Concours d'Elegance
Sunday, November 7
The first Sunday of November... the centerpiece of the Motoring Festival... the Concours d'Elegance. Over one Hundred and Fifty vintage vehicles, many of the finest in the world, will line the fields of Honey Horn, a historic Southern plantation, under the spreading oaks and flowing Spanish Moss characteristic of the South Carolina Lowcountry to compete for the coveted title of 'Best of Show.'
Believed to be by many Concours d'Elegance judges, exhibitors and enthusiasts as one of the top few events in the country, Hilton Head Island will celebrate the iconic American marque of Chevrolet as the 2010 Honored Marque including a special class of Corvairs to celebrate its 50th Anniversary. In addition, Hilton Head Island will also feature Brass Era Cars, Motorcycles and Micro Cars as well as offer special anniversary classes for both Jaguar E-Class (50th) and Alfa Romeo (100th). To view a complete proposed class list, click here. Dr. Gerald Greenfield will serve as the 2010 Chief Judge. And, for the first time at the Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance & Motoring Festival, Hagerty Insurance will offer the Operation Ignite! Youth Judging Program. For details, click here.
2009 Best of Show was awarded to a 1933 Rolls-Royce Couple owned by Frank & Milli Ricciardelli of Monmouth Beach, NJ. Other top honors from the eighth annual Concours d'Elegance included People's Choice (1932 Packard Opera Coupe), Most Oustanding Pre-1948 Car (1914 Renault EF) and Most Outstanding Post-1948 Car (1957 Ford Thunderbird). To view the complete 2009 Winners Gallery, click here.
There is an application process for exhibitors displaying in the judged Concours d'Elegance. All cars must be made in 1972 and earlier and all motorcycles must be manufactured in 1980 or earlier to be considered. The application process will close June 25, 2010 at which time the Concours d'Elegance Selection Committee will select the 160 vehicles chosen to participate at this year's Concours. Those accepted will receive two Exhibitor Badges for the Saturday Car Club Jamboree (November 6) and Sunday Concours d'Elegance (November 7). To submit an application for a vehicle for the 2010 Concours d'Elegance, click here.
For more information about exhibiting, contact Merry Harlacher at (843) 689-3317 or via email.
Concours d'Elegance General Info:
Sunday, Nov 7, 2010
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
The Coastal Discovery Museum
at Honey Horn
Tickets (Regular Rates)
Concours d'Elegance (11/7) - $30
Two-Day Pass (11/6 & 11/7) - $50
Motoring Festival Pass (all events) - $90
Discounts available online through October 15
Patrons Packages also available
To purchase tickets now or for more ticketing information, click here.