One of the nation’s most innovative vintage auto events, The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance features more than 250 rare classics from seldom-seen private collections nationwide. The prestigious event will be held for the 13th consecutive year on Amelia Island, located in the northeastern tip of Florida. The island was recently named among the Top 10 North American islands by Conde Nast Traveler’s Reader’s Choice Awards.
The 2008 Concours d’Elegance will offer attendees an array of opportunities to enjoy classic cars, such as Henry Ford’s Model T. The event will honor Parnelli Jones, whose incredible racing career has placed him in more than 20 automotive halls of fame. General Motors will be celebrating 100 years of automotive history with guests, in what is certain to be a birthday party to remember. The featured marque in 2008 is the iconic Thomas Flyer, which won the historic New York-to-Paris “Great Race” 100 years ago. A seminar will be dedicated specifically to this grueling race on Friday, March 7.
March 7-9, 2008. Visit the website, visit www.ameliaconcours.org. for more information. Click here to read our previous post.