Entrant's Invitation Quick Links Invitation Car Entry Fees Additional Events Awards Car Classes Rules of Entry Judging Info and Instructions Accommodations Car Club/Hot Rod Boat Exhibit The Marin Sonoma Concours d'Elegance will bring to Northern California an event inspired by classic European auto shows. In the early years of the motor industry, after cars had developed reliability, auto makers began to focus on style. The first generation of designers were born, and shows called Concours d'Elegance were created. Cars in these shows were judged solely on elegance of concept and design. At a typical American auto show of today, cars are evaluated mostly on condition. The Marin Sonoma Concours d'Elegance will combine the European and American models of car shows by evaluating individual classes on interior, exterior, engine and chassis then selecting the Best in Show awards based on elegance and design. The Concour will use judging standards similar to those of the Prestigious Concour at Amelia Island. Individual marque classes may be judged by marque class rules. You are invited to submit your automobile for consideration as an entrant in the second Annual Marin Sonoma Concours d'Elegance at the Marin County Fairgrounds, Marin Civic Center, Sunday, May 16, 2010. Click here to download the 2010 Vehicle Registration Application[PDF]. Please print the form (it cannot be entered online), fill it in, and mail it, along with a photo of your car and a check made out to, "Hospice by the Bay" to the address below. Hospice By The Bay c/o Marin Sonoma Concours d'Elegance 150 Paul Drive, San Rafael, CA 9490 As the official carrier of the Marin Sonoma Concours d’Elegance, Ken Gold and Gran Turismo have been moving many of our cars around the country to different historical races and Concours events. We are so glad to have them as a sponsor. Please mention the “Marin Sonoma Cocours” for your transportation needs to receive the VIP treatment you deserve. For a Transportation Request Click here or call (800) 896-0008       Car Entry Fees $60.00 for entries postmarked before March 1, 2010. Entries postmarked on or after March 15, 2010 are $85.00. Entries postmarked on or after March 15, 2010 will not be listed in the program and may not be judged. return to top Additional Events Coming Soon! return to top Awards Best of Show - Concours d'Elegance    Best of Show - Concours de Sport  return to top Car Classes Class A - American Sports Cars through 1975 Class C - American Classic / Open 1925 - 1948 ( As currently listed in the CCCA List of Approved Cars) Class C1 - American Classic / Closed 1925 - 1948 ( As currently listed in the CCCA list of Approved Cars) Class E - European Design, American Muscle through 1975 ( Cars must have been designed in Europe and supplied with American power plants. Examples: Iso, Bizzarrini, Dual Ghia, Jensen, Facel Vega, De Tomaso) Class I - Import Cars through 1944 Class I1 - Import Cars 1945 - 1975 Original MSRP under $5000 Class I2 - Import Cars 1945 - 1975 Original MSRP over $5000 Class M1 - American Milestones 1947 - 1956 Class M2 - American Milestones 1957 - 1975 Class P1 - Porsche 356 1949 - 1965 Class P2 - Porsche 911 1965 - 1973 Class P3 - Porsche Race Cars Class U1 - Preservation/unrestored Pre-War (Only cars with original interior, paint, engine/drivetrain, and accessory equipment will be accepted) Class U2 - Preservation/unrestored Post War Thru 1975 (Only cars with original interior, paint, engine/drivetrain, and accessory equipment will be accepted) Class V1 - Vintage Race Cars Pre-War Class V2 - Vintage Race Cars Post-War Class W - Woodies   Car Exhibits These classes are for display only and will not be judged. Class BC - Best in Class winners from the 2009 Marin Sonoma Concours d'Elegance Class CV - Commercial Vehicles Class H - Historic Hot Rods and Kustoms (Hot Rods must have documented significant history. Kustoms must have documented AMBR, Ridler, or other significant award history.)   return to top Rules of Entry All cars must be pre-registered. Release of liability and photographs must accompany each entry. The Committee reserves the right to combine or divide classes depending on the number of entries accepted. The Committee reserves the right to accept or deny any entry. The Committee will have final decision on car classification. Cars must be in assigned spaces by 8:45 a.m. Owners/Entrants must remain by cars during judging, which will start promptly at 10 a.m. All cars must remain in position on the field until the final award has been presented and permission is given to remove the vehicles. No signs, displays, stanchions or illustrations will be allowed. No pop-up tents are permitted. All cars must carry a fire extinguisher. “For Sale” or other commercial signs, displays, and illustrations are prohibited in the Concours area. No trailers will be allowed on the Concours field on Sunday. Special parking and unloading areas for trailers will be provided. return to top Judging The Marin Sonoma Concours d'Elegance will combine the European and American models of car shows by evaluating individual classes on interior, exterior, engine and chassis then selecting the Best in Show awards based on elegance and design. The concours will use judging standards similar to those of the prestigious Amelia Island Concours. Individual marque classes may be judged by marque class rules. All cars will be judged on interior, exterior, engine and chassis based on authenticity, general appearance, care and preparation.   Any entrant may elect to have his or her car JUDGED or entered as EXHIBIT ONLY.  The cars being JUDGED WILL HAVE FIELD PRIORITY. All first place in class winners will be eligible to compete for Best in Show.    Two trophies will be awarded: Best of Show - Concours d'Elegance    Best of Show - Concours de Sport  return to top Information and Instructions Parking for trailers, trucks etc. will be provided. It will provide for the benefit of entrants. We will provide easy access for your vehicles on Sunday morning. If you have large enclosed trucks or trailers, they can be parked overnight Saturday, May 16th, prior to the show in the entrants' parking lot. Continental breakfast will be provided for entrants Sunday morning from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 am during the staging of the cars. All photos submitted will become the property of the Marin Sonoma Concours, and if suitable, may be used in the program for publicity.     return to top   Selected Car Clubs and Hot Rods The invited car clubs and hot rods for 2010 are the following: Cadillac LaSalle Vintage VW Ferrari Pontiac-Oakland Porsche Rolls Royce/Bentley Jokers MCRC Saints Danville Dukes Click here to download Car Club & Hot Rod Club Entry Application [PDF] return to top Wooden Boat Exhibit A step away from the Concours field is a 2 acre pond that we will load more then a dozen of the finest vintage boats in the world. Unlike other Concours events, the boats are going to be displayed where they belong which is in the water. These boats will be end tied to a 100ft dock which patrons of the Concours event will have access to. Such famous names as Riva Yacht, Gar Wood, Hacker Craft, and Chris Craft just to name a few. Click here to download Boat Entry Application [PDF] return to top