Circle your calendar for a fun event right here in Westchester. Barley Beach House will be hosting “Rose in Rye” at the restaurant beach deck. The beach deck is located right on the beach overlooking Long Island Sound. The event runs from 6pm to 8:30 pm.
Guests will enjoy unlimited rosè tastings and rose’ cocktails. As well there is a giant charcuterie board and a Island Buffet. You can sip delicious rose and listen to live music by John Praino. The sun will set and the sky and the sound itself may turn different shades of pink. Seating is available but you can bring your own beach chair to the event.
This is a great way to kick off the summer. See you at the beach!
Best of Show at the Concours d’Elegance: 1937 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 B owned by Lawrence Auriana.
Each June there is a special gathering in Greenwich Ct of automotive enthusiasts, collectors and experts to attend the Greenwich Concours d’Elegance. At this yearly event, the automotive faithful witnessed a finely curated collection of unique automobiles. The passion of the owners, judges, attendees and the organizers was evident in Greenwich this past weekend.
Wayne Carini’s 1953 Studebaker Commander Starlight Coupe
On Sunday June 4th the waterside show field was filled with classic cars featuring a number of different classes. Among the classes were Post War Alfa Romeo, Beach Cars, The Class of ’63, East Coast Coachbuilders, Ghia Concepts (cars hand built by Ghia of Italy), Historic Hot Rods, Muscle Cars (in high impact colors), Motorcycles, Woodie Wagons, Super cars and more.
There were cars for every taste and interest. On Sunday as on Saturday, Wayne Carini, restorer, collector and star of the tv program “Chasing Classic Cars” walked guests through some of his collection of cars that were displayed waterside. Wayne was also the Grand Marshall of the Concours.
The DeSoto Adventurer II concept car built for Chrysler by Ghia of Italy. One of a kind.
Being invited to a Concours to show your vehicle is an honor, but to win best in show is quite the achievement. Saturday’s Concours de Sport Winner of the best in show was The 1965 Ford GT40 Mk I owned by Benjamin Levy.
On Sunday the best of show winner at Concours d’Elegance wasthe 1937 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 B owned by Lawrence Auriana. The judges must have had a challenging time choosing with all the amazing and unique cars on the show field.
The concours this year also featured a section with several food trucks and a bar truck which seemed to be a big hit with the guests. Attendees could also upgrade their experience and have access to Club Greenwich where they could dine in a beautiful pavilion overlooking the harbor and the winners platform.
In the parking lot across the street the electric car company Lucid was giving free test drives. Hagerty Ride and Drive was also there with several classic cars and one modern Porsche for guests to test drive through the streets of Greenwich. I was thrilled to drive a classic 1967 Pontiac GTO. It is this kind of experience provided by Hagerty Events and the Greenwich Concours which set this event apart from other car shows.
Driving a classic 1967 Pontiac GTO as part of Hagerty’s Ride and Drive program.
If your interested in other Concours and car events presented by Hagerty, you should consider joining the Hagerty Drivers Club. I have circled my calendar for the next Concours. It should be another great weekend.
The three wheeled Davis Divan, one of only 13 built and restored by Wayne Carini
Opening day of the 2023 Greenwich Concours was a fun filled day with unique cars on the show field, interactive displays, Hagerty’s Ride and Drive event and even food trucks. With cars like the the 1948 Davis Divan (above), to John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s Chrysler Town and Country station wagon, to a stunning race bred Ford GT40, there was something for everyone. Elvis was in the building as his 1971 Stutz Blackhawk was on display.
John Lennon’s 1972 Chrysler Town and Country station wagon
There was many classes of cars including Hot Rods, classic off road SUVs, Lime Rock Racing legends, Porsche outlaws, Corvettes, cars of Carrol Shelby, and cars from the amazing collection of Wayne Carini. Wayne is a car restorer, collector, and host of the popular television show, “Chasing Classic Cars”. A large audience gathered as Wayne explained each of the 8 cars he brought to the show. He explained their history, styling elements, how he obtained the car and its restoration. Later he signed posters and took photos with attendees.
Wayne Carini discussing his Davis Divan
The Greenwich Concours is a great way to spend the day and the setting is perfect. It is set in Roger Sherman Baldwin Park overlooking Greenwich Harbor. The Concours d’Sport concluded with the announcement of the Best of Show, the stunning 1965 Ford GT40 MK . Well deserved.
If you could not make the event, Sunday June 4th will feature an entire new line of up of classes of cars. The weather looks perfect to enjoy cars from Alfa Romeo, Beach Cars, Ghia Concept cars, the Class of 1963 and more. For tickets and information
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