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On Saturday June 24 at the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum in Philadelphia, a Philadelphia-based nonprofit organization will bring together families of children with birth defects and classic car enthusiasts who share a common passion and appreciation for the one-of-a-kind. The inaugural Philadelphia Concours d\u2019Elegance<\/a> presented by Cool Cars for Kids, Inc.<\/a> will showcase 35 American and European classic and historic automobiles and racecars, including a 1967 Lancia Fulvia Sport, a 1957 BMW 507 Roadster (above, Jon Wheel photo courtesy of the Concours), a 1930 Packard 745 Convertible Coupe and an award-winning 1926 Sprint racing car owned and restored by former Eagles coach Dick Vermeil.<\/p>\n

\u201cClassic cars are making a comeback in Philadelphia this summer at a premiere Concours event that we hope to grow into one of the most prestigious and exciting competitive events in the automotive world,\u201d said Michael Tillson III, President and Director of Cool Cars for Kids, Inc. \u201cThrough the support of donors, the classic car community and everyone who attends our first-year event, we will be able to provide help and hope to children with rare birth disorders and to support research that will identify the best possible treatments.\u201d<\/p>\n

On the Friday night before the concours, a Preview Gala including cocktails, dinner, preview, silent auction and celebrity keynote will take place at the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum. For complete information about both the Gala and the Concours, please visit www.coolcarsforkids.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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