{"id":31039,"date":"2015-09-17T21:49:19","date_gmt":"2015-09-18T01:49:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.racinginfocus.com\/?p=31039"},"modified":"2015-09-20T20:16:01","modified_gmt":"2015-09-21T00:16:01","slug":"an-unique-classic-car-show-3rd-cobble-beach-concours-delegance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.racinginfocus.com\/rif\/events-shows\/an-unique-classic-car-show-3rd-cobble-beach-concours-delegance\/","title":{"rendered":"An Unique Classic Car Show \u2013 3rd Cobble Beach Concours d\u2019Elegance"},"content":{"rendered":"

Out of ordinary, three years old and is fast becoming Canada\u2019s premier classic car showcase. From antiques like the 1903 Stanley Steamer, priceless museum cars, European Sports Cars, vintage race cars to American Muscle and Hot Rods there have been spotted over 150 vehicles on display in over 23 competing classes at this year event.<\/p>\n

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1903 Stanley Steamer<\/p><\/div>\n

Located on a spectacular 500-acre Georgian Bay private property, and hosted at Cobble Beach golf course\/resort<\/a> near Owen Sound, Concours d\u2019Elegance<\/a> was founded by Willis McLeese and his son Robert McLeese with a love for automobiles.<\/p>\n

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Robert McLeese<\/p><\/div>\n

In 2011, Mr. Joseph Sulpizi, CEO and Founder of The Brand Factory<\/a>, introduced Mr. Billy Smilovsky of Engineered Automotive<\/a> to Mr. Rob McLeese, CEO and co-creator of Cobble Beach. With a shared vision of producing a Concours d’Elegance<\/a> at Cobble Beach, they have fulfilled a dream of Willis McLeese and, consequently, a dream of their own.<\/p>\n

With Cadillac stepping up as presenting sponsor this year, the show\u2019s reputation is starting to attract the sort of cars reserved for shows of Pebble Beach\u2019s caliber and provides car enthusiasts with an ideal chance to view some of the world\u2019s finest vehicles ever build.<\/p>\n

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Cadillac Presenting Sponsor-Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance<\/p><\/div>\n

New classes for this year were pickup trucks and vintage motorcycles (specifically Vincent brand) and non-competitive vintage boats class.
\nSome of the highlights from this year\u2019s Concours were two Bugattis, a 1938 Type 57C and a recreation of the long-lost Bugatti Aerolithe (assembled by Bradford, Ontario\u2019s Guild of Automotive Restorers<\/a>), a mid-1990s Canadian-built \u2018supercar\u2019 prototype and a 1938 Graham 97 with unique cantilever or \u201cscissor\u201d-type doors.<\/p>\n

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Bugatti Aerolithe assembled by Bradford, Ontario\u2019s Guild of Automotive Restorers<\/p><\/div>\n

Cobble Beach Concours d\u2019Elegance features only the finest, most accurately restored examples of classic automobiles and was presided over by chief judge John Carlson of B.C. and was coordinated by show chairman and founder Rob McLeese.<\/p>\n

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John Carlson of B.C. and Chairman and Founder Rob McLeese<\/p><\/div>\n

Cars are judged on design, historical authenticity and refinement in finishing. Participants\/Collectors will insist that it’s all about fun and camaraderie, but there is some financial benefit. Just being invited to appear at the Cobble Beach Concours adds significant value to a car over time. Winning an award, Best in Class or particularly Best in Show, means a huge boost in a car’s worth.<\/p>\n

The overall winner, \u2018Best In Show\u2019, was a 1938 Graham 97 Supercharged Cabriolet which is one of seven left in the world, out of 17 produced, supercharged and with coachwork by Saoutchik.<\/p>\n

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1938 Graham 97 Supercharged Cabriolet by Saoutchik<\/p><\/div>\n

People’s choice award was handed out to a 1929 Packard 645 Dual-Cowl Phaeton belonging to Elaine and Tony Lang of Hanover, Ontario.<\/p>\n

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1929 Packard 645 Dual-Cowl Phaeton<\/p><\/div>\n

Aside of classic cars, motorcycles and boats there were vendors, promoters and artists exposing their unique and rare products.<\/p>\n

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For next year, on September 17 you may also have a chance to experience an additional thrilling \u201cBrack Classic\u201d Hill Climb. The Event takes place in Inglis Falls just 10 minutes south of Owen Sound, hosted by Canadian Racing Legend Bill Brack and presented by Nigel Shiftright<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Canadian Racing Legend Bill Brack<\/p><\/div>\n

Proceeds from the prestigious Cobble Beach Concours d\u2019Elegance will support the Sunnybrook Foundation<\/a> campaign to build a state-of-the-art, rooftop landing platform for air ambulances.<\/p>\n

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\nDefinitely an Event that you don\u2019t want to miss, so book your calendar for the 4th Annual Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance which will be held on September 17 and 18, 2016 \u2013 see you there!<\/p>\n

Please take a look at our Photo Coverage of the 3rd Annual Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance<\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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