Kirkland Concours d'Elegance
Among car enthusiasts this family oriented event has quickly become recognized as one of the premier concours events in the country with participant vehicles selected from across the United States and Canada. All profits from this spectacular event benefit uncompensated children's care at Seattle Children's Hospital and the new LeMay America’s Car Museum. In the first 9 years of the event approximately 1.5 million dollars was donated to Seattle Children’s and Evergreen Hospitals to these needy recipients.
As it celebrates its 10th anniversary, the Kirkland Concours d’Elegance moves to the beautiful new LeMay – America’s Car Museum (ACM) in Tacoma. Featuring a nine-acre campus – with a four-story museum as the centerpiece – ACM, in the shadow of Mt. Rainier 30 minutes south of Seattle, will be one of the world’s largest auto museums and attractions when it opens in June 2012.
This esteemed 'contest of elegance' is judged by national and international experts. One award is judged and presented by thirteen Junior Judges, a group of 6th through 9th graders from various Lake Washington School District and other schools. These Junior Judges also gain an understanding and appreciation for automotive history, the restoration process, and the mechanics of a non-profit event. Nearly three hundred volunteers, most of whom return each year, make this event possible.
The Kirkland Concours is enjoyed by individuals of all ages. Consult the Concours website at www.kirklandconcours.org or the LeMay America’s Car Museum for additional details.
1911 Simplex Captures the Kirkland Concours Crown
A rare and spectacular 1911 Simplex owned by Ray Scherr of Westlake, California earned the Best of Show award at the 9th Annual Kirkland Concours d'Elegance held on Sunday, September 11, 2011. The distinguished judges awarded the coveted award amidst a formidable field of competitors.
The limited production Simplex automobile was much sought after then and remains so today. Mr. Scherr's pristine example boasts a 60 horsepower 597 cubic inch T-head engine and luxurious appointments.
The nationally ranked concours draws fine examples of automobiles as well as vintage motorcycles and vintage boats from private collectors and museums across the United States.
Visit the gallery to view previous years awards and outstanding winners.
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Latest News 
February 27, 2012
2012 Classes Announced
As it celebrates its 10th anniversary, the Kirkland Concours d’Elegance is
proud to announce the classes for the 2012 event.
The “Featured Class” for 2012 is the “Kirkland’s Best of Show Class” featuring
the 2003-2011 winners.
Other classes include:
British Invasion—Class (Post-War and our Gala theme)
Lamborghini
American Post War Designs (1948-1951)
Collectors Class (Nicola Bulgari)
Antiques
Classic Car Club of America Early and Late
Special Display Class
British Motorcycles
Unlimited Hydros (on display trailers)
