2 Dessert Clasic Concours Palm Springs

2 Dessert Clasic Concours Palm Springs



2009 Schedule of Events

Saturday, February 28, 2009
Tour Classique
A driving tour for cars entered in the Concours d'Elegance. Drivers will depart from Palm Springs and follow a designated route through the Coachella Valley. Spectators will enjoy viewing these beautiful automobiles in motion and getting a closer inspection at one of the stops along the way. Additional information, including a time schedule and route map, will be available soon.

Sunday, March 1, 2009
Concours d'Elegance
O'Donnell Golf Club, Palm Springs
A world-class exhibition, featuring the finest examples of automotive excellence. Only cars that meet the exacting criteria of the Selection Committee are invited to attend. The beautiful setting allows visitors to relax and enjoy rarely displayed automobiles, many from private collections and museums.

6:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.Entrant arrival and placement of cars on the field
9:30 a.m.Gates open to Spectators
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.Awards Presentation,
concluding with Best of Show/

Check back often for updates and additional event listings.

Ticket Information
(Ticket Sales begin January 2009)

General Admission
$25.00 Advance Purchase
$30.00 Day of Show Purchase

General admission tickets will provide access to the display field and Car Club Corral areas. Children under 10 and seniors over 80 will be admitted free.

Car Club Corral
Car Club members are invited to join our Club Corral display area. For information and entry forms please email info@desertconcours.com


FOR INFORMATION CALL: (760) 766-2824
or email info@desertconcours.com

"By day's end it was clear that the Desert Classic Concours d'Elegance may well be destined to lie amongst the greats as a premier automotive event."
Rory Jurnecka, Motor Trend Magazine

The inaugural Desert Classic Concours d'Elegance, held March 1, 2008 on the lush grounds and manicured fairways of the exclusive O'Donnell Golf Club in the heart of Palm Springs, continues the tradition that Palm Springs has long held with exotic automobiles, including the first road race in Southern California in 1950. Considered the Golden Era of road racing, these were unparalleled social events, with racers and spectators enjoying the nightlife offered by the legendary clubs and hotels of Palm Springs.

clinical examination"Our event will focus attention on the unique history Palm Springs has in relation to these historically significant cars, as well as the celebrities and drivers that made them famous."
Paul Merrigan, Event Founder

Each year, the invited automobiles will be among the most significant expressions of innovative engineering, beautiful design, quality construction and finish, performance accomplishment and historical importance. The cars will be displayed so that spectators may learn about the history and significance of these wonderful vehicles.

Held annually, the first weekend in March, The Desert Classic Concours d'Elegance is a recognized 501(c) (3), non-profit corporation. Proceeds from the event will benefit several local charitable organizations renowned for their efforts to improve the quality of life in our community.

"The Desert Classic Concours d'Elegance was an overwhelming
success and the setting is incomparable. I hope to see many of you there
next March 1st for the second edition. I won't have long to chat, because I
want to see each and every entry."
Michael T. Lynch, noted automotive historian

There are four ways to experience this event:
1. Enter a Concours Car
2. Participate in the Tour Classique
3. Bring your car and park on the field in your manufacturer's corrall
4. Come See the wonderful cars exhibited