It’s time for dedicated classic car enthusiasts, snow birds and Florida residents to mark their calendars and save the date for upcoming events. Below is a list of the biggest and best in the state of Florida for the next six weeks.
Cars on 5th Ave. in Naples, FL – February 16
The 9th annual car show on beautiful 5th Avenue in Naples will honor the 50th Anniversary of the Ferrari Club of America.. There were 425 cars (not all Ferraris) on display and over 30,000 spectators last year. www.carsonfifth.com
Targa 66 at Palm Beach International Raceway – February 22-23-24
Targa Sixty Six was started in 1991 by Brian Redman for owners of vintage and modern high performance and collector cars that do not necessarily wish to race them, but who like to drive at speed under controlled conditions, in the company of others
with like interests. www.gorace.com
Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance - February 22-23-24
The Concours kicks off on Friday night with the duPont Registry Live Hangar Party. Saturday night is a Gala Dinner & Show. Then on Sunday, the main event takes place, as auto experts judge some of the world’s finest vehicles. www.bocaratonconcours.com
Sebring Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) & TransAm races
Three days of exciting action including 14 Sprint races, 3 Keenan Motors Endurance Series races including a 90 minute night race on Friday evening. Drive your street car on the Sebring race circuit all 3 days during the optional Track Touring program. Watch the one hour TransAm Race race on Sunday. Join the 60th anniversary party and car show featuring the Chevrolet Corvette. Watch Porsches, Corvettes and Ferraris compete on the challenging 3.74 mile Sebring race track. www.sebringraceway.com & www.svra.com
Connoisseurship and the Collector Car seminar at the REVS Institute for Automotive Research at the Collier Collection in Naples, FL – March 3-4-5-6
Expect great camaraderie, enthusiastic discussions and provocative ideas exchanged in a small, collegial format. There will be a mix of gallery talks, demonstrations and hands-on workshops. Attendance is limited and entries are accepted on a first come first serve basis. Expensive but well worth it for the serious collector. www.revsinstitute.org
Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance – March 8-9-10
This prestigious event is in its 18th year at the Ritz –Carlton on Amelia Island, FL. The weekend is filled with classic car auctions, seminars and tributes to the Porsche 911, the Corvette Sting Ray, Lamborghini and Sam Posey. This event rivals Pebble Beach for quality and variety of vehicles and knowledgeable judges. www.ameliaconcours.org
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