Jaguar jamboree at 7th Annual Philadelphia Concours d’Elegance

The famed Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum in Philadelphia will open its doors on Sunday, June 23, 2024, to welcome car lovers to the 7th Annual Philadelphia Concours, in partnership with the Delaware Valley Jaguar Club, benefitting Cool Cars for Kids and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

The featured marque this year is Jaguar, a British luxury car brand founded in 1922 and known for its performance, design, and successes in sports-car racing. The Concours d'Elegance will highlight significant cars of all years and makes, that will be judged by world-renowned experts for class awards and Best in Show.

The Saturday night gala on June 22 at the Museum will include silent and live auctions offering highly collectible Jaguar memorabilia, as well as many exciting items and events on the auction block, such as Philadelphia Eagles game tickets, jewelry, drink and dining packages/experiences, and more.

The one-day event, held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., will feature a number of family-friendly events, both inside the Museum and outside on the grounds.

Concours d’Elegance

Inside the Museum, the Concours d'Elegance will highlight a 10-class field of world-class classic, vintage and significant American and European cars from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. They will be judged by experts to receive Best in Class awards, while a coveted trophy will go to the Best in Show.

Jaguar Field of Honour

Outside the Museum, an area will be cordoned off to showcase unique “cats” in the Jaguar Field of Honour. Quality Jaguars that are considered “duplicates” of those entered in the Concours will be judged by certified Jaguar Clubs of North America judges who are members of the Delaware Valley Jaguar Club. Awards will be First Honours, Second Honours and Third Honours.

Jaguar Panel Discussion

Race-car driver Chip Robinson, former Jaguar N.A. president Michael Dale, and Jaguar collector/restorer Dean Cusano will lead a panel discussion on the history of the Jaguar marque, both in racing and in the market, with videos from Group 44 team owner Bob Tullius, Tom Walkinshaw Racing's managing director Tony Dowe, and author Neil Smith. It will be led by writer/historian and Director of Programs for the Simeone Museum, Harry Hurst.

Hagerty Youth Judging

Hagerty's Youth Judging Program returns to the Concours this year. Introduced in 2007, the program is designed primarily but not limited to youths ages 8 to 14. It brings the world of classics to a kid-friendly level.

Author JK Kelly Book Signing

JK Kelly, author of a number of thrillers that take place on the worldwide Formula 1 circuit, will be available during Sunday's Concours from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. to sign "Deadly Driver," the sequel "Switchback," and other of his popular books.

Car Corral

The Car Corral, held on the grounds of the Simeone Museum, is open to local car enthusiasts keen to show off their head-turning cars, classic or otherwise.

More information about the event can be found HERE.