Keeneland Concours (2017) – Delage Crowned

A 1933 Delage D8S Coupe Roadster by DeVillars was named Best of Show at last weekend’s 14th annual Keeneland Concours d’Elegance at the historic Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky.

The show field featured two classes of this year’s featured marques, Rolls-Royce and Bentley, and classes of horse-drawn carriages and cars of the types featured in the Fast and Furious film franchise. The cars on display ranged from a 1928 Graham-Paige 610 to a 2017 Acura NSX.

“We had another stunning field of collector cars, motorcycles and carriages from across the country, many of which you won’t get to see any where else,” said Tom Jones, co-chair of the Concours. “The event just keeps getting better, and we’re thrilled that so many people came out to share the day with us at Keeneland.”

The Judge’s Choice Award went to a 1935 Delahaye M-135/Figoni Competition Coupe. A 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet “A” won the People’s Choice Award, and a 1968 Shelby GT-500 KR was named Children’s Choice winner.

The 1933 Delage D8S Coupe Roadster by DeVillars (above, photo courtesy of Keeneland Concours) was presented by the Patterson Collection of Louisville. This car is one of only 99 D8S chassis built by Delage, and de Villars only built about 25 bodies a year. This car was considered a collaboration between the two companies as a showcase vehicle for their capabilities. It is powered by a 145 hp 4.0-liter V8.

BMW will be the featured marque for next year’s Keeneland Concours d’Elegance, July 19-22, 2018. The list of class winners anad special awards follows:

Class winners

Vintage 1925-1949 – 1937 Chrysler Imperial Roadster Convertible – Jim & Betty Stadler

CCCA 1915-1948  – 1947 Chrysler T&C Woody Sedan – Paul Storch

Coach Built Classics – 1933 Delage D8S Coupe Roadster by de Villars – The Patterson Collection

Collector American 1947-75 Open  – 1957 Dual-Ghia Convertible – David & Doreen Salzman

Collector American 1947-75 Closed – 1954 Buick Roadmaster Model 72R Sedan – Carol Hughes

 Collector Foreign – 1953 Ferrari 250 Europa Vignale – Kevin Cogan

Sports Classics – 1956 Jaguar XK140 MC – Scott & Debbie Holley

Sports Contemporary – 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB 4 Daytona – Kevin Cogan

Contemporary Classics 1966-2009 – 1987 Buick Grand National – Mike & Debbie Florence

Brewster Era Carriages – 1902 Brewster & Co. Small Stanhope Gig – Colonel & Kathi Davis

Brewster Era Autos – 1939 Rolls-Royce Wraith/Inskip Sedanca de Ville – David & Ruth Gillespie

Loud and Furious – 1993 Toyota Supra – Kevin King

Rolls Royce – 1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom I – Leonard & Missy McKeand III

Bentley – 2011 Bentley Mulsanne – Larry & Mary Lou Hall

American Performance 1955-1975 – 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Coupe – Josh Adkins

Allard – 1952 Allard J2X – Ted & Luzia Bernstein

Lost Legends – 1955 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday – Loren E. Miller

Motorcycles – 1971 Honda CB750K1 – Jim Ratti

Scooters – 1960 Harley Davidson Topper AU – Stephen Kent

Future Classics – 2017 Acura NSX – Joe Kaminkow

Special Awards

Children’s Choice – 1968 Shelby GT-500 KR – Mike & Debbie Rogers

People’s Choice – 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet “A” – Evergreen Historic Automobiles

Judges’ Award – 1935 Delahaye M-135/Figoni Competition Coupe – Gene & Sally Perkins

Junior Judges Award – 1952 Allard J2X – David & Carole Gaunt

Best of Show – 1933 Delage D8S Coupe Roadster by de Villars – The Patterson Collection