New England Concours Report

We attended the New England Concours Saturday and it was a great time despite a dry but really blustery day that didn't get over 50.

To be clear this isn't a major concours but a local event in it's third year that is  gaining steam.  It's organized by some great folks and this year's participants included Dick Shappy who brought his Duesenberg Model A and a fantastic Ferrari 275 GTB that won at the Boston Cup a few days earlier.

Positives included super organization, classes that made sense, traffic and people moved efficiently and a very welcome atmosphere to all participants.  Judging was casual but done by a team of car folk many of whom have judged at bigger events like Audrain. MB, and MB w123 was featured this year, Corvette the previous year.  Pressing for Packard next year...

On the cars themselves, something for most everyone.  I also saw some local cars (we live 3 miles from the venue) I hadn't seen before - a testiment to good events ability to draw interesting cars.

Here are some pics -  hope you like them!

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Oct 19, 2026

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· 2w

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· 2w

I wondered why I didn’t see the Willys at the CJR show yesterday. That explains it.

· 2w

MBs

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· 2w

Thanks Steve…..great pictures !

· 2w

Super cool Steve. Thank you for posting. Where was this located?

· 2w

Avon, CT - this show fills a void I think since the Klingberg show which originally was held post-Hershey moved to June and eventually closed down.

This is a fantastic time of year and the location as I understand it will permanently be the Lionheart CC, formerly Blue Fox for those who know the area.

A couple more pics. The 29 Packard 645 DCP lives 2 miles from our house - owner is a really nice guy who brought 3 cars to the show! Looked pretty good for an 80s restoration!

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· 2w

Steve, I like the variety that showed up. How nice for it to be that close to your home. Did you bring a car?

· 2w

I love those 6 series Packards as a transitional year with the auxiliary lights off the cowl area.

· 2w

Hi John - yes those 645 - 745 Packards are the quintessential Full Classic to me. I recall a guy who had two in the 70s - 80s and did all the local shows.

We brought the 89 560 SL and managed not to be embarrassed. 😁☺️

· 2w

Good to support with your beautiful MB! That car will look great forever as will those 645-745’s.

· 2w

I would imagine it got a bit chilly on Saturday. How many cars do you figure were there, Steve?

· 1w

Travis, Rhinebeck was balmy by comparison! 150 cars in the " concours" and maybe 25 in rhe general show - weather really hurt that.

It rained most of rhe day last year so trending up! So, when you come next year it should be a perfect mid October day!

· 1w

I would have gladly traded the cooler weather for the four hours of the damn golden oldies blaring from a faulty PA system at the show yesterday. I’ll have to keep the concours in mind next year.

· 1w

Steve, what was the charge per car for the show and what about specators?

· 1w

A.J. this was not too bad IMO.

Judged or "concours" cars $75 - two people & some perks like VIP tent with food.  Our "class guide" must have asked 4 times if we needed anything.  Point is they go out of their way to make you feel welcome.

Non judged show $50 - again covers 2 people.

General admission $20

Proceeds to Hometown Foundation - they feed people AND pets.  Dean Cusano from Motorcars here in CT had a big hand in organizing.  He has literally raised millions with his Dreamride for Special Olympics. A huge event every August (usually when we are away..) they take sick kids on a 15 - 20 mile run in mostly exotics but they have a ton of other events that weekend all auto/motorcycle related.  He knows how to do a first class event.

Judges you probably know as well.  Wayne Carini and Dean I think head judges but Jeff Demaray and a few other  folks New Englanders would recognize were there also.

This thing was pretty cool as well.  Wayne Carini owns or is representing it - needs to land with a Rumbleseat member!

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· 1w

Bentley? Wow. Neat.

· 1w

Steve, Thanks, I'll have to look out for next year. It looks like Wayne is bringing the Bentley to Retromobile. I'm probably going to the Javits for the inaugural this year. I imagine they'll have the auction cars on display...
- Dan.

· 1w

Steve, not bad. I agree. Organizing judging is a lot of work. Happy to see something like this really work. This is a tough weekend for me to show up as we have a yearly tour that will always confict.

I recognize that Bentley. I'll see if I can find the story.

· 1w

Looks like a pretty cool event, for just getting started they seem to have a very solid line up of cars on display. Definitely will look into going next year!