{"id":498459,"date":"2019-10-28T12:13:01","date_gmt":"2019-10-28T19:13:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportscardigest.com\/\/?p=95267"},"modified":"2024-12-29T04:12:07","modified_gmt":"2024-12-29T04:12:07","slug":"packard-mercedes-win-atlanta-concours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/packard-mercedes-win-atlanta-concours\/","title":{"rendered":"Atlanta Concours d’Elegance (2022) – Packard Twelve & Mercedes Gullwing Win"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Atlanta Concours d\u2019Elegance has broken new ground \u2013 with fresh beginnings on the historic grounds of the Fort McPherson army base at Tyler Perry Studios and for the October 19-20th\u00a0<\/sup>weekend festivities boasted a field of cars and categories as diverse as the several thousand attendees that enjoyed the two-day event.\u00a0 Distinguished celebrities including global icon and entertainer Vanessa Williams, daughters of the \u2018Godfather of Soul\u2019 James Brown and American financial literacy entrepreneur John Hope Bryant, all played a role in honoring the cars and individuals that continue to foster legacies throughout the decades.\u00a0 And finally, two very special vintage vehicles \u2013 1937 Packard 1507 Twelve Coupe Roadster (owned by Stephen Plaster of Lebanon, MO) and 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (owned by Mark Richey of Commerce, GA)\u2013 accepted \u2018Best of Show\u2019 honors in the American and European Classes.<\/p>\n

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1956 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Competizione Tour de France Interior<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

According to Bill Wallet, CEO and co-chairman of the Atlanta Concours d\u2019Elegance, while the event itself was in its fourth year, the notable program held a series of firsts, including an historic showing of \u2018Cars of Iconic Black Americans\u2019\u2013 a grouping that was a true first for any major concours event category and included vehicles shown together that were once owned by the likes of Lena Horne, James Brown, Sammy Davis, Jr., Reggie Jackson and even Tyler Perry\u2019s own famed character \u2018Madea.\u2019<\/p>\n

\u201cAtlanta has always played a huge role in our nation\u2019s history and culture,\u201d said Wallet.\u00a0 \u201cOur event set out to honor this city\u2019s diverse and prolific community and bring together an honorable and exciting blend of past and present, with diversity at the forefront.\u00a0 We exceeded our expectations by opening the doors to all organizations and individuals from varied backgrounds \u2013 and gained an abundance of involvement from those associated with groups like Operation Hope, the Shepherd\u2019s Center, Metropolitan Chapters of 100 Black Men and Overground Railroad.\u00a0 Together with car enthusiasts from as far away as California, we combined a reason for all folks to enjoy a bit of nostalgia and camaraderie in a beautiful all-new setting, unique to the Concours world.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The beautiful 1954 Mercedes Benz 300SL Coupe, owned by Mark Richey of Commerce, GA took home \u2018Best of Show\u2019 European.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

With nearly 40 judges under the direction of Head Judge Dave Kirkman, winners were chosen in 15 categories and three separate Brass Era classes, along with acknowledgement for a selection of corporate and special honors.<\/p>\n