Noosa Concours is Australia’s newest motor show
Thousands of car fans expected to flock to Queensland tourist mecca for inaugural Noosa auto festival in mid-JulyThere’s a new motor show headed to Queensland this winter and it will be attended by some of the country’s most exquisite classic cars and high-end exotics.
Set to be held on Hastings Street in Noosa on July 15, Noosa Concours will blend immaculate cars of all ages with luxury cuisine and workshops in a day of fresh air and high fashion.
The event is being supported by local Mercedes-Benz, Bentley, McLaren, Aston Martin, BMW, Maserati, Lamborghini and Porsche retailers, and the headline vehicle exhibition is set to feature some of Australia’s most valuable and collectible vehicles.
Porsche will be there in force with a Taycan GTS, 911 GTS, Porsche Design Selection products, customer motorsport display and select RS models including the hard-core 718 Cayman GT4 RS.
Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance president Sandra Button will be on hand for a facilitated conversation about classic and prestige cars, while Enthusiast Motor Insurance will offer free workshops on how to prepare your car for concours and even how to sell it.
“This celebration promises to be an exquisite experience like no other, showcasing an impressive display of rare and desirable cars that will captivate the discerning eye of car enthusiasts and collectors alike,” said show organisers.
“Featuring renowned judges and esteemed personalities, the Noosa Concours will be the ultimate gathering of motoring connoisseurs.”
Of course, myriad fine dining experiences will also be available throughout the weekend, as well as live entertainment for the whole family.
The street will be closed to all traffic allowing car lovers to get up close to rare classics such as a Mercedes-Benz Gullwing, Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud and Jaguar E-Type. Modern-day classic supercars will also be on show including one of Australia's few Bugatti Veyrons.
Featuring renowned judges and esteemed personalities including Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Chairperson, Sandra Button, the Noosa Concours d’Elegance will be the ultimate gathering of motoring connoisseurs.
Over 20 individual events are scheduled to take place over the weekend, from a pearl exhibition to champagne soirees, caviar tastings, fine dining experiences and even a private jet display at the event’s official launch party.
While many of the events are ticketed, the street exhibition which is set to feature over 50 classic cars on Saturday 15 July between 10:45am to 5:00pm is free. Some of the prestige classics and modern-day marvels include:
- 1911 Benz - Believed to have been delivered to Australia prior to the First World War for General Sir John Monash.
- 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K - A special roadster from a unique local collection.
- 1957 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud - Once owned by Clive Cussler, the world’s Number one adventure writer.
- Bugatti Veyron - Believed to be the only one in Australia, coming to Noosa from a private collection in Victoria.
- McLaren P1 - One of only a few in Australia being transported from interstate for the event.
- Ferrari Daytona 365 GTB 4 - A rare and very valuable Ferrari restored to perfection.
- 1966 Shelby GT 350H - A stunning sought-after sports car in black and gold.
For more information on the event, visit the Noosa Concours d’Elegance site.
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