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Meadow Brook Concours 2008
Photo Gallery
2008 Meadow Brook
Concours d'Elegance
The Meadow Brook Concours
d’ Elegance is considered to be one of the finest automobile event’s
in North America. This prestigious event is held each year against
the back drop of Meadow Brook Hall. Meadow Brook Hall i s often
referred to
as America’s Castle. The 110 room, 88,000 square foot mansion was
completed in 1929. The home was built by Matilda Dodge at a cost of
four million dollars. Matilda Dodge was the widow of one of the
co-founders of the Dodge Motor Car Company. The Tudor Revival styled
home originally sat on 1500 acres. In 1957 the home and two million
dollars was contributed to found what is now, Oakland University.
This year’s show celebrated its 30th Anniversary. The
 event gets
bigger and better each year. Destination d’ Elegance is a new
addition to the venue. This is the event to attend for fabulous Bistro foods
and Wine tasting seminars along with cooking demonstrations all
while unique shopping is being provided on the Greens. Yes, these
are the activities that keep the "better half" busy... I mean Happy.
That gives us Guys, a chance to attend the RM Collector Car Auction,
possibly bidding on or dreaming about, bidding on the cars or we can
walk the paddocks at the Waterford Hills Raceway and watch Vintage
Automobiles Race. The Waterford Hills Historical Races is a
companion event held the same weekend each year as the Meadow
Brook Concours.
The Concours is Sunday.
Over 15 thousand spectators attend this celebration of automotive
power and beauty. This year over 225 invitation only cars from 36 states
were
displayed on the rolling lawn of Meadow Brook Hall. The cars are on
display while being judged. The awards presentation starts at 3:00
in the afternoon. This is a great opportunity to see and listen to
these acclaimed cars in motion as they receive their awards.
General Motors, as part of their 100th Anniversary Celebration,
shared a portion of their automotive treasures, Concepts Cars from
their GM Heritage Center.
Some of the legendary Bill Mitchell’s best works were displayed for
everyone to enjoy. These were the cars that were secretly designed
in the GM Tech Centers basement, known as “Studio X”. There was also
a Special Jet Age of Designs showcasing some of GM’s Harley Earl's
work from the 1950’s. Cadillac was one of the featured Marquee Cars
this year. Cadillac’s from the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s, again part of
the GM Heritage Center, were displayed around the entrance to Meadow
Brook Hall. It was very impressive. GM, at one time, set the
Standard of the World with Cadillac.
Along with the Concours there is a fantastic display of Super
(Sports) Cars that
 are displayed in the garage and carriage house paddock
area. You can view the Timeless
Italian Designs of yesterday and today with Ferrari, Bugatti,
Lamborghini and Maserati. The Invitational Artist Exhibit is where
you will find Art that Moves You. Renowned artists from around the
country display and and offer to sell their work. This Artist
Exhibit is unique in that it is a judged event. America's Castle,
Meadow Brook Hall, is open during this event for tours. This is a must see World Class Event. Make plans to attend next
year’s show.
Visit the Meadow Brook Concours website,
www.meadowbrookconcours.org
to plan next years event. You can read
more about Meadow Brook Hall estate at the website,
www.meadowbrookhall.org
Check out the
Photo Galleries from this years
event.
August 2008
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