Radnor Hunt Concours d’Elegance Vintage Automotive and Antique Carriage Show (Sept. 8-10, 2023)
September 8, 2023 @ 10:00 am - September 10, 2023 @ 4:00 pm
$60
The Radnor Hunt Concours d’Elegance will celebrate a three-day car festival at the luxurious equestrian Radnor Hunt Club in Malvern, Pennsylvania, on September 8–10, 2023. The weekend is full of collector car-themed events, including a welcoming Homemade Barbecue Dinner, Memorial Road Rally, a Auction, a Dinner With Live Music, a Tie Gala, and a full Concours d’Elegance.
Rich in history, The Radnor Hunt Concours d’Elegance is the only Concours d’Elegance in the United States to still feature coaches and carriages alongside vintage car classics. While the oldest coach might hail from a bygone era, the newest motor vehicle could be from 2024.
Now in its 25th year, The Radnor Hunt Concours car and coach show stands as one of the premier events in Radnor Hunt Concours d’Elegance Vintage Automotive and Antique Coach Show (Sept.8-10, 2023).
The Radnor Hunt is the only U.S. Concours d’Elegance where you will see horse drawn carriages along with pre-war, post-war, and modern automobiles.
The 2022 Radnor Hunt Concours “Best of Show” was awarded to a 1925 Locomobile Model 48.9 Derham Convertible owned by Robert Jepson.
The featured Concours d’Elegance automile classes for 2023 include:
- Lincoln Continental Pre and Post War (1939 – 1948)
- Continental Mark II (1956-1957)
- Continental Mark III – V (1969-1979
- Pierce Arrow
- Sports Features: HRG
- BMW 507 and Z8 Pairing
This year, all the way from Switzerland, is this incredible 1953 Delahaye 135 MS CL Spéciale Faget-Varnet. This one-off blue coupe will be on the show field as one of the featured vintage vehicles.
Another featured vintage marque on the main field will be a car collection of HRGs. The collection includes a rare 1950 HRG 1500, a 1956 HRG Twin Cam, and a 1947 HRG 1500 Aerodynamic.
HRG Engineering Company, also known as HRG, was a British car manufacturer based in Tolworth, Surrey, in the UK. Cars were produced under the HRG name from 1935 to 1956, many of which competed in both Grand Prix and Le Mans racing circuits. (Read More on Wikipedia)
Here are three classic HRG vintage sports cars including a 1950 1500 (top), a 1956 Twin Cam(left), and a 1947 1500 Aerodynamic (lower right).
THREE DAY CONCOURS SCHEDULE
Welcome Barbecue Dinner at The Radnor Hunt Club
Friday, September 8th at the Radnor Hunt Clubhouse (Tickets: $75)
The first event of the weekend starts on Friday night with a homemade barbecue dinner (cooked on site). The casual BBQ dinner is a way to kick off the car-filled weekend and a chance to meet and socialize with fellow car collectors.
Beyond the barbeque dinner, Friday night will include live music, dancing, libations, and JIMMY’S BBQ from Malvern’s. The BBQ dinner will take place at the Radnor Hunt Clubhouse on Friday, September 8th at 6:00 pm. Tickets cost $85.00. (BUY TICKETS HERE)
The Bill O’Connell Memorial Road Rally
Saturday, September 9th, 2023 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm (Tickets: $225)
The Memorial Road Rally starts with a Continental Breakfast that rolls into a three-hour driving tour around town that ends with a Gourmet Catered Lunch at La Locanda Ristorante.
The tour involves multiple destination-set playing card question-and-answer sessions that culminate in trophies and prize presentations for cars in each class. Awards will be presented at Sunday’s Concours d’Elegance. The Bill O’Connell Memorial Road Rally takes place on Saturday, September 9th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Tickets for this event cost $225. (BUY TICKETS HERE)
Over 200 Vintage Classic Cars From Several Different Car Collections Will Be On Display At The Radnor Hunt Country Club For The Annual Concours d’Elegance, Road Tour Gala Dinner, and Silent Auction
Black Tie Gala-Dinner & Dancing and Silent Auction
Saturday, September 9th, 2023 from 6:00 pm (Tickets: $225)
Come enjoy a Black Tie Gala, a Gourmet Dinner, Cocktails, an Art Show, and a Silent Auction. The Gala Dinner will also include libations and a chance to mingle and rub shoulders with fellow car enthusiasts and car collectors. The Gala takes place at the Radnor Hunt Clubhouse, starting at 6:00 pm and ending at 11:00 pm. Tickets for the Gala and Silent Auction cost $295. (BUY TICKETS HERE)
Radnor Hunt Concours d’Elegance & Car Show
Sunday, September 10th, 2023
9:00am to 4:00pm
Admission $80
The Concours d’Elegance is the final event of the weekend. This year’s Concours will showcase over 200 pristine collector-quality cars and motorcycles. The Concours include professional judging and award presentations. Cars from all eras and classes will be on display including antique cars, vintage cars, sports cars, and modern cars. The oldest cars may be from the turn of the century while the newest cars are newer never seen before 2023 models. This year, a special celebration and tribute will feature the 75th Anniversary of Ferrari, Cars from the Derham Body Company, Cars of Honoree Chuck Cantwell, Porsche 4 Cylinder 4 Cam Cars, and Cadillac.
Additionally, don’t miss the featured vintage and rare motorcycle classes from BSA and Motorcycles Made In America.
The Radnor Hunt Concours d’Elegance takes place on Sunday, Sept. 10th on the Radnor Hunt Clubhouse lawns. (BUY TICKETS HERE)
Radnor Hunt Concours d’Elegance
Radnor Hunt Concours d’Elegance has grown from its humble beginnings to a three-day event that includes a Friday Night Barbecue, the Bill O’Connell Memorial Road Rally, and Black Tie Gala on Saturday evening which all culminate in the main event on Sunday; the Radnor Hunt Concours d’Elegance. (Source: Radnor Hunt Website)
(Additional Information Is Available On The Radnor Hunt Website)
This is a Best of Show Award-Winning 1932 Twin Six Individual Custom Convertible Sedan by Dietrich Although Dietrich had begun building custom coachwork for Packard in the mid-Twenties, its most prestigious designs were the Individual Customs.
Radnor Hunt Concours d’Elegance Schedule
DATE: Sunday, September 10th, 2023
LOCATION: Radnor Hunt Club
ADDRESS: 826 Providence Road, Malvern, PA 19355
ADMISSION / TICKETS
ADULT: $80 For Concours d’Elegance General Admission Ages: 18+
STUDENT: $40 Concours General Admission: Ages 13-17:
YOUTH: FREE
WEBSITE: Radnor Hunt Country Club
VIDEO: Radnor Hunt Concours d’Elegance
BENEFIT AND CHARITY
A large portion of the Radnor Hunt Concours d’Elegance is donated to the Thorncroft charity. The THORNCROFT strives to develop the physical and emotional well-being of all who come to the farm. In an environment of love and respect, Thorncroft helps individuals grow and excel in ways never believed possible. Thorncroft is committed to helping individuals of all abilities heal, grow and develop through the use of 24 instructors, over 30 horses, 2 indoor arenas on 70 acres of open space
