The 2024 Greenwich Concours d’Elegance weekend kicked off on Saturday June 1, 2024 with the Concours de Sport. This day featured sporting cars from all eras. There were head turners on every row. Owners brought modern McLarens and old-style American classics.
Hagerty, who sponsors the event, changed the format this year making Saturday the Concours de Sport followed by the Concours d’Elegance on Sunday. They could not have foreseen a more perfect weekend as the cars began pulling in on Saturday morning, there was a light cool breeze and plenty of sunshine and smiles.
As the morning went on two of the autos made by Sam and George Barris drew crowds to the unique one-off autos they created. They garnered so much attention that the 1957 Pearl White and Candy Purple Chevrolet 210 50’s Era Custom owned by Tim McMann took Best in Show in the Concours de Sport on Saturday. A beautiful car with so many custom features you had to stand back and actively look over the whole auto to take in all the unique spots on “El Capitola.”
Day 2 of the event was the Concours d’Elegance and was a repeat of the beautiful weather. Both days were sunny and warm and the patrons couldn’t have asked for better weather the entire weekend.
Automobile and motorcycle enthusiasts began piling in on Sunday morning for another fun day with exceptional vehicles. They were speaking with owners who proudly showed their cars as they awaited judging. This was a place to see some of the rarest of rare autos and motorcycles left in the world.
Many also took in the ride & drive and got behind the wheel of a car most would normally get the opportunity to drive. They also looked out over Long Island Sound from the shore of Greenwich through beautify made binoculars also on sale at the event.
It was a fun and wonderful way to spend a summer weekend outdoors for so many who love everything on wheels.
The winners were given awards at 2:00 and the winners drove their vehicles to the arch and received their awards in front of the attendees overlooking the water. After the awards were given the celebrations began for the best in show and in class. The best in show for the Concours d’Elegance was a beautiful blue 1931 Cadillac 452A.
The results of judging in 2024 Concours d’Elegance were as follows:
Best in Show: 1931 Cadillac 452A Pre-War Classics American
Best in Class: 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 of Frank and Nick Cirillo – Post War German Sports
1920 Indian Powerplus of Shawn McLean – Century Motorcycle Class
1934 MG PA – Pre-War Classics European
1964 Aston Martin DB5 of Andrew Benenson – Cars of the 1964 Dealerships
1963 Porsche 356B of Thomas and Kristin Zarrella – Porsche Carrera
1970 Pontiac GTO – Muscle/Performance – Ultimate Drivetrains
1957 Cadillac Series 62 of Jim and Lynn Verraster – Post War American – Luxury Cars of the 50’s
2000 Lamborghini Diablo GT – Lamborghini
1994 Britten V1000 – Road Racing Motorcycle Class
1965 Iso Rivolta – Post War Italian Sports
1952 Jaguar XK 120 – Post War English Sports
1971 Alfa Romeo Montreal – Bertone
1961 Imperial Crown – Post War American – Luxury Cars of the 60’s
2017 Ferrari F12tdf -Supercars
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Coupe – Rolls Royce Post war
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Brewster Nermarket Faux Cabriolet – Pre-War Classics Rolls Royce
1960 Porsche 356B (T5) – Post War German Sports
1964 Porsche 356 – Cars of the 1964 Dealerships
1932 Packard 905 – Pre-War Classics American
1963 Triumph Herald – Post War English Sports
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle – Muscle/Performance – Ultimate Drivetrains
For more of the class winners see Hagerty’s 2024 Greenwich Concours d’Elegance Complete list of Winners
Well it’s a wrap for this years’ event and it was a success and an enjoyable weekend. See you next year in Greenwich for the 2025 Hagerty Concours d’Elegance.
To see more images of the 2024 Greenwich Concours d’Elegance week visit George Bekris Photography
