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Eric Killorin
Sun Mar 09 2014 15:55:12 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
A factory authorized custom; the Crown Imperial limousine by Ghia. A total of 132 were hand built by the Italian firm between 1957 and 1965. This beautiful example was shown at the Detroit Autorama by Gilmore Gathering friend Ed Meurer.
Eric Killorin
Tue Jul 23 2013 22:34:50 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Love for Lincoln
At 16, some teenagers get their driver's license, and a lucky few even receive a car. Emily Passey, though, gets to show a massive and magnificent 1932 Lincoln KB V-12 Dietrich Convertible Sedan at the 2013 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
“I still have not been able to wrap my head around what I am doing,” says Emily. “It’s really an honor because I know that some people would die to be able to do this—and the fact that I am able to do it at only 16 is really cool! I’m still shocked that I get this opportunity.”
Emily, a third generation car enthusiast, is the granddaughter of Jack Passey, one of the most experienced judges at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance; at the upcoming August 18 event he will be honored for 40 years of service. A great admirer of vintage era vehicles and an ardent early advocate for their preservation, Jack’s own collection of cars has included a total of 92 Lincolns. He has also played a key role in helping to build and organize major collections for people such as Otis Chandler and a multitude of friends.
Jack’s love of cars is infectious, as evidenced by his own family. Bill Passey, Jack’s son, grew up participating in car tours and helping maintain the collection. He first joined Jack as an official judge at the Pebble Beach Concours back in 1997, a year before his daughter Emily was born.
“Because of my dad, an interest in cars came naturally to me,” explains Bill. “And now it is important for me to try and keep my children excited about the hobby. The opportunity to show a car at the Pebble Beach Concours is a great way to get Emily even more involved—and it will be a neat experience and a great memory for the whole family.”
Emily first attended this Concours when she was just 10 weeks old, and she was driving long before it was legal for her to be out on the road. She mastered a manual transmission at age 11 and practiced driving around the family’s property.
On Concours Sunday, Emily will drive her grandfather’s Lincoln KB onto the 18th Fairway at Pebble Beach Golf Links. She will also be demonstrating it for the judges and answering their questions. Emily is a bit nervous about that—but she has two great coaches to prep her.
“My family’s interest in cars has definitely transferred down to me,” continues Emily. “I love the history behind them. I love listening to my grandpa tell stories about previous owners and what he went through to acquire a certain car. I really respect my grandpa’s collection.”
Lincoln will be featured at the 63rd Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. There will be four full classes of Lincolns with custom coachwork, and each of these Lincolns is rare and unique. The cars will range from truly representative Lincolns such as the extremely elegant and ultra-conservative 1930 Lincoln Model L Judkins Coupe, to the very bold 1955 Lincoln Indianapolis Boano Coupe, a bright orange one-off concept car.
In addition to beautifully designed Lincolns, there will also be several unique historic cars, including the 1950 Lincoln Presidential Limousine Dietrich Convertible that served as the presidential car to Harry S. Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and John F. Kennedy, along with an array of Ford family cars.
In addition to Lincoln, the 2013 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance at Pebble Beach Resorts will feature Simplex, Vanvooren Coachwork, Aston Martin, Lamborghini, Porsche 911, BMW 507 and French Motorcycles. More at https://www.pebblebeachconcours.net/pages/4992
Eric Killorin
Thu Jun 20 2013 22:14:44 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
The collector car world has officially entered a new era with an original vehicle scoring Best of Show. More at http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/unrestored-car-judged-best-at-hershey-concours-what-n-514308155
Eric Killorin
Mon Jun 10 2013 17:25:03 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
The 18th annual Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance. Celebrating 50 years of the Ford GT40, 50 years of Lamborghini, 50 years of the Porsche 911, 50 years of the Corvette Stingray, and Ducati motorcycles. Shot from March 7-11, 2013 by Justin Lapriore and Alexander Liberman. Edited by Justin Lapriore///LetsMakeMedia.
More at https://www.ameliaconcours.org/newsandmedia/video.aspx
Eric Killorin
Mon Jun 10 2013 21:22:21 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Amelia Island 2011. Photo by Neil Rashba. http://neilrashbaphotography.smugmug.com/2011AmeliaIslandConcoursdElega/All-Awards/16408499_RzMK6z#!i=1234228271&k=gFkFk9D
Eric Killorin
Wed Mar 13 2013 02:33:34 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance 2013 was held Sunday, March 10th on the fairways of The Golf Club of Amelia Island next to the Ritz-Carlton on Amelia Island, Florida.
With more than 300 cars in attendance, the judges at the 18th annual Amelia Island Concours were tasked with a difficult job of not only picking class winners, but also awarding the Best of Show Winners. The Concours awards Best of Show for two designations: Concours d’Elegance and Concours de Sport.
Best of Show Concours d’Elegance at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance 2013 went to the 1936 Duesenberg SJN owned by Helen and Jack Nethercutt of the Nethercutt Collection. With its convertible coupe body by Rollston and a supercharged, 420 horsepower straight-eight engine, the winning Duesenberg SJN was one of the most powerful and beautiful open cars of the 1930s.
Best of Show Concours de Sport was awarded to the 1968 Ford GT40 owned by the Rocky Mountain Auto Collection. Chassis P/1075 tallied up six wins in only eleven races for the Gulf Oil / J.W. Automotive Engineering team, topped by victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in both 1968 and 1969. Notable drivers of the Mirage-style GT40 included Pedro Rodriguez, Lucien Bianchi, David Hobbs, Brian Redman, Jacky Ickx and Jackie Oliver, among others. Chassis 1075 was later displayed at the Indianapolis Speedway Museum to commemorate its racing records, before being returned to private ownership in 1984.
“I’m very pleased with the judges’ decisions for the 2013 Amelia Island Concours winners, as these vehicles are stunning examples of classic design and racing history,” said Bill Warner, Chairman and Co-Founder of the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. “Every year I’m blown away by the cars that grace our field and I would like to congratulate our panel of esteemed judges on their excellent selection. I’m sure the decision wasn’t easy.”
Eric Killorin
Tue Jan 29 2013 16:11:01 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Jim Fasnacht's 1930 Cord L29 Voll & Ruhrbeck Victoria. Charles Meyer reports: I assisted with the Certification of this car at the ACD Reunion several years ago. The level of authenticity and preservation of the identification numbers and tags on this car is breathtaking. Cars like this make the Certification Team experience very special.
Eric Killorin
Thu Dec 06 2012 16:29:55 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
9th Annual Ironstone Concours d’ Elegance-2007 official event large vinyl banner by Roy E. Dryer III. Features Ghia-bodied Chrysler. $750 from www.arteauto.com
Eric Killorin
Wed Sep 26 2012 22:46:41 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
he Blitzen-Benz was purpose built to do just one thing, to break speed records, and it did repeatedly from 1909 through 1911.
Its speed of 228.1km/h (141.73mph) on April 23rd 1911, driven by Bob Burman at Daytona Beach, stood as a record until 1919. Twice the speed of the fastest airplane and even shattering the record speed of 210km/h set by a locomotive in 1903.
Of the six originally built, this is one of only two that exist today, and is owned by the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart, Germany.
While the extended and complicated procedure required to start the Blitzen-Benz on a cool coastal morning may not be appreciated by all, its historical significance and ground-breaking engineering brilliance still place it amongst the greatest motor-vehicle achievements of all time, and the dozens witnessing this effort felt it was one of the highlights of many great moments at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2011.
displacement 21500 cc / 1312.0 in³
bore 185 mm / 7.28 in
stroke 200 mm / 7.87 in
compression 5.8:1
power 149.1 kw / 200 bhp @ 1600 rpm
specific output 9.3 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 137.93 bhp per tonne
Eric Killorin
Tue Aug 21 2012 17:34:56 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
After careful deliberation, the judges decided that among some of the very finest cars in the world, it was the 1928 Mercedes-Benz 680S Saoutchik Torpedo owned by Paul and Judy Andrews from Texas, USA that was to be named 'Best of Show'.
