{"id":857914,"date":"2024-06-17T08:56:32","date_gmt":"2024-06-17T15:56:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportscardigest.com\/?p=519923"},"modified":"2024-12-27T14:05:03","modified_gmt":"2024-12-27T14:05:03","slug":"rodeo-dr-concours-in-beverly-hills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/rodeo-dr-concours-in-beverly-hills\/","title":{"rendered":"Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance in Beverly Hills"},"content":{"rendered":"

Photography courtesy of Rodeo Drive Concours.
\n<\/em>Additional gallery photos courtesy of Howard Koby<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Fathers, families and car lovers filled the world\u2019s most iconic street at the 29th<\/sup> Rodeo Drive Concours d\u2019Elegance<\/a>, powered by O\u2019Gara Coach<\/a>, on Sunday, June 16. Nearly 50,000 people enjoyed the popular free Father\u2019s Day event.<\/p>\n

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The Car Czar: Bruce Meyer<\/h2>\n

\u201cCelebrating dads and families with a free, world-class car show is what makes this day so special,\u201d said Rodeo Drive Concours d\u2019Elegance founder Bruce Meyer<\/a>. \u201cWe raised the bar with extraordinary cars and fun for everyone thanks to the car owners and our amazing sponsors. It\u2019s a joy to watch our community enjoy the show.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cHaving a car show of this caliber on Beverly Hills\u2019 famed Rodeo Drive is unlike anything else in Southern California. Nothing beats the cars and the scenery, and I love that it brings the community together to celebrate Father\u2019s Day,\u201d said Beverly Hills Mayor Lester Friedman.<\/p>\n

Variety is the spice of life<\/h2>\n

Event attendees enjoyed an up-close look at some of the world\u2019s most unique and iconic vehicles, ranging from a 1914 Mercer Type 35-J Raceabout to a 1961 Chevrolet Impala lowrider to a 2023 Hennessey<\/a> Venom F5 Coupe.<\/p>\n

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Mr. Comedy arrives<\/h2>\n

Legendary comedian and renowned car collector Jay Leno, who arrived in his McLaren P1, joined Meyer, Mayor Friedman, and Rodeo Drive<\/a> Committee President Kay Monica Rose for the on-stage awards presentation.<\/p>\n

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Phillip Sarofim was awarded Best in Show for his No. 79 Interscope Racing 1979 Porsche 935, while Aaron Weiss\u2019 1931 Cadillac Sport Phaeton won the Mayor\u2019s Award: Most Elegant. A 1967 Bizzarrini<\/a> 5300 Strada owned by Michael Kerns took home the Beverly Hills Blockbuster Award: Most Eye Appeal. A complete list of award winners can be found below.<\/p>\n

“I’m around cars every day, so seeing this magical street lined with jaw-dropping supercars brings a smile to my face,\u201d said Monica Rose. \u201cI\u2019m already looking forward to next year.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Lots to see<\/h2>\n

The jam-packed day featured a chance to see 13 new luxury models in the O\u2019Gara Beverly Hills display, including a first look at the new Aston Martin Vantage and McLaren Artura Spider. In addition, the\u00a0upcoming Netflix Film \u201cBeverly Hills Cop: Axel F<\/a>,\u201d launching July 3, hosted an interactive display that offered a chance to \u201ccop the look,\u201d become Axel Foley, and take home a custom photo with the iconic blue 1970 Chevy Nova in a singing Father’s Day card, while the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix display boasted two 2024 F1 show cars alongside race-themed props for fan photo opportunities.<\/p>\n

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Auto Vault Storage, Lucid Motors, Ferrari of Beverly Hills, RM Sotheby\u2019s, and Mercedes-Benz of Beverly Hills also hosted displays, while longtime event sponsors GEARYS and Two Rodeo offered nearby shopping opportunities.<\/p>\n

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Proceeds from the event directly benefit the community, as Meyer and Mayor Friedman presented $7,500 checks to the Beverly Hills Police Officers Association<\/a> and Beverly Hills Firefighters\u2019 Association, non-profit charities raising funds for first responders and their families.<\/p>\n

Award winners<\/h2>\n