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entertainment | CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE<br />
Concours d’Elegance <strong>2020</strong><br />
by tom craig | photos By tom craig<br />
1959 Nash Metropolitan Convertable 1954 Kaiser Darrin KF-161 Roadster<br />
The 14th Annual Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance continues<br />
its history of amazing automobiles, motorcycles and<br />
philanthropy that benefit tens of thousands at risk local youth.<br />
This year’s Concours d’Elegance raised the bar again with its<br />
impressive selection of cars, motorcycles and charitable donation<br />
to the Boys and Girls Club of Broward County. Actor<br />
and Comedian Billy Gardell was this year’s celebrity judge.<br />
The weekend kicked off on Friday with a hanger party at Boca<br />
Raton Airport. Guests were able peruse an impressive selection of<br />
cars, motorcycles and private jets while enjoying gourmet tastings,<br />
wine and spirits and live entertainment.<br />
Saturday brought an all new event this year, Mecum Auctions presented<br />
the “Gallery Exposition” of Millions of Dollars in Collector<br />
Cars and an Automotive Fine Arts Society Show. The presentation<br />
of extraordinary vintage automobiles and art by automobile artists<br />
from around the country displaying their work, which was available<br />
for purchase. The excitement continued Saturday evening with<br />
the Grand Gala Dinner, Live Auction & Show. After the presentation<br />
of awards, Billy Gardell provided the evening’s entertainment.<br />
Sunday’s Concours d’Elegance automotive showcase featured<br />
over 200 cars and motorcycles from an array of time periods. Auto<br />
enthusiasts also had a chance to view the Marques of the Year, Duesenberg.<br />
The “Best of Show Award” was presented to a 1962 Ferrari<br />
250 GTO Coupe owned by Dr. Richard Workman. This year’s Boca<br />
Raton Concours d’Elegance attracted thousands of attendees and<br />
was the largest in the show’s 14-year history. The biggest winner<br />
as always were the at-risk youth of South Florida.<br />
The 15th annual Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance reconvenes on<br />
February 19 – 21, 2021.<br />
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