Here’s a cool, different event to kick off 2023 with serious eye candy and a way to spend a glorious winter day outside in Miami. It’s the Motorcar Cavalcade Concours d’Elegance for everyone from automobile enthusiasts and the car curious to those loving people and celebrity watching. Find an automobile collection ranging from iconic vintage classics to modern exotics, from every decade since the ’30s, with top models dressed to match. The event, now in its second year, will be held on the lush fairway of the JW Marriott Turnberry Resort’s championship golf course on January 15thin Aventura. Tickets include gourmet cuisine, cocktails and champagne. Sounding good?
In a departure from the standard Concours shows seen throughout the world, the Motorcar Cavalcade judging panel pairs automotive experts with VIP celebrities and sports stars in an entertaining and subjective evaluation.
The real twist of this particular Concours is that both classic and modern vehicles compete in the same classes. Entrants of the show vie for one of 16 atypical classes such as Dashboards, Doors, Tails, Sound, and Engine to secure their prized trophy.
The 2023 event judges comprise of some of the world’s leading automotive figures including Motorsports Hall of Fame racing legends Lyn St. James and Tommy Kendall. Other influential individuals have been confirmed as judges such as former Miami Heat basketball player Alonzo Mourning, auction house Phillips Watches’ Head of Americas Paul Boutros, and General Motors Designer Wayne Kady, to name a few. Also forming the VIP judging panel will be internationally renowned automobile artist Heidi Mraz, whose artwork is collected by some of the world’s foremost auto brands, museums, and private collectors. A selection of Mraz’s fine paintings will be on display at Motorcar Cavalcade.
Adding an exciting Hollywood touch to this year’s Concours is a car straight from the silver screen, the extremely rare yet distinctly recognizable 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder that was used in the 1986 movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, brought to the show by Hagerty. French champagne house Laurent-Perrier will also showcase their pink 1968 Citroen DS, aptly named “Bubbles,” which coincides with the year in which the champagne house launched their Cuvée Rosé. As an event sponsor, Laurent-Perrier will host a lounge serving the brand’s fine champagne. Other sponsors include Warren Henry Auto Group, Regent Cruises, Fraser Yachts, Hennessey Performance Engineering, and Hagerty, among others. In an exciting debut, Hennessey will unveil its new Venom 5 Roadster, a bespoke hypercar engineered to exceed 300 mph as the world’s most exhilarating open-air driving experience.
The full list of participating vehicles in Motorcar Cavalcade will be announced closer to the event, with this year’s impressive collection of cars expected to closely align with the calibre of winning vehicles from last year’s show, such as the 1921 Kissel Gold Bug (Executive Committee Award), a 1934 Bugatti Type 57 Cabriolet (Docent Judge & Cockpit Award), a 1961 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet (ALZ Sponsor Award), and the 1933 Rolls Royce Phantom II (Best in Show – Classic & Lights Award). Highlights of the modern marvels were the 2020 Apollo IE (Paint Award), the 2020 Koenigsegg Regera (Finish Award), and a 2021 Pagani Huayra Roadster BC (Best in Show – Modern & Mirrors Awards).
The Motorcar Cavalcade kicks off on January 14th (Saturday) with a Speed & Style Rally, a driving tour for participants to take their vehicles for a spin as part of an award-ribbon event. Upwards of 40 thoroughbred cars and their passengers will be treated to a magnificent sightseeing journey through Miami, with stops at exclusive venues along the way, allowing onlookers to witness the beauty and majesty of a Cavalcade of Cars. The tour concludes in grand style at the prestigious Bentley Residences for an intimate brunch.
Limited ticketing is available to the general public for $575 for the Sunday Concours d’Elegance, giving attendees an opportunity for a bit of overindulgence with all gourmet cuisine, cocktails and champagne included during the all-day event. Motorcar Cavalcade has partnered with the American Cancer Society, and will hold a digital auction before and during the show with 100% of the proceeds donated to the ACS. Entrant vehicle participation in the Concours is by Selection Committee approval. Due to the unique design of this Concours — which celebrates all incredible automobiles — any vehicle of provenance, both historic and current production models, can be submitted for consideration.
Sunday, January 15, 2023, Motorcar Cavalcade Concours d’Elegance
8am-10am: Early access for Media, VIP’s & Judges
10am-4pm: Motorcar Cavalcade Concours d’Elegance open to ticket holders
1pm: Awards ceremony begins
4pm: Best in Show awards
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