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The 38th<\/sup> annual Concours d\u2019Elegance of America (formerly the Meadowbrook Concours) crowned a pair of classic automobiles as its dual Best of Show winners on the last Sunday of July at the Inn at St. John in Plymouth, Michigan. The Best of Show \u2013 American award was presented to Joseph and Margie Cassini of West Orange, New Jersey, for their 1934 Packard 1108 \u2013 65 Convertible Victoria by Dietrich (right, above), while Best of Show \u2013 European went to the 1937 Talbot-Lago Type 150CSS Roadster by Figoni et Falaschi (left, above) of J.W. Marriott Jr. from Bethesda, Maryland.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe two Best in Show recipients reflect the overall quality and one-of-a-kind vehicles that were on display at the 2016 Concours d\u2019Elegance of America,\u201d said event chairman Larry Moss. \u201cAn estimated crowd of almost 15,000 had the opportunity to see close to 300 rare and outstanding vehicles that they may never have the opportunity to see again.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more complete information about the Concours d\u2019Elegance of America: www.concoursusa.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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