Concours d'Elegance
Once again, the Mercedes-Benz Club of NSW will hold its annual display of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, in judged classes and non-judged Show & Shine category.
To be held at The Crescent, Parramatta Park on 21 October 2012, our Concours d'Elegance will celebrate:
| • | The 40th Anniversary of the Mercedes-Benz Club of NSW |
| • | The 40th anniversary of the S-class, originating with the W116-series in 1972 |
| • | The 60th Anniversary of the SL-class, originating with the W198-series in 1952 |
We invite owners, admirers and enthusiasts of Mercedes-Benz to participate in the 2012 Concours d'Elegance of the Mercedes-Benz Club of NSW.
Opportunities to sponsor the Concours are available. Let your business be part of the Mercedes-Benz Club of NSW's premier event and reach out to the many Club members, guests and visitors who participate.
For more information, please contact the Concours d'Elegance Director, Matthew Ritchard at concours@mbcnsw.org.au.
About Concours d'Elegance
A Concours d'Elegance (from French, meaning a competition of elegance) dates back to 17th Century French aristocracy, who paraded horse-drawn carriages in the parks of Paris during Summer weekends and holidays. Over time, the gatherings became a competition among automobile owners to be judged on the appearance of their automobiles.
MBCNSW held its first Concours d'legance on Sunday 15 April, 1973 at Centennial Park in Sydney, in conjunction with the Porsche Club.
Trained judges examine the vehicle thoroughly and in its entirety. They rate each and every component. The general aim is to present a vehicle that is in the same, or better, condition than it was in when it left the production line.
Entry
Entries to Concours d'Elegance 2012 are now open. Cars may be entered in either the judged Concours d'Elegance or the non-judged Show and Shine category. Current financial members of Mercedes-Benz Club of NSW, or another officially endorsed or invited Mercedes-Benz Club are eligible to enter the judged classes.
Click the link below for the registration form, class information, entry conditions and judging criteria.
Concours d'Elegance 2012 Entry Form
For more information, please contact the Concours d'Elegance Director, Matthew Ritchard at concours@mbcnsw.org.au.
Charity
Concours d'Elegance 2012 is proud to again support CareFlight. CareFlight's mission is to save lives, speed recovery and serve the community. A portion of every car's entry fee will be donated to CareFlight, assisting them to continue their valuable work in the community.
Location
The Concours d'Elegance will be held at The Crescent (Areas 12 & 13) in Parramatta Park, Parramatta NSW. The event will be open to entrants from 8:30am and the public from 10:00am.
Parramatta Park is located on the western edge of the Parramatta CBD. The parklands estate includes the Parramatta Golf Course and the domain lands on Mays Hill, Old Kings Oval, the Parramatta Memorial Swimming Centre and extensive riverine areas along the Parramatta River.
Last Year's Concours d'Elegance
Thank you to all of the entrants, participants, sponsors and volunteers who made Concours d'Elegance 2011 a successful event for the Mercedes-Benz Club of NSW.
Click on the Results page for a list of all award winners from last year's event.
See the Gallery for photos from the event and of the award winners.
We also acknowledge the generous contributions of our valued sponsors during 2011.