Story, photos by Skip Sheffield
BOCA RATON — If you drove by Boca Raton Airport Friday, Feb.25 or East Camino Real all day Sunday, Feb. 27, you saw hundreds and hundreds of cars. The two locations were busy for the same reason: the fifth annual Boca Raton Concours D’Elegance.
Since its inception five years ago, the Boca Raton Concours has become one of the most prestigious, important and popular car shows in the USA. The best news is that it all benefits a good cause: the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County.
More than 7,000 people attended the three events of Boca Raton Concours D’Elegance, raising more than $3 million for the Boys & Girls Clubs. The reason for all the hubbub is America’s passion for all things automotive. A Concours D’Elegance means the best of the best. That’s what was in Boca Raton from Friday Feb 25 through Sunday, Feb. 27.
The best of the best implies wealth and privilege. It is no surprise that the very best collections are owned by very wealthy people. Fortunately for us ordinary folk, these wealthy collectors are generous enough to let us ogle their prizes while they are on display to be judged by a panel of experts.
The Concours began with a “duPont Registry Live!” hangar party at Boca Raton Airport. This gives car nuts a preview of the goodies to come and a chance to rub elbows with celebrities and special guests such as driver and dancer Helio Castroneves, the champion drivers of the Unsur family, television star and car enthusiast Jay Leno, entertainer Jon Secada, philanthropist Wayne Huizenga and car dealer and event founder Rick Case.
As enthusiasts gather at the Boca Raton Airport for the “duPont Registry Live!” hangar party, the anticipation for the Concours is palpable, offering car enthusiasts a sneak peek into the world of luxury automobiles. Amidst the excitement of rubbing elbows with celebrities and special guests, individuals may also find themselves contemplating the possibility of parting ways with their own prized vehicles.
Fortunately, in today’s digital age, the option to Sell Car Online presents a convenient and efficient solution for those looking to transition to new automotive ventures. For those aiming to upgrade to a newer model or bid farewell to a beloved vehicle, online car selling offers a convenient and effective avenue for enthusiasts embarking on their next automotive journey.
Leno took center stage at the big Saturday gala at Boca Raton Resort & Club, which was a record attendance of more than 1,000 guests.
Leno was also a judge of the Concours competition, where more than 200 cars and 50 motorcycles were on display Sunday on the manicured golf greens of Boca Raton Resort. In a separate area was a display of Indy 500 race cars of note. Yes, it was a gearhead’s heaven and a celebrity gawker’s delight for a three-day weekend in Boca Raton.