Greenwich Concours d'Elégance
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Greenwich Concours d'Elégance is an annual event held in Greenwich, Connecticut in June since 1996. The event is a Concours d'Elegance that features classic American and European vintage cars entered in a judging competition.[1] The event includes classic car parades over 3 days. The event often includes American muscle cars, very early American cars, luxury cars of all years, and rare European cars.[2]
Auction
There is a Bonham's auction on the last day. Rare cars have recently been auctioned there for over $1,000,000. In 2014 a Lamborghini Countach sold for the most ever at auction - $1,200,000.[citation needed] In 2015 the high auction prices were a Bugatti Type 57S Stelvio Convertible for $1,000,000, a 1938 Mercedes-Benz 320 for $775,000 and a Porsche 911RS 2.7 for $594,000. For the 2016 auction there was a 1967 Ferrari 275 $3m value, Mercedes 540 1937, Ferrari F40 $1m value. The auction also includes barn finds, veteran cars, and antique cars.
References
- ^ Insiders' Guide to Fairfield County - Page 163, Trisha Blanchet-2004-Preview Greenwich Concours D'Elegance Roger Sherman Baldwin Park 100 Arch Street, Greenwich (203) 618-0460 www.greenwichconcours.com Typically held near the beginning of the month, the Concours D'Elegance is a celebration of vintage
- ^ 1,000 Places to See in the United States and Canada Before You Die https://books.google.com/books?isbn=0761163360, Patricia Schultz-2011-Preview-BEST TIME: early June for the Greenwich Concours d'Elegance, a 2-day
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