There’s car shows, and then there’s those snooty events known as either a Concours d Elegance, or Motor Classic. The former feature cars that range from stuff you might see on the street to rare but obtainable classics, while the latter is typically filled with iron so valuable it could require Brinks guards to protect.
Next Sunday’s San Marino Motor Classic is one of those high brow events, and it looks like I’ll be judging Jaguars there. Sponsored by the Peterson, and featuring classics from some of Southern California’s most exclusive collections, the show will take over San Marino’s verdant Lacy Park, a venue not lacking in manicured elegance.
The show takes place on June 12th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Lacy Park, and there is an entrance fee for spectators. This is however a charitable event, benefitting the Pasadena Humane Society, which is a pretty good place to send your money. Tickets are $25 in advance, or $30 at the gate, and there’ll be plenty of noshery there for brunching and lunching.
If you’re in LA this Sunday, and want to see some amazing cars (seriously, I’ve seen the entry list), some 200 in all, and don’t mind dropping some cash, stop on by. I’ll be the guy in the blue blazer, tie with the clipboard, climbing under the E-types, so say hi.
Find out more details at San Marino Motor Classic.
San Marino Motor Classic classes are:
A-1 Jaguar – XK 120-140-150
A-2 Jaguar – XKE Series 1 & 1-1/2
B-1 Porsche – 356
B-2 Porsche – 911 Thru 1973
C-1 Corvette Thru 1973
D-1 Ferrari – 166/195/212/250
D-2 Ferrari – 275/330/365
D-3 Ferrari – Dinos
E-1 Italian Sports Cars Thru 1967
F-1 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing/Roadster Thru 1962
F-2 Mercedes-Benz Thru 1962
G-1 Race Cars – Post War Thru 1965
H-1 Cobra – Original Thru 1967
I-1 Hot Rods – Original (No Reproductions)
J-1 Woodies (Original)
K-1 Contemporary Super Cars – Exhibit Only
L-1 Brass Era Thru 1919
M-1 CCCA Classics
Image source: [sanmarinomotorclassic.com]
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