Hilton Head Island, SC – The Hilton Head Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival announced today its partnership with The Worldwide Group (an Indiana based company which specializes in auctioning significant automobiles) for the Hilton Head Auction to take place the Saturday of the Concours, November 4, at Honey Horn.
“The Worldwide Group’s prestige further establishes our event as being among the top tier of all auto events in the United States,” said Carolyn Vanagel, Executive Director of the Concours. “Their presence in November will help attract an even more elite list of event participants.”
Just coming off of a successful auction at the Keels & Wheels Concours d’Elegance in Houston, TX (May 6, 2006) where $12 million in pristine automobiles was auctioned and several record prices were achieved, The Worldwide Group announced its plans to bring many of the finest vintage automobiles to the Hilton Head event. Cars that will participate in the Saturday auction can be previewed by the public on Friday, November 3. Auction catalogs will sell for $50 (includes admission for two) and will be available soon at www.thewwg.com.
Hilton Head Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival
This year’s fifth annual event will be better than ever and will take place on Hilton Head the weekend of November 2-5, 2006 on the historic Honey Horn event grounds (part of the Coastal Discovery Museum). Over 350 unique cars will be showcased throughout the weekend, with different cars and exhibits each day. Kicking off the weekend is Vintage Track Day at Roebling Road Raceway spanning two full days. Thursday, November 2 will offer a practice round, and Friday, November 3 will showcase an Indy 500 reunion, performance car exhibitions and hot lap rides with professional drivers. Saturday will host an array of various activities that will be fun for families with children of all ages. The Car Club Jamboree with music, food and fun plus the first day of the Quest for Speed & Style, an interactive exhibit of international automotive speed, are just some of Saturday’s features. In addition, the Worldwide Group’s Hilton Head Auction will feature a diverse selection of high quality automobiles on the auction block. Sunday will feature the centerpiece of the entire weekend, the Concours d’Elegance, a ‘Best of Show’ competition featuring the Honored Marque, the Cars of Indiana. An added feature to this year’s event – the First-Ever Concours d’Elegance Fashion Show being held Friday, November 3 at the Country Club of Hilton Head – will showcase vintage fashions along with the latest trends in women’s apparel. The Hilton Head Concours is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public about the historical significance of the automobile. For more information, a complete schedule of events or to purchase advance discounted tickets, visit www.hhiconcours.com or call 843-785-SHOW (7469).
The Worldwide Group
Formed by two long time automobile enthusiasts, The Worldwide Group reflects the background of the Principals who literally grew up in the auction business. Rod C. Egan and John Kruse have held management/partnership positions at leading auction companies throughout North America, refining their trade working and learning from some of the best collector car enthusiasts and owners in the business. Rod Egan and John Kruse are “your partners in the market place”
The Worldwide Group is a service oriented company that also handles appraisals, collection management and acquisitions, tax and estate planning, real estate properties and private treaty sales. For more information, visit www.theWWG.com.