Over 165+ Rolls Royce, Ferrari, Lamborgini on display at Winter Park Concours d'Elegance. Breitling is official timepiece of concours.
Exotic car display that includes over 165+ cars including Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati and others, Breitling is official watch of concours.
WINTER PARK, FL (PRWEB) September 20, 2004 -- The Third annual WINTER PARK CONCOURS dELEGANCE" will take place on Winter Parks fashionable Park Avenue, Sunday October 17th with a display of over 165 exotic cars. The event is presented by Lexus of Orlando.
Festivities begin on Saturday with the Tour of Winter Park" which will see 85+ exotic cars and their drivers on a drive throughout picturesque downtown Winter Park. Stops along the way include Windsong Estates for pastries & coffee and a luncheon for over 120 guests and car owners at a 18,000 sq ft mansion called La Villa Pietra.
Later that evening car owners, sponsors and other guests will attend a charitable, Black Tie evening Gala at the SHOWALTER FYING SERVICE at Orlando Executive Airport. The gala is presented by DU PONT REGISTRY MAGAZINE. This elegant affair will feature a lavish display of food and spirits, live band, display of exotic cars and private jet aircraft including Gulf stream & Lear as well as a live and silent auction to benefit ANGEL FLIGHT SE . Tickets to the gala are available, but seating is limited. For information on attending call 352-383-1181.
The main attraction for automotive enthusiasts will be the Concours delegance" which takes place on Sunday from 10:00am-5:00pm. Over 165 rare and exotic cars will be parked for display on Park Avenue. Admission is free. Featured will be an impressive selection of automotive marques including Rolls Royce, Maybach, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Mercedes-Benz, Aston Martin, Jaguar, Porsche and others. Mr. Peter Cohen of Rolls-Royce Orlando had this to say... This is our Third year of support for this wonderful concours and are looking forward to displaying some of our finest Rolls-Royce, Bentley and Lamborghini motorcars. " The Rolls-Royce Phantom is considered by automotive experts to be one of the worlds most sought after luxury automobiles and will be on display at the show. Also adding to the excitement will be the unveiling of the new Aston Martin DB 9 by Aston Martin of Tampa and a display of both the 57 & 62 Maybach's.
Attending the concours will be some very well known names in the automotive world including Mr. Tom du Pont of the du Pont Registry and Mr. Ed Gilbertson, Chief Judge of Pebble Beach Concours d'elegance. According to Chip Weston, Winter Parks Director of Economic and Cultural Development, We are delighted to welcome back both the car collectors and automotive enthusiasts for another extraordinary event in Winter Park."
When asked what will be new for this year, event organizers Joe Sabatini, Bob Tallgren & Joyce Crabtree had this to say We are very excited about our display of exotic cars this year as well as the addition of so many free drawings. Free Drawings include a BREITLING watch, A Ferrari race school experience and luxury passes to the 12 Hours of Sebring race. Our special display pavilions include, an exotic motorcycle pavilion with, DUCATI, MOTO GUZZI and other exotic bikes, The FERRARI pavilion with the F-50 and some very special vintage cars and the Rolls-Royce pavilion which will pay tribute to the companys 100-year anniversary.
As for entertainment, attendees can expect to stroll through Central Park while enjoying smooth Jazz and a ringside" view of the cars. In addition, merchants will roll out the red carpet with wine tastings, fashion shows, cigar smokes, special sales and other unique events.
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