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PRESIDIO OF SAN FRANCISCO CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE
A legendary Concours d’Elegance returns to an equally legendary venue on July 18th!
Famous authors have written about it and producers and directors have transported millions of theatre patrons to the beauty of the site perched above the Golden Gate Bridge. The property is a renowned historic icon, and this year, for an encore performance, it will gather a priceless collection of the grandest automobiles San Francisco has ever seen for the Presidio of San Francisco Concours d’Elegance.
A Concours d’Elegance is a motorcar event like no other. Proud owners of cherished motorcars will come from near and far to share enjoyment of their vehicles with thousands of spectators who can “get up close and personal” with historic vehicles that have been enjoyed by owners who originally purchased more than mere transportation.
A testimony to the importance of this event is the agreement of Rolls-Royce to be the featured marque of this gathering. Attendees will experience their newest models at a special showing in the Bentley San Francisco showrooms on Van Ness , as well as select Rolls motorcar entries from the concours, on the Main Post Green of the Presidio.
The Concours will be held on Saturday and Sunday, with concours judging on Sunday, July 18 from 10:00 in the morning until 5:00 in the afternoon. This event will showcase not only a century of motorcars, but also feature a Cigar & Scotch Lounge, fashion show, gourmet food and wine tasting. Tickets to the event are $50.00 and include an event program, fashion show and admittance to the Cigar and Cognac Lounge. By placing the event against the backdrop of the fabled San Francisco Presidio, this Concours d’Elegance combiners the histories of the motorcar and that of one of California’s truly significant landmarks.
This Concours will sell out. It is strongly recommended that attendees purchase tickets well in advance to be assured of being part of the history that will unfold at this signature event. Visit www.SFConcours.com for ticketing information. Active military personnel in dress or service uniform will receive complimentary admission as a salute to their service and sacrifice. A portion of event proceeds will benefit the Presidio Historical Association, which has preserved Presidio history since it was founded in 1959.
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