News from Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance
The 16th Annual Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance to benefit the Community Hospice of Northeast Florida was held on Sunday, March 13, 2011 was held at the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. Hundreds of classic cars from around the country were on display to be viewed by the thousands in attendance. Chamber of Commerce weather only added to the beauty of the cars as they received their prestigious awards in various categories. Motor Racing Heritage Association, of Daytona Beach, President Ron Piasecki was accompanied by MRHA Director Dan Smith who had been a judge at previous events. Judging these beautiful pieces of machinery was difficult again, how do you choose one perfect automobile over another excellently prepared vehicle? Next years event will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Ferrari 250 GTO. If you are in the Jacksonville, Florida area next March, add this event on your list of things to do.
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The greatest of all the classic American auto manufacturers is undoubtedly Duesenberg and the much-coveted marque proved once again that it is alive and well by posting a sweep of the Best In Show awards at the 16th Annual Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance held March 11-13, 2011.
It was a "chamber of commerce" day at The Golf Club of Amelia Island at Summer Beach without a cloud in the sky. Our congratulations go to:
The Ritz-Carlton Best in Show Concours d'Elegance
1933 Duesenberg SJN Arlington Torpedo Sedan "The Twenty Grand"
The Nethercutt Collection
Helen and Jack Nethercutt - Sylmar, CA
The Ritz-Carlton Best in Show Concours de Sport
1935 Duesenberg SJ Speedster "Mormon Meteor"
Harry Yeaggy - Cincinnati, OH
"I don't recall a tougher decision among the judging committee for the best in show awards than this year," according to Bill Warner, Founder & Chairman. "We simply had the best of the best on the field and I am glad the decision wasn't mine. Both winners were stunning and very deserving. I take my hat off to the committee and congratulate them on their choices."