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Classic Boats
, Concours
by Philip Powell on June 25, 2008

It's been four years since I last attended the Kirkland Concours d'Elegance and though it was a good show then, it has developed into a world-class international concours. So I don't intend to miss it this year since its the only one of of its type to be held in the Pacific Northwest. (Kirkland, should you be wondering, is a Seattle suburb on the east shore of Lake Washington.) The concours setting, on the grounds of Carillon Point, home of the Woodmark Hotel, is quite lovely, although the year I was there it rained and the entire show had to be moved to an underground parking garage. As one who loves traditional wooden speedboats I like the fact that a small collection always accompanies the concours. For 2008 the organisers are promising at least six will be on hand, including a 1939 Gar Wood Custom Runabout with triple cockpits and an Italian-made 1965 Riva Aquamarina. The cars, of course, are of Pebble Beach quality; witness the 1937 Talbot-Lago above, which won a "triple crown" at last year's event: Best of Show, People's Choice, and French Curves First of Class. The Kirkland Concours d'Elegance will take place on Saturday, September 06. A date to remember.
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Mr Wong
Vote for Classic Cars and Speedboats Coming to the PNW's Finest Concours:
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Rating: 8.67 out of 3 vote(s) cast.
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Response from:
Leslie
(06/29/08 6:40am)
It looks like this is an event worth making an effort to attend.
Response from:
Philip
(06/29/08 2:15pm)
Agreed. For anyone within reach (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, British Columbia, Alberta) it's well worth the trip.
Response from:
Antique Cars Club
If you intend to be in the NorthWest of the United States in September mark the 7th of September to attend the Kikland Concourse D’Elgance .
I first read about it in Classical Drives, and would love to attend.Kirkland is a suburb of Seatle on t...
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