Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance

1962 Ferrari 250 GTO and 1947 Delahaye 135MS Narval Cabriolet Named Best in Show at The Amelia

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星期一, 三月 4, 2024

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AMELIA ISLAND, Fla., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO was crowned Best in Show, Concours de Sport while a 1947 Delahaye 135MS Narval Cariolet took home Best in Show, Concours d'Elegance at the 29th annual Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance. The Sunday Concours concluded a week long celebration of the automobile which included auction, seminars, film viewings and several automotive events. In total, over 27,000 automotive enthusiasts visited The Amelia between February 29 and March 3.

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AMELIA ISLAND, Fla., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO was crowned Best in Show, Concours de Sport while a 1947 Delahaye 135MS Narval Cariolet took home Best in Show, Concours d'Elegance at the 29th annual Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance.
The Sunday Concours concluded a week long celebration of the automobile which included auction, seminars, film viewings and several automotive events.
The 1947 Delahaye 135MS Narval Cariolet is one of six "Narval" cabriolets built, so named as its nose is reminiscent of the bump on a narwhal's head.
The Broad Arrow team is firing on all cylinders, executing seamlessly in our second auction at The Amelia.

Pre-War Greats from Gregorie Neck Collection Join Growing Roster of Highlights for Broad Arrow Amelia Island Auction

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星期四, 一月 11, 2024

Formerly part of the esteemed Harrah Collection until 1973 before being purchased by avid collector and restorer Ed Morgan.

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Formerly part of the esteemed Harrah Collection until 1973 before being purchased by avid collector and restorer Ed Morgan.
Broad Arrow will kickstart its 2024 calendar with the company’s 2nd annual Amelia Auction.
Set for March 1-2 at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, the Amelia Auction will feature exceptional collector cars ranging from pre-War classics to modern supercars.
Collectors interested in consigning their car(s) to this world-class event are invited to contact a Broad Arrow specialist via broadarrowauctions.com .

Rick Hendrick Named Honoree at The Amelia in 2024

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星期一, 十一月 20, 2023

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TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Amelia, a leading global Concours weekend known for its racing roots and luxurious setting at the beautiful Ritz Carlton Amelia Island, today announced Rick Hendrick as Honoree at The Amelia in 2024, continuing the longstanding tradition of the event as "the racers concours." Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports and the chairman and CEO of Hendrick Automotive Group, is the winningest team owner in NASCAR Cup Series history and one of the most successful car dealers in the United States.

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Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports and the chairman and CEO of Hendrick Automotive Group, is the winningest team owner in NASCAR Cup Series history and one of the most successful car dealers in the United States.
"It takes a small army to put a successful race car on track, and to win at the level and consistency of Hendrick Motorsports is unheard of.
Rick has paved the way for multiple world-class drivers to fulfill their dream and has helped create memories for generations of fans."
Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2024, Hendrick Motorsports now fields four cars in the Cup Series piloted by Alex Bowman, William Byron, Elliott and Larson.

1935 Voisin C25 Aerodyne and 1964 Ferrari 250 LM Named Best in Show at The Amelia's Record-Setting Motoring Weekend

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星期三, 三月 8, 2023

AMELIA ISLAND, Fla., March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A 1935 Voisin C25 Aerodyne and a 1964 Ferrari 250 LM were crowned Best in Show at The Amelia Concours d'Elegance - its 28th annual event.

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AMELIA ISLAND, Fla., March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A 1935 Voisin C25 Aerodyne and a 1964 Ferrari 250 LM were crowned Best in Show at The Amelia Concours d'Elegance - its 28th annual event.
The Aerodyne was Voisin's "Car of the Future," an automobile that sought to capitalize upon the public's growing fascination with streamlining and aerodynamics.
In the spring of 1935, Voisin displayed this special Aerodyne at the Lyon Fair and at the concours d'elegance at the Place Bellecour.
The Best in Show Concours de Sport was awarded to a 1964 Ferrari 250 LM displayed by Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum of Indianapolis, Indiana.

Amelia Earhart Car Added to National Historic Vehicle Register

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星期三, 三月 8, 2023

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TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This International Women's Day, the Hagerty Drivers Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, announced Amelia Earhart's 1937 Cord 812 Phaeton as the 33rd vehicle to be inducted into the National Historic Vehicle Register, the only federally recognized program to document the historical and cultural significance of the automobile. Later this year, the Foundation will announce the 34th vehicle to be added to the Register.

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Later this year, the Foundation will announce the 34th vehicle to be added to the Register.
Earhart purchased the Cord less than a year before she, navigator Fred Noonan and her Lockheed 10E Electra disappeared over the South Pacific in 1937.
It will be on public display inside a special case erected this September on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., during the Foundation's annual "Cars at the Capital" celebration.
The free event will feature both vehicles added to the National Historic Vehicle Register in 2023 and have activities for all ages.

Woodside Credit Becomes Official Sponsor of The Amelia, Hagertys Award-Winning Motoring Event

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星期二, 二月 28, 2023

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Woodside Credit's inaugural sponsorship of this flagship event marks the company's 20-year commitment to serving the automotive enthusiast community with loans up to $1,000,000.

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Woodside Credit's inaugural sponsorship of this flagship event marks the company's 20-year commitment to serving the automotive enthusiast community with loans up to $1,000,000.
According to Mitch Shatzen, President and COO of Woodside Credit, "Our company’s powerful momentum continues as the go-to lender for car enthusiasts, and it’s crucial to align our brand with the most important motoring events across the US.
Founded in 1996 by Jacksonville native Bill Warner, The Amelia won the coveted Motoring Event of the Year in 2013 and 2016.
Visitors can find the Woodside Credit team on the green at the 28th annual Amelia Concours d’Elegance.

Broad Arrow Auctions Achieves $55.25 Million in Sales at Inaugural Monterey Jet Center Event

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星期一, 八月 22, 2022

Auction veteran, Lydia Fenet, commanded the room from the rostrum, making her debut as Principal Auctioneer for Broad Arrow.

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Auction veteran, Lydia Fenet, commanded the room from the rostrum, making her debut as Principal Auctioneer for Broad Arrow.
The Ferrari F50 led the charge for a total of 14 new world record prices set by Broad Arrow on the night.
On the heels of a successful Monterey Jet Center Auction, Hagerty CEO McKeel Hagerty announced Broad Arrow Auctions as the official auction house of The Amelia starting in March 2023.
Broad Arrow Group operates Broad Arrow Auctions, Broad Arrow Capital, and Collectors Garage and is headquartered in Grosse Pointe, Michigan.

RADwood Series of '80s and '90s Automotive Celebrations Joins Hagerty Events Portfolio

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星期三, 三月 9, 2022

Taking stewardship of RADwood builds on Hagerty's purpose to save driving and car culture while expanding and supporting inspiring experiences for automotive enthusiasts.

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Taking stewardship of RADwood builds on Hagerty's purpose to save driving and car culture while expanding and supporting inspiring experiences for automotive enthusiasts.
"Gen X-ers and millennials are drawn to the cars and culture of their childhood, and they represent the majority of our new members," said McKeel Hagerty, CEO of Hagerty.
"As a lifestyle brand that celebrates automotive culture, we are beyond stoked to join the Hagerty team," said Art Cervantes, cofounder and CEO of RADwood.
Hagerty is home to Hagerty Drivers Club, Hagerty DriveShare, Hagerty Valuation Tools, Hagerty Media, Hagerty Drivers Club magazine, MotorsportReg, Hagerty Garage + Social, the Amelia Concours d'Elegance, the Concours d'Elegance of America, the Greenwich Concours d'Elegance, the California Mille, Motorworks Revival and more.

Heritage Capital Group Advises The Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance on Acquisition

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星期四, 七月 8, 2021

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Heritage Capital Group, Inc ., an investment banking and financial advisory firm serving middle-market and emerging growth companies in the US and worldwide, is pleased to announce that its client, TheAmelia Island Concours d'Elegance ("The Concours"), has been acquired by Hagerty .

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Heritage Capital Group, Inc ., an investment banking and financial advisory firm serving middle-market and emerging growth companies in the US and worldwide, is pleased to announce that its client, TheAmelia Island Concours d'Elegance ("The Concours"), has been acquired by Hagerty .
Businessman and car collector Bill Warner founded The Concours in 1996 with an attendance of about 2,200.
"When I founded The Concours, I wanted to infuse the calm, traditional concours environment with the energy of motorsports.
"Amelia Island is synonymous with concours and motorsports heritage due to the steadfast efforts of Bill Warner and his team," said McKeel Hagerty, CEO of Hagerty.

Hennessey completes first round of Venom F5 aerodynamic testing

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星期二, 四月 20, 2021

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b'SEALY, Texas, April 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Hennessey Venom F5 hypercar has successfully completed the first of three phases of intense development, with Chief Engineer John \'Heinrocket\' Heinricy signing the car off for dynamic development.\nThe Hennessey Venom F5 is set to make its global public debut at the Amelia Island Concours d\'Elegance on May 22-23.\nThe first phase of Venom F5 development began in February, concentrating on mechanical refinement, engine fine-tuning, steering and real-world aerodynamic validation.

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b'SEALY, Texas, April 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Hennessey Venom F5 hypercar has successfully completed the first of three phases of intense development, with Chief Engineer John \'Heinrocket\' Heinricy signing the car off for dynamic development.\nThe Hennessey Venom F5 is set to make its global public debut at the Amelia Island Concours d\'Elegance on May 22-23.\nThe first phase of Venom F5 development began in February, concentrating on mechanical refinement, engine fine-tuning, steering and real-world aerodynamic validation.
Despite the engine\'s power being restricted to just 900 hp a mere 50 percent of the final 1,817 hp output the aerodynamic testing saw the F5 top 200 mph as part of its mid-speed refinement and coast-down program.\nJohn Heinricy, Chief Engineer at Hennessey Performance, said: "For more than 40 years I\'ve been developing high-performance vehicles, yet nothing compares to the Venom F5.
His engineering, racing and high-performance vehicle development skills will shape the Venom F5\'s dynamic capabilities to match its immense power.
"\nThe Hennessey Venom F5 is set to make its global public debut at the Amelia Island Concours d\'Elegance on May 22-23, mid-way through its development program.