Car entries received and accepted by January 15, 2009 will be included in the 2009 program
Concours exhibitors are invited to submit as many entry forms as they wish. The selection committee will be reviewing applications that best reflect the theme of the event. Cars selected and invited to attend will be of a standard that best expresses the character of the manufacturer, coachbuilder and the period of its construction. All attending automobiles must meet the Judging classifications outlined below. Cars for display only must also meet the classic standards set forth or be competition cars of significant provenance. In keeping with the Pits, Paddock and Parking Area of the California Races of the Fifties event theme, competition cars that participated in these competitions and the classic cars that attended will be a special focus of the selection committee.
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Judged Classes
1. Pre 1925
2. European Classic 1925 to 1941
3. American Classic 1925 to 1941
4. European Classic 1946 to 1974
5. American Classic 1946 to 1974
6. European Sports Racing 1946 to 1974
7. American Sports Racing 1946 to 1974
Special Awards
1. Best 1950s Competition car
2. Best Maserati
3. European Coach Built car
4. American Coach Built car
5. Best pre WWII car
6. Most well preserved original car
7. Most authentic restoration to original period standards
Classes may be divided, combined or deleted depending on the type of entries, at the discretion of the selection committee.
Awards will be given to the top three cars in each class. All entries are eligible to compete for the Best of Show and Special Awards.
The entry fee is $100. Desert Classic Concours d'Elgance is a 501(c)(3)non profit corporation and proceeds will benefit Coachella Valley charities.
