The inaugural New England Concours d’Elegance took place on October 27, 2024 at the Polo Club in Farmington on a beautiful fall day. It started with a bit of a chill to the air and a little frost on the pumpkins and cars.
As the day progressed, it quickly warmed up and turned out to be a wonderful day for a car show. There were vintage cars of both American and European pedigree all about the polo grounds.
There was a rare pickup that could transition from road to snow with its unique tracks and ski attachments, allowing it to climb a snowy road like a snowmobile on steroids.
Many spent the day admiring the entire array of vehicles before the judging was announced in the afternoon. The selection of vehicles was comprehensive and included classics from many various auto makers to new model ultra high end new models. There was something to admire for all tastes.
Speaking of taste, there were also a few food trucks offering coffee and breakfast treats in the morning, and as the day progressed, trucks offered lunch, allowing folks to enjoy the entire day without having to leave the grounds.
On the grass and on the lot were both classic and modern exotics from Jaguars and Mercedes to Bugatti
Unique and rare were the words of the day. This was the inaugural New England Concours’ d’Elegance at the Farmington Polo Club grounds. It was an enjoyable day with beautiful autumn weather and a chance to admire beautifully maintained autos and speak with the owners about the details of each entry.
I look forward to coming back next year to see what the New England Concours’ entries are in store for automobile enthusiasts. They picked a wonderful time of year in Connecticut for the backdrop to these amazing cars and trucks. It’s a beautiful setting and the weather in the fall couldn’t have been better.
The Hometown Foundation and Hemmings.com sponsored the event. This event not only provides an enjoyable day outside, enjoying a fall day, but the proceeds also help others and give back to the community and many worthwhile organizations throughout Connecticut.
Check out their site for more information about the New England Concours’ d’Elegance.
Article by Donna Erichsen
Photos by George Bekris
THE NEW ENGLAND CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE
FINAL CLASS WINNERS – FIRST 3 PLACES
BEST IN SHOW
Presented by The Whole Judging Team
1929 Cadillac 341B Thomas Tkacs
Lead Judge : Dean Cusano / Assistant Judge: Marvin Waters
Class #1 American Classics 20’s 30’s 40’s 50’s
THIRD PLACE ; _1936 Chevrolet Coupe Steve McGruff
SECOND PLACE ;__1934 Ford Cabriolet Ron Liska
FIRST PLACE ; ___1929 Reo Flying Cloud Phillip Miner
Class #2 European Supercars
THIRD PLACE ; __2013 Ferrari 458 Italia Peter Leoni
SECOND PLACE ;___2013 Bentley GTC Lemans William Eisenmann
FIRST PLACE ; ____1973 Ferrari Daytona Chuck Reimel
Class #3 American Muscle
THIRD PLACE ; ___1970 Plymouth AAR Cuda John Lutzen
SECOND PLACE ;__1965 Chevrolet Malibu SS Geoff Charron
FIRST PLACE ; ____1965 Buick Riviera Gran Sport John DiFrancesco
Class #4 Jaguar E-type – XKE
FIRST PLACE ; ____1974 Jaguar E-type SIII Nancy Coombe Smith
Class #4 A Jaguar Non E-type
THIRD PLACE ; ____1954 Jaguar Sk 120 DHC Dean Passenesi
SECOND PLACE ;___1962 Jaguar Mk II Alan Mccord
FIRST PLACE ; ____1958 Jaguar Xk 150 -S- OTS David and Patricia Porter
THERE IS NO CLASS 5
Class #6 Porsche Early
THIRD PLACE ; 1968 Porsche 912 Stephanie Economu
SECOND PLAC ; 1972 Porsche 911 T Coupe Alastair Dowst
FIRST PLACE ; 1955 Continental Cabriolet Ned Gorski
Class #6 A Porsche Late
THIRD PLACE ; ___________________________________________
SECOND PLACE ;_________________________________________
FIRST PLACE ; ____2002 Porsche Carerra Coupe Theodore Oneil
Class #7 Modern Classics
THIRD PLACE ; _____1972 Datsun 240 z Ken Griffin
SECOND PLACE ;___1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia Edward Simioni
FIRST PLACE ; ______1965 Volkawagon Beetle Larry Canova
THERE IS NO CLASS #8
Class #9 Mercedes Benz
THIRD PLACE ; ____1960 Merdedes 190 B Geoff Allison
SECOND PLACE ;__1964 Mercedes 230 SL Jerry Robinson
FIRST PLACE ; _____1959 Mercedes 190 SL Tom Wholley
Class #10 British Non Jaguar
THIRD PLACE ; ___1961 Daimler SP250 Allan Warner
SECOND PLACE ; 1967 Sunbeam Tiger Stephen Honeycomb
FIRST PLACE ; _____1967 Aston Martin DB6 Volante Michael Grunberg
7 Special Recognition Awards – 2024 New England Concours D’EleganceTOWN OF FARMINGTON AWARD-
Presented by Selectman Joseph Capodiferro
1933 Reo Royale Henry and Deb Kanderski
KLINGBERG FOUNDATION AWARD-
Presented by William Woodard
1934 Ford Cabriolet Ron and Joan Liska
HEMMINGS AWARD –
Presented by Jonathan Shaw – Hemmings .com
1958 Jaguar XK 150 -S- David and Patricia Porter
PEOPLES CHOICE –
Presented by- Dean Cusano LEAD JUDGE & Renee D’Nino
1955 Porsche Continental Cabriolet Ned Gorski
HOMETOWN FOUNDATION AWARD-
Presented by Michael Bozzuto and Dean Cusano
1937 Packard Rollston CCCA Museum – Paul Tacy
CHIEF JUDGE AWARD –
Presented by Chief Judge – Dean Cusano