The National Association of Automobile Clubs of Canada
L’Association nationale des clubs automobiles du Canada
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A HISTORY OF REFINEMENT
Derived from the French term meaning a competition of elegance, the Concours d'Elegance has a history story dating back to 17th Century French society. An event that began with horse-drawn carriages being paraded through the parks of Paris, France has evolved into a display of antique and classic for both competition and celebration.
THE START OF A NEW CHAPTER
Georgian Bay's Cobble Beach Resort Community is nothing short of extraordinary. An award-winning golf course, luxurious amenities and acres of lush landscape creates an oasis of experience. It is only natural that such a prestigious event would find itself on these cobblestone adorned shores.
On September 16 & 17, 2017, Cobble Beach Golf Resort Community presents the 5th annual Cobble Beach Concours d'Elegance. On Saturday September 16, 2017, the Participant tour will take place in Grey County. Sunday September 17, 2017 the Concours will be held on the 18th fairway of Cobble Beach, this extraordinary bayside course will play host to a rich assortment of international automobiles and distinguished guests.
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2016 Best of Show
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2016 Cobble Beach Concours d'Elegance Award Winners
Best of Show
1932 Auburn Speedster Gerry Hockin Burlington, ON
Outstanding Pre-War
1938 Bentley B77LE 41/4L H.J. Milliner Disappearing Top - Karl Zoller Gwynedd Valley, PA
Outstanding Post-War
1971 Ferrari Dino 246 GT - Paul Calisi Toronto, ON
THE GENESIS OF THE COBBLE BEACH
CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE
In early 1998 Mr. Willis McLeese was approached by Ms. Dorothy Telford, a local real estate agent and board member of Georgian Riding Association for Challenged Equestrians (GRACE), to consider purchasing a spectacular 574-acre property just north of Owen Sound, the present day Cobble Beach. After reviewing the site, which slopes away from Grey County Road #1 approximately 250 feet to Georgian Bay below, Willis' 85 year old mind starting racing with all the possibilities.
Willis and his son, Rob, could see that a wonderful promenade of high end, beautiful antique and classic cars parading down Cobble Beach Drive to the elegant Clubhouse would be a magnificent and magical sight not only for those viewing the automobiles but for those also driving vehicles. This gave birth to the conception of a Concours d'Elegance at Cobble Beach.
In 2011, Mr. Joseph Sulpizi, CEO and Founder of The Brand Factory, introduced Mr. Billy Smilovsky of Engineered Automotive to Mr. Rob McLeese, CEO and co-creator of Cobble Beach. With a shared vision of producing a Concours d'Elegance at Cobble Beach, they have fulfilled a dream of Willis McLeese and, consequently, a dream of their own.
Sunnybrook Helipad Campaign
Sunnybrook Foundation exists to support the advancement of their world-class health sciences centre, through active fundraising in support of research, education and equipment initiatives at Sunnybrook Hospital. A portion of every ticket sold at the Cobble Beach Concours d'Elegance will be given in support of this worthwhile cause.
Please visit www.sunnybrook.ca/foundation for more information and how you can further support them in the future.
Discover more about Cobble Beach and how to further enjoy your Concours d'Elegance getaway at www.cobblebeachconcours.com
Class 1 Antique Pre 1916
1. 1903 Cadillac Model A - Hugo Vermeulen Oshawa, ON
2. 1905 Stanley Model F Touring - Peter Fawcett Oshawa, ON
3. 1911 Ford Model T - Steve Edwards Whitby, ON
Class 2 American Production 1925-1941
1. 1935 Chrysler CZ Deluxe 8 Convertible Coupe - Bill Given Fenelon Falls, ON
2. 1940 Buick 41C - Robert Ashton Port Elgin, ON
3. 1934 Ford Cabriolet - Ronald Liska Middletown, CT
Class 3 American Classics Open 1915 to 1948
1. 1932 Auburn Speedster - Gerry Hockin Burlington, ON
2. 1929 Willys-Knight 66B Plaidside - Vernon Smith Swift Current NL
3. 1932 Chrysler Imperial CL - Bob Becker Mount Forest, ON
Class 4 Classic Packards 1925-1948
1. 1931 Packard 840 Roadster - Tom Tuls Holland, MI
2. 1935 Packard 1207 - Brent Merrill Willowdale, ON
3. 1932 Packard 905 Dual-Cowl Phaeton - Doug Cadman Courtland, ON
Class 5 European Classics 1915-1948
1. 1938 Bentley B77LE 41/4L H.J. Milliner Disappearing Top - Karl Zoller Gwynedd Valley, PA
2. 1939 Rolls Royce Wraith - Greg Baran Kingston, ON
3. 1922 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost - Robert Thompson Port Elgin, ON
Class 6 Aston Martin 1958-1971
1. 1959 Aston Martin DB4 series 1 - Dennis Sheehan Burlington, ON
2. 1965 Aston Martin DB5 Superleggera - Miles Nadal Toronto, ON
3. 1966 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage - Arno Schmidt Mississauga, ON
Class 7 Porsche 356
1. 1958 Porsche 356A Coupe - Brad Marsland Waterloo, ON
2. 1960 Porsche 356B S90 Roadster - Stephen Lax Dundas, ON
3. 1964 Porsche 356 Cabriolet - Marvin Ungerman Toronto, ON
Class 8 European Sports Cars to 1973
1. 1971 Ferrari Dino 246 GT - Paul Calisi Toronto, ON
2. 1956 Austin Healey 100M - Larry Titchner Toronto, ON
3.1964 Ferrari 330 America - Hugh Welsford Mississauga, ON
Class 9 Corvettes 1953 to 1962
1. 1954 Chevrolet Corvette - Stephane DuMaine Roxton Pond, QC
2. 1960 Cheverolet Corvette - Yvan Leduc St-Stanislas-de-Kostka, QC
3. 1956 Chevrolet Corvette - Scott Sinclair Caledon, ON
Class 10 Corvettes 1963 to 1967
1. 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray L71 427-435 Convertible - William Wallace Milton, ON
2. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette - Alan Boughton Caledon, ON
3. 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe - Richard Warren Pepper Pike, OH
Class 11 American Muscle Car to 1973
1. 1969 Pontiac GTO Ram Air III Judge Convertible - Jeffrey Seigel Concord, ON
2. 1970 Ford Boss 429 Mustang - Jeffrey Newhouse Mississauga, ON
3. 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS6 - Dan Bishop Riverside, CA
Class 12 Supercars
1. 2014 McLaren P1 - Miles Nadal Toronto, ON
2. 2015 Mercedes SLS AMG GT Final Edition - William Smith Mildmay, ON
3. 2014 Aston Martin Vanquish - Joe Maira Clarence Center, ON
Class 13 Race Cars - pre-1990
1. 1948 Talbot Lago T26C - Michael Bigioni Uxbridge, ON
2. 1985 Can-Am Polesitter Mark2 - Seann Burgess Markdale, ON
3. 1960 Ford Starliner - Jim & Robert Bray Brantford, ON
Class 14 Canadian engineered or built automobiles pre-war
1. 1927 Ford Model T sport touring - Garry and Annette Potter Oro-Medonte, ON
2. 1932 McLaughlin Buick 4 door Sedan Series 67S - Tony and Susan Platteeuw Delhi, ON
3. 1929 Oakland All American-six - Elaine and Tony Lang Hanover, ON
Class 15 Canadian engineered or built automobiles post-war to 1973
1. 1967 Beaumont Sport Deluxe 396 - Mark Bortolotto Burlington, ON
2. 1959 Meteor Montcalm - Murray & Mary Hall Annan, ON
Class 16 American Production 1945 to 1973
1. 1958 Ford Thunderbird - Robert Portugaise Bloomfield Hills, MI
2. 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk - Mark James Lancaster, PA
3. 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS - Michael Chiavetta Sr Charlottesville, VA
Class 17 Vintage Pickups
1. 1950 Chevrolet 1300 5 window - John Cilia Toronto, ON
2. 1941 Willys 441 Americar - John Rier Cambridge, ON
3. 1928 Ford A Light Delivery - Everett Hessels Blyth, ON
Class 18 Vintage Motorcycles – American 1936-1958
1. 1943 Harley-Davidson WLC - Douglas Black Newmarket, ON
2. 1957 Harley-Davidson FLH - Don Hart Napanee, ON
3. 1942 Indian 442 - Don Hart Napanee, ON
Chairman's Award - 1929 Willys-Knight 66B Plaidside Vernon Smith Swift Current NL
Chief Judge's Choice - 1956 Lincoln Continental Mark ll Lorne Leibel Willowdale , ON
National Association of Automobile Clubs of Canada Rolling Sculpture Award -1938 Cadillac Brunn Bodied Roadster Steve Plunkett London, ON
HVA- National Automotive Heritage Award - 1948 Talbot Lago T26C Michael Bigioni Uxbridge, ON
Margaret Dunning Spirit of Driving Award - 1948 Indian Chief CDH Yvon Viau Lunenburg, ON
Bruce Grey Simcoe Award - 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS6 Dan Bishop Riverside, CA
Most Elegant Pre-War - 1931 Cadillac Phaeton Gaetan Poirier Valleyfield QC
Most Elegant Post-War - 1960 Cheverolet Corvette Yvan Leduc St-Stanislas-de-Kostka, QC
McLaughlin Legacy Award -14C-1932 McLaughlin Buick 4 door Sedan Series 67S Tony and Susan Platteeuw Delhi, ON
Tom Thomson Art Gallery Timeless Design -1936 Packard Twelve Victoria Lloyd Needham London, ON
Ingenuity Award - 1987 Lotus 99T/5 Ayrton Senna William Halkiw Toronto, ON
Poetry in Motion - 1937 Studebaker Dictator Coupe Sheldon Rier Cambridge, ON
People's Choice - 1932 Auburn Speedster Gerry Hockin Burlington, ON
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