Special Events
Bonhams Auction and Preview Reception
 Bonhams one-day auction will take place on Sept. 12. A preview will be held on Saturday, Sept. 11 on the grounds of the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, Conn., and
exceptional consignments are to be expected. Bonhmas will be offering the finest pre- and post- war automobiles at this popular and growing concours event, with entries already including a 'time-warp' two owner
from new 1916 Packard Twin Six Seven Passenger Touring (pictured).
Preview of memorabilia and vehicles will be available during the day on Saturday. Bonhams Preview Reception (ticket required) will be
held Saturday evening from 6PM to 8PM. The Automobilia auction will be held
on Sunday morning from 10AM and the Motor Car auction will begin Sunday at 1PM.
For more information, go to
Nutmeg Tour for Autism
Approximately 50 of the Concours exhibit cars will participate in a tour
through Westport, Southport, Fairfield, Easton, Redding, and Weston,
Connecticut. The cars will travel a prescribed route with media and spectator
stops.
The tour will start at the St. Vincent's Health
Services Westport Campus (formerly Hall-Brooke) at 47 Long Lots Rd. in Westport at 9:30am and return to the
Fairfield County Hunt Club at 174 Long Lots Rd. at approximately 3:30pm.
Our first stop will be at the Classic Car Garage in Mt. Kisco for a tour of the
garage and a coffee/tea break.
Our noontime stop will be at the Redding Historical Society (Rt 107 in Redding,
CT) for the AACA & HCCA annual fall
Antique Car Show for a brief tour.
(coming soon).Toast the Tour
We will have a Gala Cocktail Reception & Preview at the Fairfield
County Hunt Club on Saturday evening beginning at 4pm welcoming the Nutmeg Tour
for Autism back from their 50 mile drive. The program will include a brief remarks by our featured celebrity guest and our Fairfield County Concours d'Elegance
Share the Passion Awards will be presented to individuals who have been
instrumental in advancing the art of collecting rare and significant motor
vehicles. After the Toast the Tour Reception, our guests will also be
invited to the Bonhams Classic Auction Preview party from 6pm until 8pm.
Bonhams will display the memorabilia and classic vehicles available for auction
on Sunday.Tickets to the reception are available on our page. Proceeds from the reception and preview
benefit the Drive to Treat Autism Fund supporting diagnosis and treatment
services for children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Art & Automobilia
This year our featured artist is Jesse Alexander (). Selections of his work are available
to view in our website's photo gallery. You can see his work, along with other
significant automotive artists and unique automotive collectibles in our Art &
Automobilia Expo. This year we will also offer automotive art from a
number of local artists and automobile collectibles from some of the best in
the industry.
Car & Motorcycle Club Celebration
A Car and Motorcycle Club Celebration on Saturday, September 11, 9 am - 3 pm, will provide invited organizations an opportunity to meet with their fellow members and share experiences and knowledge with colleagues from other clubs. Renowned experts will hold informative seminars, providing insights such as tips on the process of restoration, pointers on car inspection related to appraisals, and instruction on how to photograph cars and bikes.
Car and bike clubs will bring their favorite mode of transport to show to other attendees. Peer judging awards will be given with winners being shown in the Sunday Concours d'Elegance.
Other highlights include exhibitions by artists and automobilia galleries and luncheon options.
For more information or to apply for your club,. The entry application deadline is June 1.
Seminars and Demonstrations
Seminars will be given by Kent Bain (Automotive Restoration, Inc.), Bob Sharp
(Bob Sharp Racing), and Rob Sass and Dave Kinney.
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