The Spectacular Automobiles of the Hemmings Motor News Concours d’Elegance
The Ninth Hemmings Motor News Concours d'Elegance held last Sunday was great fun with 166 special vintage cars. Below are profiles of several of the many spectacular automobiles.
Enjoy,
Howard Kroplick
1937 Chrysler's Chrysler
John Cuocco in his chauffers's uniform.
Chrysler's Chrysler drew crowds throughout the day.
On the red carpet.
Awarded First in Class for "Full Classic" and Best in Show.
1931 Studebaker President Roadster
Considered the "Holy Grail" of Studebakers.
1928 Gardner 85 Sport Roadster
This Gardner Roadster is owned by its namesake Robert and Kim Gardner.
1928 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron Body Model 87L
One of only 25 made.
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing
1954 Fabulous Hudson Hornet
The 1954 Hudson Hornet was the last of the great "stepdown" Hudsons.
1973 Mohs Safarikar
One of three prototypes built by the Mohs Seaplane Corporation for safari hunting in Africa. It never made it there.
1959 Stingray Racer XP87
A "remarkable Corvette" from the GM Heritage Collection
1974 Bricklin SV-1 Gullwing
The only surviving Bricklin vehicle leased by the Scottsdale Police Department in 1975.
Comments
Thanks for the pictures on the show and congrats on the well deserved Best in Show
Wow !!!!
Congratulations Howard and family and to John, too !!
What a show that was. Great pics. Congrats again and tell John he looks great. Miss you all. Hope all is well after all that rain we got. Everything is fine here,it missed us,luckily it shifted and just rained a lot,about 3 days.