There are few better ways to celebrate the birth of the United States than with a car show, and there’s no better time than a long weekend at the peak of the summer. Whether you prefer the raw muscle of a Ford GT or the svelte lines of a Ferrari 250 GT/L, the freedom of the open road has long been a hallmark of the American ethos.
When you say “Speedster” in the same sentence as “Porsche,” it’s usually assumed you are speaking about the stripped-down 1954-1958 variant of the 356. Capitalizing on the power of its own heritage – and the power of nostalgia – Porsche also built three different production 911 Speedsters, the most plentiful being the 1989 model. All have become desirable collectibles.
Nestled between Detroit and Chicago, in America’s car manufacturing heartland, the Gilmore displays a massive assortment of predominantly post-war racing, sports, and consumer automobiles. Since 1966, this museum has been displaying historic automobiles, from the unparalleled luxury of Pierce Arrow, to the the elegance and reliability of the Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost.
This Sunday, Connecticut’s capital burgeons with Italian exotics, from Ferrari and Lamborghini to Maserati and the impossibly exclusive offerings of Pagani. But, more than that, Concorso Ferrari & Friends brings smiles to the faces of 40 children who are currently patients at the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center.
You’d be hard pressed to find a Ferrari buff who doesn’t consider the 1962-1964 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso, a.k.a. 250 GT/L, one of the top five most beautiful Ferraris. Many consider it the most beautiful Ferrari ever, an automobile worthy of possessing for its stunningly elegant Pininfarina design alone.
It seemed like the perfect idea for the affluent auto enthusiast: a V12-powered GT combining supercar performance and room for four adults and their luggage. It would be a like a ground-bound private jet, as home on the Côte d’Azur as on the autostrada, autobahn or New York’s Long Island Expressway.
Naming a road car for a classic racecar would, for some marques, be a risky proposition. You probably won’t find too many objections, however, to Porsche’s putting the “718” badge on its redesigned Boxster and Cayman models.
For the past two years, Ramapo College has played host to a Concours d’Elegance in support of the college and a nearby teaching hospital. The quality of cars entered promises to continue turning this up-and-coming display into a regular stop on the show circuit.
Looking for a reason to take your classic or exotic car out of the garage? Look no further, this weekend boasts automotive events in every corner of the country. Whether you drive the latest Huracan or prefer to cruise in a vintage Corniche, there’s bound to be a gathering nearby that suits your fancy.
