Australia’s newest prestige motoring event is set to hit Hastings Street showcasing unique and historic cars in an iconic Queensland location.
The Sunshine Coast will play host to the Noosa Concours d’Elegance, a new event showcasing rare and outstanding automobiles. Running from 14 to 16 July 2023, eventgoers will get to see a range of prestigious, unique and historic cars line Noosa’s famed Hastings Street.
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.
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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.
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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 5pm 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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