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Concours d'Elegance Attracts 3,000 Vintage Car Enthusiasts

The sold-out event at the Greystone Mansion featured more than 150 classic automobiles and motorcycles.

The 3rd annual Concours d'Elegance attracted a sold-out crowd of 3,000 people Sunday, with more than 150 vintage automobiles and motorcycles on display.

The event's director, Cindy Brynan, said she was "trilled" with this year's turnout.

"As the Greystone Mansion Concours d'Elegance has a policy of never displaying the same car in successive years, an entirely fresh concours field greeted those in attendance," she said.

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This year some of the rarest cars available for viewing were featured, including a 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Short Chassis Zagato Spyder and four Bugattis, among them a 1939 Bugatti Type 57C Coupe. Vintage Ferrari, Jaguar, Porsche, Rolls-Royce/Bentley and Corvette cars were also showcased, along with dozens of classic motorcycles.

The Best of Show Concours d'Elegance was presented to a 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300. Best of Show Concours de Sport went to a 1964 Alfa Romeo TZ. Mayor William Brien selected a 1936 Bugatti Type 57 Cabriolet as the winner of the Mayor's Choice Award.

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Best of Show–Motorcycle was awarded to a 1958 MV Grand Sport, while Best Antique Motorcycle was won by a 1920 Triumph 550H.

To see a complete list of this year's winners, click here.

A portion of proceeds from the Greystone Mansion Concours d'Elegance will benefit the non-profit Friends of Greystone to support the group's ongoing restoration efforts of the , which is a registered national historic landmark.

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