The Studebaker National Museum is inviting vehicle owners to submit applications for the seventh annual Concours d’Elegance at Copshaholm. The event, co-presented by LaVine Restorations & The JBS Collection, is a showcase of automotive design, engineering, and cultural significance.
The museum is currently accepting applications through March 15, 2025.
Next year’s featured classes include:
- Inspired Greatness: Rolls-Royce automobiles of all years
- Step Out With Mercury: Mercury automobiles of all years
- American Splendor: Open-bodied Full Classics
- European Luxury: Full Classic European automobiles
- Studebaker Sedans: Closed-bodied four-door Studebakers of all years
- Kickin’ Brass: Brass-era automobiles
- The Roaring ’20s: An open class for popular-priced automobiles from 1920-1929
- Carrozeria Ghia: Ghia-bodied automobiles
- Think Small: ’60s Compacts
- Think Smaller: Microcars
- The Silent Knights: Knight sleeve-valve engined automobiles
Awards will be presented across all classes, culminating in a Best of Show award and other special recognitions. Matt Short, an automotive scholar and historian, will serve as Chief Judge, employing French Traditional judging standards. Automotive historian and raconteur Bill Rothermel will narrate the awards ceremony.
The Concours d’Elegance will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, at Copshaholm, located at 808 W. Washington St. The deadline for applications is March 15.
For more information or to submit a vehicle, individuals can visit concoursatcopshaholm.org.