Meadow Brook to Celebrate the Best of Detroit in 2009

The Meadow Brook Concours will celebrate its thirtieth anniversary by paying homage to the Detroit automakers at this years show.

The 30th Concours d’Elegance

This year will mark the 30th anniversary of the Meadow Brook Concours d’Elegance, held every August on the grounds of Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester, Michigan.

The Concours has, for the past 30 years, been a showcase for some of the finest vintage motor cars from across the country and around the world. For 2009, the theme “The Best of Detroit” has been chosen to both celebrate the automotive excellence of the epicenter of the American industry as well as to acknowledge the support of the manufacturers that have, in so many ways, made this particular classic auto show possible.

“Detroit’s ‘Big 3’ auto makers have been perennial supporters of the Meadow Brook Concours,” said Matthew de Larcinese, Executive Director – Meadow Brook Concours d’Elegance. “As a gesture of gratitude for their long-standing support, the Concours is pleased to commemorate its 30th Anniversary with a celebration of Detroit’s automotive heritage featuring the engineering and design excellence of General Motors, Ford and Chrysler.”

This year’s event is scheduled for Sunday, August 2nd and will feature an impressive collection of vintage automobiles and motorcycles. The “Best of Detroit” category will be augmented by the following:

•    Fins and Chrome: The Convertibles of 1959
•    Packard V-12
•    Swoopy Coupes
•    Rolls Royce Phantom
•    100th Anniversary of Morgan and a Celebration of British Sports Cars
•    Motorcycles − The British Twins

There will also be a display of classic automobiles on loan from the Gilmore Car Museum, which located on the west side of the state in Hickory Corners, Michigan.

“The Concours enjoyed record attendance in 2008 and, with a strong local theme, we expect even more interest this year,” de Larcinese added.

The Bottom Line

If you’re passionate about cars and you’ve never had the chance to pay a visit to this annual event, you owe it to yourself to make the trip this year. The Sunday Concours d’Elegance opens at 10:00 am and runs until 4:00 pm. The cost is $25.00 for adults, with children under the age of 12 admitted for free. Groups of 10 or more can purchase tickets for $20 each.

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