16th Annual PALOS VERDES CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE Announced."100 Years of GM, Cadillac and Alternative Fuel Vehicles Featured" PALOS VERDES Palos Verdes is often used to refer to a group of coastal cities on the Palos Verdes Peninsula in the Los Angeles/South Bay area of California. This affluent bedroom community is known for its dramatic views, good schools [1] extensive horse trails [2] , Calif. -- The 16th annual PALOS VERDES CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE A Concours d'Elegance (from French meaning a competition of elegance) is a competition between automobile owners to be judged on the appearance of their automobiles. These are commonly held at auto shows or after racing competition. will be held at Donald Trump's National Golf Club on the Palos Verdes Peninsula in Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, September 19-21, 2008. The event celebrates 100 years of General Motors featuring Cadillac and alternative fuel vehicles. Eyewitness News Eyewitness News is a local television newscast format, widely used in different markets across the United States. It is also the name of a very popular music package offered by Gari Communications. Automotive Specialist Dave Kunz will reign as Grand Marshal Grand Marshal is a ceremonial, military, or political office of very high rank. The term has its origins with the word "Marshal" with the first usage of the term "Grand Marshal" as a ceremonial title for certain religious orders. of this classic automobile celebration. Kunz, a prior honorary judge who routinely reports on the event commented, "My fondest memories of the PV Concours Concours or EU concours is a recruitment competition and examination to select staff to all institutions of the European Union. Explanation of Open Competition have been doing roving field interviews with car owners. Some of the most interesting cars and people have participated in the past, and helping them share their stories has been a treat." Kunz joins an impressive list of former Grand Marshals including: Carroll Shelby Carroll Hall Shelby, (born January 11, 1923 in Leesburg, Texas) is an American racing and automotive designer and former racing driver. Life before racing After graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas, Texas, Shelby enlisted in the United States Army Air , Parnelli Jones, Barry Meguiar, Otis Chandler, Vic Edelbrock, Bob Estes, Payton Cramer, Gen. William Lyon, Leon Kaplan, Bobbie 'dine Rodda, Paul Moyer, Bill Krause and Helen and Jack Nethercutt who operate the Nethercutt Collection. Concours events are held throughout the world gathering classic cars on public display, judged in several categories. Typically earlier models, cars include categories like Pre War, Muscle and European Sports cars. Serious collectors enjoy friendly competition while enthusiasts enjoy vendor booths offering everything from collectible automotive art to fine jewelry. The weekend events offer a Grand Marshal's Charity Dinner Gala featuring a silent auction that will generate funds for charity. A Tour d'Epicure Road Rallye allows participants to drive cars along a route with food stops and a luncheon. The Concours d'Elegance takes place on the grounds of Donald Trump's National Golf Club. The public may purchase tickets and attend all events. About the PALOS VERDES CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE In its 16th year, the PALOS VERDES CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE offers participants and spectators a formal yet relaxed setting in which to appreciate some of the finest classic automobiles ever produced. Marques Marques may refer to:
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