Elegant 1931 Cadillac 452A Named Best of Show at the Greenwich Concours d'Elegance
The 1931 Cadillac 452A won Best of Show at the 28th annual Greenwich Concours d'Elegance, attended by a record 12,000 automotive enthusiasts. Similarly, the 1957 Chevrolet 210 'El Capitola' secured the Best of Show at the Concours de Sport event. The event highlighted car culture, showcasing over 150 vehicles each day and involving local communities with $15,000 pledged to local nonprofits, engaging hundreds of young enthusiasts, and offering numerous test drives and ride experiences. Upcoming Hagerty events include RADwood NorCal, Motorlux, RADwood Detroit, and The Amelia.
- 1931 Cadillac 452A and 1957 Chevrolet 210 'El Capitola' won prestigious awards, enhancing brand prestige.
- Record attendance of 12,000 automotive enthusiasts indicates strong event popularity and community engagement.
- Over 150 vehicles featured each day, demonstrating extensive participation and interest.
- Event raised $15,000 for local nonprofits, showcasing community commitment.
- 935 Mobil 1 Hagerty Ride & Drive experiences and new model BMW and Lucid test drives increase brand interaction.
- Hundreds of young enthusiasts engaged, fostering future customer base.
- Expert judges, including 24 youth judges, reflect a well-rounded and inclusive judging process.
- No direct financial gains or stock performance indicators mentioned.
- mention of partnerships or sponsorships, lacking detailed financial support insights.
- Absence of new product launches or technological advancements, missing opportunities for investor excitement.
- No mention of potential risks or challenges faced during the event.
A record 12,000 automotive enthusiasts & residents celebrated car culture
during the three-day motoring event
"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
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,
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 - 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
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
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