The July 23, 2011 Mogulaire Concours d'Elegance at Wente Vineyards, Livermore, California, was hosts to the two marques of Ferrari and Mercedes Benz.
The Inaugural Mogulaire Concours d'Elegance is as they say is "in the books". Wente Vineyards of Livermore, California, became the host site for the shiny and famous automotive works of art ranging from an MG Midget to the stately Rolls Royce Corniche II.
The two most interesting things which this writer found was the overall pace of the show. The displays on the field were well spaced and the car owners were very ready to explain and show-off their well presented works of art.
The second interesting discovery was this show seemed to mostly attract cars which were driven and not just the usual 'museum pieces'. This is not to say that there was a lack of quality on the field, as the cars were very well presented and many were of the highest quality which could be presented in a 'Preserved Class'. The winners of the classes were both the "rare" models and the not so rare model of the manufactures which we all know and love.
The infamous Tri-Valley heat retreated to a around 89 degrees F' and a cooling breeze moved through the cars and vines. As this event was having its first go at everything, there was the usual questions as to what to expect from the new event planners and location, but overall everything worked from start to finish.
Good job.
Pre-Event posts:
The Mogulaire Concours d'Elegance will present a collection of products and services to serve its unique and discerning clientele. Overall the multi-day event will hosts some of the best manufactures and tuners from the automotive and aviation fields. The Concours will assemble a gathering of clothing and jewelry designers, artists, wine and spirit makers and more.
Mogulaire welcomes you to come and experience the history and beauty of these two great marques and many other imports, domestic, and European automakers that will grace the lawn of The Course at Wente Vineyards. The event will be centered on the lawn of this magnificent golf course and you will find yourself surrounded by one of Wente's breathtaking vineyards. Come and enjoy a collection of the past, present, and future in automotive brilliance.
A total of five high-profile preview events will be held around the bay area to build awareness and interest in the main concours event on July 23, 2011.
Kaiser Darrin 1954 Best of Show
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Wente Vineyards, Livermore, California
Mogulaire Concours d'Elegance 2011
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Wente Vineyards, Livermore, California 2011
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Clara Cunningham Photo 2011
Mogulaire Concours d'Elegance 2011
Wente Vineyards, Livermore, California 2011
Mogulaire Concours d'Elegance 2011
Wente Vineyards, Livermore, California
Clara Cunningham Photo 2011
Ferrari F355 GTS 1997
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Wente Vineyards, Livermore, California 2011
Mogulaire Concours d'Elegance 2011
Wente Vineyards, Livermore, California
Clara Cunningham Photo 2011
Ferrari 550 Maranello 1999
Mogulaire Concours d'Elegance 2011
Wente Vineyards, Livermore, California 2011
Mogulaire Concours d'Elegance 2011
Wente Vineyards, Livermore, California
Clara Cunningham Photo 2011
Mogulaire Concours d'Elegance 2011
Wente Vineyards, Livermore, California 2011
Mogulaire Concours d'Elegance 2011
Wente Vineyards, Livermore, California
Clara Cunningham Photo 2011
Rolls-Royce Corniche II 1987
Mogulaire Concours d'Elegance 2011
Wente Vineyards, Livermore, California 2011
Mogulaire Concours d'Elegance 2011
Wente Vineyards, Livermore, California
Kaiser Darrin 1954 Best of Show
Mogulaire Concours d'Elegance 2011
Wente Vineyards, Livermore, California 2011
Mogulaire Concours d'Elegance 2011
Wente Vineyards, Livermore, California
Triumph 2000 Roadster 1949
Mogulaire Concours d'Elegance 2011
Wente Vineyards, Livermore, California 2011
Mogulaire Concours d'Elegance 2011
Wente Vineyards, Livermore, California