The hottest parking ticket in town

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Press release

The third edition of the AXA Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance was, as one leading PR man said, “On a busy weekend socially in Sydney, it seemed to be THE hottest ticket in town, that’s for sure! Entirely inspiring”, whilst one of the entrants enthused, “Thank you again for a splendid and world class event once again. Thursday, Friday and Saturday all had something special each day.”

From the Southern Hemisphere launch of the stunning McLaren Elva show-car in Gulf Livery in front of 140 guests at the opening at Swifts, the glorious Victorian Gothic Mansion and gardens of Dr Shane and Mrs Penny Moran on late Thursday afternoon, to the concours itself on Friday where 300 lucky people saw the E-Type parade celebrating the 60th birthday of the iconic sportscar. On Saturday another 300 concours guests witnessed the arrival of another 25 cars in the Distinguished Gentleman’s Drive to compliment the stunning cars from NSW, Victoria, South Australia, Queensland and Western Australia on the lawns competing for the Prix d’Honneur for the AXA Best in Show.

The 1966 Brabham BT19 win which Sir Jack Brabham won his third F1 World Championship and became the only person ever to win the World Championship in a car of their own making also made an appearance in the Concours.

Saturday afternoon saw the auction sale of a marvellous 1961 Maserati 3500GT Spyder by Vignale for $733,225, whilst in the evening at the Champagne Pommery black-tie Gala Awards Dinner before the eyes of the 140 beautifully dressed invitees the prizes were awarded as follows:

Class 1 Happy Birthday E-Type presented by Paradise Garage – 1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Fixed Head Coupé

Class 2 It’s A Family Affair presented by Swissvax – 1976 Porsche 911 Targa Carrera

Class 3 Fun, Fun, Fun presented by Hyde Hacienda Bar + Lounge – 1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GT

Class 4 Poster Children presented by McLaren – 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster

Class 5 Black Jack in honour of Sir Jack Brabham presented by the Distinguished Gentleman’s Drive – 2020 Brabham BT62R

Class 6 Style et Lux presented by Bulgari – 1922 Delage/Hispano Suiza

Best Motorbike – 1969 Egli-Vincent

Best Restoration – 1976 Lamborghini Countach LP400

Curator’s Award – 1977 Porsche 930 Turbo Martini

Women’s Choice Award by public ballot presented by Aneka Manners – 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster

Preservation Award presented by Chatêau La Gordonne – 1979 Aston Martin AMV8 Oscar India

People’s Choice Award by public ballot presented by Pommery Champagne –1922 Delage/Hispano-Suiza

Prix d’Honneur for the AXA Best in Show presented by AXA – 1936 Delage D6-70 Special by Figoni et Falaschi

For further information and images please contact

James Nicholls   james@sydneyharbourconcours.com.au   +61 409 327 220   www.sydneyharbourconcours.com.au

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