1965 Ford GT40 Mk I
wins Best of Show at Saturday
Concours de Sport
GREENWICH, Conn., June 6, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- A 1937 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900
B was chosen as this year's Best of Show at the
27th annual Greenwich Concours d'Elegance. The winner at
Saturday's inaugural Concours de Sport was a 1965 Ford GT40 Mk I.
The 2023 event further established the weekend's focus on
celebrating car culture and honoring concours tradition and
continues to grow in and with the community, establishing its place
as a premier automotive event.
"The Northeast has a rich automotive history and we're proud to
celebrate the concours' place in global car culture," said
McKeel Hagerty, CEO of Hagerty. "The
Alfa Romeo 8C selected as best of show embodies the spirit of the
world's best collections -- its excellence, elegance and history
are worthy of acclaim. Saturday's Concours de Sport winner, a Ford
GT40 Mk I, is equally deserving of praise; an exceptional example
of an iconic car."
Saturday's Concours de Sport featured over 150 cars in more than
15 judged classes. A range of hands-on activities – ride &
drives, racing simulators, Hagerty Future Drivers Club and more –
entertained enthusiasts and families.
This year's concours d'Elegance classes included including Pre-
and Post-War Alfa Romeo, Steam Cars, Post-War American, Italian,
German and English cars, Supercars, as well as the Cars of
Wayne Carini, this year's Grand
Marshal. The Connecticut native,
TV host, restorer and collector car dealer served in the honorary
role while a slate of expert judges, including a group of 20
youth judges, focused on design, style and elegance while selecting
this year's winners.
1937 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900
B – 2023 Best of Show – Concours
d'Elegance
The Best of Show Concours d'Elegance was
awarded to the 1937 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900
B owned by Lawrence Auriana.
This 8C began life as an open wheeled, cycle-fendered race car. It
then participated in five races with top results including a 3rd
place finish in the 1938 Mille Miglia and a 1st place finish in the
1938 Stelvio Hill Climb – a triumphant completion of its
competition career. It was rebodied by Pinin Farina as an elegant
road car soon thereafter.
1965 Ford GT40 Mk I – 2023 Best of Show –
Concours de Sport
The Best of Show Concours de Sport was
awarded to the 1965 Ford GT40 Mk I, displayed by Benjamin Levy from Andover, Massachusetts. This Ford GT40,
chassis number P/1030, never raced and remains one of the most
original GT40s in existence. The car was the focus of a famous Ford
ad campaign in era and was later used by Ford as design inspiration
for the Ford GT built in 2005 and 2006.
2023 Greenwich Concours by the numbers:
- $15,000 pledged to local
nonprofits
- Over 10,000 weekend attendees
- Hundreds of young enthusiasts engaged
- 360 collector car 'Ride & Drive' experiences
- Over 150 vehicles at Saturday's Concours de Sport
- Over 150 vehicles at Sunday's Concours d'Elegance
- 63 judges and 62 awards
- ~1,000 water bottles diverted from landfill
- 50% reduction in printed programs saving energy equivalent to
powering 252 homes for a year
Click here for the 2023 Greenwich Concours press kit:
Upcoming moments presented by Hagerty Events include:
- Motorlux – August 16, 2023
- Detroit Concours - September 22-23,
2023
- The Amelia – February 29 –
March 3, 2024
About Greenwich Concours d'Elegance
Founded in 1996, Greenwich Concours d'Elegance is a three-day
premier motoring event in Greenwich,
Conn. Exclusive gatherings, luxury shopping, ride and
drives, new vehicle experiences and automotive heritage elements
complement Friday's Grand Tour and Saturday's Concours de Sport.
Sunday's nationally recognized Concours d'Elegance celebrates
historically significant American and International vehicles along
the town's picturesque harbor front. Each year the event supports
local charities as a part of Hagerty's larger giving strategy. For
more about the Greenwich Concours d'Elegance visit our website at
GreenwichConcours.com.
About Hagerty (NYSE: HGTY)
Hagerty is an automotive
lifestyle brand committed to saving driving and fueling car culture
for future generations. The company is a leading provider of
specialty vehicle insurance, expert car valuation data and
insights, live and digital car auction services, immersive events
and automotive entertainment custom made for the 67 million
Americans who self-describe as car enthusiasts. Hagerty also
operates in Canada and the UK and
is home to Hagerty Drivers Club, a community of more than 750,000
who can't get enough of cars. As a purpose-driven organization,
Hagerty Impact aims to be a catalyst for positive change across the
issues that matter most to our teams, our members, the broader
automotive community, our shareholders and the planet at large. For
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