{"id":498185,"date":"2019-05-12T18:20:35","date_gmt":"2019-05-13T01:20:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportscardigest.com\/\/?p=78897"},"modified":"2024-12-08T03:50:59","modified_gmt":"2024-12-08T03:50:59","slug":"hillsborough-concours-to-feature-porsche","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/hillsborough-concours-to-feature-porsche\/","title":{"rendered":"Hillsborough Concours (2019) – Porsche Feature Coming"},"content":{"rendered":"

More than 200 of the world\u2019s most treasured collector cars will adorn the 18th<\/sup>\u00a0fairway of the Crystal Springs Golf Course on July 21, as the 64th<\/sup>\u00a0annual\u00a0Hillsborough Concours d\u2019Elegance<\/a>\u00a0showcases excellence in automotive design and engineering.<\/p>\n

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2018’s \u201cBest of Show\u201d winner, a stunning 1966 Lamborghini 400 GT.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In recognition of the German brand\u2019s extraordinary contributions to sports car design and precision engineering, the concours has selected Porsche as its featured marque for 2019. Attendees \u2013 from Porschefiles to casual enthusiasts \u2013 will be treated to a stunning collection showcased by the internationally acclaimed 917K (pictured top of page), which took the checkered flag at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the 24 Hours of Daytona in 1970 and 1971.<\/p>\n

That prized racer will be among a handful of rare Porsches from the private collection of racer and restorer Bruce Canepa. Additional Canepa-owned Porsches on display will include a 917\/10, 935, 962, 959SC and a 918 Spyder.<\/p>\n

“Given its history and impact on the Northern California collector car culture, we felt that the Hillsborough Concours is an ideal venue for us to show these specific cars,\u201d said Bruce Canepa. \u201cIn honoring Porsche as its featured marque, the concours truly hits at the passion we have for this acclaimed German brand.\u201d<\/p>\n