i'm surprised that there hasn't been any talk about this major event yet. http://www.newyorkcityconcoursdelegance.com/index.html since there is a Ferrari-only day, i figured i would check the f-chat forums for rumours of what's being shown. any news on expected entries? ***************.com will be there in full photographic force.
Looks like a great event, but I think for the most part the folks on Fchat are drivers more than lookers and with a $30 admission fee it will probably hold folks back a bit. Not that $30 is a big deal, but why pay to stand around and see what you can see while you're out driving amongst friends? Just my .02
Yes. How many registered members on Fchat? And how many of them own a Ferrari? If you know the stats, let me know.
When did I say that? R_Clements said the show is for Ferraris only. That's why I said maybe there is not much response because many do not actually own one.
Only one of the three days (Friday) is Ferrari-only. There's a pretty good guest list for the show too. Some high-profile car guys will be there. Alain de Cadenet is the Master of Ceremonies, and Phil Hill will be one of the judges. I'll definitely be there, I'd suggest going if you've got the time.
I'll Be there!! Its sounds like it will be a great event and the gentlemen Thomas Hamman who is the Chairman has put a lot of hard work into this show so show up. I will be there along with my partner to support Mr. Hamman as fellow Co-Founder's of a Concours we run ourselves. Evan Cygler Here is some more information on this event... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ New York City Concours d'Elegance Press Conference, NYC 11 a.m., Monday Sept. 19, 2005 NEW YORK CITY, NY September 18, 2005 -- The New York City Concours dElegance will hold a press conference at the Audi Forum (250 Park Avenue) at 11 a.m. on Monday 19 September 2005. Thomas Hamann, the Chairman of the New York City Concours dElegance, will speak about his personal motivations for bringing this prestigious, world-class occasion to New York City and will present some of the participating cars and eminent judges, the overall configuration and style of New Yorks first Concours dElegance as well as the calendar of celebratory events, to include sponsored cocktail receptions and an Awards Ceremony/Gala Dinner. One of the main sponsors of the New York City Concours dElegance is Audi, who will host the press conference in their prestigious Park Avenue showroom at 47th Street. "Audi embodies the very essence of a Concours dElegance. It is very fitting that we are working so closely with such an historical company which has been crafting extraordinary automobiles for over 100 years." Other sponsors include Yamaha, Maybach, Lufthansa, Sony VIP, Bombardier Flexjet, Ferragamo, Ghurka, Chopard, Davidoff, Diageo, Hennessey, Artist House Holdings, Einstein Industries Inc., Bonhams & Butterfields, Putnam Leasing and Octane Magazine. Speaking at the press conference will be Kenneth Podziba, NYC Sports Commissioner; renowned designer John Bartlett; Thomas Hamann, Chairman of the Concours dElegance; and Axel Catton, Director of Brand Communications at Audi. There will be a special preview of the 1929 AUDI Imperator which has been restored to its original condition and will be on display at the press conference. This model of the Imperator, an eight-cylinder automobile, is probably the only car of this type still in existence anywhere in the world. As Thomas Frank of the AUDI AG Heritage Division puts it, The Audi Imperator looks fantastic, down to the tiniest detail. Our expectations have been more than fulfilled. The first annual New York City Concours dElegance will take place at historic Wollman Rink in Central Park on September 30th through October 2nd, 2005. Rare and famous automobiles, an internationally renowned judging panel, automobile aficionados, celebrities, and an exclusive atmosphere: all the elements for a fun-filled weekend that celebrates the design, elegance, and power of unique automobiles. Celebrity classic car owners have been invited to participate and confirmed judges include Malcolm Barber, Rick Carey, Chris Current, David Davis Jr., John Fitch, Dick Fritz, Christian Philippsen, Chuck Queener, Gerald Roush, Larry Smith, Roger L Werner Jr. and celebrity car enthusiasts Nick Mason (Pink Floyd), Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits), Anne Hathaway ("The Princess Diaries" and "The Devil Wears Prada"), Malcolm McDowell ("Clockwork Orange") and Thom Filicia ("Queer Eye for the Straight Guy"). Alain de Cadenet from London, an ex-race car driver and TV-commentator will preside as Master of Ceremonies. Notable inclusions at this spectacular event attracting enthusiasts from around the globe include the Jaguar D-type, the Jaguar C-type, a Ferrari 125 (the first ever sold), a 1949 Ferrari 166MM, a 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster, a 1957 Maserati 300S, an Aston Martin DB4 GT Bertone as well as a selection of Ferraris to be shown on Ferraris-only day. The New York Concours dElegance will make contributions to the Central Park Conservancy, New Yorkers for Children, Robert Packard Center for ALS at John Hopkins University, Autism Speaks, New York City School Fund and Hurricane Katrina Organization Fund. For further information, contact: Sponsorship/PR/Media Susan Shin: 917 916 9009 or PR/Media Mark Langrish: 646 752 8377
I am very eager to see all the super ferraris and also the MC12, are they all going to be there? I just want to take some good pics of those cars. I don't want to pay $30 to get in, then finds out that all i can see are 360s and 550s which I can see tons on the road everyday back home.
I actually might be able to make after all. I am supposed going into the city to see my aunt again and mr. kalikowhis week but I dont know exactly what day. So I could be there. I'll let you know when plans are confirmed.
umm.....lets see....I dont call him or anything like that, but my aunt know him personally and he invites me to come into the city sometimes and veiw his cars. So we do know each other. Anyway, I'm coming in next weekso I wont be able to make the concours because my aunt has alot of people coming in from out of town and is busy. But thats all right- there will be other times.
Here are a few photos I snapped from the first day of the New York City's Concours d' Elegance. The setting was very nice and had some great cars from all over the country and even out of the Country. Also Audi is the feature sponsor of the Concours and Audi displayed the new Audi SUV's there. This is the first time Audi has had these cars in the U.S. They arrived just in time to be seen at the event. I had the pleasure of getting to talk with Alan De Cadinet and Derek Bell. Such cool guys!!! Also Phill Hill was here today and will be judging both tommarrow and Sunday. Even though Sunday is only Ferrari & Lamborghini day they still had a good array of Ferrari's. These same cars will be here tommarrow. The show was well worth it and the forecast for this weekend is supposed to be great. Enjoy the photos. Evan C. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Sweet. I'll introduce myself if i see you tomorrow or sunday. What time did you go? It doesn't look busy at all.
Oh I meant to mention the busy part. I went towards the end of the day like 4:30 ish. I heard earlier in the day had a pretty good attendance. Saturday and Sunday will probably be a lot busier. I will not be there both days unfortunately. Take some picture for me! Hopefully we have the pleasure of meeting at another event. Enjoy
? How will we know who to look out for? Feel free to pm me the car if you don't want it publicised (sp?). Chris
