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Old 06-05-05, 06:02 PM
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Default Went to Greenwich CT car show event

It was the 10th annual Greenwich Concours d'Ele-gance (news article just written up here). My first time at this event, and it was very cool to see all these antique, classic, American/English/Italian hot rods and exotic cars all in one event. The weather definitely helped out too... nice and sunny, high in the 80's

First up are some true classic rides I hardly see on the roads nowadays




Here's a beautiful, vintage red Ferrari




Another sweet antique ride. This one is a cute Fiat (the motor sounds unusually loud on this one)

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Here is a really rare 1940's Ford GT (post-WWII). Note that this is a right-hand drive vehicle, and the interior sits so low like that in an Acura NSX, but this definitely caught the attention of all American car lovers!




One of the many classic Maseratis at this event. I certainly noticed the difference between them and the classic Ferraris. The engines in the M's sound much quieter than those in the Ferraris.



The 1962 Bentley Continental Flying Spur certainly fits the definition of a classic, vintage automobile. I love how these vehicles have been kept clean and still original through all these years!

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Yellow Ford SVT Cobra. The license plate says it all



Mercedes-Benz was one of several luxury car brands that showcased their 2005 models. Here, we got to take a peek at the E55 AMG, SLK350, S350, CLS500, E320 4Matic, and the all-new R350 luxury SUV.



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Here we go with the exotics! First up is the 1980's Aztec convertible. Never heard or read about this vehicle before, but it was so appealing shown by the unique design of the cockpit, the seating, doors, exterior, etc. An amazing head-turner, no question





Which car would you like to drive today? The red Enzo, the silver McLaren, or the yellow Carrera GT?



Ahhh, my eyes are burning up!

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The rear of the '05 Ferrari Enzo. It's simply amazing to be up close to one awesome supercar



Here's another supercar never thought to be seen in the general public eye: Lamborghini Diablo




Finally, the ultra rare but super fast Porsche Carrera GT coupe. Check out those mean stock brakes!


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doug, I wish I knew about this today. I bet it was a walk on the wild side. Man ohhh Man some people got it going on!!!!!
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thanks for the pictures. some really awesome cars
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Thanx for sharing, awesome cars

Always like this classic Bentley

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looks like thats the show you want to participate in... I gotta go to that when it comes back to florida. Too bad its in Jacksonville... oh well, time for a road trip!
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My goodness those are awesome pics!! Looks like a fabulous show! Where was it held?
 
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The Diablo pwns!!!! I love that thing so much
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
My goodness those are awesome pics!! Looks like a fabulous show! Where was it held?
It was held in Greenwich, CT (the richest town in this state)
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Originally Posted by lexusk8
It was held in Greenwich, CT (the richest town in this state)

FaR AND AWAY ONE THE RICHEST TOWNS IN THE ENTIRE UNITED STATES.

A MIX OF OLD AND NEW MONEY.

FULL OF BIG NAME PEOPLE WITH LOTS OF $$.

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I was at the show also last Sunday. It was def incredible seeing so many expensive and exotic cars all in 1 place. Even the parking lots were filled with a bunch of Ferraris and Porshes.

The best part of the show was hearing the sweet engines and exhausts of these cars.

Here are some pics of my fav cars there:

Classic Benz


Classic Bugatti


And ofcourse the Ferraris




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wow that's a very nice car show!!!! i don't know much about classics but those are some very very very clean car!

and it's always nice to see all these exotics of course!
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