A 1933 Delage D8S Coupe Roadster by DeVillars was named Best of Show at last weekend’s 14th annual Keeneland Concours d’Elegance at the historic Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky.
The show field featured two classes of this year’s featured marques, Rolls-Royce and Bentley, and classes of horse-drawn carriages and cars of the types featured in the Fast and Furious film franchise. The cars on display ranged from a 1928 Graham-Paige 610 to a 2017 Acura NSX.
“We had another stunning field of collector cars, motorcycles and carriages from across the country, many of which you won’t get to see any where else,” said Tom Jones, co-chair of the Concours. “The event just keeps getting better, and we’re thrilled that so many people came out to share the day with us at Keeneland.”
The Judge’s Choice Award went to a 1935 Delahaye M-135/Figoni Competition Coupe. A 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet “A” won the People’s Choice Award, and a 1968 Shelby GT-500 KR was named Children’s Choice winner.
The 1933 Delage D8S Coupe Roadster by DeVillars (above, photo courtesy of Keeneland Concours) was presented by the Patterson Collection of Louisville. This car is one of only 99 D8S chassis built by Delage, and de Villars only built about 25 bodies a year. This car was considered a collaboration between the two companies as a showcase vehicle for their capabilities. It is powered by a 145 hp 4.0-liter V8.
BMW will be the featured marque for next year’s Keeneland Concours d’Elegance, July 19-22, 2018. The list of class winners anad special awards follows:
Class winners
Vintage 1925-1949 – 1937 Chrysler Imperial Roadster Convertible – Jim & Betty Stadler
CCCA 1915-1948 – 1947 Chrysler T&C Woody Sedan – Paul Storch
Coach Built Classics – 1933 Delage D8S Coupe Roadster by de Villars – The Patterson Collection
Collector American 1947-75 Open – 1957 Dual-Ghia Convertible – David & Doreen Salzman
Collector American 1947-75 Closed – 1954 Buick Roadmaster Model 72R Sedan – Carol Hughes
Collector Foreign – 1953 Ferrari 250 Europa Vignale – Kevin Cogan
Sports Classics – 1956 Jaguar XK140 MC – Scott & Debbie Holley
Sports Contemporary – 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB 4 Daytona – Kevin Cogan
Contemporary Classics 1966-2009 – 1987 Buick Grand National – Mike & Debbie Florence
Brewster Era Carriages – 1902 Brewster & Co. Small Stanhope Gig – Colonel & Kathi Davis
Brewster Era Autos – 1939 Rolls-Royce Wraith/Inskip Sedanca de Ville – David & Ruth Gillespie
Loud and Furious – 1993 Toyota Supra – Kevin King
Rolls Royce – 1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom I – Leonard & Missy McKeand III
Bentley – 2011 Bentley Mulsanne – Larry & Mary Lou Hall
American Performance 1955-1975 – 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Coupe – Josh Adkins
Allard – 1952 Allard J2X – Ted & Luzia Bernstein
Lost Legends – 1955 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday – Loren E. Miller
Motorcycles – 1971 Honda CB750K1 – Jim Ratti
Scooters – 1960 Harley Davidson Topper AU – Stephen Kent
Future Classics – 2017 Acura NSX – Joe Kaminkow
Special Awards
Children’s Choice – 1968 Shelby GT-500 KR – Mike & Debbie Rogers
People’s Choice – 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet “A” – Evergreen Historic Automobiles
Judges’ Award – 1935 Delahaye M-135/Figoni Competition Coupe – Gene & Sally Perkins
Junior Judges Award – 1952 Allard J2X – David & Carole Gaunt
Best of Show – 1933 Delage D8S Coupe Roadster by de Villars – The Patterson Collection
