{"id":504002,"date":"2023-06-18T15:37:09","date_gmt":"2023-06-18T22:37:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportscardigest.com\/?p=504002"},"modified":"2024-03-08T11:00:49","modified_gmt":"2024-03-08T11:00:49","slug":"28th-rodeo-drive-concours-delegance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/28th-rodeo-drive-concours-delegance\/","title":{"rendered":"Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance (2023) – Recap & Photo Gallery"},"content":{"rendered":"

A Father\u2019s Day tradition<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s Father\u2019s Day, which can only mean one thing on one of America\u2019s most bougie thoroughfares; the Rodeo Drive Concours d\u2019Elegance.<\/a> Now 28 years strong, the Sunday gathering continues to attract an eclectic mix of collector cars and \u201cit\u2019s good to be seen\u201d enthusiasts. Located on Rodeo Drive between Wilshire Boulevard and Santa Monica Boulevard, the free car show is the perfect opportunity for fathers, families and car enthusiasts to enjoy an up-close look at a wide selection of fine automobiles.<\/p>\n

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1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SC Cabriolet. Photo \u00a9 2023 Rex McAfee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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1931 Bugatti Type 51 Coupe. Photo \u00a9 2023 Rex McAfee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Not just any street<\/h3>\n

Oh yeah\u2026and then there\u2019s Rodeo Drive itself, one of the most expensive shopping areas in North America. In 1961, “The Father of Rodeo Drive,” Fred Hayman, opened Giorgio Beverly Hills, the street’s first high-end boutique. Following suite, Aldo Gucci opened a store in 1968. Subsequently, Van Cleef & Arpels opened in 1969, followed by the Polo Store in 1971. In 1976, Bijan Pakzad opened a showroom on Rodeo, which solidified Rodeo Drive’s reputation as a luxury shopping destination.<\/p>\n

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1953 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe Deville. Photo \u00a9 2023 Rex McAfee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Rodeo Drive Committee President Kathy Gohari expands: \u201cThe Rodeo Drive Concours d\u2019Elegance<\/a> is a spectacular, world-class event that brings together luxury, fashion and a car culture that is unique to Rodeo Drive. We are delighted to welcome fathers, families and car lovers back to the street to enjoy a celebration of the finest vehicles ever made.”<\/p>\n

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In 1976, Bijan Pakzad opened a showroom on Rodeo, which solidified Rodeo Drive’s luxury reputation. Photo \u00a9 2023 Rex McAfee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Support of the right kind<\/h3>\n

This event is supported by the City of Beverly Hills, the Rodeo Drive Committee, O\u2019Gara Coach, Auto Vault Storage, GEARYS Beverly Hills, Ferrari Beverly Hills<\/a>, Mercedes-Benz of Beverly Hills, Lucid Motors, Pirelli Tire, Velocity Modern Classics and RM Sotheby\u2019s.<\/a> Proceeds from the concours benefit the Beverly Hills Police Officers Association and Beverly Hills Firefighters\u2019 Association, non-profit charities raising funds for first responders and their families.<\/p>\n

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Boutique dealer O’GARA brought this re-creation of a Ferrari 250 TR. Photo \u00a9 2023 Rex McAfee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Scenes from 2022<\/h3>\n