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Concours
by Philip Powell on July 24, 2007

As author of this site I'm privileged to inform you of the many world-class concours that occur in locales far from my humble computer. It's fun to read about these affairs and glimpse the magnificent classics on show, even if I do become envious of those who can afford to see them live. Thankfully, at this time of year a number of vintage car shows happen within a few miles of my Sidney, BC home base. Most are laid-back club events, however the season's highlight is Vancouver's annual Steamworks Concours d'Elegance, which for 2008 will feature 90 entrants, including vintage motorbikes, muscle cars, pre-1917 cars (domestic and foreign), and several classes of 1920-60's foreign and domestic cars. 1932 Fords, celebrating their 75th anniversary, will be a special feature.
Organised by restauranteur Eli Gershkovitch (owner of the Steamworks Restaurants in Gastown and West Vancouver and the new Transcontinental Restaurant in Gastown) the event gets its name from a 9-foot tall antique steam-powered clock, a major tourist attraction in downtown Vancouver. I'll have more on this event as the September 01 show date gets closer.
[Classic Packard, 2006 Steamworks Concours]
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Response from:
TokioOkie
(07/25/07 3:27am)
Many different makers have built many different beautiful cars, but one pre-WWII brand stands out. Every model they ever made just screams, no quietly asserts, "Elegance".
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