Best of Show Honors at 69th Annual Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance
The world’s longest continuously running concours featured more than 200 collector cars & celebrated the anniversaries of several iconic vehicles…
A 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K was selected as winner of the Best of Show: Elegance at the 69th annual Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance, while a 1957 Maserati A6G/54 Frua Spyder earned Best of Show: Sport honors during festivities held June 22 at the Crystal Springs Golf Course.
Best of Show: Sport was one of multiple awards recognizing the rare Maserati, which finished first in the show’s Exotics Through 1987 class, while also winning the Franklin Templeton Investments Perpetual Award for Best Open Post-WWII Car. The 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K also claimed top honors in the show’s CCCA Approved Classics class.
Celebrating Iconic Cars & the Evolution of the Turbocharger
Showcasing excellence in automotive design and engineering, the event—the world’s longest continuously running concours—was highlighted by the display of more than 200 vintage and classic cars, stated event organizers in a press release. This year’s concours paid tribute to the world’s most popular and powerful turbocharged vehicles. Special displays saluted the 50th anniversary of Ferrari’s 308/328, as well as the 90th anniversary of Volkswagen’s iconic Beetle and the 75th anniversary of its legendary Bus. The show’s 24 judged classes included two new entries: pre- and post-war Cadillac.
The 69th Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance was highlighted by a special appearance by legendary restoration expert, racing driver, and automotive engineer Bruce Canepa. During an interview with Hillsborough Concours chairman emeritus Rob Fisher, Canepa shared firsthand insights into how turbocharging revolutionized automotive performance, from Le Mans prototypes to iconic road cars. Their discussion traced the evolution of this technology and its lasting impact on speed, efficiency and engineering innovation.
Festivities at the 69th Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance Raise Money for Charity
The concours weekend began with Friday night’s annual Start Your Engines kick-off party. On Saturday, the annual Hillsborough Tour d’Elegance road rally featured 90 collector cars traversing the region’s back roads and scenic vistas culminating at an exclusive Bay Area destination for coveted exotic automobiles.
Partnering with the Town of Hillsborough, the all-volunteer Hillsborough Concours Foundation organizes this annual event and raises proceeds for Ability Path, The Guardsmen and the Hillsborough Schools Foundation.
