Companies Gather To Celebrate Automotive Heritage At 29th Annual Dana Point Concours d’Elegance

June 16, 2011 - PRLog -- DANA POINT, Calif. – June 16, 2011 – Some of the world’s greatest companies have chosen to celebrate collector cars and their culture during the 29th Annual Dana Point Concours d’Elegance, at the St. Regis Monarch Beach resort in Dana Point, Calif., from June 24-26.  The event will feature more than 200 of the finest American classics and European exotics, an exciting vintage automobile auction by EG Auctions and an elegant art exhibition in the South Lawn Winner’s Circle.

“Our three-day event will be the premier automotive celebration in Southern California this year,” commented Dick Waitneight, chairman on the board of the Concours.  “This charity event is made possible only with the help of our sponsors and volunteers, who’ve worked tirelessly to make sure every patron that walks onto the lawn has a wonderful experience.”

Celebrating the 125th anniversary of the world’s first automobile, the Dana Point Concours d’Elegance and Mercedes-Benz Classic Center will feature the automotive brand as part of the three-day event.  The Classic Center offers meticulous restoration and sales of classic Mercedes-Benz vehicles, technical appraisals, genuine Mercedes-Benz Classic Parts and special events.  With more than 50,000 parts available for any model, the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center sets the benchmark in providing manufacturer support.  

One of the five major sponsors for the Dana Point Concours d’Elegance is the world’s leading surface care provider that offers highly specialized products for almost every conceivable type of surface.  Meguiar’s is no stranger to collector car events and attends more than 150 each year.  The team at Meguiar’s is thrilled to celebrate the history of American and European automobiles at this year’s Concours.  

Sponsors Crevier Classic Car is Orange County’s premier source for classic and exotic vehicles and storage.  The company will host an event venue breakfast for the patrons of the Private Collection Tour and will also be on-site during the automotive festival.  Passionate about classic and collector cars, the Crevier Classic Cars team is committed to sharing with others the importance of great cars and preserving them for future generations.  

As America’s first jewelry store since 1810, Black, Starr & Frost’s history is as mesmerizing as the dazzling gems it offers its clients.  Known as the premier jeweler to royalty and celebrities, the fine jewelry salon was mentioned by Marilyn Monroe in the song “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend” from the 1953 blockbuster film, “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.”  Chairman Alfredo J. Molina encourages patrons to enjoy all the Concours has to offer, including fine jewelry, exotic cars and gorgeous weather.

The City of Dana Point is another key event sponsor.  Described as "the most romantic spot in California” by founder Richard Henry Dana Jr., the city is a hidden Mediterranean getaway just one hour south of Los Angeles.  With a yearly average temperature of 70 degrees and beautiful landscape, the City of Dana Point is the perfect location for the Dana Point Concours d’Elegance.

“This will be one of our most exciting Concours’ in our history,” added Waitneight.  “Guests will be impressed by the diversity of the cars, as well as the many activities and sponsors on-site with their latest products and services.  No one will want to miss this weekend.”

To purchase tickets to the 29th Annual Dana Point Concours d’Elegance, log on to www.danapointconcours.org.

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About Dana Point Concours d’Elegance
The Dana Point Concours d'EleganceTM is a volunteer-run, 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, with excess proceeds supporting the Ocean Institute, the Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center at Hoag Hospital and other Southern California youth charities. The event is operated primarily as a Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Concours, with additional classes showcasing interesting and relevant automobiles. The Dana Point ConcoursTM organizing committee aspires to create a premier automotive event that showcases the rich Southern California automotive heritage. For more information, please visit www.DanaPointConcours.org.