2011 Concours d'Elegance of America at St. John's

Jul 30, 2011

The Concours d'Elegance of America is one of the most prestigious car shows in the world.
A world class parade of excellence, by invitation only, from some of the finest collector automobiles in the country.

A first this year was the Concours Track Event at Michigan International Speedway. Where registered owners of cars are invited to bring their machines to MIS on Friday, July 29, 2011 and drive on the super speedway.

After being held at Meadow Brook Hall on the Oakland University Campus for the last 32 years, this year the venue has changed to the beautiful grounds and golf course of The Inn At St John's in Plymouth, Michigan.

Parking was in another location and we were shuttled by bus to the event which was a bit complicated. The arrangement on the hotel grounds felt crowded and a little confusing. Which will no doubt be worked out in years to come. However, the weather was good and right for photos, I can't complain to much about 90 degrees and clear, sunny skies.

100 years of Indy car racing, was a highlight this year, with a collection of 33 historic Indy race cars, set up in a starting grid pattern.

Lincoln had an amazing class of cars being in its hundredth year and of course the Super Cars and Super Sedans Class is always a favorite.

Among many other classes were:
American Muscle
100 years of Chevrolet
Chrome and Color, The Fifties
Jazz Age 1915 to 1927
Pre War European
Auburn Cord
The First 125 Years of Mercedes-Benz
Ridler Trophy Winners
Featured Designer: Chuck Jordan
Continental
Classic Era
Post-War European
Post-War Sports Car

Just to name a few

Below is our picture gallery and some select photos of this incredible event.

See you next year on Sunday, July 29th for the
2012 Concours d'Elegance of America at St. John's

Citrus Stand Media Group 2011

2011 Concours d'Elegance of America at St. John's

1950 Healey E-Type Silverstone Sports Roadster
1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing
1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster
Sports Racing Class N
1958 Lotus Eleven, Series Two Le Mans Race Car
1950 Allard J2 Roadster
953 Glasspar G-2 Roadster, the last of 29 known to remain.
959 Ferrari 250 GT Coupe
1959 Ferrari 250 GT Tour de France Coupe
1952 Allard K2 Roadster
1952 Allard K2 Roadster, powered by a Cadallac 331ci and two four barrel carberators.
1966 Ford GT40 MK II, 1 of 7 MK II\'s, A Ferrari beating, Ford Le Mans race car.
1959 Stanguellini Formula Junior, a Forumla 1 training car, 90hp 120mph.
1967 Ferrari 330 GTC Pininfarina
1971 Ferrari Daytona Pininfarina
1956 Chevrolet Corvette SR-1 Race Car
1959 AC Aceca GT Coupe
1961 Devin S
2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 VOI 9 Edition, 0-60 3.9 seconds.
2012 Lexus LFA, 4.8 Liter V10 @ 552hp
2006 Ford GTX1
2011 Lotus Evora S
Morgan Aeromax, 1 of 100 cars.
1964 AC Shelby Cobra
2011 Mastretta MXT
2007 Saleen S7, 750hp, 0 to 60 in 2.8 seconds.
1985 Ferrari 288 GTO
2011 Ferrari 599 GTO
2011 Ferrari California
Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, 6.0 Liter V12 @ 611hp.
2011 BMW K1300 S, 175hp
2011 BMW S1000RR 193 hp @ 13,000 rpm
2012 BMW K1600 GTL, 1649cc Inline 6 Cylinder
1989 Ferrari 328 GTS
2011 Ferrari 458 Italia, 570hp top speed 202mph.
2011 Cadillac CTS V-Series Wagon, 556hp/551 lb-ft torque
2011 Cadillac CTS V-Series Coupe 556hp/551 lb-ft torque
2011 Cadillac CTS V-Series Sedan, 556hp/551 lb-ft torque
2012 Porsche Carrera GTS Coupe
2008 Pratt & Miller C6 RS
2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4
Ridler Trophy Winner, The 1969 Chevrolet Corvette " Scorpion "
Ridler Trophy Winner, The 1972 " Devilfish "
Ridler Trophy Winner, The 1926 Ford Model T Sedan " Frigid T "
Ridler Trophy Winner, The 1932 Ford B400 Sedan " Duecenberg "
Ridler Trophy Winner, The 1932 Ford Revolver Zipper Deuce
1964 Logghe Brothers Austin Bantam Dragster
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible " Venturian "
Drag Racing, Late AFX
1966 Dodge A/XS Charger " Tickle Me Pink "
1962 Pontiac Catalina Super Duty "Royal"
1967 Mercury Comet Caliente, Flip Top Funny Car
1965 Mercury Comet Jack Christman Funny Car
Jack Christman Funny Car, can you get a 427 supercharged cammer any deeper into a 1965 Mercury Comet? 10.5@ 150mph
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Funny Car
Award Winning 1971 Chevrolet Vega Funny Car "Motown Shaker"
1965 Plymouth Baracuda Funny Car "Pandemonium"
1968 Chevrolet Camaro AA/Funny Car
1968 Plymouth Baracuda Funny Car "The Flintstone Flyer""
Three famous 1956 Lincoln Continental Mark II Coupes, owned by William Clay Ford, Benson Ford, and Henry Ford II. Reunited and restored by Jim Schmidt
1931 Chrysler Imperial 4 Door by LeBaron
1958 Dodge Regal Lancer 2 Door Hardtop
1959 Cadilliac Series 62 Coupe
1932 Pierce-Arrow Model 54 Sport Phaeton, powered by a 366 cid straight 8 cylinder @ 125hpt
1932 Pierce-Arrow, hood orniment.
1932 Stutz SV-16 Convertible
932 Pierce Arrow Series B Convertible Victoria
1940 Packard 180 Convertible Victoria by Darrin
1964 Facel Vega II
1950 Lea-Francis 2.5 Liter Sports Roadster
1964 Amphicar 7/70 Convertible, 7mph in the water 70mph on land.
1927 Mercedes-Benz S Roadster
1938 Mercedes-Benz Autobahn Kurier
1924 Bentley Tourer by Vanden Plas
1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing next to a 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupe
1886 Benz Motor Patent Wagon
1935 MG NB Magnette Roadster
1935 Amilcar Pegase Grand Prix Roadster
"100 Years of Indy Display" 2011 Concours d\'Elegance of America
1959 Lesovsky Roadster Indy Race Car
1958 McNamara Special Indy Race Car
1952 Kurtis Kraft 500A Indy Race Car
1948 Kurtis Kraft KK2000 Indy Race Car
1933 Ford Indy Car 2 Man Racer, built by Doc Williams
1931 Duesenberg Indy Race Car
1922 Bentley TT (Tourist Trophy) Sports Indy Race Car
1908 American Simplex 2 Man Race Car
Scooters and Mopeds Class
2011 Concours d\'Elegance of America at St. John\'s
1933 Auburn Model 12-165 Salon Broughman
1927 Kissel Model 8-75 Deluxe Speedster
1926 Willys Knight Model 66 Cabriolet
1920 Mercer Series 5 Raceabout
1930 Cord L-29 Phaeton Sedan, powered by a 301 cid Lycoing Straight 8
1930 Cord L-29 Phaeton Sedan, hood orniment
1933 Auburn Model 12-161A Speedster
1920 Dodge Brothers Speedster
Jazz Age Class 1915-1928
1957 Buick Century Caballero Estate Wagon in Mint Green/Dover White
1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser in Sunset Orchid/Tuxedo Black
1941 Lincoln Zephyr Coupe
1948 Tucker Torpedo Sedan
1957 Buick Roadmaster Convertible
1969 Chevrolet Camaro COPO RS, 427 Turbo Jet
1969 Chevrolet Camaro COPO RS
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A
1969 Ford Talladega Prototype
1969 Dodge Daytona
1955 Studebaker Commander 2 Door Hardtop
The Inn At St. John\'s Concours d\'Elegance of America
The Inn At St. John\'s Concours d\'Elegance of America
The Inn At St. John\'s Concours d\'Elegance of America
Ferrari 288 GTO, 2011 Ferrari 599 GTO, Ferrari California, Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano