AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (March 3, 2024) – A 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO was crowned Best in Show, Concours de Sport while a 1947 Delahaye 135MS Narval Cariolet took home Best in Show, Concours d’Elegance at the 29th annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. The Sunday Concours concluded a week long celebration of the automobile which included auction, seminars, film viewings and several automotive events. In total, over 27,000 automotive enthusiasts visited The Amelia between February 29 and March 3.

“The Amelia really is a motoring event like no other. Twenty-nine years of excellence is what gets enthusiasts excited and keeps them coming back. We are so thankful to the visitors who attend each year, the entrants and judges who participate and the sponsors who chose The Amelia to show their latest offerings.” 

McKeel Hagerty, Chairman of The Amelia and CEO of Hagerty

The 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO shown by David MacNeil has a storied competition history including an overall victory at the 1964 Tour de France and an impressive 4th overall and 2nd in class at the 1963 24 hours of Le Mans. The car recently underwent a full restoration to the specification in which it appeared at Le Mans in 1963.  

“We sweated the details with this car. Motion Products did an amazing restoration and the results speak for themselves.

David MacNeil, Owner 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO

“We’re going to keep this car for many generations and be good stewards of it.”

Roderick MacNeil

The 1947 Delahaye 135MS Narval Cariolet is one of six “Narval” cabriolets built, so named as its nose is reminiscent of the bump on a narwhal’s head. This car was first seen at the 1947 Paris Auto Salon. It’s original owner, Charles Trenet, was a well known singer and songwriter. He shipped the car to the United States for a concert tour in 1948 and it has seen just three more owners since. It is restored in its original color of Orange Brule, a favorite of coachwork designer Joseph Figoni. 

“This car was the Paris Show car in 1947 and today is its return to a Concours. It takes a lot of preparation to come to a Concours like Amelia, but this makes it all worth it.” 

Dana Mecum, Owner 1947 Delahaye 135MS Narval Cariolet
Amelia Concours Automotive Photography by Deremer Studios, LLC

The Ferrari and Delahaye were among the 275 cars featured at Sunday’s Amelia Concours d’Elegance as it welcomed guests to its 29th annual event. The four-day gathering took place from Thursday, February 29 to Sunday, March 3, 2024. Among cars on display were race winning examples, movie heroes, supercars and vehicles replete with history.

All 2024 Amelia Concours d’Elegance Class Winners are listed here.

For more information and to purchase tickets to the 2025 event, visit AmeliaConcours.com.