La Jolla Concours d'Elegance

06/09/2025

🌸 A heartfelt thanks to Flowers by Azalea for the breathtaking floral artistry that transformed our Sunday VIP experience. From the blooming trees to the mirrored horses adorned in fresh florals, your work brought elegance, color, and pure magic to the lawn. 💐✨

The floral touches didn’t just complement the scene — they defined it. We’re still in awe!

05/04/2025

05/02/2025

The future of performance is here. Congratulations to Fast Lane Drive and their stunning 2025 Ferrari Daytona SP3, awarded Best Hypercar at this year’s Motor Car Classic at the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance. 🏁🔥

Other standout winners included:

BEST IN SHOW – DOUG PRATTE
Robert Farrow – 1964 Shelby Cobra 289 FIA

CHAIRMAN’S CHOICE
P. Shawn Beall – 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window

BEST DOMESTIC
Dane & Mignon Silvestri – 1962 Cadillac Deville Coupe

BEST FOREIGN
Sam Clark – 1966 Sunbeam Tiger

BEST OVERALL FERRARI
Kenneth Tong – 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona

BEST FRONT-ENGINE FERRARI
Bruce Miller – 2009 Ferrari 599 GTB

BEST MID-ENGINE FERRARI
Lou Lollio – 2003 Ferrari 360

See the full list of winners at LaJollaConcours.com.

Photo credit: Fast Lane Drive

05/02/2025

From iconic hot rods to legendary supercars, these final Car Class winners are a true celebration of design and power:

MERCEDES-BENZ: 1955–1975
1st Place: John and Kimberly Word – 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing

FERRARI: 1953–1992
1st Place: David & Pam Pham – 1985 Ferrari 308 QV GTS

AMERICAN MUSCLE: 1958–1974
1st Place: Mark Boice – 1970 Plymouth Cuda Coupe

ICONIC AMERICAN HOT RODS: 1928–1941
1st Place: The Collection – 1935 Ford Model 48 3-Window Coupe

PORSCHE: 1965–1990
1st Place: The Walker Family & Dan Withers – 1989 RUF CTR “Yellowbird” Coupe

A complete listing of all winners can be found at LaJollaConcours.com.

05/02/2025

Timeless speed, elegant lines, and unmatched heritage—these Car Class winners from the 2025 La Jolla Concours d’Elegance truly impressed:

POST-WAR AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN LUXURY – CLOSED: 1947–1965
1st Place: Randolph & Melanie Hane – 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham

HISTORIC RACE CARS: 1925–1999
1st Place: The William Lyon Family – 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ2 Competition FIA GT Berlinetta

EUROPEAN SPORTS CARS – OPEN: 1954–1975
1st Place: George & Sibet Alspaugh – 1957 Porsche 356 Speedster

EUROPEAN SPORTS CARS – CLOSED: 1954–1975
1st Place: Neville Ray – 1964 Aston Martin DB5 Coupe

EUROPEAN SPORTS CARS – MASERATI: 1948–1972
1st Place: John Clark – 1965 Maserati Sebring SII 2-Door Coupe

A complete listing of all winners can be found at LaJollaConcours.com

05/02/2025

The passion and precision behind these class-winning cars is nothing short of extraordinary. Join us in congratulating the first group of Car Class winners from the 2025 La Jolla Concours d’Elegance:

COVER ART CARS OPEN AND CLOSED
Rob Walton – 1936 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic 2-Door

PRE-WAR AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN CLASSICS: 1920–1940 OPEN
1st Place: Tom O’Hara – 1934 1101 Packard Dietrich 4-Door Convertible Sedan

PRE-WAR AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN CLASSICS: 1920–1940 CLOSED
1st Place: Robert Escalante – 1931 Packard 845 Deluxe Eight Limousine

LINCOLN OPEN AND CLOSED: 1930–1959
1st Place: Jim Davidson – 1956 Lincoln Premiere Convertible

POST-WAR AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN LUXURY – OPEN: 1947–1965
1st Place: The Coit Collection – 1957 Ford Thunderbird F-Code Convertible

A complete listing of all winners can be found at LaJollaConcours.com.

05/02/2025

From heritage to heart, these winners capture the essence of the Concours. Congratulations to this remarkable group:

SPIRIT OF THE CONCOURS AWARD
Marlina Stone – 1937 Packard 115-C Business Coupe

LA JOLLA HISTORICAL SOCIETY HERITAGE AWARD
Deer Park Escondido – 1903 Oldsmobile Curved Dash Runabout

CHIEF JUDGE AWARD
Cal DiMaggio – 1948 Mark IV Drophead Coupe 3.5-Liter Convertible

HONORARY JUDGES AWARD
Tom & Gwen Price – 1946 Ford Roadster

05/01/2025

Honoring excellence in design, craftsmanship, and preservation — here are more standout winners from the 2025 La Jolla Concours d’Elegance:

CO-CHAIRMAN’S AWARD
Larry Icerman – 1930 Willys-Knight 66B Sport Roadster

MAYOR’S AWARD
Dee Elias – 1967 OSI 20M TS Coupe

PHILIP WICHARD AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN
The Petersen Automotive Museum – 1925 Rolls Royce Phantom I Aerodynamic Coupe by Jonckheere

DONALD TAYLOR AWARD OF EXCELLENCE FOR BEST UPHOLSTERY
Ken & Ann Smith – 1936 Delahaye 135 Competition Disappearing Top Convertible

CHUCK SPIELMAN PRESERVATION AWARD
Julian White – 1988 Porsche 928 S4 Coupe

05/01/2025

What a spectacular lineup! The 2025 La Jolla Concours d’Elegance winners exemplify beauty, rarity, and timeless craftsmanship. Congratulations to these extraordinary entries:

BEST IN SHOW AWARD
John and Kimberly Word – 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing

MOST OUTSTANDING PRE-WAR AWARD
Valerie & Aaron Weiss – 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Disappearing Top Coupe

MOST OUTSTANDING POST-WAR AWARD
Ray Neville – 1964 Aston Martin DB5 Coupe

LPL SUMMIT BEST OF MARQUE AWARD
Michael Sullivan – 1935 One Off Custom Gentlemen’s Tailback Speedster Packard Speedster

TIMELESS ELEGANCE AWARD
The Nethercutt Collection – 1938 Lincoln Model K Twelve Touring Coupe

04/27/2025

The energy is electric at the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance! Stunning cars, incredible style, and an unforgettable atmosphere — and it’s all happening right now.

Get your tickets at LaJollaConcours.com and experience the magic!

04/27/2025

Hot rods, high style, and horsepower — don’t miss these beauties on display today at the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance!

Tickets available at LaJollaConcours.com — come join the fun!