The featured car at the 2013 Palos Verdes Concours d’Elegance on September 15 is a 1933 Duesenberg SJ Torpedo Sedan. The car wears a California license platereading “20 Grand” — a reference to the original sales price of the car. Part of the Nethercutt Collection, it was restored in 1979 and took top honors at Pebble Beach in 1980. It was originally built for display at the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair Century of Progress Exhibition.
The 21st Palos Verdes Concours at the Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes will celebrate the “Age of Elegance” by showcasing some of the world’s most luxurious classic automobiles, according to Chairman Peter Kunoth.
The featured classes include Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Duesenberg and the coachwork of Raymond Dietrich. The Concours will also recognize the centennial of Aston Martin, the 60th anniversary of the Corvette, and the 50th anniversary of the Loewy Avanti. Other classes will showcase post-war luxury cars and a full range of sports cars. Preservation cars — automobiles that are in original and well maintained condition — will be displayed alongside the restored cars.
For more information, visit www.pvconcours.org.