Cars of the Stars on Display at the Concours d'Elegance at The Americana at Brand

LOS ANGELES--On Sunday, May 31, 2009, Caruso Affiliated will host its second annual Concours d’Elegance presented by the prestigious Petersen Automotive Museum at The Americana at Brand in downtown Glendale. From 11a.m. to 4p.m. visitors will get an up close look at 25 rare and classic convertibles many of which have either been owned by celebrities throughout Hollywood history or have appeared in major motion pictures.

“We’re excited to co-host the Concours d’Elegance event with the Petersen Automotive Museum at The Americana at Brand for the second year,” says Jennifer Gordon, senior vice president of public relations and special events for Caruso Affiliated. “Car enthusiasts, families and shoppers will be able to get a rare look at classic cars that have been owned by famous stars and others they may recognize from the big screen.”

One of the main attractions is sure to be the 1949 DELAHAYE Type 178 Drophead Coupe, formerly owned by the legendary Elton John and regarded as one of the most sophisticated European automobiles of the immediate post-war era. Other star cars on display include a 1956 Jaguar XKSS, formerly owned by Steve McQueen; 1965 Imperial Convertible formerly owned by Katherine Hepburn; 1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster Convertible, formerly owned by Jack Nicholson and used in the movie, "The Two Jakes"; the 1951 Mercury Kustom from David Lee Roth's "California Girls" video, and the "Speed Racer" Mach 5 prototype.

The Petersen Automotive Museum is dedicated to the exploration and presentation of the automobile and its impact on American life and culture using Los Angeles as the prime example. Encompassing more than 300,000 square feet, its exhibits and lifelike dioramas feature more than 150 rare and classic cars, trucks and motorcycles. The Petersen Automotive Museum stands as the nation’s premier automotive museum serving thousands of visitors each year. More information about the Petersen Automotive Museum can be found at www.petersen.org

More information about The Americana at Brand events and store hours may be obtained by contacting The Americana at Brand at (818) 637-8982 or visiting online at and www.americanaatbrand.com.