2019 McLaren Senna GTR
owned by RM Collection
Celebrating its 27th anniversary in 2023, we have been attending the Greenwich Concours d’Elegance since 2005, and we always look forward to attending every year, as you never know what truly spectacular cars will be on display over the course of the two-day event. Per our tradition, we attended both days (June 3-4, 2023) to fully experience and appreciate the spectacular cars at the show.
Lamborghini, Bugatti, Koenigsegg, Spyker, Ferrari, and McLaren, these cars are the supercars, cars that come with impeccable pedigrees along with price tags to match (you know the drill, if you need to ask the price…) that had supercar aficionados’ clamoring to get up close for a better view. These beauties clearly captured our attention along with other attendees with their sheer thrill ratio. Here is a sampling of the many supercars at the 2023 Greenwich Concours d’Elegance that took our breath away; quite literally the stuff that are the making of dreams.
Cars of Greenwich Avenue Class
Greenwich, Connecticut is consistently ranked as one of the wealthiest towns in the United States, and Greenwich Avenue is its storied shopping street. The Cars of Greenwich Avenue Class are a reflection of the area.
1990 Lamborghini Countach owned by Francis Wihbey. What makes this supercar especially interesting is that is a Countach Anniversary model and is one of only 7 produced in Pearl White Tri-Coat.
1994 Lamborghini Diablo – Affolter Evolution owned by Jordan and Andrew Terner. This modified Lamborghini Diablo has a navy exterior with teal and green interior and was Roland Affolter’s personal car is one of only 20. Interesting to note is that many of the aerodynamic mods were licensed back to Lamborghini and incorporated into later models.
2008 Bugatti Veyron 16.4
owned by LAMA Holdings, LLC
2008 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 owned by LAMA Holdings, LLC. Interesting to note about this supercar, is that between 2005-2011, only 252 of the Veyron 16.4 were manufactured.
2009 Spyker C8 Spyder
owned by Brenon Abernathie
2009 Spyker C8 Spyder owned by Brenon Abernathie. This gorgeous supercar thrilled with its Burnt Almond Orange color.
2009 Ferrari LaFerrari
owned by Eduardo Menasce
2014 Ferrari LaFerrari owned by Eduardo Menasce. This "prancing horse" dazzled with its navy exterior and lipstick red interior. What makes this Ferrari so special besides its fabulous looks, is that Ferrari only made 499 LaFerrari models between 2013 – 2016.
2019 McLaren Senna GTR
owned by RM Collection
2019 McLaren Senna GTR owned by RM Collection. This shining example of a supercar has a sexy exterior painted blue and orange with a graphic design, has the name Richard Mille, the number "12" and a British flag on the body. Acquired in 2019, this supercar is "street legal" and had a conversion done by Lanzante.
In the Supercars Class: 2017 Pagani Huayra BC owned by The Carbon Collection. Very rare, this supercar’s chassis number is 16 out of 20.
Super-Fast: The Racecars
Racecar enthusiasts had plenty to look at during the 2023 Greenwich Concours d’Elegance. Here is a sampling of the racecars at the show. Ladies and Gentlemen, start your engines!
1922 Ford "Kookie T"
Historic Hot Rods from the 3 Dog Garage Collection Class, the 1922 Ford "Kookie T" has an interesting past, as it starred in the TV Series "77 Sunset Strip," which ran from 1958-1964. It was built by Norm Grabowski, a part-time B-movie actor, and it was on magazine covers including Hot Rod Magazine.
1990 Lotus Esprit X180R
owned by Ralph Stechow
Driven By Celebrity Class, the 1990 Lotus Esprit X180R Factory Race Car owned by Ralph Stechow was a standout with its amazing list of "who’s who" of drivers. Christened "Eleanor" and wearing race number "12" this was one of two Lotus cars built for the SCCA World Challenge series and won at Sears Point in California. Its racing legend pedigree includes drivers Doc Bundy, Andy Pilgrim, Connecticut’s own race car driver and actor the late Paul Newman (1925-2008), and Ralph Stechow.
1956 Porsche 356A Racecar
owned by Ed Hyman
Racing Legends of Lime Rock Class: The 1956 Porsche 356A Racecar owned by Ed Hyman. This white VSCCA Preservation Class Porsche 356A racecar has a navy racing stripe down the center, and the Mobil red flying horse logo on its side panel. This racecar raced at many northeast tracks, raced in hill climbs, and competed in various rally and vintage tours.
1957 Porsche Speedster
owner by Lake C. Underwood II
Racing Legends of Lime Rock Class: 1957 Porsche Speedster owned by Lake C. Underwood II was raced by Lake C. Underwood Sr. National Champion from 1963-1965. Bearing race number 37EP, racing under Essex Sports Cars, the side panel lists the driver as Lake C. Underwood Sr. and lists his races and finishes in 1963 and 1964.
1990 Ferrari 348 Challenge
owned by Jason Berkeley
Racing Legends of Lime Rock Class: 1990 Ferrari 348 Challenge owned by Jason Berkeley. Interesting to note about this racecar is that it raced in the inaugural Ferrari Challenge series in 1995.
1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
owned by Mike Brienza
RADwood Street Cars Built for the Track Class: 1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 owned by Mike Brienza.
We hoped that you enjoyed seeing a sampling of the many spectacular supercars and racecars shown at the 2023 Greenwich Concours d’Elegance during the 2-day event that took place from June 3-4, 2023.
Until next time, keep enjoying the ride!
To read another feature on the Greenwich Concours d’Elegance in Luxury Experience, please visit: Greenwich Concours d’Elegance – The Art and Style of the Ride
For information on the next Greenwich Concours d’Elegance or other Hagerty events, please visit the websites: www.greenwichconcours.com/event and www.Hagerty.com.
About The Greenwich Concours d’Elegance
"Longtime Greenwich residents Bruce and Genia Wennerstrom founded the Greenwich Concours in 1996. Their passion to share world-class automobiles, coupled with the heritage and community involvement of Greenwich, was the perfect foundation to build on what is now considered one of the top five concours’ in the world. Located just 30 miles from the heart of New York City and overlooking the Long Island Sound, the Greenwich Concours’ backdrop is the beautiful Greenwich Harbor. It is mere steps from the acclaimed Delamar Hotel and notable restaurants and boutique shops on Greenwich Avenue. In keeping with truly historic tradition, the Concours d’Elegance is a time for car lovers to celebrate the most prestigious and artfully designed automobiles vying for top honors in various classes."
"Hagerty has been an active sponsor and participant in the Greenwich Concours for many years. The deep tradition of the Concours combined with Hagerty’s mission to save driving for future generations created an ideal opportunity for the purchase of the event in 2019. As one of the great premier concours, Greenwich is an exciting addition to Hagerty’s vision of creating a global community of car lovers through fun, shared experiences. "Outstanding events like the Greenwich Concours d’Elegance get people excited about cars, and that’s what it’s all about. That’s how we’re going to save driving and car culture for future generations," says Hagerty CEO and Concours Chair McKeel Hagerty. While placing an emphasis on continuing the Greenwich Concours tradition, Hagerty also aims to increase opportunities for attendees to get their hands on the wheel, strategically integrate the Greenwich community and enhance the overall family experience."
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