2025 Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance

September 13 & 14

Every September my photography calendar is marked and time is set aside for a fantastic display of rare and unique cars as the Cobble Beach Concours d'Elegance lines the resort’s 18th fairway. This collection of vehicles include examples that are one-of-a-kind, immaculately preserved, and ones thought long lost to bring one of North America’s best concours events to the shores of Georgian Bay.

I’ve been a regular attendee of the Cobble Beach Concours since 2013 and each year brings new opportunities to try new styles and photographic techniques, meet a whole host of great people, and try to keep my cool during a weekend filled with legendary cars!

Cars and Coffee and Concours d’Lemons

This year Cars & Coffee returned to Owen Sound’s River District with a warm cup of coffee and warmed up engines throughout the downtown! The district encompasses the historic downtown along with a block or two north and south of the main street. With heritage buildings and classic cars lining the streets, it wasn’t hard to find photogenic scenes on a sunny afternoon.

Notable among the Cars & Coffee entrants was a 1938 Tatra T97 featuring a rare pre-war inline four cylinder engine that had been purchased by its new owner only weeks before. With sleek aerodynamic styling and a nice layer of patina, that was one car I kept coming back to from different angles throughout the morning.

Across the river in Owen Sound’s River District was the tongue-in-cheek Concours d’Lemons presented by Hagerty Insurance. The “concours” celebrates the forgotten, unloved, and overlooked cars of the recent past and is one of the only places outside of a scrapyard or my high school parking lot where you’ll see a Pontiac Grand Prix and a Chevy Lumina parked side by side.

The Concours d’Lemons is always a lot of fun and is a nice counterbalance to the fanciness of the rest of the Cobble Beach weekend. Based on the number of people I saw walking down the line there should be even more lemons on 1st Avenue West next year!

A street scene with a road closed sign in front, with vintage cars and people gathered around at an event. There are colorful buildings, trees, and banners along the street, with traffic lights overhead and a street sign indicating 8th Street East.
A vintage maroon convertible car parked outside a shop with a brick facade, a hanging flower basket, and a street lamp.
A street scene during a vintage car show with classic cars on display on either side of the street and people walking and enjoying the event.
A vintage green Rover race car with large off-road tires, parked on a city street in front of a brick building. The car has a black front bumper and a white stripe down the middle, with the number 52 on the side.
A vintage yellow car with white-wall tires and chrome hubcap, parked on a street during a car show. The car has the word 'Super' on the side.
A yellow 1949 Buick Super Convertible with a black top on display at a car show, with people looking at it and informational signs in front of it, parked outside a RE/MAX real estate office.
Rear view of a white vintage Porsche car parked in a classic car show, with other vintage cars and people walking around in the background.
People viewing vintage sports cars parked on a street during a car show in a small town.
A lineup of vintage cars parked in front of shops on a city street, with people walking and admiring the cars.
A vintage silver car parked on the street in front of a brick building with a storefront named 'Cut Master' and people sitting outside. There is a hanging flower basket and a street lamp.
An older man wearing a Hawaiian shirt and a white cap cleaning or inspecting the roof of a vintage black car parked in front of a building, with a green vintage truck parked nearby. The windshield of the car displays a sign with details about the car
A vintage yellow sports car is parked in a downtown area with its hood open. People are walking around and buildings with signs, including 'McKays Dry Goods,' are visible in the background.
A vintage yellow Volkswagen Beetle parked in front of a shoe store called Becker Shoes, with two men looking at the car and a third man walking by behind them.
Rear view of a vintage red Triumph car with a Toronto Maple Leafs license plate, showing water droplets on the trunk and tail lights on each side.
A vintage yellow convertible car parked on a busy downtown street with people walking and socializing, colorful buildings, hanging flower baskets, and birds flying in the cloudy sky.
A classic blue and white Shelby Cobra with its hood open parked on the street during a car show, with a silver vintage Ford Mustang nearby and several people looking at the cars.
Front view of a blue Pontiac car with its hood open, displaying the engine. A photo of a blue racing car is placed on the engine bay, and an Ontario license plate reads '900 HVD'. People are walking and standing nearby in the background.
A vintage blue camper van with a pop-up roof parked on a city street, with buildings and pedestrians visible in the background.
People gathered on a street showing classic cars, including a white vintage muscle car with its hood open and a black car behind it. Onlookers are admiring the vehicles, with storefronts in the background, including a bookshop and an art gallery.
Row of vintage cars parked along a downtown street with people walking and buildings in the background.
Four men gathered around a white vintage sports car with a custom license plate reading 'PEPELEPU' parked on the street in front of a store with large windows.
Vintage green MG car with an open hood at a car show, featuring a Winston Churchill poster with the words "Never Never Never Give Up" and a portrait of Churchill, held on an easel in front of the car.
A group of four people standing on the sidewalk in front of a vintage light blue car, conversing. Behind them is a storefront with a large window displaying paintings, a Canadian flag, and a sign that says 'artists' co-op'.
A black vintage Porsche parked on a busy city street, with several people standing and walking around, some looking at the car and others engaging in conversation, in front of storefronts and buildings.
A vintage car parked in front of a store called 'Pretty Woman's Shoes & Swirls' with colorful signs and murals on the building exterior.
A vintage beige Pontiac GTO muscle car parked on the street in front of a storefront with a sign that says "Welcome...".
Close-up of the rear corner of a vintage orange Datsun 240Z, showing the model and badge, taillight, and chrome bumper.
Classic car show on a city street with vintage cars and people walking around. There's a sign promoting the event and storefronts on both sides of the street.
Interior of a vintage red Shelby Cobra car featuring a tan leather dashboard, steering wheel, seats, and carpeted floor with a Cobra emblem on the floor mat.
Front view of a beige 1938 Tatra T97 Streamliner at a car show with several people in the background.
Close-up of the front of a vintage beige Volkswagen Beetle car, showcasing the headlight, a badge, and part of the hood.
Interior of a vintage car showing the steering wheel, speedometer, and dashboard with various gauges and switches. A set of keys with a Fiat logo is hanging in the ignition.
rear view of a vintage beige car with engine visible through open rear hatch, surrounded by people outdoors on city street
Close-up of vintage car's beige rear with three round tail lights and a chrome bumper on a paved surface.
Close-up of the engine compartment of a vintage car showing mechanical parts, belts, and hoses.
Vintage car with engine exposed at a street event, surrounded by people looking at the car and chatting.
A vintage yellow GMC pickup truck parked on a street beside a yellow Shell oil drum with a rusty engine part on top. There is a paper sign in the truck's windshield, and a background of a yellow fence, trees, and a building.
A vintage beige car with a unique design is parked on a city street in front of a brick building with large windows and an 'OPEN' neon sign. People are standing and sitting near the building.
A vintage red convertible car with a white soft top parked on a city street in front of a modern building covered in green ivy.
A vintage light blue car with a damaged front grille and missing headlights displayed outdoors at a car show. Several people are gathered around, some standing and chatting, while others are sitting on benches, with trees displaying autumn leaves in
Close-up view of the dashboard and steering wheel of a vintage MG car. The dashboard features gauges including a tachometer, water temperature, fuel, and speedometer, with the odometer reading 1921 miles. The steering wheel has a classic MG emblem at
Group of senior men gathered around a vintage red car outside the TOM visitor center. One man in a white coat is showing the car to others, who are taking pictures and discussing. The background shows a brick building with a sign that reads 'Welcome
A vintage teal pickup truck parked beside a sidewalk with pink flowers in a black planter box on a fence and trees in the background.
Rear view of a vintage blue convertible car parked in a parking lot, surrounded by greenery and other vehicles.
An old car windshield with a vintage decal that reads 'Copa' and 'F. Canada Jinker and AIIQG Association' with a pair of gold wings, and a black object inside the car, likely a cap or hat, visible through the glass.
Close-up of a vintage blue Ford car tire and wheel, with a Ford-branded black mud flap, on an asphalt surface.
Old yellow Chevrolet pickup truck parked on the street near a sidewalk with a woman walking past, trees, and cars in the background.
A vintage black convertible car with white wall tires parked on the street. A man in a white shirt and shorts stands in front of the car, holding a bag. A woman in a pink shirt and gray cap walks past in the background. Commercial buildings are visib
A close-up of the front part of a vintage white car, showing the hood ornament in the shape of a hare and the vehicle's chrome accents.
A classic white Porsche 911 with a license plate reading "CARRERA" parked on a city street in front of brick buildings, with a community living sign and colorful flowers in pots nearby.
Classic black Volkswagen Beetle and light green Alfa Romeo Spider convertible parked at a car show on a city street. People are visible in the background outside brick buildings with awnings.
A vintage car with a breakfast tray on the hood, featuring cappuccinos, a plate of pastries, and coffee-making items, with fuzzy dice hanging from the rearview mirror.
Close-up of a vintage red race car with rust and chipped paint on the fender and side panel.
Street scene with vintage cars, pedestrians, and a 'Road Closed' sign, indicating a temporary street closure during a car event or parade.
A vintage white convertible car with red interior parked on the street, with a woman inside. People are standing and walking on the sidewalk, and a pizza restaurant is visible in the background.
A vintage silver sports car parked in front of a pizza restaurant called Fresh Slice.

Pre-show and Load-In

After seeing the sights in Owen Sound I headed up to the Cobble Beach Golf Resort to get some photos of cars loading in for the concours the following day. The afternoon load-in is a fantastic opportunity to get photos of cars being cleaned, chat with the drivers, and to see the vehicles during the calm before the storm!

About 1/4 of the concours entrants were on the field by the end of Saturday including some great microcars, a couple vintage British motorbikes, and two pristine Mercedes-Benz 300 SLs. 12 hours later I’d be back at Cobble for what was shaping up to be a clear early morning sunrise.

A red Lamborghini Diablo sports car parked on grass near a body of water with a cloudy sky overhead.
A vintage blue convertible car parked on a grassy area near a lake with a tree behind it and a person sitting inside, looking towards the lake.
Front view of a vintage red microcar with yellow headlights, metal bumpers, and windshield wipers on a grassy area near water, with cloudy sky and distant shoreline in background.
A vintage, small, three-wheeled vehicle in light green color on grass with a lake in the background, displayed outdoors in a park or exhibition area.
The interior of a vintage red three-wheeled vehicle with a white steering wheel, dashboard gauges, and a side mirror reflecting part of the vehicle, with a grassy field visible outside the windshield.
A man in casual clothing installing a clear plastic cover over a vintage blue Cadillac on a grass field.
Colorful Volkswagen car parked on grassy area near water, with a lake and cloudy sky in the background.
A vintage silver sports car driving along a seaside path with water and a distant landmass in the background.
A vintage silver convertible car with a person inside driving along a seaside road.
Front view of a vintage black car with a license plate reading '259-451 Ontario 1929,' parked on green grass with water and cloudy sky in the background.
Collection of various stickers on a car window, including wildlife, outdoor, and regional themes
A man in a green jacket and blue jeans works on a vintage motorcycle covered with a white cloth, outdoors on a grassy area near other motorcycles and tents.
Close-up of a vintage Mercedes-Benz car interior, showing a tan dashboard, a white steering wheel, and an instrument cluster with speedometer and gauges. A rearview mirror and documents are visible on the dashboard.
A vintage white and chrome car driving along a paved path near a lake, with two people visible inside, set against a scenic background of water and distant land.
A man looking at vintage cars on display in an outdoor grassy area with trees in the background.
A classic silver Mercedes-Benz vintage car parked on a grassy field with trees and houses in the background under an overcast sky.
A vintage blue convertible car with red wire wheels and a maroon cover, parked on a grassy area at an outdoor event with white tents and trees in the background.
Vintage black and gray cars parked on a well-manicured lawn during an outdoor event with white tents and a background of trees under a partly cloudy sky.
A red vintage Alfa Romeo sports car parked on a well-maintained green lawn with two men talking nearby, one holding a coffee mug. A large white event tent and suburban houses are visible in the background.
Close-up of a vintage hood ornament depicting a flying figure with outstretched wings, mounted on a car against a cloudy sky background.
A vintage silver-gray car on a grassy field at an outdoor event, with other golf carts and a lake in the background.
Front view of a vintage red car parked on grass in front of a white event tent with arched windows, with a cloudy sky overhead.
A vintage red car with multiple headlights on display outdoors near a white tent, with a large house and greenery in the background.
A vintage red sports car with several headlights parked on a grassy area, with a white tent and residential houses in the background.
Close-up of a vintage Lincoln Zephyr car badge on the front fender, showing silver trim and a light green body.
A woman taking a photo of a man sitting in a vintage silver BMW car parked on a grassy yard in front of a house, with a large white tent that reads 'Cobble Beach Real Estate' in the background.
A vintage maroon-colored car parked on grass near a body of water with trees in the background.
A red Ferrari sports car parked on a well-maintained lawn in front of a large, elegant house with a porch, trees, and landscaped garden.

Concours Morning

Since I first started attending Cobble Beach as a freelance photographer in 2018, Sunday morning starts before the sun comes up the 18th fairway. Getting there first thing means getting some unique looks at cars loading in that morning and, this year, catching an amazing sunrise over Georgian Bay. This year’s weather was the best in a while, and the blue hour before sunrise gave way to clear skies and a beautiful sunrise to highlight this year’s entrants.

I hustled up and down the fairway getting different shots and angles before grabbing a coffee and following the judging as each class was evaluated. By that time the show was also open to the public, which adds a level of excitement and some new possibilities for capturing what the show is all about. Owners showing off their automotive treasures with people, and people soaking up a warm September day along Georgian Bay!

A vintage car parked on the street at night under bright streetlights, captured in black and white.
A vintage black sports car with a sleek design is parked outdoors at night, illuminated by bright artificial lights, with a shadow cast on the ground and a green generator visible in the background.
Red Lamborghini Diablo parked on green grass with a dark sky and a small bright star or planet overhead.
A vintage car partly covered with plastic wrap, parked on grass near a body of water during sunset or dusk, with a background of a colorful sky and a bright star or planet overhead.
Night scene at a park with a person standing near a parked car, a motorcycle, a bench, and a bright streetlight illuminating the area.
Colorful Volkswagen car parked near a body of water at sunset with a purple sky.
Vintage cream-colored convertible car parked on a grassy area by a body of water during sunset with pink and purple sky, with two people inside.
Close-up of the back of a vintage gray Car and other cars parked outdoors on a sunny day.
Nighttime scene of a vintage Toyota vehicle on a grassy field illuminated by a bright light in the sky, with some equipment and structures in the background.
Front view of a vintage black car with a license plate from Ontario, 1929, parked on grass near a body of water at sunset.
A vintage car driving along a road near a lake during sunset, with trees and a pink and purple sky in the background.
A vintage silver Jaguar E-Type sports car with its headlights on parked on a rural road during twilight, with a man in a suit and fedora looking at a clipboard near a golf cart, and modern SUV vehicles and houses in the background.
A vintage black car and a silver car parked near a lighthouse at sunset, with people walking and enjoying the view.
People dressed in vintage clothing gathered outside a historic lighthouse at sunset, with a classic car and a basket in the foreground.
Vintage red Buick car parked on grass near a body of water during sunset
A vintage Jeep Grand Wagoneer with wood panel exterior parked on a golf course, with a red classic car in the background near a body of water, and a black and green scorecard holder on the grass.
Close-up of the rear of a vintage Toyota Land Cruiser showing the Toyota emblem and model badge, with a red circular tail light on the right side.
Vintage black luxury car parked on grassy field near water during sunset.
Back view of a vintage black Mercedes-Benz 300 SL convertible parked on grass at sunset, overlooking a lake with trees and a wooden fence in the background.
A vintage blue Chevrolet Corvette parked on grass at sunset near a body of water with hills in the background.
People dressed in vintage clothing on a golf course during a classic car show and outdoor event, with tents and classic cars in the background.
Vintage cars parked on grass with trees in the background during daytime.
People on a golf course during sunset with vintage cars and trees in the background.
A vintage car parked on a grassy area near a lake at sunset, with trees on either side and the sun reflecting on the water.
Vintage black car parked on grass with sunset, water, and trees in the background.
Rear view of a silver vintage Mercedes-Benz 300 SL car parked on a grassy field at sunset with a lake and trees in the background.
A vintage BMW car parked on a golf course during sunset, with another classic car and a covered vehicle in the background, and trees in the distance.
Five vintage black cars parked on a grassy area at sunset, with trees and a body of water in the background.
Vintage cars parked on a grassy field during sunset with people walking and standing around, some dressed in early 20th-century clothing.
Line of luxury sports cars, including a light blue car in the foreground, parked on a grassy field at an outdoor car show during sunset with people admiring the vehicles.
Close-up of the dashboard and steering wheel of a vintage yellow Fiat car, featuring a speedometer and ignition with keys.
A vintage white Formula 1 race car with sponsor logos, parked on a grass field near a lake with trees and a pier in the background.
Close-up of a vintage red motorcycle's dashboard, showing speedometers, a fuel tank, and a rearview mirror, parked on grass.
A small metal airplane toy casting a shadow on a flat surface.
Close-up of a vintage blue car wheel with a hubcap, resting on green grass, with a fire extinguisher placed on the ground in front of it.
Close-up of a vintage red and white classic car with a worn exterior, parked outdoors at a car show. The dashboard and steering wheel are visible inside, with people gathering in the background.
Vintage rusted red and silver car parked on grass near a body of water, with a large tree in the background.
Close-up of a vintage race car with a Canadian maple leaf emblem, green body, silver wheels, and side vents, parked on grass with houses in the background.
Close-up of a vintage race car with the number 153 and a Canadian emblem, featuring a blue body, a wooden steering wheel, and multiple gauges.
Multiple vintage cars parked in a line on a grassy field during daytime, with a clear blue sky overhead.
A vintage metal toolbox decorated with colorful stickers related to auto racing, including Alfa Romeo, Grand Prix du Canada, and Super Sprint. The toolbox is placed on green grass, with a framed certificate and a blue cloth in the background.
Group of people gathered outdoors around a vintage red convertible car during a car show or event, with some individuals sitting inside and others standing nearby, in a scenic setting with trees and banners in the background.
Vintage black and white convertible car on display at an outdoor car show with people inspecting it and other classic cars in the background.
Close-up of a vintage red car's front headlight, chrome bumper, and fender, with grass in the background.
The interior of a vintage car showing a wooden steering wheel, a dashboard with analog gauges for water, oil, fuel, and temperature, and a gear shift lever.
Vintage 1907 Darracq Tourer car with red leather upholstery, displayed outdoors at a classic car event.
Front view of a classic red Cadillac car with chrome grille and dual headlights, displayed outdoors on grass at a car show, with trees and people in the background.
Close-up of the rear of a vintage red Oldsmobile car, showcasing the tail fin, taillight, and vintage emblem under a clear blue sky.
Interior of a vintage red and white car, showing a dashboard, steering wheel, gear shifter, and red and white cushioned seat, with a view of a park and people outside.
Classic cars displayed on green grass near a lake, with people admiring and photographing them during a sunny outdoor event.
Four men in suits and hats engaged in conversation outdoors at a car show, with a vintage car partially visible in the foreground and a white tent in the background.
A woman in a colorful dress at a classic car show, looking at red vintage convertibles on a grassy field with other visitors and classic cars in the background.
Two men standing on a golf course near a silver car, with a tree and a blue sky in the background.
Group of older men in hats examine a vintage car with its hood open outdoors by a lake.
Black vintage Buick car parked on grass at an outdoor car show, with people walking and viewing other cars in the background on a sunny day.
Close-up of a vintage car door interior featuring patterned fabric, a chrome emblem with a crest, window control, and door handle.
A group of people at a classic car show outdoors, with tents and vintage cars on display in the background, and an older man with sunglasses examining a car in the foreground.
Close-up of engine components with a Chrysler Corporation emblem on an orange vehicle engine cover.
Interior of a vintage car with brown leather seats, wooden steering wheel, and dashboard, viewed through the rear window.
Interior of a vintage car with a brown leather dashboard and steering wheel, manual gear shift, and classic gauges, parked at an outdoor car show with people in the background.
Close-up of a metal plaque on a wooden surface, with the text 'Turbine Power by Chrysler Corporation' and 'Brake Pressure'.
Rear view of a vintage Chrysler concept car displayed at a car show, surrounded by people. The car has a unique, futuristic design with red and silver colors and distinctive tail lights.
Close-up of the rear of a vintage white Buick car showing the Buick emblem, Ontario license plate, and tail light.
A man dressed in business casual attire with a hat and glasses, crouching next to a vintage brown car on a grassy field with trees and a fence in the background.
A collection of vintage Mercedes-Benz cars displayed outdoors on grassy ground, with people walking around and admiring the vehicles.
Front view of a silver Porsche sports car parked on a grassy area with water and a shoreline in the background.
A red Lamborghini Diablo VT with gullwing doors open at an outdoor car show, with two men in suits and hats observing the car and a sign indicating its make and model.
A man sitting in a vintage red microcar with its engine compartment open, and a young girl standing behind, adjusting sunglasses. The scene is at a car show with many people walking and observing cars on a grassy field.
A yellow vintage car at a car show with its trunk open, showing the engine. People are walking around and viewing other cars in the background on a sunny day.
The interior of a Volkswagen car with a black dashboard and colorful wheel cover, parked near a grassy field with people in the background.
Two men inspecting an antique black car in a grassy outdoor area near water, with the ocean visible in the background.
Close-up of the rear of a vintage car with a Kansas license plate that reads 'Miss America, Land of Beautiful Girls,' parked on grass.
Interior of a vintage blue race car with a wooden steering wheel and various gauges, displayed outdoors with people in the background.
Close-up of a golf cart tire and pedal on a well-maintained green golf course.
Close-up of the rear of a white Lamborghini Countach 1.0 CSL, showing twin cooling fans, an Ontario license plate, and an exhaust pipe.
A vintage car show on a sunny day with people walking and talking around classic cars on display, including a black Cadillac in the foreground and other cars in the background, with tents and a house behind them.
Bright pink Smart car with a custom license plate 'SELINACW' parked on a grassy field during an outdoor car show, with people and other vintage cars in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
A black cat's face printed on a circular bag resting on the back seat of a car, with a grassy field visible outside the window.
A bright pink sports car with an Ontario license plate that reads 'SELINACW' is parked on a lawn in front of a large, elegant house with a pointed roof and big window. Two black cats are sitting inside the car, visible through the windshield.
Close-up of a pink sports car with 'Barbie' written on the side, decorated with palm trees, at an outdoor car show with people and other cars in the background.
Interior of a vintage white convertible car with red seats and dashboard, white steering wheel, and dash gauges.
A classic red sports car with its hood open, parked on a grassy area near a body of water with two people sitting in the background.
A blue race car on display at an outdoor car show with a crowd of people admiring the vehicles and white tents in the background.
Silver classic Bentley car parked on grass with a body of water and cloudy sky in the background.
Colorful Volkswagen car with multicolored panel design parked on green grass at an outdoor event, with people in the background and a partly cloudy sky.
The front of a vintage Fiat car with a chrome grille and hood badge, decorated with blue ribbons and rosettes from the Cobble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
Red Renault car parked on green grass near a body of water with cloudy sky
Close-up of a red sports car's engine compartment with V6 turbo engine visible through the rear window.
Red vintage Alpine car displayed on a grassy field at a car show with other classic cars and people in the background.
Front view of a vintage yellow Mercedes-Benz car with surfboards on top, parked on grass near a body of water, under a partly cloudy sky.
A man and woman sitting on a park bench looking at their phones near a red vintage convertible car with its hood open, on a grassy area near the water.
A vintage race car with blue and white paint and large tires displayed on a grassy field at a car show, with people and tents in the background.
Front view of a vintage racing car on a grassy field under a cloudy sky, with houses and trees in the background.
Group of men examining a vintage blue Bugatti race car on a grassy field with water and a cloudy sky in the background.
Front view of a vintage blue Bugatti race car on a grassy field with water in the background.
Interior view of a vintage Ford vehicle at a classic car show with people gathering outside near the water in the background.
Close-up of the rear of a vintage Toyota four-wheel-drive vehicle, showing the Toyota badge, four-wheel-drive badge, and tail lights. In the background, an American car and a golf ball on a tee are visible on a grassy field near water.
Front view of a vintage blue race car on a grassy field with water and cloudy sky in the background.
A man with a beige straw hat and pink shirt drawing a picture of a blue vintage racing car on a white sketchpad, sitting on a black round stool on green grass, with the racing car in the background.
A vintage black motorcycle with green and white ribbon decoration on the handlebar is displayed on a grassy field during an outdoor event, with several people in casual attire and other motorcycles in the background.
Yellow Lamborghini sports car parked on a grassy area with a body of water and cloudy sky in the background.
Two men examining a vintage golf cart at an outdoor event with multiple people and a lake in the background.
Interior of a vintage silver Mercedes-Benz 300 SL with red dashboard and beige steering wheel, parked on grass at a car show.
Vintage turquoise convertible car on display at an outdoor car show, with people admiring and taking photos in the background.
Close-up of the rear of a red vintage sports car with a decorative badge, a custom license plate reading 'CIAO BELLA,' and tail lights, parked on a grassy surface.
Close-up of a vintage car dashboard with a wooden steering wheel, speedometer, and other gauges.
Close-up of a vintage blue car showcasing its front grille, headlamps, bumper, and part of the wheel on grass.
Close-up of a vintage blue car's dashboard and steering wheel, with a wooden steering wheel, analog gauges, and a small mirror on a grassy field.
People attending a vintage car show outdoors on a sunny day, with tents and trees in the background. A vintage green car is in the center, with the driver dressed in vintage attire, surrounded by spectators.
A row of vintage cars parked on a grassy area with trees in the background, including a green convertible and a black car with beige interior.
People at a vintage car show on a grassy field, with classic cars and a white tent in the background.
A vintage black car with chrome accents parked on a grassy field near trees and a body of water.
Close-up of a chrome hood ornament of a vintage car featuring a kneeling archer with a bow, mounted on the front grille of a red and white classic car with a cloudy sky in the background.
Close-up of a classic red Porsche sports car interior, showing the steering wheel with Porsche emblem, dashboard with gauges, and white gloves on the dashboard.

Concours Awards

On Sunday afternoon the judging was complete and it was time for the awards ceremony. The sun was out and some light clouds had the cars looked fantastic as they drove up to receive their awards.

This year I took the opportunity to grab a few people-free photos of cars at the start of the ceremony before settling by the awards tent to get the cars driving back in front of the seating area and the Cobble Beach clubhouse. It’s a tricky angle as the sun is shining right towards you, but it lets you get some great shots of proud drivers and the crowd that makes it all possible!

With some stiff competition the awards for Outstanding Pre-War car went to a 1932 Duesenberg Model J owned by William Miller from Frankfort, IN, Cobble Beach regular and proud Newfoundlander Vernon Smith won the Outstanding Post-War award for his enormous 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz and the Best of Show awards went to a 1938 Steyr 220 Roadster driven by Peter Boyle from Oil City, PA. This wasn’t the first time that Steyr roadster had been at the concours, but it was the first time it’s won a well-deserved major award!

A large, Victorian-style house with a dark shingle roof, turrets, and multiple windows, situated on a well-maintained lawn. A crowd of people is gathered outside, some sitting and others standing, around a classic black vintage car displayed on a cur
A vintage red convertible car with two people inside, driving on a paved path in a park-like setting, surrounded by trees and others enjoying the outdoor event.
A large house overlooking a crowd of people gathered on the lawn, with a vintage car driving on the pathway in front. There are flags, umbrellas, and a bright, sunny day.
Vintage Mercedes-Benz cars parked on a grassy area during a car show, with people sitting and standing nearby.
A vintage white and red convertible car with two passengers, a woman with blonde hair and a man in a hat, parked on a grassy area during a classic car show. In the background, a large crowd is seated on the lawn and at tables in front of a large, Vic
A vintage black Cadillac car at a car show with people watching. A man in a suit and hat talks to an older gentleman sitting inside the car. The background features a large, historic house and a group of spectators seated on the lawn.
A vintage red convertible car with two women inside and a large crowd of people outdoors in sunny weather.
Vintage car driving on a driveway with a large house and an audience seated on the lawn watching a car show.
A line of vintage sports cars parked on a winding path, with a backdrop of green trees and blue sky.
A yellow vintage Fiat 500 driving on a path at a car event with spectators sitting on a grassy hill observing.
A yellow Lamborghini sports car parked on a grassy area at a car show, with a line of various luxury and sports cars behind it. Spectators are sitting on the grass and standing, watching and taking photos of the cars on display on a sunny day with pa
A vintage silver car with a blue ribbon on the hood, parked on a golf course with people and golf carts in the background.
Man in a blue suit riding a vintage black motorcycle past a grassy area with seated and standing spectators at an outdoor event.
Man with white hair and glasses sitting on a vintage black motorcycle with a red and white ribbon, at a classic car and motorcycle show in a park with green grass and trees, with groups of people sitting and viewing cars and motorcycles in the backgr
An elderly man riding a vintage motorcycle on a curved path in front of a large house with many spectators seated and standing on the grassy hill and porch.
A man wearing sunglasses and a beige shirt is driving a vintage green car with a beige canopy. In the background, there is a crowd of people sitting and standing on a grassy hill, watching the event.
A shiny silver vintage sports car driving on a grassy golf course with a large crowd of people sitting on the slope watching. A woman in a blue dress and hat is standing next to the car, pointing towards the crowd, during a sunny day.
A vintage cream-colored car on display at a classic car show in front of a large, historic house with a crowd of people in the background. A man in a suit and hat is inspecting the car.
Two elderly men sitting on chairs watching a golf tournament by a lake, with spectators and a red sports car nearby.
A vintage red car with a New Brunswick license plate at a classic car show, surrounded by people admiring it on a clear, sunny day.
A red classic convertible car with a person wearing a black hat and white shirt sitting in the driver's seat, parked on a paved road near green grass and trees, with a white event tent and people in the background.
A vintage car show with a red Cadillac in the foreground and various classic cars and people dressed in vintage clothing in the background on a sunny day.
Close-up of a vintage green car with a spare tire mounted on the side, featuring intricate wire spokes and shiny chrome details, against a clear blue sky.
A vintage green convertible car with black top at a car show, with people in the background observing other classic cars outdoors on a sunny day.
Vintage white convertible car parked on grass at an outdoor event in front of a large, Victorian-style house with a crowd of people around.
A classic car show featuring a red vintage convertible and other antique cars on display with people walking around and viewing the cars on a sunny day.
Three vintage cars parked on a grassy field under a blue sky with clouds.
Close-up of a vintage white car with a large chrome grille, round headlights, and a Stallion sign, at an outdoor car show.
Rear view of a vintage red convertible car with a blue ribbon on the door, parked on a grassy area near water, with a distant shoreline and trees in the background.
A red vintage Cadillac convertible parked on a grassy lawn in front of a large, elegant house with a tower and porch, during daytime with clear skies.
Three vintage cars parked on a grassy lawn in front of a large, Victorian-style house. The cars include a red convertible, a white roadster, and a green sedan. The house has multiple stories, a tower, and a porch with outdoor seating.
A vintage car show in front of a large Victorian-style house on a sunny day.
Three classic vintage cars parked on a grassy field, with trees behind and a row of houses in the distance under a clear blue sky.