The Beautiful 2009 Fairfield Concours
It was a beautiful day last Sunday and thousands came out for the 2009 Fairfield Concours d'Elegance in Wesport Connecticut.
The Alco-6 "Black Beast" was placed in the historic Bridghampton Racer section
Among the Bridgehampton Racers displayed was the #4 Allard which participated in the 1951 Bridgehampton Race. The race car is now owned by Gerald Lettieri.
My college friends Shelley and Scott enjoyed the Concours and posed on the "Black Beast".
A future NASCAR driver?
The "Black Beast" was fired up several times during the show.
The unrestored Mercer formerly owned by Jerry Helck won first place in its class.
The Best in Show at the 2009 Fairfield Concours D'Elegance.
Comments
I hope I can get to the Fairfield Concours next year with my 1951 Jowett Jupiter. It is #100 of 899 that were built. Jupiters were raced at the 24 hours of Le Mans, winning the 1,500cc class in 1950, ‘51 and ‘52. Jowett Cars Ltd. went out of business in 1954.
Photos of my Jupiter can be seen at: http://www.jowettjupiter.co.uk. I also have a 1955 Dellow Mark V currently in rehab. Dellows can be found at http://www.dellowregister.co.uk
I graduated from Roger Ludlow High School in Fairfield in 1947. We had our 60th reunion last year. I also worked one summer as a busboy at the Spinning Wheel restaurant which, if I remember correctly, was in either Westport or Southport.
I enjoy your website.
Best regards,
Huntley Perry