Concours d'Elegance 2008
The 2nd Annual Concours d'Elegance took place on September 3rd in Colorado
Springs, with a wide variety of exotic cars and a few special surprises. The
weather was warm and slightly humid but otherwise perfect. The BMCNC entrants
were part of the Fourteener's exhibits. We were limited to 5 cars: The Miano's
Triumph TR6, Richard Fritz' drop head Aston-Martin, John Willey's Austin
Cambridge, Bill West's Magnette, and the Spooner's TR3 (Bluebonnet). The
Spooner's TR3 won "Best in Class". |
One of the special surprises was that Dennis Gage of "My Classic Car" was on
site filming a segment for an upcoming show. In this set of photos you can see
Dennis discussing a black Lambhorgini with the owner (in the white suit with
black shirt and white Fedora). It was interesting to see the camera crew film
the car while Dennis and the owner described the car. We'll have to keep an eye
out for the broadcast of this "My Classic Car"!
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Let's take a look at the Fourteener's section of the
car show. As to be expected, there was a huge number of muscle cars, rod &
customs, and street rods. Since we're a sports car club, we'll look at
European and sports cars.
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These Bentley's were part of the Bentley owners of Denver. As I was headed south
on I-25 somewhere between Denver and Colorado Springs, they pulled onto the
interstate and passed my lowly little MGB. But it was fun watching them on the
highway.
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One of those special surprises was this airplane on display. I don't know much
about airplanes, so all of you pilots out there can fill in the details. |
These are the GT3 RS Porsches.
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Bentley of Denver was a major sponsor of the Concours d'Elegance and this was
their display. In the picture on the left you can see the convertible in the
background. Somehow I failed to get a picture of the convertible but I did get a
picture of the interior, on your right. |
Let's go now to the main display area, and again, we'll keep with the theme of
European and sports cars. There are several interesting Cords, Auburns and a few
other American makes, so let's include those too. The MG with the cool helmets
(left) belongs to Jack Kehler. The bright red MGA (picture 8495) is from the
Stephen Tebo collection. The blue/dark blue MG Saloon belonging to Tom Cox is
the same car that was featured in Glenwood Springs in June. |
Yet another surprise at the Concours d'Elegance was the appearances of Al &
Bobby Unser. They have become very popular in the Colorado Springs area because
of the Pikes Peak Hill Climb. |
This brand of cars is DeLaHaye.
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The first car is a Duesenberg. That's where the old
saying, "It's a duesy," comes from. The other exotics were made by
"Isotta-Fraschini".
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| Here's a final block of pictures of the very old and
very exotic. |
Just before the awards were given out, the color guards presented the flags and
the national anthem.
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| First, we'd like to thank all the participants and
organizers. Second, we're proud to be a part of a car show of this caliber
and we'd like to encourage all members of the BMCNC to attend next year's
event.
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The 2nd Annual Concours d'Elegance took place on September 3rd in Colorado
Springs, with a wide variety of exotic cars and a few special surprises. The
weather was warm and slightly humid but otherwise perfect. The BMCNC entrants
were part of the Fourteener's exhibits. We were limited to 5 cars: The Miano's
Triumph TR6, Richard Fritz' drop head Aston-Martin, John Willey's Austin
Cambridge, Bill West's Magnette, and the Spooner's TR3 (Bluebonnet). The
Spooner's TR3 won "Best in Class".
One of the special surprises was that Dennis Gage of "My Classic Car" was on
site filming a segment for an upcoming show. In this set of photos you can see
Dennis discussing a black Lambhorgini with the owner (in the white suit with
black shirt and white Fedora). It was interesting to see the camera crew film
the car while Dennis and the owner described the car. We'll have to keep an eye
out for the broadcast of this "My Classic Car"!
One of those special surprises was this airplane on display. I don't know much
about airplanes, so all of you pilots out there can fill in the details.
Bentley of Denver was a major sponsor of the Concours d'Elegance and this was
their display. In the picture on the left you can see the convertible in the
background. Somehow I failed to get a picture of the convertible but I did get a
picture of the interior, on your right.
Let's go now to the main display area, and again, we'll keep with the theme of
European and sports cars. There are several interesting Cords, Auburns and a few
other American makes, so let's include those too. The MG with the cool helmets
(left) belongs to Jack Kehler. The bright red MGA (picture 8495) is from the
Stephen Tebo collection. The blue/dark blue MG Saloon belonging to Tom Cox is
the same car that was featured in Glenwood Springs in June.
Yet another surprise at the Concours d'Elegance was the appearances of Al &
Bobby Unser. They have become very popular in the Colorado Springs area because
of the Pikes Peak Hill Climb.
