The Amelia Island Concours d`Elegance
Each year, thousands of auto enthusiasts descend upon Amelia Island to experience an award-winning celebration of rare vehicles. Hosted at The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island in Florida, The Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance, also known as The Amelia is held during the second weekend each March, a multi-day event showcasing over two hundred significant and rare vehicles from across the globe. The Amelia Concours d'Elegance is celebrated for exhibiting some of the rarest automobiles globally. The show's ownership changed hands in June 2021 when it was acquired by Hagerty. Each year's Amelia Island Concours honors an outstanding person from motorsports, a featured marque (manufacturer) and/or theme, plus judging and awards for each class of the Field of Dreams, the showcase exhibition. Events have included a golf tournament, automobile auctions, art and fashion shows, dinners with honored guests, silent auctions of memorabilia, charity raffles, and autograph sessions. The top concours awards are the Best of Show Concours d'Elegance and the Best of Show Concours de Sport.
Amelia Island Concours News, Announcements, Coverage, Reports & Exclusive Photo Galleries
The Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance is held each year during the second weekend in March at The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island in Amelia Island, Florida. It is one of the nation's top concours d'elegance and car collectors and fans from across the globe attend in thousands. The event is not just a car show but a cultural gathering that brings together automotive enthusiasts to appreciate the beauty and history of exceptional vehicles.
Amelia Concours Best of Show
The top concours awards at Amelia Island are the Best of Show Concours d'Elegance and the Best of Show Concours de Sport.
Best of Show Concours d'Elegance
2023: 1935 Voisin C25 Aérodyne
2022: 1934 Duesenberg J-531
2021: 1926 Hispano-Suiza H6B Convertible
2020: 1929 Duesenberg J-218 ‘Whittell’ Limousine
2019: 1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Autobahn-Kurier
2018: 1929 Duesenberg J/SJ convertible
2017: 1935 Duesenberg SJ 582
2016: 1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Town Car
2015: 1930 Cord L-29 Speedster
2014: 1937 Horch 853
2013: 1936 Duesenberg SJN
2012: 1962 Ferrari 330 LM
2011: 1933 Duesenberg SJN Arlington Torpedo Sedan
2010: 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster
2009: 1931 Voisin C20 Demi-Berline
2008: 1935 Duesenberg J Roadster
2007: 1937 Talbot-Lago T-150 CSS
2006: 1931 DuPont Model H Sport Phaeton
2005: 1931 Bugatti Type 51 Dubos
Best of Show Concours de Sport
2023: 1964 Ferrari 250 LM
2022: 2017 Cadillac DPi-VR
2021: 1974 Shadow DN4-1A
2020: 1973 Porsche 917/30 Can-Am Spyder
2019: 1957 Ferrari 335 S
2018: 1963 Ferrari 250/275P
2017: 1939 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 Lungo Spider
2016: 1952 Pegaso Z-102 BS 2.5 Cupula Coupe
2015: 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Zagato Spider
2014: 1958 Scarab Mark II Sport Racer
2013: 1968 Ford GT40
2012: 1938 Bugatti Type 57
2011: 1935 Duesenberg SJ Speedster (Mormon Meteor)
2010: 1960 Maserati Tipo 61
2009: 1923 Miller Special 122 Supercharged
2008: 1957 Ferrari 335 Sport
2007: 1953 Ferrari 375 MM
2006: 1961 Ferrari 250 TRI/61
2005: 1953 Porsche 550 Coupe
The Amelia Island Auction Action
The annual Amelia Island Auctions are some of the most highly anticipated events of the year for automotive enthusiasts. All the major auction houses have their main event and over the years some very prized cars have gone under the gavel. Prices that are hard to comprehend will happen often at The Amelia, with all the high profile collector car auctions during the four-day event.