The Desert Classic Concours d'Elegance has a new home for 2010 and it is nothing short of spectacular. In fact I would rate this location as equal to, or better than, any concours location in the US or Europe, including California's Pebble Beach and Italy's Ville d'Este. Formerly held in the city of Palm Springs, the event has moved east a few miles to the La Quinta Resort and Club, a 45 acre oasis in the desert with five championship golf courses, one of which has been set aside for a showing of more than 150 classic cars. With the Santa Rosa Mountains as a backdrop and the clear desert air helping define the artistic bodyworks of these rare automobiles, I can't imagine a more perfect setting.



The event takes place over three days and will include displays of other collectible items such as jewelry, watches and art. Visitors will enjoy fine food, beverages and music while viewing rarely seen automobiles, many from private collections and museums. Highlights include Saturday's Tour Classique, when car owners participate in a drive through the desert roads that's fun for spectators, too, as it gives them an opportunity to see how these vintage automobiles looked on the road and in some cases, how they sounded. So if you plan on being in the Palm Springs area from February 26 through the 28th, 2010, or even if you're not but are within driving distance, I highly recommend spending a few hours at the Desert Classic Concours d'Elegance, treating yourself to the sight of these rare and beautiful automobiles while absorbing the unique splendor of the La Quinta Resort and Club.

[Classic Car Photo: Gregg Felsen]