Assouline Book The Concours

A Concours d'Elegance in French in the text is an opulent event where connoisseurs gather to admire and honour some of the world's most exceptional and remarkable cars, brought together in one place. Collectors come from all over the world to exhibit and have their treasures judged, enthusiasts appreciate the chance to see rare, classic and modern cars. They love to see the results of the competition and see who got the coveted Best of Show award. From Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este on Lake Como, to the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in California, to "Exclusive Private Oxfordshire Show", appreciating beautiful cars is a passion no one knows. limit. Over time, these events have become destinations for automotive lifestyles and cultural venues for sharing collective knowledge. In this section, The Concours will explore the origins and stories that made these benchmark events for visibility and exchanges around these car treasures, the fashions that accompanied them and the cultural impact these gatherings had on society as a whole. Car writer Ken Gross tells the story of the Concours d'Élégance from its earliest days to the present, including The Concours Club, a unique event in Miami that will offer attendees a Concours experience that will transform them.

The book has 221 pages and measures W 35 x L 28 x P 4 cm.