Cruising Through Time: The Greenwich Concours 30th Anniversary
Get ready to hit the gas pedal on a wild ride through automotive history at the 30th annual Greenwich Concours. From May 29 to 31, this legendary event is firing on all cylinders in Greenwich, Conn., staging a show that's been cruising through the decades as the Northeast's longest-running automotive concours. It's not just about a splashy car show; this is where motoring history and coastal luxury mingle with a side of exclusive charm.
Checking Under the Hood: Automotive All-Stars Galore
You won't be idling long before you bump into some of the most iconic rides to ever grace the pavement. The lineup is a gearhead's dream, with stars like the 2012 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse and the 1991 Ferrari F40 flashing their pedigrees.
- Cars of Greenwich Avenue: Imagine local flavor on four wheels, rolled out with automotive legends including the 2026 Koenigsegg CC850 and 2023 RUF CTR Anniversary.
- Cars of the Grand Marshal: Celebrate Paul Russell with stunners like the 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO and 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL prowling the grounds.
- Special Display: Pay homage to history with the 1937 Cord 812, a piece of machinery originally owned by Amelia Earhart, threading together tales of the past and present.
As the odometers roll, spectators will have a chance to savor motorsports' best. Saturday's Concours de Sport dives into 17 curated classes, parading motorsport marvels like Shelby GT350s and Japanese Z Cars, while Sunday turns an eye to elegance with its Concours d'Elegance, featuring now-rare post-war English sports on front stage.
Driving Experiences and High-End Revelry
If you've ever wanted to trade showrooms for the real road, gear up, because the Hagerty Ride & Drives will set the wheels turning. Thanks to partnerships with Mobil 1, attendees can grip the wheel of classic and modern speedsters from BMW, Lotus, Polestar, and Rivian. Plus, 2026 welcomes 'High Tide Talks'—new sessions where car stories are unpacked by owners and industry mavens.
This isn't just a weekend for show; it's history in the fast lane.
Gourmet bites, exquisite cocktails, and posh experiences take your taste buds on another kind of ride through Greenwich. Saturday's 'Reverie' dinner drapes luxury across the waterfront, stirred by the culinary prowess of local eateries getting in gear with the Concours spirit.
Paul Russell: A Restoration Virtuoso
Tent the applause for Paul Russell, a grand marshal whose passion revs high-praised restorations. Known for preserving the soul of vintage vehicles, Russell's craft shines through, breathing life back into classics like the 1938 Talbot-Lago T-150-C SS.
His shop's meticulous restorations are engineering poetry, especially when you're lucky enough to catch a glimpse of masterpieces like the Ferrari 250 GTO. We're talking relics resurrected with the finest attention to their original marvels, promising a future where history is experienced as it once was.
A Charitable Ride
The Greenwich Concours gives back with heart and horsepower. Proceeds fuel nonprofits like Greenwich Parks and Recreation and Kids In Crisis. In a fresh move, local youths are invited through a Junior Judging program to kindle budding passion with hands-on interaction with vehicle artistry.
Let's not forget the sponsors keeping this engine humming—big names like BMW and Rivian are crucial co-drivers, along with Lotus and Copart. The backing they provide ensures the Greenwich Concours isn't just traveling memory lane; it's paving the way for future generations.
In the end, this isn't just an event—it's the unyielding spirit of automotive culture waving its jubilant banner high, championed by Hagerty (NYSE: HGTY) as a guardian of car enthusiasm. So buckle up, because the Greenwich Concours is a vivid snapshot of where motoring magic meets artful luxury.
