Concours
What is it?
Basically a concours is a car show.
How does it work?
A concours is a judged event where cars are prepared to “as delivered” condition. Points are deducted from a maximum possible value based on condition and cleanliness.
Cars are separated by model, year and level of competition. Competition levels may include, but are not limited to:
1. Full Concours – for those entries which are maintained at a high level. Concours entries will have the interior, exterior, storage compartment, engine compartment, undercarriage front and undercarriage rear.
2. Street – intended for those entries which are used on an occasional basis. Street entries will receive the same evaluation as the Concours Division entries, with the exception of the undercarriage front and undercarriage rear
3. Wash-n-Shine – designed for entries which are driven on a regular basis. Only the interior, exterior and storage compartment will be judged.
There are also events known as “Peoples Choice” where people attending the event, not official judges, choose the car they like the best.
Other info:
These events usually start late morning (9-11 AM) and finish late afternoon. Entrance fees range from $25 and up.
Several concours events are held each year.
- Niagara Region PCA – Ellicottville Summer Party
- Zone 1 PCA – location varies
- Finger Lakes Region PCA – Geneva
- John Holtz/Golisano – Rochester