David V Uhlien built an MG racing special that combined Indy car craftsmanship with heavily modified MG mechanicals resulting in this impressive car. Today it is cared for by Diane & Howard Banaszak.
Subscriber exclusive Photo Gallery from the Mar. 8, 2020, Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance.
Auctions are an important part of the Amelia Island weekend. Here two cars from RM/Sotheby’s await their turn to go under the hammer. The maroon 1947 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Sedan would bring $75,600, while the black 1933 Cadillac V-12 Town Sedan netted $78,400.
Scuderia Bella Rosa showed this 1966 Ford GT40 Mk II. It is one of three Alan Mann Lightweight GT40s that contained numerous aluminum components.
The trick fueling rig from Penske’s Trans-Am campaign is erected on the show field. It mounted the fuel up high to increase flow and was cooled to decrease fuel volume.
This gives you a small feel for the breadth of Penske racing history.
Matilde & Dick DeLuna had Rolling Bones craft this Flathead powered 1934 Ford Five-Window Coupe. It has seen extensive use on the road and in competitive events.
Judge Jochen Mass listens intently as Jose Fernandez explains his 1962 Troutman and Barnes Chaparral 1.
Porsche brought their 89P Indy Car. In the hands of Teo Fabi, it won the Red Roofs 200 at Mid-Ohio in 1989.
Roger Penske enters the show field behind the wheel of a Porsche 550A.
Amelia Island Founder & Chairman Bill Warner welcomes Roger Penske to the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance as the 2020 Honoree.
Mark Hyman’s 1937 Delahaye 135 with body by Joseph Figoni makes a statement on the show field.
