The 9th Annual
Palos Verdes Concours d'Elegance
September 16th, 2001
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Acura was the title sponsor of the 9th Annual Palos Verdes Concours d'Elegance, which has
been held for the second time at the Ocean Trails Golf Club, which provided an impressive backdrop
of cliffs and the Pacific Ocean to the more than 200 automobiles assembled.
Understandably, this years' event did not have the easiness and lightheartedness of the past years,
but demonstrated the solidarity and unity of the classic car community. No other vintage automobile
event ever saw such a presence and display of 'old glory' (the american flag).
The featured marques of this year have been Packard, Bugatti, Rolls-Royce and Bentley,
Porsche, Alfa Romeo, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Austin-Healey,
Chevrolet Corvettes and Ferrari. Many one-of-a-kind automobiles - like a
1939 Delahaye T165 with a Figoni & Falaschi body could be appreciated in this beautiful setting.
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Boattail Tourer with coachwork by Hooper |
1939 Delahaye T165 Roadster, with coachwork by Figoni & Falaschi of Paris. Winner 'Best in Design'. |
1966 Porsche 906 E, 1964 Porsche 904 GTS Coupe and 1961 Porsche Abarth Carrera. |
1934 Packard Victoria Convertible, one of more than 40 Packards on display. |
1914 Marmon Speedster and 1911 Ford Model T Touring. |
Rarely seen: 1936 Peugeot Darl'Mat Roadster. Based on a Peugeot 303 chassis with 402 engine, these racers were very successful at Le Mans. |
The 2002 Palos Verdes Concours d'Elegance is scheduled for September 22nd, 2002.
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