors Belgian racing legend.
There are concours and then there is the Amelia. Every year Bill Warner and his team take on the responsibility of organizing the most publicized, least pretentious, yet highest quality concours in the world. This year was no different as an international array of spectators flocked together for an extended weekend of automotive marvel, beginning with the various auctions (the Amelia now attracts 5 top auction houses), a spectacular cars and coffee on Saturday and the lauded
The 2018 Amelia Concours serves up classics with a twist.
Each year in March, Bill Warner sets out to host the best concours show in the world. From personally acknowledging all 125 judges to thanking the numerous volunteers and from chatting with the car and motorcycle owners to posting for a selfie with a spectator, Bill Warner was omnipresent per usual at the 23rd edition of The Amelia. It is heartwarming to see how he has turned a small event into a world-class concours that welcomes a diversity in classic automobiles that is un
Two Pennsylvania car museums that pleasantly surprise.
In the automotive museum world, Philadelphia is for many synonymous with the famed collection of Dr. Frederick Simeone; however, a few miles out, two other outstanding museums are also worth visiting in Pennsylvania. About 45-minutes north of Philadelphia, the America on wheels Museum sits unassumingly on the outskirts of Allentown. I arrived a few minutes after opening time on a quiet Saturday morning and rush inside to escape the arctic cold front that has kept the entire E
Life of Luxury: ICONS 2017
In 2015, the Driven by Disruption auction stunned collectors by fetching 73.5 million for 31 of the world's most exclusive cars. Two years later, New York City is once again the epicenter of RM Sotheby's Life of Luxury ICONS auction and presents a wide selection of truly iconic automobiles to the public. Oozing with the tranquility and sophistication of a fine-arts gallery, ICONS 2017 welcomed prospective buyers, art lovers and car enthousiasts to admire 31 iconic automobiles
Life of Luxury: ICONS 2017
In 2015, the Driven by Disruption auction stunned collectors by fetching 73.5 million for 31 of the world's most exclusive cars. Two years later, New York City is once again the epicenter of RM Sotheby's Life of Luxury ICONS auction and presents a wide selection of truly iconic automobiles to the public. Oozing with the tranquility and sophistication of a fine-arts gallery, ICONS 2017 welcomed prospective buyers, art lovers and car enthousiasts to admire 31 iconic automobiles
Amelia Concours 2017 Recap
For car enthusiasts, the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance offers a unique perspective that blends classics and sports into an extraordinary showcase of elegance and horsepower. Now in its third decade, Bill Warner and his team have long set the bar for how any Concours shows should be run, and 2017 was in that regard no exception. Having been fortunate to attend the Amelia Concours multiple times in past years, it is easy to see why over 30,000 people spend an entire day per
Prestige Galore at the Zoute Grand Prix
See and be seen - the infamous motto of Knokke-Zoute's "Place M'as tu Vu" - forms the perfect catchphrase for BElgium's top automotve event. now in its eighth edition, it rivals europe's other top concours events. The mighty roars of Ferraris, Porsches, Maseratis and Lamborghinis meandering through the streets of Belgium's top coastal resort reminded me of a previous stay at the Grosvernor House in Dubai Marina, where highrises continuously reverberate the sound of revving en
Belgium's Most Exclusive Car Event
See and be seen - the infamous motto of Knokke-Zoute's "Place M'as tu Vu" - forms the perfect catchphrase for Belgium's top automotive event. Now in its eighth edition, it rivals europe's other top concours events. The mighty roars of Ferraris, Porsches, Maseratis and Lamborghinis meandering through the streets of Belgium's top coastal resort reminded me of a previous stay at the Grosvernor House in Dubai Marina, where high-rises continuously reverberate the sound of revving
New England's Mini Pebble
Lauded as an east coast mini Pebble, the Misselwood Concours offers an intimate boutique setting to discover automotive beauty in a stunning environment. What started in 2010 as a modest show has grown to a mature concours that remains unique in every aspect. Purposely kept small in size, Misselwood offers an eclectic showfield that, due to the nature of its grounds, surprises around every corner. Looking back at past Best of Show marques with names such as Duesenberg, Packar
The Avant Garde Z1
The same year Ferrari introduced the F40 at the 1987 German International Motor Show, BMW turned heads with the unveiling of its most daring production car: Zukunft 1. A few years earlier, the newly established BMW Technik GmbH, who developed the Z1 as their first concept car, came up with some radical innovations, such as its vertical retracting doors, replaceable thermoplastic panels and internal spoilers. With its stunning two-seater roadster look, BMW Technik paved the fu
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