The Copshaholm Concours d’Elegance Car Show Opens at the Copshaholm Mansion in South Bend, Indiana (July 13, 2024)
July 13 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
$20
The Concours d’Elegance at Copshaholm, set for July 13, 2024, is a premier celebration of automotive heritage, featuring over 100 rare, antique, vintage, and classic cars, spanning from 1900 to 2024.
Held on the picturesque lawns of the historic Copshaholm Mansion, former home of industrialist John D. Oliver, the event includes muscle cars, race cars, exotic cars, trucks, and motorcycles.
Attendees can enjoy expert judging, mansion tours, and activities like the “Driven to Design” Lego racetrack, culminating in a prestigious Pass-In-Review and Awards Presentation.
Date: July 13, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Ticket Prices: $16 in advance, $20 at the gate, with discounts for children and museum members.
This six-cylinder 1936 Studebaker Dictator won the Commanders and Dictators Award at the 2022 Copshaholm Concours d’Elegance. The Dictator was previously known as the Studebaker Standard Six and was produced between 1927-1937. The dictator’s name was aimed to “dictated the standard” for all other automobiles to follow. (Photo courtesy of www.choncoursatcopshaholm.org)
On Saturday, July 13th, the excitement kicks off at 10:00 AM as the gates open for the Concours d’Elegance at Copshaholm.
Attendees will marvel at meticulously categorized car classes displayed across the museum grounds. Throughout the day, expert judges will scrutinize each vehicle for originality, authenticity, and condition.
At 2:00 PM, the awards ceremony begins, culminating in the presentation of the prestigious Best-of-Show Award to the event’s standout vehicle. This celebration of automotive excellence promises a day of thrills and elegance for car enthusiasts of all ages.
This year’s awards will be co-presented by LaVine Restorations, owned by Vivian & Eric LaVine, and The JBS Car Collection, owned by Jack Boyd Smith Jr. The presentations will focus on the original automotive designs and styling of vehicles from Northern Indiana, with both presenting organizations based in nearby Nappanee, Indiana.
Following the main event, visitors can explore additional attractions at the Studebaker National Museum, enjoy local dining options, and participate in interactive exhibits that highlight the rich history of the automotive industry.
THE VENUE
The Concours d’Elegance at Copshaholm Castle was built for industrialist Joseph D. Oliver in 1895 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The 38-room leaded glass mansion sits on 2.5 acres of beautifully manicured gardens, and today it is open to visitors as a blast from the past. (Photo courtesy of www.choncoursatcopshaholm.org)
KIDS EVENTS
The Concours will provide fun events specifically for such as a scavenger hunt, face painting, and a petting zoo.
There will be plenty of shops, restaurants, and vendors serving food and drinks and refreshments., signature cocktails, and Greenwich merchandise.
Beyond the historic cars, the Copshaholm Museum grounds will be filled with thousands of car enthusiasts, car collectors, and families from around the country.
SUMMARY
The Copshaholm d’Elegane car show day will feature over 100 rare & historic cars, fun family-friendly events, car collector social opportunities, a silent car-themed auction, food, and refreshments. And just for kids, the event will provide fun activities such as a scavenger hunt, face painting, and a petting zoo.
Highlights of the 2024 Concours d’Elegance at Copshaholm:
- A collection of classic and exotic cars, trucks, and motorcycles from around the world
- Judging by a panel of automotive experts
- A car show featuring over 100 vehicles
- A silent auction with a variety of unique and rare items
- A variety of family-friendly activities, including a scavenger hunt, face painting, and a petting zoo
2024 COMPLETE LIST OF FEATURED VEHICLE CLASSES
- Chrysler Centennial: Open class for Chrysler-branded automobiles
- De-Lovely and Dynamic: DeSoto: Open class for DeSoto-branded automobiles
- Ultimate Luxury: Closed-body Full Classics®: Open class for Closed-body Full Classics®
- The Centennial Club: Open class for automobiles built in 1924 or prior
- Love that Lark!: 1959-1966 Studebaker Larks and Lark-type automobiles
- The Mustang at 60: Open class for 1965-1989 Ford Mustangs
- Disco Decade Rides: Open class for automobiles built 1970-1979
- The Morris Garages: Open class for MG-branded automobiles
- Flathead Fords: Open class for flathead Ford V8-powered automobiles
- Competition Classics: The Pre-war Era: Pre-WWII vintage racing cars
TICKETS & ADMISSION
🎫 General Admission: $20 pre-purchase online and $20 at the gate the day of the show.
🎫 Member: $6 pre-purchase online $10 a the gate the day of the show.
🎫 Children: 16 & Under Free Free
Please call us at 574-235-9714 if you need any help purchasing tickets.
Car show admission tickets can be purchased the day of the event or can be purchased beforehand, at a discount, online. Copshaholm Museum members can purchase tickets online at a discount by logging in to their accounts. Cash and all major credit cards are accepted.
EVENT AND CAR SHOW LOCATION
- Copshaholm (John D. Oliver House) 201 Chapin St.South Bend, IN 46601 United States (MAP)
- Show field hours are 10 am – 4 pm on Saturday, July 13th, 2024
- The Concours will be held outdoors, rain or shine.
Where To Park for the Copshaholm Car Show?
Parking is FREE. – Parking can be found behind the Copshaholm Museum and the Studebaker Museum. This is just (East) of Chapin Street.
As you approach the Museum Campus, you will see signage for general parking on Chapin Street. There is FREE street parking in the neighborhood adjacent to the car show, as well as at the Copshaholm Museum on the grass.(MAP)
COPSHAHOLM CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE
2022 “BEST-OF-SHOW” AWARD
This 1936 Packard Super Eight won the “Best of Show” Award at the Copshaholm Concours d’Elegance and Car Show. The Packard is owned by Allen and Nancy Strong from Urbana, IL.
VIDEO OF THE COPSHAHOLM CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE
OTHER CAR MUSEUMS TO VISIT
The Studebaker Museum is one of the most comprehensive car museums to learn about the history of cars and, more specifically, the history and fate of the Studebaker Motor Company.
The Studebaker holds a significant place in Indiana history and is one of the most significant pioneers of modern automobiles. The company manufactured cars from 1897 to 1966 and was then acquired by the Packard Motor Company.
Today, the entire Studebaker history can be viewed directly across the street from the Concours d’Elegance at Copshaholm. (Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Studebaker)
