Ed Gilbertson is a lifelong motorsports enthusiast who has owned many significant Italian and British sports cars, as well as American and British motorcycles. He has been actively involved in concours judging for 35 years and is a noted authority on judging procedure, proper preservation and correct restoration.
He is the Chief Judge for the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and also Chief Judge for the Palm Beach Cavallino Classic. He is Chief Judge Emeritus of the Ferrari Club of America and served as Chief Judge for the Legend of the Motorcycle International Concours. In addition, he has been Honorary Chief Judge or Chief Honorary Judge at many other shows across the country.
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For the very first time, the 6th Annual Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance is proud to introduce the French Judging System.
The Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance has changed the style of judging this year to French Concours Rules. This means that we rate the cars on the visual impact they make - the so-called "wow factor". Other criteria such as the car’s condition, authenticity, restoration, rarity, and historical importance are also considered. The main factors are the car’s style, beauty and elegance. There is no such thing as the perfect car, so Concours judges form an opinion of the car they feel is the best at the show on that particular day based on a set of criteria. The French term Concours d’Elegance means “competition of elegance.”
All cars must drive on to the show field under their own power. Please type or print clearly. Include four photos of your motorcycle or car:
- Interior view
- Side view
- Front view
- Rear view
Please note that we encourage additional photos if available.
These photos will not be returned. Please fill out the entry form completely, as this information will be used on the car sign. Cut-off date forms and pictures must be submitted by January 15, 2012 in order to be included in the Show Program. The Selection Committee will review the entry forms and will notify you as to its determination. Thank you for your interest in the Boca Raton Concours d’ Elegance.
Submit photos and history of your vehicle to:
Boca Raton Concours d' Elegance
Attn: Megan Johansen
C/O: The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County
877 NW 61st Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
954.537.3324
mjohansen@bgcbc.org
Class A - Brass , Antique & Vintage through 1924
B - Pre War Antiques - 1925 - 1942
C - American Classics - 1925 - 1934
D - American Classics - 1935 - 1948
E - American Production - 1946 - 1955
F - American Production - 1956 - 1959
G - American Production - 1960 - 1975
H - American Sports - 1949 - 1967
I- American Sports - 1968 - 1975
J- American Muscle - 1955 - 1970
K- European Classics - 1925 - 1948
L - Foreign Luxury - 1945 - 1975
M -Foreign Production - 1945 - 1975
N- Foreign Sports - through 1959
O- Foreign Sports - 1960 - 1975
P- Competition - All, Log Book etc. required
Celebrated Cars of Carroll Shelby:
Q - Shelby Cobra & Datona - All CSX
R - Shelby Mustang - All CSX
Marque of the Year :
S- Aston Martin - All
T - Private Collector - Display Class
U- Senior - All prior 1st Place & Best of Show Winners
Motorcycles:
Class-1 - Pre War
a - Domestic
b - Foreign
Class-2 - Post War to 1965
a - Domstic
b - Foreign
Class-3 - 1966 through 1975
a - Domestic
b - Foreign
Special Displays:
James Bond
Micro Cars
Note: *Application Deadline - January 15, 2012
Application Notification - January 30, 2012, or before.
* All applicants must submit completed application to include photographs and brief history.
