WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — (September 7, 2020): A weekend full of horsepower, friendships and history — with a little social distancing mixed in — came to a conclusion Sunday, when the 1929 Duesenberg Model J Roadster owned by Dwight C. Schaubach of Hampton Roads, Virginia, was presented with the Best of Show Award at The 2020 Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance. The Best of Show trophy was created on property at America’s Resort by Virtu Glass.

The first Model J Duesenberg, J112, debuted at the Automobile Salon in December 1928 and was sold to Humphrey W. Chadbourn for $13,500. Chadbourn had the factory add a spotlight, electric siren, Martin Cord tires and an HWC monogram on each door. When the factory closed in 1937, he sold the car to a Yale student. Numerous owners later, Mr. Shaaubach bought and restored the J112 in 1996.

The jaw-dropping Duesenberg wasn’t the only big winner on Sunday. Class champions were named in each of the 10 classes that were showcased on the picturesque showfield, surrounding the iconic front entrance at The Greenbrier.

“Every automobile in the show was spectacular, which made the judges’ job a difficult one,” said Phil Neff, Chief Judge, The Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance. “The field was filled with incredible cars and motorcycles, and each one could have taken home a trophy. I was honored to be able to lead a qualified group of judges from all over the United States and be part of such a special weekend."

Class winners included:
Grand Classics: 1932 Chrysler Imperial Convertible (William Sipko; Windber, Pennsylvania)
Pre-War Production Cars: 1935 Ford Model 38 Tudor Sedan (Thomas Harper; Bedford, Virginia)
Post-War Production Cars: 1957 Ford Supercharged Thunderbird (Joseph Mason; Racine, Ohio)
Sports Cars: 1963 Shelby Cobra (Lewis Pollard; Warrenton, Virginia)
Italian Sports Cars: 1968 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Berlinetta (Roy Brod; Lancaster, Pennsylvania)
British Cars: 1950 Aston Martin DB2 Drophead (Frank Rubino; Pinecrest, Florida)
Pre-War Cadillac: 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible (Dennis Manieri; Fort Lauderdale, Florida)
Post-War Cadillac: 1949 Cadillac Series 62 Club Coupe (Loren Hulber; Macungie, Pennsylvania)
Muscle Cars: 1966 Shelby GT 350 Fastback (Glenn Randall and Ronnie Randall; Manchester, Tennessee)
Motorcycles: 1952 Vincent Touring Model Rapide (Gene Brown; Denver, Colorado) 

In addition to the class awards, 10 special awards were presented at the trophy ceremony, and the winners received hand-crafted trophies made by the craftsmen at The Greenbrier. The awards featured the iconic Springhouse, which has been a symbol of America’s Resort for centuries. The winners included:

People’s Choice: 1948 Tucker 48 Sedan (William and Sonya Miller; Frankfort, Indiana)
Honorary Chief Judge’s Award (Selected by Paul Sable): 1954 Sunbeam Alpine MKI Roadster (Tom Bishop; Westerville, Ohio)
Duke of Windsor Award (Most Elegant Closed Car): 1930 Cadillac Series 452 V16 “Madame X” Sedan (Peter Sanders; Bluefield, Virginia)
Princess Grace Award (Most Elegant Open Car): 1940 Packard 1806 Convertible Victoria by Darrin (Greg Ornazian; Rochester Hills, Michigan)
Dorothy Draper Award (Most Stylish Interior, Selected by Carleton Varney): 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (Rare Wheels Collection; Windermere, Florida)
Sam Snead Award (Best Country Club Car): 1929 Graham-Paige Model 827 Roadster (Bette Hammond; East Lansing, Michigan) 
Eisenhower Award (Best Cold War Era Car): 1973 Cadillac Series 75 Limousine (Jim Elliott; Yorktown, Virginia)
Artist’s Award (Selected by Heidi Maraz): 1967 Ferrari 275 GTS/4 NART Spyder (Rare Wheels Colletion; Windermere, Florida)
Most Historically Significant Road Car: 1954 Packard Cavalier Sedan (George Wallace; Fairpoint, New York)
Most Historically Significant Sports Car: 1957 AC Bristol Ace Le Mans (George Baum; Potomac, Maryland)

Sunday’s Concours was the culmination of a weekend full of events for car owners from across the country.

On Friday, The Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance started its engine with The Summit Drive, which took car enthusiasts to the top of Greenbrier Mountain to The Summit at The Greenbrier Sporting Club for brunch. Following brunch, the cars of all eras and varieties embarked on a drive through West Virginia mountain roads to Durbin, West Virginia, where participants took a ride on the Durbin Rocket, a vintage steam engine that carried passengers through beautiful Mountain State scenery.

That evening’s Welcome Reception at Kate’s Mountain Lodge included food and fellowship and entertainment for judges, car owners, event staff and enthusiasts.

Saturday began with Cars & Cocktails, which featured more than 100 cars of all types displayed on the world-class golf courses at The Greenbrier. That was followed up with a seminar on the weekend’s featured class, Cadillac, and the evening concluded with a Charitable Dinner, which benefitted the Mountaineer Autism Project, as well as the AACA Library and Research Center. 

All of those events served as appetizers for the main course on Sunday, as the finest collector cars in the world were judged by Neff and his qualified team of concours judges. 

“We couldn’t have asked for a better weekend,” said Cam Huffman, a member of The Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance Steering Committee. “The weather was beautiful, the cars were incredible and people really enjoyed getting together for the first time in a long while. Everyone followed COVID-19 protocols, which allowed us to have an amazing event from start to finish. We’re grateful that we were able to continue what has become a grand tradition in a year filled with so many challenges.”

Plans have already begun for The 2021 Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance, when the event moves back to its normal May date. A special non-judged Movie Cars Class will be just one aspect of the 2021 event, which will be held April 30-May 2.

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — (August 11, 2020): The Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance, which was moved from its traditional May spot on the calendar to September in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, will continue as planned September 4-6,2020. Organizers have a plan in place to minimize the risk of COVID-19 exposure for all involved.

“Having this annual celebration of automobiles at America’s Resort is important to all of us,” said Cam Huffman, a member of The Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance Steering Committee. “It’s an event toward which all involved look forward every year. The safety of everyone who comes through the gates, though, is the No. 1 priority, and we have worked with The Greenbrier’s COVID Task Force and with local health officials to come up with a plan to keep everyone safe throughout the weekend. We are confident that we have done just that.”

The plan begins with regulations already in place for every guest who enters the front gates at The Greenbrier, including temperature screenings, occupancy limits, increased sanitation protocols, mandatory face coverings indoors, social distancing requirements and much more. The complete COVID-19 Response Plan at The Greenbrier is available to review at Greenbrier.com.

On top of those detailed guidelines, The Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance has implemented some protocols specific to participants and spectators for the Concours weekend.

Face coverings will be required for all spectators, car owners, vendors, volunteers and staff at both car shows during the weekend, Saturday’s Cars and Cocktails on The Greenbrier golf courses and Sunday’s Concours in and around the iconic front circle at The Greenbrier.

“Our showfields are large, and there is plenty of room for social distancing outdoors,” said Huffman. “But we feel strongly that taking the additional step of requiring the face coverings at these outdoor events is a small price to pay for the peace of mind that it brings to all involved.”

Hand sanitizing stations will be strategically placed throughout both showfields, and attendance at all of the weekend’s events will be closely monitored to ensure that proper social distancing can be achieved.

Those interested can still register now to attend the Summit Drive on Friday, September 4. The drive, which includes a brunch at The Summit at The Greenbrier Sporting Club, will take participants on a spirited journey through the scenic mountain roads of West Virginia and a ride on the Durbin Rocket, a vintage steam engine. Reservations are also being accepted for the Charitable Dinner on Saturday, September 5, benefiting the Mountaineer Autism Project and the AACA Library and Research Center. Attendance at both events will be limited, so reservations should be made as soon as possible.

Thanks to the donations of two major sponsors, Hagerty and the Greenbrier Automotive Group, admission to Sunday’s Concours, which will bring 100 of the finest collector cars in the world to America’s Resort, is complimentary. Attendance numbers for that event will also be limited, so spectators are required to register online for the free tickets at GreenbrierConcours.com.

“We are looking forward to having car enthusiasts of all types visit The Greenbrier and enjoy a safe and entertaining weekend,” said Huffman. “The cars we have registered are nothing short of incredible, and it’s going to be an experience to remember.”
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For registration or more information on any of the weekend’s events, or the COVID-19 policies, visit GreenbrierConcours.com.

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — (March 19, 2020): Out of an abundance of caution and in cooperation with the guidelines from the CDC and other local and national health and government agencies, The 2020 Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance, originally scheduled for May 1-3 at The Greenbrier, is rescheduled for September 4-6.

“With all that is happening across our nation, it was clear that it wouldn’t be prudent to hold The Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance on its original date,” said Cam Huffman, a member of the event’s Steering Committee. “We felt it was important not to cancel, but instead to reschedule for a later date, and we’re excited about welcoming car enthusiasts from across the country to America’s Resort on Labor Day Weekend.”

All tickets and event registrations made for May will be automatically transferred to the new dates. Those who are unable to attend are asked to contact The Greenbrier Concours Concierge Alyssa Hill at alyssa_hill@greenbrier.com or 304-661-1245.

The celebration will begin on Friday, September 4, with the Summit Drive, which allows car enthusiasts the opportunity to experience West Virginia’s incredible mountain roads with a spirited drive to Cass Scenic Railroad State Park. Drivers will enjoy a brunch at the exclusive Summit Lodge at The Greenbrier Sporting Club before hitting the road. Upon arrival at Cass, drivers will take a ride up the mountain in a vintage steam engine, then return to The Greenbrier via a different route.

That same evening, car owners, judges and car enthusiasts will gather at Kate’s Mountain Lodge for the official Welcome Reception.

The schedule for Saturday, September 5, features Cars & Cocktails by Smooth Ambler Spirits, a show giving car owners of all types an opportunity to gather on The Greenbrier’s famed golf courses and enjoy beautiful cars, fine spirits from Smooth Ambler and fellowship. The cost to enter a car is $25, and admission is free to anybody who wants to come view these incredible automobiles.

Later that evening, the Charitable Dinner will feature cuisine from the world-renowned chefs at America’s Resort, as well as entertainment and an opportunity to raise funds for The Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance featured charities — the AACA Library and Research Center and the Mountaineer Autism Project. At a reception prior to the dinner, ticket holders will have the opportunity to watch the Kentucky Derby on giant screens, while sipping mint juleps and mingling with other car enthusiasts. 

The featured event, the concours, takes place on Sunday, September 6, when more than 100 collector cars and motorcycles from around the world gather in and around The Greenbrier’s iconic front circle. These cars are judged by a carefully-selected panel of automotive experts, with awards handed out at the end of the day.

Thanks to generous financial gifts to cover the cost of admission by two proud sponsors — Greenbrier Automotive Group and Hagerty — patrons will have the opportunity to attend the featured Concours free of charge. Registration is required for the complimentary tickets and can be completed online at GreenbrierConcours.com. Registered guests will need only display proper identification at the entrance to gain admission.

​For more information about any of the weekend’s events, visit GreenbrierConcours.com.

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — (February 19, 2020): Thanks to generous financial gifts to cover the cost of admission by two proud sponsors — Greenbrier Automotive Group and Hagerty — patrons will have the opportunity to attend the featured Concours at The Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance free of charge on Sunday, May 3, 2020.

“We wanted to provide the opportunity for more people to see these amazing collector cars that are some of the finest in the world, and these two great sponsors stepped forward and made that possible,” said Cam Huffman, a member of the Steering Committee for The Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance. “We are extremely grateful for their contributions, and we look forward to seeing a big crowd at America’s Resort throughout the entire weekend of The Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance.”

Registration is required for the complimentary tickets and can be completed online at GreenbrierConcours.com. Registered guests will need only display proper identification at the entrance to gain admission.

“We will allow registration at the entrance on the day of the event, but to avoid any wait, patrons should register now,” said Huffman. “If you’re interested in coming, there’s no reason not to go ahead and sign up and be prepared.”
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Now in its third year, The Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance has grown to become one of the most anticipated and talked-about automobile events on the East Coast. The annual showcase is a celebration of the automobile and its rich tradition at The Greenbrier.

This year’s event will begin on Friday, May 1, with the Summit Drive, which allows car enthusiasts the opportunity to experience West Virginia’s incredible mountain roads with a spirited drive to Cass Scenic Railroad State Park. Drivers will enjoy a brunch at the exclusive Summit Lodge at The Greenbrier Sporting Club before hitting the road. Upon arrival at Cass, drivers will take a ride up the mountain in a vintage steam engine, before returning to The Greenbrier via a different route.

That same evening, car owners, judges and car enthusiasts will gather at Kate’s Mountain Lodge for the official Welcome Reception.

The schedule for Saturday, May 2, features Cars & Cocktails by Smooth Ambler Spirits, a show giving car owners of all types an opportunity to gather on The Greenbrier’s famed golf courses and enjoy beautiful cars, fine spirits from Smooth Ambler and fellowship. The cost to enter a car is $25, and admission is free to anybody who wants to come view these incredible automobiles.

Later that evening, the Charitable Dinner will feature cuisine from the world-renowned chefs at America’s Resort, as well as entertainment and an opportunity to raise funds for The Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance featured charities — the AACA Library and Research Center and the Mountaineer Autism Project.

The featured event, the concours, takes place on Sunday, May 3, when more than 100 collector cars and motorcycles from around the world gather in and around The Greenbrier’s iconic front circle. These cars are judged by a carefully selected panel of automotive experts, with awards handed out at the end of the day.

“Sunday has always been an exciting day, and opening it up with free admission will only add to the atmosphere,” said Huffman. “The cars that are on display will be unlike anything you will find at any other show in the area. If you like cars and motorcycles, you don’t want to miss it.”

To learn more about The Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance or to register to take part in any of the events, visit GreenbrierConcours.com.

​WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — (May 6, 2019): A weekend full of horsepower, friendships and history came to an exciting end Sunday, when the 1938 Darracq/Talbot Lago owned by J.W. Marriott Jr. and shown by David Carte of Edinburg, Virginia, was presented with the Best of Show Award at The 2019 Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance.

The one-of-one special-ordered Talbot Lago roadster featured totally enclosed front fenders, with headlights recessed in the fender. The car was ordered in Portugal by Count and Countess Juilo Anahory de Quental Calheiros and remained with its first owner until 1975. The most recent restoration was completed by Classic and Sport Auto in Virginia in 2006.

The yellow and blue Darracq/Talbot wasn’t the only big winner on Sunday. Class champions were named in each of the 11 classes that were presented on the showfield, with surrounded the iconic front entrance at The Greenbrier.

“The overall quality of the cars on the show field Sunday made the job of all the judging teams difficult,” said Phil Neff, Chief Judge, The Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance. “There were multiple cars in almost every class competing for the top awards.

“It was a true honor to be able to lead such a distinguished group of judges from all over the United States, Canada and Europe.”

Class winners included:
Veteran Era Cars: 1903 Cadillac Rear Entrance Tonneau (Jim Elliot; Yorktown, Va.)
Classic Cars: 1931 Buick 8-94 Series (David Landow; Potomac, Md.)
Pre-War Production Cars: 1931 Studebaker Model 54 Regal Roadster (Robert Williams; Rustburg, Va.)
Post-War Production Cars: 1956 Continental Mark II (Wendell Irby; Oakton, Va.)
Sports Cars: 1974 Porsche 911 Targa Carrera (Peter Kauffman; Wirtz, Va.)
Exotic Sports Cars: 1959 OSCA Coupe (Peter Boyle; Oil City, Pa.)
British Sports Cars: 1934 MG PA (Randy Morgan, Lebanon; Pa.)
Preservation Cars: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette (Mark Davis; Landrum, S.C.)
Race Cars: 1955 Kurtis Indy Roadster (Bob McConnell; Urbana, Ohio)
Muscle Cars: 1967 Pontiac 2+2 Convertible (Richard Larabee; Farmington Hills, Mich.)
Rolls-Royce/Bentley: 1934 Bentley 3.5-Litre Sports Saloon (Dennis Frick; Lewisberry, Pa.) 

In addition to the class awards, 11 special awards were presented at the trophy ceremony, including:

People’s Choice: 1936 Packard V12 (Doug Pray; Broken Arrow, Okla.)
Honorary Chief Judge’s Award: 1951 Chrysler Windsor Deluxe (Joseph Grasso; Uwchland, Pa.)
Duke of Windsor Award (Most Elegant Closed Car): 1938 Delahaye 135MS Coupe (Robert Jepson Jr.; Savannah, Ga.)
Princess Grace Award (Most Elegant Open Car): 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster (Todd and Holly-Faye Jenkins; Chesterfield, Va.)
Dorothy Draper Award (Most Stylish Interior): 1956 Austin Healey 100M (James Harris; Middleburg, Va.)
Sam Snead Award (Best Country Club Car): 1935 Pierce Arrow 845 (William Ayd, Glen Arm; Md.) 
Eisenhower Award (Best Cold War Era Car): 1950 Buick Special (Jeffrey Hardin; Forest City, N.C.)
Artist’s Award: 1938 Steyr 220 Sport Roadster (Peter Boyle; Oil City, Pa.)
Most Historically Significant Road Car: 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190b Ponton (Anne Buntin; Moneta, Va.)
Most Historically Significant Race Car: 1952 Nash Healey LeMans Prototype (Jose Fernandez; Bridgeport, Conn.)
Hagerty Youth Judges’ Award: 1929 Ford Model A Station Wagon (Thomas Fitzgerald; Selma, N.C.)

Sunday’s Concours, which featured impressive automobiles in every class, was the culmination of a weekend full of events for car owners from across the country.

On Friday, The Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance started its engine with two drives, The Kate’s Mountain Drive and The Summit Drive. The Kate’s Mountain Drive began with breakfast at Kate’s Mountain Lodge, followed by a spirited drive to Cass Scenic Railroad State Park. The Summit Drive included lunch at The Summit, the exclusive lodge that is part of The Greenbrier Sporting Club, and was followed by a drive to Paint Bank, Va. 

That evening’s Welcome Reception at Kate’s Mountain Lodge included food and fellowship, as well as the unveiling of Bentley’s new Continental GT Convertible, which was shown for the first time in North America at the reception as part of The Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance’s celebration of the 100th anniversary of Bentley Motors. 

Saturday began with the International Car Show, which featured cars of all types displayed on the world-class golf courses at The Greenbrier. That was followed up with a seminar on the history of the automobile at America’s Resort™, and the evening concluded with a Charitable Dinner, which benefitted the Mountaineer Autism Project, as well as the AACA Library and Research Center. 

All of those events served as appetizers for the main course on Sunday, as the finest collector cars in the world were judged by Neff and his qualified team of concours judges. 

“It was just an amazing weekend from start to finish,” said Cam Huffman, a member of The Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance Steering Committee. “The weather was beautiful, the cars were fantastic and, most importantly, everyone had a great time. We’re already counting down the days until the next one.”

Organizers are working hard to make sure The 2020 Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance exceeds the expectations that have been created in the event’s first two years. The dates for 2020 are set for May 1-3. For more information, visit GreenbrierConcours.com. 

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — (April 29, 2019): Bentley’s newly redesigned 2020 Continental GT Convertible has made its way to the United States, and the first chance for the American audience to get a glimpse of the luxury car maker’s newest offering will come at The Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance, May 3-5 at America’s Resort, The Greenbrier.

In conjunction with event sponsor Bentley Tysons, The Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance will first unveil the pinnacle open-top grand tourer at its Welcome Reception on Friday, May 3, at 6 p.m. Tickets are still available to attend that reception by visiting GreenbrierConcours.com/welcome-reception.

The new Continental GT Convertible will then be on display, along with the Bentley Bentayga V8 SUV, at the International Car Show on Saturday, May, 4, and Bentley Tysons will schedule ride-and-drives with qualified applicants following the show, which runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Greenbrier Golf Club.

That same evening, the two Bentleys will be on display at the Charitable Dinner, which benefits the AACA Library and Research Center and the Mountaineer Autism Project. 

On Sunday, May 5, the Continental GT Convertible and the Bentayga V8 SUV will be displayed in conjunction with a featured Bentley/Rolls-Royce Class that celebrates the 100th anniversary of Bentley Motors at the concours. The weekend’s premier event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in and around the iconic front circle and the Virginia Lawn of The Greenbrier. 

The eight-car featured class will include everything from a 1925 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost to a 1934 Bentley 3.5-Litre Sports Saloon, a 1954 Bentley R Type Saloon and a 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud 2. It will be one of 11 judged classes on the showfield on Sunday.

Designed, engineered and handcrafted in Britain, the all-new Continental GT Convertible represents everything Bentley knows about creating the world’s most stylish and elegant Grand Tourers. The elegantly-tailored convertible roof sweeps open in 19 seconds to reveal exquisite interior, and the unique Z-fold roof offers sportier appearance and three-decibel noise reduction. The car will go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 3.7 seconds with a top speed of 207 miles per hour.

The Bentley Bentayga V8 SUV is a contemporary styled and visually dynamic version of the world’s most luxurious SUV. 

Learn more about these new offerings by visiting tysons.bentleymotors.com.
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To purchase tickets or learn more about The Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance, visit GreenbrierConcours.com. 

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — (March 13, 2019): On January 18, 1919, Bentley Motors Limited was founded by W.O. Bentley in Cricklewood, North London, and the company quickly became known for speed and precision, winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1924, 1927, 1928, 1929 and 1930.

This year, The Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance will honor the 100th anniversary of Bentley Motors with a featured Rolls-Royce and Bentley Class at the second annual Concours d’Elegance, which will be held May 3-5 at America’s Resort™, The Greenbrier.

“Bentley Motors has been one of the premier automotive brands in the world for a century now, and we’re excited to honor that legacy at The Greenbrier,” said Tom Cox, a member of The Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance Steering Committee. “We have some amazing vehicles lined up to compete in what will be a wonderful featured class.”

Among the automobiles already registered for the Rolls-Royce/Bentley Class are a 1925 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost, a 1925 Bentley 3-Litre Speed Model, a 1934 Bentley 3.5-Litre Sports Saloon, a 1949 Bentley MKVI Drophead Coupe, a 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith, a 1953 Bentley R-Type Continental and a 1954 Bentley R-Type Saloon.

After a successful debut in 2018, The Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance is building on that inaugural event with a weekend full of activities honoring the long connection between The Greenbrier and the automotive industry.

Two spirited drives, The Summit Drive and the Kate’s Mountain Drive are on the schedule for Friday, giving car owners the opportunity to test the power and precision of their vehicles on beautiful mountain roads.

Saturday will be International Car Show day, bringing car clubs and individual owners together to celebrate their love for the automobile on the world-renowned golf courses at The Greenbrier. The Charitable Gala later that evening will benefit the Mountaineer Autism Project, as well as the AACA Library and Research Center.

Sunday’s main event, the concours, will bring more than 100 of the finest collector cars in the world to The Greenbrier’s iconic front circle and throughout the hotel.
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For ticket information, registration or to learn more, visit GreenbrierConcours.com.

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. – (January 30, 2019): Veteran concours judge Phil Neff was recently named the new Chief Judge for The Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance, which will take place May 3-5, 2019 at America’s Resort™, The Greenbrier.

Neff, a West Chester, Pennsylvania, native, has successfully showed, rallied and judged cars at events across the country. He is currently the Director of Research at USAppraisal, a firm specializing in the valuation of collector cars. He occasionally collaborates on book projects with Coachbuilt Press in Philadelphia.

Neff has been a board member at the 100 Motor Cars of Radnor Hunt, where he chaired the Car Selection Committee. He served as Operations Director for The Elegance at Hershey in 2011 and 2012 and has been invited to judge at many concours events across the country.

“I’m extremely excited about this new opportunity,” said Neff. “The Greenbrier is a special place that has a long history with the automobile industry. The inaugural Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance in 2018 was a huge success, and we’re looking forward to building on that foundation.”

Also new to The Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance team is Dr. Paul Sable, who will serve as Honorary Chief Judge.

A native of Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, Dr. Sable is a retired university marketing professor and an automotive historian and writer. He’s a fervent collector of unique cars of the 1950s, and he has judged at nearly every major concours in the United States.

The Greenbrier Concours d'Elegance made its debut in 2018, honoring the rich automotive tradition at The Greenbrier resort with a weekend filled with events for car enthusiasts across the nation. From The Summit Drive to Saturday's Car Club Day and onto the featured Sunday event, the inaugural Greenbrier Concours d'Elegance was one that will long be remembered, as a premier automotive experience finally came to the premier luxury destination. The backdrop of The Greenbrier's iconic Front Entrance created beautiful visuals in a setting unlike any the concours world has seen.

This year, The Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance will honor Rolls-Royce and Bentley with a featured class, as Bentley celebrates its 100th anniversary. Two spirited drives, The Summit Drive and the Kate’s Mountain Drive are on the schedule for Friday, giving car owners the opportunity to test the power and precision of their vehicles on beautiful mountain roads.

Saturday will be International Car Show day, bringing car clubs and individual owners together to celebrate their love for the automobile on the world-renowned golf courses at The Greenbrier. The Charitable Gala later that evening will benefit the Mountaineer Autism Project, as well as the AACA Library and Research Center.

Sunday’s main event, the concours, will bring more than 100 of the finest collector cars in the world to The Greenbrier’s front circle and throughout the hotel.

​For ticket information, registration or to learn more, visit GreenbrierConcours.com.

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. – (May 8, 2018): The Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance wrapped up its inaugural edition on Sunday, May 8, handing Carl Baxter’s 1934 Swallow Sidecar (Jaguar) SS1 Saloon its Best in Show trophy in front of the iconic front circle at America’s Resort, The Greenbrier.

The rare automobile that took home the Best in Show honors is one of six known to survive with all of its original running gear. Its interior features the Lyons-designed Sunburst door upholstery that replicated the archway leading into the Lyon’s original Swallow factory.

The unique trophy given to the winner, designed on The Greenbrier property by Virtu Glass, wrapped up a weekend full of events.

​The opening day on Friday, May 4, featured 40 cars participating in The Summit drive. Drivers took their cars to the top of the mountain at The Summit at The Greenbrier Sporting Club for lunch and then traversed scenic West Virginia backroads, testing the power and precision of their vehicles along the way.

Saturday’s Car Club Day featured nearly 100 cars scattered throughout The Greenbrier’s famous golf courses, as spectators milled around looking at their favorites. That evening, car owners, sponsors and guests mingled while listening to entertainment and watching the Kentucky Derby at the Charitable Gala. Money was raised to support two important charitable initiatives, the Mountaineer Autism Project and the Antique Automobile Club of America Library and Research Center.

A rare overnight storm dropped five inches or rain and flooded the golf courses on Sunday, rendering the original plan of holding the Concours d’Elegance on the same showfield impossible. Organizers quickly came together and implemented an entirely new blueprint to hold the event in front of the hotel on the paved front circle and inside the declassified nuclear bunker that is housed on property.

Less than two hours after scrapping the original plan, nearly 100 cars were spread throughout the two new locations, and the move proved to be a good one, providing a spectacular backdrop for photos as well as easy access for shelter during spotty rain showers throughout the day.

“Overall, it was a fantastic weekend,” said Show Director Wayne Long. “Mother Nature provided us with some obstacles along the way, but we were able to find positive solutions. The move to the front circle proved to be a blessing in disguise, and I’ve heard nothing but positive feedback from car owners and patrons who came out to enjoy the weekend.”

At the end of the weekend, 11 class champions were crowned in addition to the Best of Show winner. Those champions are listed below.
 
Class 1 – Brass Era Cars: 1911 Stanley Steam Car, Model 63 owned by Eric Arbuckle
Class 2 – Classic Cars: 1928 Isotta Fraschini 8A SS owned by Peter Boyle
Class 3 – Pre-War Production Cars: 1934 Swallow Sidecar (Jaguar) SS1 Saloon owned by Carl Baxter
Class 4 – Post-War Production Cars: 1953 Mercedes Benz 220 Cabriolet A owned by Martin Stickley
Class 5 – Foreign Sports Cars: 1960 Triumph Italia 2000 GT owned by Alan Anspaugh
Class 6 – Exotic Sports Cars: 1966 Ferrari 275GTB owned by John Gerhard
Class 7 – American Sports Cars: 1957 Ford Supercharged Thunderbird owned by Marvin Hill
Class 8 – Preservation Cars: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette owned by Mark Davis
Class 9 – Race Cars: 1957 Ferrari 500-TRC owned by David Carte
Class 10 – Muscle Cars: 1967 Ford Shelby GT350 owned by Hunt Palmer-Ball
Class 11 – Vipers: 2017 Dodge Viper owned by Bob Miller
 
Plans are already being made for The 2019 Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance, and officials are excited about the possibilities of growing the event for years to come.

“We really couldn’t have asked for a better start, but it’s just the beginning,” said Long. “We proved we could do it, we learned some lessons and we’re incredibly excited about the future. We expect many who participated this year to return, and we’re excited about bringing some new car enthusiasts to this amazing property, as well.”

Four main sponsors were critical to the success of the Concours – Astorg Auto, Foreign Cars Italia, Grand Home Furnishings and Mountaineer Automotive.

The 2019 Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance will take place May 3-5 at The Greenbrier.  

​To view and download pictures from the 2018 event, including the class winners, click here.

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. – The history of the automobile and the history of The Greenbrier have been intertwined from the beginning. New cars have been unveiled on the storied grounds, and automobile dealers and manufactures from across the country have met in The Greenbrier's grand ball rooms and dined on the resort's award-winning culinary offerings.

This spring, a new story in The Greenbrier's automotive history will be written when the automotive world is introduced to The Greenbrier Concour d'Elegance, which will take place May 4-6, at America’s Resort, which has played host to celebrities and dignitaries for more than 250 years.

The newest Concours in North America will include a wide array of automotive events throughout the 11,000 acres of The Greenbrier and The Greenbrier Sporting Club over the course of three days. Automotive enthusiasts will be treated to unique and unforgettable experiences that will make The Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance one of the most talked-about car events of 2018.

“The Greenbrier has a long history with automotive manufacturers and fine car owners, but this will be the first time we’ve had the pleasure of hosting an automotive event of this magnitude,” said Jill Justice, D.O., President, The Greenbrier. “There isn’t a better place to feature some of the finest cars in the world than at The Greenbrier, which has built a tradition of luxury for centuries. We’re incredibly excited to hold the first event of what we expect to be a can’t-miss tradition.”