33 Years of Hot Rods, Rats, Customs and More at the Huntington Beach Concours d’Eleganc

Started over 30 years ago, the Huntington Beach Concours d’Elegance has become one of my favorite events to attend in the Southern California region. Nestled on the picturesque lawns of Huntington Central Park the two day long event regularly brings in well over 400 cars in over 120 different classes.

Saturday’s (June 3rd 2017) theme is “Rods, Customs and Rats in the Park” which features, go figure, Hot Rods, Rat Rods and other custom rides from all over the local area. While Sunday (June 4th) offers more Concours-type cars beautifully restored to their original state, just like they were right off the factory floor. Anything from Model T’s and Mustangs to Resto-Mods and vintage bikes are on display all weekend.

The featured marque was Lincoln (it’s the 100th anniversary for the manufacturer this year) and Bentley for the cars, Ducati and Nimbus for the motorcycles. Both days offer a good mix of all different styles of car culture with things to keep the kids entertained as well.

This year’s event is just around the corner. We’ll see you there!

Both days offer a good mix of all different styles…

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2016 HBC Special Award Winners

(complete list of class winners is available on DriveOnline.com)

Best Interior (Concours) – Jay Ataka – 1972 Datsun 240Z Sport

Best Paint (Concours) – Delco Hagan – 1957 Chevy Bel Air Convertible

People’s Choice (Concours Motorcycle) – Rodger Rhinehart – 2014 Indian Chief Vintage

People’s Choice (Concours Auto) – Bob Wilson – 1940 Packard 1806

Al Halloway Memorial Trophy – Aggie Agajanian – 1963 Plymouth Belvedere

Best Of Show (Concours Motorcycle) – Calin Seniac – 2002 Moto Guzzi Schweibn

Best Of Show (Concours Auto) – Gary Marchetti – 1931 Nash 887

Best Engine (Custom) – Bill Freelin – 1965 Chevy Chevelle

Best Interior (Custom) – Mickey Christiason – 1957 Chevy Nomad

Best Paint (Custom) – Mark Emerald – 1968 VW Karman Ghia

Peoples Choice (Custom) – Stan Fuller – 1952 Willy’s Overland & Trailer

Best Of Show (Custom) – Alex Lee Shakas – 1932 Ford T-Bucket

THIS YEAR: June 3-4

Huntington Beach Central Park

7111 Talbert, Huntington Beach CA

714.375.8414

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Editor’s Note: A version of this article first appeared in the July 2017 print issue of the Drive Magazine.