Greenwich Concours d'Elegance 2016

About the Event

Ford performance cars were highlighted at Saturday’s Concours Americana, honoring the 50th anniversary of Ford’s victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans race. Among the cars were James Glickenhaus’ 1967 Ford GT40 Mk IV that captured fourth place at Le Mans that year piloted by Mark Donohue and Bruce McLaren. With McLaren behind the wheel at speed, the car’s tail ripped off of its mounts; the pit crew secured the found bodywork with their leather belts and grey tape. Glickenhaus’ Shelby American J6 Mk IV retains its original engine, gearbox and chassis plate and has been repainted in its Le Mans racing yellow.

Ford Mustangs and Shelbys rounded out the powerhouse circle, including a 1963 prototype pre-production Mustang III that toured with Ford’s Caravan of Cars in 1965; the ninth of the 15 built, this car is the oldest extant Mustang.

The team of judges at the Greenwich Concours chose examples of automobile design for Best of Show on Saturday and Sunday. The 1932 Studebaker President Convertible Sedan of George A. Vassos clinched the Concours Americana’s highest honor and Nick Grewal’s 1936 Brough Superior Drophead took Best of Show for Concours International. George Vassos’ custom-built 1932 Studebaker President Convertible Sedan is the only extant example of this model. Found in Mexico, the car made its post-restoration debut at the Greenwich Concours. Nick Grewal’s 1936 Brough Superior Drophead was bodied by W.C. Atcherley and is one of the few surviving of the 18 originally built.

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