La Jolla Concours (2019) – Duesenberg Wins Best of Show

Staying true to the tagline “World Class Cars, World Class Experience” the 15th Annual La Jolla Concours d’Elegance proved yet again that it is so much more than just a car show. With three days of extravagant events that took place Friday, April 12th through Sunday, April 14th, the La Jolla Concours transformed the chic coastal town of La Jolla, California into a paradise for automotive enthusiasts and luxury lifestyle aficionados alike.

On Friday, April 12th, the La Jolla Concours was kicked off with a contemporary themed cocktail party at The LOT La Jolla.

On Saturday, April 13th, the La Jolla Tour d’Elegance presented by Porsche San Diego invited over 200 attendees to take a scenic tour of San Diego’s most treasured collections and breathtaking landmarks. The Tour kicked off at Porsche San Diego with a tour of their new showroom over coffee and breakfast. From there, the motorcade paraded through San Diego to the Only Yesterday Museum where entrants were given a very rare and unique opportunity to see one of the most incredible collections of classic automobiles spanning from the 1930s to the present. The next stop of the Tour paid a special commemoration to the military presence of San Diego at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, where participants were photographed by Glen Miller alongside their vehicles with stunning, expansive views of the bay and the city as a backdrop. The Tour then traveled through the urban roads of Balboa Park before making way across the infamous Coronado bridge to Il Fornaio where guests were treated to a delicious Italian lunch. The La Jolla Concours Tour participants ended their magical day with dining, shopping and a sneak preview of 100 exquisite autos displayed at the Coronado Ferry Landing.

The 2019 La Jolla Concours d’Elegance concluded its 15th year on a high note on April 14th, 2019 with over 10,000 attendees and a jaw-dropping display of automobiles set along the picturesque cliffs of the Pacific Ocean. The remarkable automobiles were curated by the expertise of a dedicated, all-volunteer committee led by Chairman G. Michael Dorvillier, Chief Judge Nigel Matthews and Chair of Car Selection Committee Robert F. Kerner, Jr.

Over 125 stunning displays of automotive innovation competed in 24 classes, in addition to 15 specialty awards, during the La Jolla Concours. From the featured marque, Cadillac, to incredible one-of-a-kind automobiles, American classics, vintage racers, spectacular display of Bentleys from each generation to celebrate their 100th year anniversary, and more, this year’s La Jolla Concours d’Elegance evoked the sense of being treated to a pop-up museum of moving sculpture. Staying true to tradition, the La Jolla Motor Car Classic at the Concours presented by Superformance displayed a variety of automobiles on the La Jolla Village roadways that was free and open to the public for viewing. Eyes turned to the skies for a vintage air parade presented by Icon Aircraft featuring beautifully restored vintage aircrafts.

When all the judge’s sheets were tabulated the Best of Show award was presented to William Lyon for his astounding 1935 Duesenberg SJ Gurney-Nutting Speedster. Other awards included: