Dana Point Concours d’Elegance Grows into Orange County Collector Car & Motorcycle Weekend

The Orange County Collector Car & Motorcycle Weekend^TM is scheduled June 21-23, 2013

DANA POINT, CA – January 16, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Returning for its 31^st year, the Dana Point Concours d’Elegance® has evolved into the Orange County Collector Car & Motorcycle Weekend^TM, Southern California’s premier celebration of the automotive hobby. From Friday, June 21, to Sunday, June 23, 2013, the Orange County Collector Car & Motorcycle Weekend^TM will encompass an array of exciting activities for enthusiasts of all ages, including Sunday’s Concours d’Elegance.

“Southern California is one of the most automotive-centric places in the world, which has propelled the Dana Point Concours’ evolution into a multi-day celebration of the hobby,” said Jeff Spellens, president of the Dana Point Concours d’Elegance®. “With so many additional activities that complement the Concours, it is time to present the weekend in a way that better reflects that growth. Over the next few months, we plan to announce several new attractions scheduled throughout the collector car and vintage motorcycle weekend.”

This year, the Dana Point Concours d’Elegance® will honor the 100^th anniversary of the Duesenberg as the featured automobile marque. Special car classes include the 100^th anniversary of Aston Martin, the 50^th anniversary of the Porsche 911, the 25^th anniversary of the BMW M3 in the U.S. and Factory Concept Show Cars. The Concours will highlight Harley-Davidson as the featured motorcycle marque for the brand’s 110^th anniversary.

As part of the three-day schedule of events, the Orange County Collector Car & Motorcycle Weekend^TM will host a variety of activities including the prominent Art Exhibit on Sunday, June 23, and the popular reception on Saturday, June 22. Other prominent events will soon be announced that span the Orange County Collector Car & Motorcycle Weekend^TM.

Concours tickets are $30 for general admission tickets in advance; children 12-years-old and younger can enter for free with any ticket-holding adult on Sunday, June 23. For the first time, the Concours will offer active military and DOD personnel free admission to Sunday’s Concours plus one discounted ticket for a friend or family member at $15.

“As we gear up for this exciting year, we ask that everyone mark their calendars for the Orange County Collector Car & Motorcycle Weekend^TM,” added Spellens. “It will be a perfect time to relax at one of the most spectacular locations in the country, while checking out the best cars and cycles ever built. We promise that it will be an experience unlike any other.”

To learn more about the Dana Point Concours d’Elegance®, log on to www.danapointconcours.org. Please note, car and motorcycle exhibitor information is coming soon. Like the Dana Point Concours d’Elegance® on Facebook, follow them on Twitter or review their blog weekly for the latest Concours announcements.

About Dana Point Concours d’Elegance

The Dana Point Concours d’Elegance® is a volunteer-run, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, with excess proceeds supporting local Southern California charities. The event is presented primarily with Full Classic® Cars from the Classic Car Club of America (CCCA), and other non-classic classes. The Dana Point Concours® organizing committee aspires to create a premier automotive event that showcases the rich Southern California automotive heritage. For more information, please visit www.DanaPointConcours.org.

 

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Rare, Historic Motorcycles to Roar across Auction Block at Dana Point Concours d’Elegance

Collectible Motorbikes to be sold during 29^th Annual Dana Point Concours d’Elegance

DANA POINT, CA – June 14, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) - EG Auctions, a premier collector vehicle auction company, will auction some of the finest examples of vintage motorcycles from the 1900s through the early ‘50s during the 29^th Annual Dana Point Concours d’Elegance, on June 24-26. Located at the esteemed St. Regis Monarch Beach in Dana Point, Calif., the Dana Point Vintage Automobile Auction will offer more than 100 collectible, classic vehicles including European sports cars, exotics, hot rods, muscle cars and motorcycles during Southern California’s three-day celebration of automotive elegance.

“The Dana Point Concours d’Elegance is renowned for presenting some of the most breathtaking classic cars and vintage motorcycles in the world,” said David Berg, managing partner of EG Auctions. “To complement the wonderful examples of antique motorcycles slated for display on the Concours North Lawn, we’re going to offer people the opportunity to purchase one also. From a restored, classic Harley Davidson to an early 20^th century Indian Twin two-speed, EG Auctions has an eclectic assortment of motorcycles for sale that would be wonderful centerpieces for any collection.”

Of the most interesting motorcycles crossing the auction block is a 1914 Indian Twin two-speed model #88F778 assembled by the Indian Motorcycle Manufacturing Company. Built during the decade when Indian became the largest manufacturer of motorcycles in the world, this is a fine example of a “survivor” bike. With original paint and rims, the fiery red cycle has been stored indoors for years. Even the engine is complete and operates correctly.

No vintage motorcycle auction would be complete without a legendary Harley Davidson bike or two. A beautiful barn find available to the highest bidder is a 1934 Harley Davidson VD with a side car. Found in an industrial building down the road in Orange County, the three-speed bike was registered at the building for more than 35 years and has approximately 44,000 miles on the odometer. The rustic feel of the Harley adds to its allure, with an engine and transmission that would make any enthusiast believe it just rolled off the production line.

“For many collectors, these pre-war Harley Davidsons are the king of the road with their bad boy looks, rumbling exhaust note and smooth handling,” added Berg. “These bikes aren’t just rubber and engine grease; they symbolize a way of life.”

Harley Davidson fans will also be pleased to find some of the first Harleys on the auction docket, including 1905 and 1908 built bikes. The ‘05 is a replica of one of the three Harley Davidson motorcycles made in the first year of production. Today, only two of these bikes can be accounted for in the world. The 1908 Harley is a fine example of an early strap tank, belt drive machine.

From the golden era comes a newly restored 1953 Harley Davidson with rich blue paint and detailed flames down the side. Built as an old school style chopper, it’s powered with a rebuilt original Panhead, and miles of polished chrome. The 21” front tires and 18” rear tires add to the overall driving experience with midrise bars.

For those interested in adding a vintage motorcycle or a collectible car to their collection, the auction preview starts Friday, June 24, at 4 p.m. PDT with the auction scheduled for 7 p.m. Bidders can review the docket, which will be on display starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 25, and Sunday, June 26, with sales to begin at 10 a.m. on both days inside the auction tent.

Visit www.danapointconcours.org to learn how to get tickets for the premier Southern California celebration of automotive elegance. To register to become a bidder or to consign a vehicle at one of the nine EG Auctions in North America, log on to www.egauctions.com. Like EG Auctions on Facebook or follow it on Twitter.

About The Electric Garage

The Electric Garage was established in 1999 with offices in Canada and the U.S. The U.S. operations are headquartered in Bermuda Dunes, Calif. The company has an impeccable reputation for providing products and services to classic and collector car owners, automotive enthusiasts and astute collectors around the world. EG Auctions maintains Classic Car sales showrooms and manages quality Collector Car Auctions in many regions of Canada and currently expanded their operating base to the U.S. market. For more information about EG Auctions visit www.theelectricgarage.com or call 1-888-296-0528.

About Dana Point Concours d’Elegance

The Dana Point Concours d’Elegance^TM is a volunteer-run, 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, with excess proceeds supporting the Ocean Institute, the Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center at Hoag Hospital and other Southern California youth charities. The event is operated primarily as a Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Concours, with additional classes showcasing interesting and relevant automobiles. The Dana Point Concours^TM organizing committee aspires to create a premier automotive event that showcases the rich Southern California automotive heritage. For more information, please visit www.DanaPointConcours.org.

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Dana Point Concours d’Elegance(TM) Announces Artists for the 2010 Art Exhibit

DANA POINT, CA – June 3, 2010 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – The Dana Point Concours d’Elegance™ (www.DanaPointConcours.org) is proud to present a preeminent group of the finest automotive artists in the world who will be presenting their work at the 2010 Art Exhibition on Sunday, June 27 at the St. Regis Resort in Dana Point, CA. The artists who created this sampling of paintings, lithographs and sculptures will generously donate a percentage of all sales to charity. Entrance to the Art Exhibit is included with the purchase of a ticket to the Concours.

The Art Exhibit is Chaired by the Dana Point Concours d’ Elegance Board member Wm A. Motta. Motta’s paintings hang in both private and corporate collections including Alfa Romeo, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Road & Track and Subaru. He has done the poster art for many of the Concours all over the world including Pebble Beach, Dana Point, Amelia Island, Meadow Brook and Villa d’Este on Lake Como in Italy. Motta had a 40 year career at Road & Track and retired as Art Editor. He continues to contribute artwork, and is an independent consultant, for the magazine. As a founding member and Vice President of the Automotive Fine Arts Society, as well as a graduate of the Art Center College of Design, he continues to work with artists around the world to elevate the quality of automotive art and further promote its appreciation.

Another artist that will be featured is Richard Pietruska who has been teaching at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena for over 20 years. He was commissioned to design the 2010 Dana Point Concours d’Elegance Best of Show Trophy along with Wm A. Motta. Although he has worked in a variety of media from paint to tapestries, he focuses his energies on bronze and cast resin sculptures. These sculptures exhibit the dramatic and dynamic, fluid motion of the automobile while simplifying the basic character or design lines of exotic vehicles of the past and the present. His work has been featured in many automotive magazines and he was also commissioned to design the Car of the Year Award for Automobile Magazine.

Other featured Artists that will be presenting are:

Dennis Brown has a passion for the automobile that is expressed in his paintings that are created by using pen and ink outlines, followed by filling in with transparent watercolor or acrylic. Major automobile companies have collected his award-winning works and his luminous acrylics are found in private and public collections around the world. He also is a contributing artist for Road & Track and many other acclaimed publications. Dennis is a member of the Los Angeles Society of Illustrators and The Automotive Fine Arts Society.

Don Derler has produced some commissioned automotive portraits, however his main focus has been the visual excitement that lies within the shapes, colors and textures of isolated portions of beautiful cars. Don has numerous pieces in private and corporate collections. He was commissioned to produce poster artwork for the Thousand Oaks Car Classic as well as the Mercedes-Benz show at Fashion Island and the Muckenthaler Motor Car Festival.

Ken Eberts still looks at each work as a fresh, individual idea event after 30 years into his career as an automotive fine artist. He has created event posters, limited edition prints, and has won numerous awards for his talents among these the Peter Helck Award at the AFAS Exhibition at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, and the Richard Teague Award at the Meadow Brook Hall Concours d’Elegance. Eberts was a Founder of the Automotive Fine Arts Society, and has been President since inception.

Art Fitzpatrick is 91 and still going, maybe not quite as strong, but still going. Fitz began in 1937 by designing what are now classic cars that are winning Best of Show at Concours and Shows around the country. He began painting portraits of cars for automobile ads at the end of WWII. They’ve been viewed and remembered by millions of readers in both national and international ads for more than 15 different car marques, and in articles in magazines such as Life, Look, and Esquire, as well as car interest magazines both here and abroad. With over 40 awards in both national and international competitions, it is by the numbers certainly the world’s most famous automobile art. In addition to his private commissions, recent work has been 10 car stamps for two U.S. Postage Stamp series, screen credit for consulting on Pixar’s Oscar nominated film “Cars”, and creating the “EyesOnDesign” poster for the Detroit show last summer.

Rey Isip is an alumnus of Pratt Institute and Art Center College of Design and his industrial design credits include Ford Motor Company, Chrysler Corporation, W.B. Ford Associates in Detroit and Raymond Loewy Associates in Paris. Isip’s gallery credits include representation in California, New York, New Mexico, Arizona, and Baja Mexico. Isip’s automotive and abstract paintings are featured locally at Jack’s Restaurant in Dana Point.

Richard Lewis graduated from Southern California Institute of Architecture and is a structural engineer. Lewis has had solo exhibitions at the Automotive Hall of Fame and the San Diego Automotive Museum. He has shown at the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival and at the Dana Point Concours d’Elegance. In 2005 he was accepted into the Guild of Motoring Artists.

Toby Nippel pleased readers of Road & Track magazine during the late 1950s or early 1960s with art that was run as Salon paintings. Many of today’s automotive artists were inspired by his paintings and they still are masterpieces of creating the look of leather or the subtle differences of the various metal surfaces of the automobile. Nippel graduated from the Art Center College of Design and has worked with Ford Motor Company.

Steve Posson captures life in motion. Posson’s art can be found in galleries and in public and private collections around the world. Posson studied automobile design at Art Center College of Design and designed prototype bodywork for Jeep, Volvo and Renault, as well as motorcycle designs for Kawasaki, Yamaha and BMW. The California artist now combines his passion for vehicles, his creative talents and his love of the ancient technique of lost-wax bronze casting. Posson’s corporate clients have included Harley-Davidson, Ford Motor Company, American Motorcyclist Association, Helmet House, Petersen Automobile Museum and the Amici Americani de la Mille Miglia.

Nicola Wood has been the featured cover artist for Sports Car Market and Juxtapoz. Wood brings a feeling of romance and glamour to her automotive art and that, with a dash of surrealism, extends the appeal of her work. Her Magic Realist paintings let the viewer become a part of the story. Nicola is the recipient of numerous honors and awards. Her work has been displayed at many Concours events throughout the country.

Ernest Wrege has specialized in producing exacting paintings of exotic automobiles for many years and has participated in many exhibitions across the country. Wrege’s automobile paintings explore the distortions of mirrored images in convex and concave surfaces. While Wrege looks for “any automobile image which can become a part of an interesting composition,” he prefers to paint details of sports & race cars of 1930-1960 vintage.

Roger Zrimec studied automotive design at the Art Center College of Design and has worked as an automotive designer for 26 years, mostly for Chrysler, Mitsubishi, Jaguar Cars, and A.B. Volvo. Zrimec’s paintings range from non-objective abstract to automotive art. Often impressionistic, Zrimec’s paintings are bold in composition and unique in viewing angle of the subject, and they are represented in many private collections worldwide.

Sample images of the artists work can be see here: http://www.danapointconcours.org/dana-point/media/press-release/art-exhibit.php

The 28th Annual Dana Point Concours d’Elegance™ will take place on Sunday, June 27, 2010 on the Monarch Beach Golf Links at the prestigious St. Regis resort in Dana Point, California. This year’s event will feature 100 years of Alfa Romeo and celebrate 80 years of design from Pininfarina. The Dana Point Concours d’Elegance™ is a volunteer-run, 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, with excess proceeds supporting the Ocean Institute, the Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center at Hoag Hospital and other Southern California youth charities. The event is operated primarily as a Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Concours, with additional classes showcasing interesting and relevant automobiles. Southern California is the automotive culture capital of the world with a deep history in design, customization and motorsports. The Dana Point Concours™ organizing committee aspires to create a premier automotive event that showcases this rich heritage. General admission tickets are $30 in advance and $35 the day of the event. Children under 12 have complimentary admission. To purchase tickets, and get more information, please visit www.DanaPointConcours.org

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Dana Point Concours d’Elegance(TM) Announces 2010 Honorary Judges

DANA POINT, CA – June 1, 2010 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – The Dana Point Concours d’Elegance™ announced the Honorary Judges 28th annual event on June 27, 2010. Included in the list are many Art Center College of Design graduates, major automotive designers and journalists.

“Southern California is among the world’s most vibrant automotive centers, both for enthusiasts and for designers,” said John Clinard, Concours chief judge.  ”Fourteen of the world’s auto companies maintain design studios here, and others retain local design consultants.  Just as the Dana Point Concours d’Elegance draws entries from the wealth of outstanding collections in the area, we also gather a panel of honorary judges who are unsurpassed in their expertise.  No other place in the world enjoys such a wealth of local talent and enthusiasm.”

Following is a list of the honorary judges:

Sue Callaway, former Vice President and General Manager of Jaguar Cars North America, and current contributor to Fortune, CNNMoney.com, and CBS News’ “The Early Show.” In addition, Callaway regularly contributes to enthusiast publications, including Ferrari’s corporate magazine, Rosso.

Marek Djordjevic spent 15 years with BMW Group before leaving to establish his independent design firm. In his position as chief exterior designer at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and creative director at BMW DesignworksUSA, Djordjevic created the renowned exterior designs of the current Rolls-Royce Phantom family. Djordjevic also teaches Mobility and Advanced Automotive Design at Art Center College of Design.

Joni Gray has managed advertising and marketing programs for over 20 years at Mazda, Hyundai and Honda and has been a senior editor at Kelley Blue Book, the Los Angeles Times and AutoTrader.com.

Ron Hill graduated from the Art Center College of Design and began a 31-year design career with General Motors, in the United States and abroad, his first assignment being the fin treatment for the 1957 Cadillac Eldorado. As chief designer at Chevrolet, Pontiac and Buick, he headed studios that produced the 1965 Corvair, the Vega and the Fiero. In 1985, he began a second career, joining the faculty of Art Center where, until his retirement, he was chairman of transportation design.

Chuck Jordan started his career at GM Styling as a junior designer in 1949. Forty-three years later, in 1992, he retired as vice president of General Motors Design, following in the footsteps of Harley Earl and Bill Mitchell.  Today, he contributes his time as a design instructor in San Diego high schools.

Dave Marek is Senior Chief Designer and Division Director of the Auto Design Studio for Honda R & D Americas. The latest vehicles to come from his studio are the Acura FC Sport and the Honda PNUT show car. Dave graduated with honors in 1987 from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena.  He has also been an instructor at the college since 1989 and served on the Art Center Alumni Council.  He uses his free time to create Automotive Fine Art and graphics for Don Schumacher Racing and C.A.R.T. championship cars.

Barry Meguiar is the third generation guiding force behind Meguiar’s Inc., founded in 1901. At his direction, Meguiar’s participates in more than 9,000 car shows annually, making the company the market leader in car care products. Barry is the ultimate car guy and host of ‘Car Crazy’ which is broadcast on SPEED.

Chuck Pelly is a 40 year veteran of the design industry and founder of DesignworksUSA, which is now a BMW subsidiary.  He graduated from Art Center in 1968 and now teaches at Art Center and has received their George Jergenson Design Achievement Award for his contribution.  He is the designer of two of the most successful all-American sports racing cars, the Scarab and the Chaparral.  He is founder of The Design Academy, Inc., where he consults on projects for BMW, Nokia, Magna International, LA Auto Show and others.  He has received over 50 awards of distinction and he contributes to the design profession through articles and lectures worldwide.

Richard Plavetich is a technical design manager for Nissan Design America, responsible for all technical activities in Nissan’s design campuses in San Diego and Farmington Hills, Mich. A graduate of General Motors Institute, he began his career with GM Design then working with Isuzu, Mercedes-Benz and Mitsubishi before joining Nissan.

Frank Saucedo graduated from the Art Center College of Design and began his career at Mattel Toys before turning to full-sized cars at Opel in Germany. He then joined General Motors’ Advanced Concepts Center in California, lending his talents to the Geo Storm, CK pickup and Chevrolet Corvette. After a term as chief designer at Volkswagen’s Design Center, he rejoined GM as the first director of their West Coast design headquarters in North Hollywood, responsible for developing many of GM’s concept vehicles.

Gerhard Steinle is the senior director of operations for BMW Group DesignworksUSA. He began his career at Mercedes-Benz as exterior designer for passenger cars and commercial vehicles, eventually becoming president of Mercedes-Benz Advanced Design of North America.

Jeff Teague graduated from the Art Center College of Design and his subsequent work for Volkswagen, Mitsubishi and Ford included studios in America, Japan, Germany and Korea. He then founded his own firm, Teague Designs, Inc.  In addition to his many design credits, he launched the automotive design program at Academy Art University in San Francisco, where he continues to serve on the board of directors.

Freeman Thomas graduated from the Art Center College of Design and began his career with Porsche. His career took then took him to Audi, Volkswagen and Chrysler. His resume includes the Audi TT Concept, the VW Concept 1 (Beetle), and the “Noble American Sedan” strategy that evolved into the Chrysler 300. Now director, Strategic Concepts Group for Ford Motor Company, he is responsible for long-term design strategy.

Akino Tsuchiya joined Chrysler following graduation from Art Center College of Design.  In addition to her lead role in creating the Dodge Razor Concept, she holds the distinction of having a concept vehicle named after its designer, the Chrysler Akino Concept Vehicle that debuted in 2006.

Roger Zrimec studied automotive design at the Art Center College of Design and worked as an automotive designer in the United States for 30 years, for Chrysler Motors in Europe, for Chrysler UK, Jaguar Cars and AB Volvo. Roger also worked for Mitsubishi Motors of America as executive director, and as VP of design for CX Tech. He has had art exhibitions of his paintings in Detroit, Los Angeles, England, Sweden and Japan.

The Dana Point Concours d’Elegance™ is still taking entries for vehicles and motorcycles.

Entry forms for vehicles can be found online at:  http://www.danapointconcours.org/dana-point/exhibitors/index.php or call +1 800.839.7520 x2 for more information on exhibiting your vehicle.

Entry forms for motorcycles can be found online at:  http://www.danapointconcours.org/dana-point/exhibitors/motorcycle.php or call +1 714.539.2935 for more information on exhibiting your motorcycle.

The 28th Annual Dana Point Concours d’Elegance™ will take place on Sunday, June 27, 2010 on the Monarch Beach Golf Links at the prestigious St. Regis resort in Dana Point, California. This year’s event will feature 100 years of Alfa Romeo and celebrate 80 years of design from Pininfarina. The Dana Point Concours d’Elegance™ is a volunteer-run, 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, with excess proceeds supporting the Ocean Institute, the Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center at Hoag Hospital and other Southern California youth charities. The event is operated primarily as a Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Concours, with additional classes showcasing interesting and relevant automobiles. Southern California is the automotive culture capital of the world with a deep history in design, customization and motorsports. The Dana Point Concours™ organizing committee aspires to create a premier automotive event that showcases this rich heritage. General admission tickets are $30 in advance and $35 the day of the event. Children under 12 have complimentary admission. To purchase tickets, and get more information, please visit www.DanaPointConcours.org

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Prominent Collectors to Display Vehicles at Dana Point Concours d’Elegance

DANA POINT, CA – May 19, 2010 (Motor Sports Newswire) – Some of the most prominent car collectors in the world will be exhibiting their cars at the 28th annual Dana Point Concours d’Elegance™ (www.DanaPointConcours.org) including the Nethercutt Collection, Peter & Merle Mullin, C. A. “Skeets” Dunn, Aaron & Valerie Weiss and the William Lyon Family.

The Nethercutt Collection will be displaying a beautiful 12 cylinder 1934 Packard 1108, Twelve Sport Phaeton with Coachwork by LeBaron. At the 2008 Pebble Beach Concours d’ Elegance this car won First in class, Classic Car Club Award of the year for Best American Car, Most Elegant Open Car on the field and Reserve Best of Show.

Also featured will be the 1939 Bugatti Aravis T57SC owned by Peter and Merle Mullin. This car has coachwork by Gangloff and recently won Best of Show at the 2010 Keels and Wheels Concours d’Elegance. Mr. Mullin recently opened the 50,000 square foot Mullin Automotive Museum which is home to some of the finest examples of historic French automobiles in the world.

Another exquisite vehicle on display will be C. A. “Skeets” Dunn’s 1951 Alfa 1900 Touring Coupe, which is the first prototype of the 1900s confirmed by the factory register. The car was given to Formula 1 El Maestro Juan Manuel Fangio as a gift for winning the 1951 championship for Alfa Romeo. This car won first in class at the 2007 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

Also on display will be Aaron & Valerie Weiss’ 1929 Auburn 8-120 with coachwork by Central Manufacturing. This vehicle has a fresh restoration by Nicks Old Car Specialty and Dana Point will be the first major Concours event for this exquisite vehicle.

Finally, representing this year’s featured marque is the 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ2 owned by the William Lyon Family. It has coachwork by Zagato and is only one of 11 built in GT competition configuration. This TZ2 is also one of the factory team Auto Delta cars which competed internationally at Le Mans, Targa Florio and Sebring. This car won the Gran Turismo Trophy at the 2009 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

Photos of the cars can be found at: http://www.danapointconcours.org/dana-point/media/press-release/collectors.php

The Dana Point Concours d’Elegance™ is still taking entries for vehicle and motorcycles.

Entry forms for vehicles can be found online at:  http://www.danapointconcours.org/dana-point/exhibitors/index.php or call +1 800.839.7520 x2 for more information on exhibiting your vehicle.

Entry forms for motorcycles can be found online at:  http://www.danapointconcours.org/dana-point/exhibitors/motorcycle.php or call +1 714.539.2935 for more information on exhibiting your motorcycle.

The 28th Annual Dana Point Concours d’Elegance™ will take place on Sunday, June 27, 2010 on the Monarch Beach Golf Links at the prestigious St. Regis resort in Dana Point, California. This year’s event will feature 100 years of Alfa Romeo and celebrate 80 years of design from Pininfarina. The Dana Point Concours d’Elegance™ is a volunteer-run, 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, with excess proceeds supporting the Ocean Institute, the Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center at Hoag Hospital and other Southern California youth charities. The event is operated primarily as a Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Concours, with additional classes showcasing interesting and relevant automobiles. Southern California is the automotive culture capital of the world with a deep history in design, customization and motorsports. The Dana Point Concours™ organizing committee aspires to create a premier automotive event that showcases this rich heritage. General admission tickets are $30 in advance and $35 the day of the event. Children under 12 have complimentary admission. To purchase tickets, and get more information, please visit www.DanaPointConcours.org

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Don ‘The Snake’ Prudhomme Will Exhibit Four Classic Funny Cars & Transporter at Dana Point Concours d’Elegance(TM)

DANA POINT, CA – May 11, 2010 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – The Dana Point Concours d’Elegance™(www.DanaPointConcours.org) today announced that the 2010 event Honorary Chairman, Don “The Snake” Prudhomme, will be exhibiting four of his classic Funny Cars, as well as his recently restored transporter.

Headlining the exhibit will be Prudhomme’s original restoration of the only remaining Mattel Hot Wheels 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Funny Car as made famous during the “Snake vs. Mongoose” match racing promotion, which saw Prudhomme and Tom McEwen square off in match races across the country while also making countless appearances at toy stores, retail outlets and other locations.

The car also made appearances on Plymouth’s popular 1971 Rapid Transit tour.  Many years later, Prudhomme reacquired the car and began an extensive in-house restoration, which was overseen by Prudhomme and with long-time employee Willie Wolter as project manager, was finally completed in 2008.  Originally built by Ronnie Scrima at Exhibition Engineering in Van Nuys, California, this original restoration features the original 446 cubic-inch motor, original body and original rolling chassis.  It also includes an original 671 blower, and original front (Cragar) and rear (Halibrand) wheels.

Also on display and transporting the Yellow ‘Cuda is Prudhomme’s frame-off and fully restored 1967 Dodge D-700 crew cab Hot Wheels Ramp Truck, which famously toted his Funny Cars during the 1970′s match racing era.  Upon its discovery by Dick Maxwell from Plymouth, the ramp truck was originally purchased by Prudhomme in Greensboro, NC in 1969, with the ramp section customized and installed per his specific racing needs.

The ramp truck then went into service beginning in 1970 as an integral part of the “Snake vs. Mongoose” promotion, with photos of the ramp truck appearing in many magazine articles, news stories, and packaging for Hot Wheels toys, models and track sets.  Upon conclusion of the Hot Wheels promotion at the end of the 1972 season, the ramp truck was then sold by Prudhomme to a buyer in California.

Thirty-five years later and having already restored many of his older funny cars, Prudhomme wanted to locate, purchase and restore the ramp truck in order to have the complete, original touring package.  Using the original VIN number and some assistance from local law enforcement, Prudhomme tracked down the vehicle in early 2008 to find that it was still owned by the same buyer who purchased it from him in 1973 and that the truck had in fact never left the State of California.

Once relocated to his Vista, California racing headquarters, Prudhomme personally oversaw its complete, frame-off restoration which was done largely in-house.  Also includes; original bill of sale, original work order for ramp modification, original spare 1966 426-cubic inch stock Hemi cast-iron motor, and Prudhomme’s original driving suit, helmet and uniform.

Prudhomme’s exhibit will also feature the white 1972 Hot Wheels sponsored Plymouth ‘Cuda funny car, 1974 Army sponsored Chevrolet Vega funny car and the 1978 Army Plymouth Arrow funny car, which proudly carries the “Number 1″ to reflect his fourth consecutive NHRA World Championship season.  For additional photos and information on Prudhomme and his collection of cars, please visit http://danapointconcours.org/dana-point/media/press-release/snakes-collection.php and www.snakeracing.com.

The 28th Annual Dana Point Concours d’Elegance™ will take place on Sunday, June 27, 2010 on the Monarch Beach Golf Links at the prestigious St. Regis resort in Dana Point, California. This year’s event will feature 100 years of Alfa Romeo and celebrate 80 years of design from Pininfarina. The Dana Point Concours d’Elegance™ is a volunteer-run, 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, with excess proceeds supporting the Ocean Institute, the Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center at Hoag Hospital and other Southern California youth charities. The event is operated primarily as a Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Concours, with additional classes showcasing interesting and relevant automobiles. Southern California is the automotive culture capital of the world with a deep history in design, customization and motorsports. The Dana Point Concours™ organizing committee aspires to create a premier automotive event that showcases this rich heritage. General admission tickets are $30 in advance and $35 the day of the event. Children under 12 have complimentary admission. To purchase tickets, and get more information, please visit www.DanaPointConcours.org

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Dana Point Concours d’Elegance Announces Alfa Romeo and Pininfarina as Featured Marques for 2010 as Well as Class List

DANA POINT, CA – January 15, 2010 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – The Dana Point Concours d’Elegance (www.DanaPointConcours.org) announced today that the 28th annual event slated for Sunday, June 27, 2010 will feature will feature 100 years of Alfa Romeo and celebrate 80 years of design from Pininfarina. The event will also welcome special classes of American Pony & Muscle Cars, Corvettes to 1967, Kustoms & Hot Rods, as well as the second annual exhibit of Supercars. Also, the event is celebrating the 20 year anniversary of the U.S. launch of the Ferrari F40. This year the event will be limiting judged entries to 215 vehicles. The classes may change depending upon the entries received. Entry applications are available online at www.DanaPointConcours.org and are due back to the Concours d’Elegance on May 7, 2010 for inclusion in the event program. The 2010 Class list is as follows:

• Class 1a  Antique / Horseless Carriage to 1915
• Class 1b  Vintage 1916 to 1924
• Class 2a  American Classics (Open) 1925 – 1948
• Class 2b  European Classics (Open) 1925 – 1948
• Class 2c  American Classics (Closed) 1925 – 1948
• Class 2d  European Classics (Closed) 1925 – 1948
• Class 3   Prewar & Postwar Preservation (Including non-Classics)
• Class 4   Luxury Touring (Postwar – 1970)
• Class 5a  Sports Cars under 3.0 Liters (Postwar – 1972)
• Class 5b  Sports Cars, American & European 3.0 liters and over (Postwar – 1972)
• Class 6   Woodies & Wagons to 1960
• Class 7   Auburn / Cord / Duesenberg
• Class 8   Rolls Royce / Bentley Postwar to 1979
• Class 9a  Mercedes-Benz Prewar
• Class 9b  Mercedes-Benz Postwar to 1979
• Class 10  Porsche to 1983
• Class 11a Ferrari through 275 V-12
• Class 11b Ferrari 330/365 V-12
• Class 11c Ferrari Mid-engine to 1984
• Class 11d Ferrari 400 to 512
• Class 11e Ferrari F40 – 20 Year Anniversary (Exhibit Only)
• Class 12  Aston Martin to 1979
• Class 13  Jaguar to 1979
• Class 14  Shelby Cars to 1974
• Class 15a Race Cars – Open Wheel (Prewar to 1979)
• Class 15b Race Cars – Sports and GT to 1979
• Class 15c Race Cars – Drag Racers to 1979
• Class 15d Race Cars – Stock Cars to 1971
• Class 15e Race Cars – Stock Cars (1972 to 2006)
• Class 16a Alfa Romeo Prewar – Featured Marque
• Class 16b Alfa Romeo Postwar to 1985 – Featured Marque
• Class 17  Pininfarina (Non Alfa Romeo or Ferrari) – Featured Class
• Class 18  American Pony & Muscle Cars (1960 – 1974) – Special Class
• Class 19  Corvette (1953 – 1967) – Special Class
• Class 20  Hot Rods – Special Class
• Class 21  Kustoms – Special Class
• Class 22  Supercars (Exhibit Only)
• Class 23  Cars of Interest or Significance (Exhibit Only)

The 28th Annual Dana Point Concours d’Elegance will take place on Sunday, June 27, 2010 on the prestigious Monarch Beach Golf Links at the St. Regis Resort in Dana Point, California featuring 100 years of Alfa Romeo and celebrating 80 years of design from Pininfarina. The Dana Point Concours d’Elegance is a volunteer-run, 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, with proceeds supporting the Ocean Institute, the Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center at Hoag Hospital and other Southern California youth charities. The event is operated primarily as a Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Concours, with additional classes showcasing interesting and relevant automobiles. Southern California is the automotive culture capital of the world with a deep history in design, customization and motorsports. The Dana Point Concours d’Elegance organizing committee aspires to create a premier automotive event that showcases this rich heritage. For more information please visit www.DanaPointConcours.org

SOURCE: Dana Point Concours d’Elegance

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