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Dear
Subscriber,
We
are kicking off our celebration of America's Automotive Barn Finds by launching
a search to uncover long-lost historic vehicles from across the nation, for
display in a special class on September 12, 2010. Barn Finds can be the stuff of
dreams for any vintage car enthusiast. According to Tom Cotter,
widely-recognized enthusiast and author of several books on the subject
including The Cobra in the Barn, The Hemi in the Barn, and out
this fall The Corvette in the Barn, a barn find is best defined as "a
vehicle that has been previously unknown, or known and unattainable, or
discovered through obscure means; all with a great story." Indeed, the Fairfield
County Concours hopes to uncover some of the best.
 Of
course, finding an old classic car that has slumbered for years, untouched, not
having seen the light of day can be quite an adventure - sometimes it can
require an exciting, but extensive search, perhaps in pursuit of a car that's
been heard of, but never seen; other times it can be an heirloom vehicle that's
been passed down from generation to generation; often, it's the car that's been
sitting in an old garage, passed by many, just waiting to share its story.
There's no telling when or where these special cars turn up, but the Fairfield
Concours is asking that America join the search.
 Those who
wish to submit a vehicle for consideration can do so by sharing their story and
uploading photos of the vehicle click here. Eligible vehicles can have already been
"discovered" and dragged out of storage, but must not be substantially changed
from the condition in which they were found.
A committee of well known
authorities in the collector vehicle community including Tom Cotter, Wayne
Carini, Rupert Banner, Miles Morris, Kevin MacKay and Donald Osborne, will
choose up to 20 vehicles from submissions received prior to July 1, 2010. From
that group, committee chairman Cotter, will choose the finalists, which will be
on display at the 2010 Fairfield County Concours d'Elegance. Transportation
assistance will be provided for any finalists from more than 100 miles from
Westport, CT. Anyone who submits a vehicle for consideration and makes it to the
display field will also receive a photo of their vehicle at the show, along with
a poster of the event.
The 1st and 2nd place prize winners will be
determined by spectator guests who will vote for the Best Story-- the
"Auto-Biography" of the vehicle -- by ballot during the Concours on September
12.
"In a perfect world, the Barn Find is a surprise to everyone. It can
be any intriguing vehicle, regardless of vintage," said Bill Scheffler,
Co-Founder and Chairman of the Fairfield County Concours d'Elegance. "While
everyone might like to find a Hemi 'Cuda or Ferrari California Spyder, it's more
about the human story - the length and depth of the search; why the vehicle's
been hidden all these years." |
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For the 2010 Fairfield County Concours d'Elegance, please go to our website. |
Sincerely,
Bill Scheffler
Chairman &
Co-Founder |
John Shuck
Director of Operations &
Co-Founder | Fairfield County
Concours d'Elegance
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