Special Events
Bonhams Auction and Preview Reception
 Bonhams auction
of items from the Collection of Bob Jefferson, a comprehensive collection of
Rolls-Royce and Bentley spares, workshop equipment, tools and literature from
this preeminent specialist workshop, will be offered on Saturday Sept 17 and
the automobilia and vehicle auction on Sept.
18. A preview will be held Friday Sept. 16 and Saturday Sept. 17 on the
grounds of the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, Conn., and exceptional
consignments are to be expected.
Bonhams will be offering the finest pre- and post- war automobiles at this
popular and growing concours event. Lots include a 2-owner from new 1899
Locomobile Steamcar Stanhope and a 1989 Ferrari Testarossa, among many others.
Preview of the Saturday auction will be on Friday Sept. 17 with the auction at
noon on Saturday.
Preview of Sunday auction memorabilia and vehicles will be available during the day on Saturday. Bonhams Preview Reception (ticket required) will be
held Saturday evening from 6PM to 8PM. The Automobilia auction will be held
on Sunday morning from noon and the Motor Car and Motorcycle auction will begin Sunday at
3PM.
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Bonhanms informational flyer about this year's Collector's Motorcars and
Automobilia Auction at Fairfield.
For more information, go to
Classic Car Club of America Grand Classic
The Metro New York and New England Chapters of the CCCA will hold their 2011 Grand Classic on Saturday September 17.
The Grand Classics are the premier National shows for Classic Cars, and the CCCA judging standards are used by all of the major concours shows.
A CCCA National first is recognized throughout the hobby as the standard of excellence. This is a good opportunity as well to see how your car "stacks up" and what, if anything, you need to do to preserve it historically.
You must of course be a member of CCCA to participate, and only CCCA approved Classics are allowed on the show field. You don't need a Show Car or Trailer Queen to participate, we have a Touring Class for cars that are more drivers than show cars.
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Nutmeg Tour for Autism
Approximately 50 of the Concours exhibit cars will participate in a tour
through Westport, Southport, Fairfield, Easton, Redding, and Weston,
Connecticut. The cars will travel a prescribed route with media and spectator
stops.
The tour will start at the St. Vincent's Health
Services Westport Campus (formerly Hall-Brooke) at 47 Long Lots Rd. in Westport at
11:00am and return to the
Fairfield County Hunt Club at 174 Long Lots Rd. at approximately 3:30pm.
(coming soon).Toast the Tour
We will have a Gala Cocktail Reception & Preview at the Fairfield
County Hunt Club on Saturday evening beginning at 4pm welcoming the Nutmeg Tour
for Autism back from their 50 mile drive. The program will include a brief remarks by our featured celebrity guest and our Fairfield County Concours d'Elegance
Share the Passion Awards will be presented to individuals who have been
instrumental in advancing the art of collecting rare and significant motor
vehicles. After the Toast the Tour Reception, our guests will also be
invited to the Bonhams Classic Auction Preview party from 6pm until 8pm.
Bonhams will display the memorabilia and classic vehicles available for auction
on Sunday.Tickets to the reception are available on our page. Proceeds from the reception and preview
benefit the Drive to Treat Autism Fund supporting diagnosis and treatment
services for children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Art & Automobilia
This year our featured artist is Peter Egan (). Selections of his work are available
to view in our website's photo gallery. You can see his work, along with other
significant automotive artists and unique automotive collectibles in our Art &
Automobilia Expo. This year we will also offer automotive art from a
number of local artists and automobile collectibles from some of the best in
the industry.
Car & Motorcycle Club Celebration
A Car and Motorcycle Club Celebration on Saturday, September 17, 9:30 am - 3 pm, will provide invited organizations an opportunity to meet with their fellow members and share experiences and knowledge with colleagues from other clubs. Renowned experts will hold informative seminars, providing insights such as tips on the process of restoration, pointers on car inspection related to appraisals, and instruction on how to photograph cars and bikes.
Car and bike clubs will bring their favorite mode of transport to show to other attendees. Peer judging awards will be given with winners being shown in the Sunday Concours d'Elegance.
Other highlights include exhibitions by artists and automobilia galleries and luncheon options.
For more information or to apply for your club,. The entry application deadline is June 1.
Seminars and Demonstrations
Kent Bain: What to Restore - a discussion on what and when to restore
versus leave as preservationTim McNair: Detailing - how to maintain
and spiff up your vehicle
Rob Sass, Dave Kinney, Judge Joseph Cassini and Ralph Marano, Sr.:
What to Buy, What to Keep and What to Sell and how to determine the appropriate
value
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