The Gasparilla Cars in the Park Concours d’Elegance Car Show returns Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Carrollwood Village Park in Tampa, offering collectors and enthusiasts a rare chance to see over 300 collectible vehicles and motorcycles. The vehicles on display date from pre‑war classics to American-made muscle cars and exotic supercars.

Presented by the Gasparilla Concours d’Elegance, the show will feature highlights like a special exhibition by the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum and private‑collection treasures never before shown locally.

FEATURED VEHICLES

Featured cars at a classic American car show typically include iconic muscle cars like the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and Chevelle SS, Dodge Challenger and Charger, Ford Mustang Boss 429, and Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda.

The event will also feature collector cars such as Cadillac, Buick, Oldsmobile, and Chrysler, alongside pinnacle models such as the Chevrolet Corvette, original Shelby Cobras, and the opulent pre-war Duesenberg Model J.

Additional vintage vehicles include highly coveted pre-war classics such as the Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster, Bugatti Type 59 Sports, and Rolls-Royce Phantom III, along with elegant Italian designs like the Duesenberg J Figoni Sports Torpedo and Lancia Astura Pinin Farina Cabriolet.

Among the featured post-war and modern classic cars will be legendary Ferraris like the 250 GTO and 250 GT Zagato, the iconic Aston Martin DB5, Jaguar E-Type, and the rare Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B.

Last but not least are the supercars and hypercars that will be on display from both new car dealerships and private car collections. The lineup is sure to include legendary Ferraris such as the F40, F50, and Enzo; Bugatti hypercars like the Chiron and Veyron; and Pagani’s exotic Zonda and Huayra. Among the powerful American marques are well-known brands like the Chevrolet Corvette C8 Z06, Dodge Viper, and Ford GT.

Other notable mentions include Lamborghini’s Aventador and Huracán, Mercedes-AMG One and SLR McLaren, McLaren P1 and F1, Koenigsegg’s Agera and Regera, the modern Maserati MC20, and Aston Martin’s Valkyrie and DB11.

Attendees can also admire the iconic Porsche 918 Spyder and Carrera GT, the beautiful Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale, and the classic Audi R8.

Add good food, live entertainment, and trophies awarded by AACA‑certified judges, and it’s a weekend no car lover will want to miss.

What you can expect from a proper Tampa Gasparilla Concours d’Elegance is the vehicles you would not normally see, and even some cars that have never been shown in public. The goal is to share with the public the timepieces of history that made our country and our culture through the progression of the automotive industry.

Gasparilla Pirate Festival & Concours d’Elegance December 6, 2025

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Last year drew nearly 6,000 attendees who came to see nearly 300 vehicles and motorcycles. The show crowned Steven Gibson’s 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air as Best in Show, a nod to both timeless design and meticulous restoration.

Beyond the cars, the day will include a silent auction benefitting Champions for Children, live entertainment, food trucks, beer & wine, vintage fashion, and the tradition of pirate flair with trophy presentations and “booty bags” for entrants.

Collectors should note that registration covers all collectible vehicles dating from 1900 to the present, including hot rods, resto‑mods, exotics, sports cars, and specialty machines.

“CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF AUTOMOTIVE EXCELLENCE”

Judging is managed through an AACA‑certified panel, and every participant receives a goodie bag with piratical treats.

Admission for spectators is free, making the event an appealing occasion for anyone who appreciates automotive history, unique vehicles, and a sense of community as much as speed and polish.

If you plan to attend or enter a vehicle, arriving early is a wise move. Cars begin arriving as the show opens, and the crowd builds by midday. For those interested in owning, selling, or simply viewing automotive excellence, Cars in the Park delivers a refined but vibrant venue to connect, discover, and enjoy.

The Gasparilla Concours d’Elegance​​​ at the Tampa Bay Golf Course is part of the Mardi Gras-styled weekend of events that draws hundreds of thousands of spectators. If you include the many additional events associated with the Gasparilla season, there are millions of participants and spectators involved with Gasparilla.

The mayor of Tampa relinquishes the keys to the city, and we are invaded by a pirate ship filled with hundreds of the city’s finest business people and founding families of Tampa, all in the name of fun and charity.

The Mardi Gras-styled event draws hundreds of thousands of spectators. If you include the many additional events associated with the Gasparilla season, there are millions of participants and spectators involved with Gasparilla.

– Registration@GasparillaConcours.com

Feel Like Pirate Royalty
This will be an experience like no other. A fusion of pirates, treasures, holiday atmosphere, and exquisite vehicles to be dazzled by.

Preferred On-Site Parking
No hunting for a parking space, you will be a few steps from the event entrance.

Early Entrance
You can arrive 30 minutes before the crowds and get a chance to see the cars without any worries.

The Tastes of Tampa Bay
Friday Night Dinner, Saturday Morning Breakfast, Saturday Lunch… all included in your VIP Tent Ticket. We promise interesting foods you will tell all your friends about.

Private Bar with Gaspar’s Grog
You will have a free signature cocktail, Gaspar’s Grog, along with your own private bar in the VIP Tent.

Air Conditioned Restroom Trailer
Only steps away, no waiting or walking to the clubhouse.

Pirate Booty
You can not attend a Gasparilla event without some pirate booty to take home!

The Best Seats in the House
Seating for all ticket holders, shaded and overlooking the Red Carpet Awards Ceremony. These are the best seats in the house!

TPC Tampa Bay Concours d’Elegance and Car Show
Carrollwood Village Park,
4680 W. Village Dr., Tampa, FL 33624
813-949-0090
http://www.tpctampabay.com/