A 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 Sc Cabriolet was selected as winner of the ‘Best of Show: Elegance’ at the 70th annual Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance, while a1966 Bizzarrini 5300 GT Strada earned “Best of Show: Sport” honors during festivities held Sunday at Crystal Springs Golf Course.
A 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 Sc Cabriolet was selected as winner of the “Best of Show: Elegance” at the 70th annual Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance, while a 1966 Bizzarrini 5300 GT Strada earned “Best of Show: Sport” honors during festivities held Sunday at Crystal Springs Golf Course.
The world’s longest continuously running concours was highlighted by the display of more than 200 treasured vintage and classic cars. Established 100 years ago June 28, 1926, this year’s Concours paid tribute to the 100th anniversary of Mercedes-Benz, with three judged classes: Pre-War, Post-War and Sportscars. For the first time ever, The Concours also featured a special judged class of “Restomods Through 1973.”
“Best of Show: Elegance” was one of multiple awards earned by the 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 Sc Cabriolet. The exquisite Mercedes also earned first place honors in the “Mercedes Post-War” category, while also winning the “Franklin Templeton Investments Award,” which recognizes the “Best Open Post-WWII Car.”
In addition to “Best of Show: Sport,” the Bizzarrini earned top honors in the show’s “Imported Sports Cars- 1965-1987,” as well as the “Franklin Templeton Investments Perpetual Award,” recognizing the Best Closed post-World War II car.
The 70th Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance was also highlighted by a special appearance by “Bring A Trailer” Founder Randy Nonnenberg.
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