Concours d'Elegance
The Most Prestigious Events In The Classic Car Calendar
A Concours event in the context of cars, known as Concours d'Elegance, is a prestigious event where vehicles are displayed and judged based on their elegance. This tradition has roots in 17th-century France, where aristocrats showcased their horse-drawn carriages in Paris. In modern times, it involves both prewar and postwar collector cars that are judged on criteria such as authenticity, function, history, and style. Vehicles are typically organized into classes based on type, manufacturer, coachbuilder, country of origin, or time period. At events like the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, cars compete by being well-preserved or accurately restored, and prizes are awarded to those in the best original condition.
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It started with horse and carriages. Over time, carriages became horseless and Concours gatherings became a competition among automobile owners to be judged on the appearance of their automobiles. That wonderful traditional continues, as does our coverage...
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List of Concours D'elegance Events
Extraordinary collectible cars presented in exceptionally social settings, here is our curated list of the top Concours events from across the world. We try out best to get to as many of these Concours events each and every year. Enjoy our annual coverage of the biggest and best automotive events.
