Bonhams Joins Fairfield County Concours for 2010 Show - Press Release

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Photo Caption: "1916 Packard Twin Six Seven Passenger Touring Car that
will be up on the block Sept. 12 at the Bonhams Auction during the 2010
Fairfield Concours d'Elegance"

 

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FAIRFIELD COUNTY CONCOURS JOINS WITH BONHAMS 

AS ITS OFFICIAL AUCTION PARTNER FOR 2010 EVENT

 

Premier Auction House Brings International Recognition

 to the Fairfield County Concours 

 

Westport, Conn. (June 3, 2010) -The Fairfield County Concours d'Elegance
announced today that internationally known auction house, Bonhams, will
conduct a featured auction at its 2010 event held on September 12, 2010.

 

This marks the first time the Fairfield County Concours has aligned with
an auction partner in its seven-year history, further establishing it as
one of the preeminent automotive events in the nation. 

 

Bonhams' one-day auction will take place on Sept. 12.  A preview will be
held on Saturday, Sept. 11 on the grounds of the Fairfield County Hunt
Club in Westport, Conn., and exceptional consignments are to be
expected.

 

"As a market leader in collectible motor cars, Bonhams was an obvious
choice for us. We are honored to have them on board," said Bill
Scheffler, Co-Founder and Chairman of the Fairfield County Concours
d'Elegance. 

"Bonhams has a long tradition of associating itself with the car
collector world's most prominent events and we are delighted to move our
popular Vintage New England fall auction to the Fairfield County
Concours in 2010 as part of our continuing expansion in America," said
Rupert Banner of the International Motoring Department at Bonhams.
"Bonhams fall auctions in recent years have included the sell-out $7.5
million Richard C. Paine Collection auction and sales of property from
the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry. We anticipate offering the
finest pre- and post- war automobiles at this popular and growing
concours event, with entries already including a 'time-warp' two owner
from new 1916 Packard Twin Six Seven Passenger Touring."

The 7th annual Concours will take place September 12, 2010 at the
Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, Conn. The event will be a
showcase for both the best of automotive and motorcycle design and
engineering excellence. It will also serve as a forum for the education
of its guests.  This year, the event's featured judging classes will
include Porsche, Bugatti and Period Hot Rods, Barn Finds and Custom Cars
from 1948 - 1964. Special exhibits will include the 24 Hours of LeMans,
"Styled by the Wind" celebrating automotive aerodynamics, and a
collection of elegant Packards with coachwork by Howard "Dutch" Darrin,
including five special Packards from the collection of Ralph Marano. 

 

The second annual Car and Motorcycle Club Celebration day will take
place on Saturday, September 11, 2010. There will be more than 10
regional clubs in attendance. Seminars will be conducted on numerous
topics of interest to collectors and enthusiasts. Additionally, the
Fairfield County Concours d'Elegance will hold its annual Nutmeg Tour
for Autism fundraiser on Saturday, in support of the Drive to Treat
Autism Fund which provides diagnostic and treatment services for
children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

 

Both days feature will feature the Fairfield County Concours Art &
Automobilia exhibits.



Sponsors of the Concours include: Porsche Cars North America, Tiffany &
Co., Sports Car Market, Westport Resources, Bonhams, Moffly Media,
Miller Motorcars, Fairfield Motor Cars, Callari Auto Group, FedEx Auto
Transport, Bridgestone, Victorinox Swiss Army,  Rubin Worldwide,
Gartner, Tito's Handmade Vodka, Meguiar's, Hagerty Insurance, St.
Vincent's Medical Center Foundation, Automotive Restoration Inc.,
American Iron Magazine, Roadbike Magazine, Vintage Rallies, Automotive
Valuation Services and DBS Helicopters.

 

About the Fairfield County Concours d'Elegance

The Fairfield County Concours d'Elegance is one of the nation's premiere
classic automotive events, annually featuring a collection of more than
200 rarely-seen classic automobiles and motorcycles. The Concours is
scheduled for September 12, 2010 at the Fairfield County Hunt Club in
Westport, Conn. Porsche Cars North America will be the presenting
sponsor for 2010. The show has generated more than $100,000 to its
charity The Drive to Treat Autism Fund, providing support for diagnostic
and treatment services for adults and children with Autism Spectrum
Disorders. For more information, visit www.fairfieldcountyconcours.com
<http://www.fairfieldcountyconcours.com/> . 

 

 

 

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