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Rancho Mirage, California<\/p>\n

February 26, 2012<\/p>\n

Once again, the 2012 Rancho Mirage Desert Classic Concours d\u2019Elegance showed why the event is considered to be among those moving into the forefront with attendees and participants alike. For its fifth year in the Palm Springs area, the Desert Classic moved to a new and spectacular location at the Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa under blue skies and warm temperatures. The exceptional field of classic automobiles, racing cars and vintage motorcycles was joined, for the first time ever, by an aerial display of international war birds flown by the Tiger Squadron. The weekend\u2019s events included not only the concours, but also an auction, driving tour, classic parade and historic races held at the nearby Chuckwalla Valley Raceway. On the green, Don Murray\u2019s 1963 Ferrari Super America took Best of Show honors with class wins going to superb examples from Delahaye, Marmon, Mercedes-Benz, Alfa Romeo, Jaguar and Lincoln.<\/p>\n

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1949 Buick Sedanette owned by Bart Rinker.
Photo: Craig Edwards<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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1952 Glocker Porsche 356 owned by Herb and Rose Wysard.
Photo: Craig Edwards<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Alfa Romeo 3000 CM\u2008 owned by\u2008Al Cortes won class for best rebodied car.
Photo: Craig Edwards<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II owned by Donny &\u2008Phillip Howard.
Photo: Craig Edwards<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Best of\u2008Show winners Don &\u2008Carol Murray in their 1963 Ferrari Super America.
Photo: Craig Edwards<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Stunning 1953 Nash Healey Le Mans Coupe owned by Bob Segui.
Photo: Craig Edwards<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Rancho Mirage, California February 26, 2012 Once again, the 2012 Rancho Mirage Desert Classic Concours d\u2019Elegance showed why the event is considered to be among those moving into the forefront with attendees and participants alike. For its fifth year in the Palm Springs area, the Desert Classic moved to a new and spectacular location at the Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa under blue skies and warm temperatures. 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