PICS: The Best Cars From The Swanky Car Show Concours D’Elegance

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The sun was shining and so were the cars at the 2015 Concours D’Elegance, one of Michigan’s most popular auto shows, where the event was held this Sunday. Vehicles gather from all over America and Canada to be judged on the beauty of their design. The judges had their work cut out for them.

Gleaming Maseratis, vintage Harley-Davidsons and sporty Lamborghinis were just a few of the many vehicles sprawled on the golf course at the Inn at St.John’s in Plymouth, the Catholic seminary turned luxurious estate that boasts an ornate chapel, fine dining at 5ive Restaurant, ballrooms and upscale guestrooms.

Only elite car collections are deemed worthy by the car selection committee. Their standards are exacting, but it can easily be summed up into three categories: magnificent, rare and classic. People showed up in droves and the event was a steal at $35 a ticket with free admission for children under 12.

Take a look at some of the sickest cars we’ve ever seen.

The Bugnaughty,Delahaye USA.
The Bugnaughty,Delahaye USA.
Low-riders like this 1951 Pontiac Chieftain inspired the 1975 hit song.
Low-riders like this 1951 Pontiac Chieftain inspired the 1975 hit song.
Back to the future with the 1981 Delorean DMI 12 Coupe
Back to the future with the 1981 Delorean DMI 12 Coupe
Silver 1958 XP-4 Bocar, only 1 of 4 ever built.
Silver 1958 XP-4 Bocar, only 1 of 4 ever built.
Ornate black 1893 Cunningham Carriage Hearse. It cost $12,000 back in the day.
Ornate black 1893 Cunningham Carriage Hearse. It cost $12,000 back in the day.
Canary Yellow 2015 Lamborghini Huracan Coupe MY15
Canary Yellow 2015 Lamborghini Huracan Coupe MY15
Blue 1951 Beatty Belly Tank Lakester Land Speed Racer
Blue 1951 Beatty Belly Tank Lakester Land Speed Racer
Red 1909 Thomas Flyer 6-40 Touring. Painting his cars garishly bright colors was part of the marketing.
Red 1909 Thomas Flyer 6-40 Touring. Painting his cars garishly bright colors was part of the marketing.
Gleaming 1965 Koni Cobra
Gleaming 1965 Koni Cobra
Looks like car Speed Racer cartoon car. 1957 Kurtis 500X Caballo II Roadster.
Looks like car Speed Racer cartoon car. 1957 Kurtis 500X Caballo II Roadster.
2015 Superlite SLC Coupe. Built and designed in Detroit using Formula 1 engineers.
2015 Superlite SLC Coupe. Built and designed in Detroit using Formula 1 engineers.
Vintage gas pumps going for $5,900 from Mostly Nostalgia in Clarkston, MI
Vintage gas pumps going for $5,900 from Mostly Nostalgia in Clarkston, MI
2015 La Ferrari
2015 La Ferrari
1952 Cummins Diesel Special #28. 1st Indy car ever tested in a wind tunnel for aerodynamics.
1952 Cummins Diesel Special #28. 1st Indy car ever tested in a wind tunnel for aerodynamics.
Green 1923 Harley-Davidson with leather-lined sidecar
Green 1923 Harley-Davidson with leather-lined sidecar

 

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