Celebrate 100 Years of Duesenberg at the Dana Point Concours d'Elegance

Dana Point CA – Jun 21 2013 – The iconic Duesenberg is just that – iconic. And the Orange County Collector Car and Motorcycle Week^TM is proud to celebrate its centennial anniversary at the 31^st annual Dana Point Concours d’Elegance^® this weekend.

Held on Sunday, June 23 from 9:30am-4:00pm at the Monarch Beach Golf Links adjacent to the St. Regis Monarch Beach, the acclaimed Concours will present an extraordinary assembly of Duesenbergs to pay homage to this legendary vehicle designed and manufactured by the Duesenberg Automobile and Motors Company. In addition to the Concours’s featured automobile marque, the event will also honor anniversaries for these in the automotive industry: Aston Martin (100 years), Porsche 911 (50 years) and the BMW M3 (25 years in the United States).

“We’re privileged to celebrate these timeless vehicles at this year’s Dana Point Concours d’Elegance,” said Jeff Spellens, board president. “With America’s love affair with the automobile, and specifically here in Orange County, Concours guests will enjoy a broad spectrum of these automakers and their models, from the Duesenberg to the BMW M3.”

“Year after year, we work diligently to bring together the very best show field in Southern California,” continued Spellens. “It will be a great day of automotive and motorcycle enthusiasts coming together to support three Marine Corps charities – the Semper Fi Fund, MARSOC (U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command) Foundation and the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation.”

Highlighting the 2013 Dana Point Concours d’Elegance is the 1936 Duesenberg SJN Convertible Coupe that starred in the original 1949 “Great Gatsby” film and it has collected numerous awards including this year’s Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance - First in Class and Best in Show. Representing Aston Martin, the 1957 Aston Martin DB 2/4 Mark III and the 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will command a crowd. The 1964 Porsche 901 and the 1967 Porsche 911 Coupe will be turning heads as well. Finally, for BMW, the 1989 BMW M3 is a must see.

For motorcycle enthusiasts, the Concours is also celebrating the passion, freedom and independence of the 110^th anniversary of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company.

The more than 200 vehicles and motorcycles have been generously provided to the Concours by individual owners and collections such as Crevier Classic Cars, Mercedes-Benz Classic Center, the Nethercutt Museum and the Petersen Automotive Museum.

Concours tickets may be purchased for $30 each at www.danapointconcours.org. Children 12 and under are free. Complimentary tickets are also available to active military and DOD personnel. Their families may purchase tickets for $15 per person.

About Orange County Collector Car and Motorcycle Week

The Orange County Collector Car and Motorcycle Week has evolved into Southern California’s premier celebration of the region’s automotive heritage. Attracting thousands of enthusiasts from across the country each year, the multi-day event offers an exceptional showcase of parties, tours, art exhibits and of course, Sunday's marquee event, the Dana Point Concours d'Elegance. The event is presented primarily with Full Classic^® Cars from the Classic Car Club of America (CCCA), and other non-classic classes. The Concours is also a volunteer-run, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, and a percentage of the 2013 event’s proceeds will be directed to the Semper Fi Fund, MARSOC Foundation and the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation. To learn more, please visit www.danapointconcours.org. Information can also be found on Facebook and Twitter (@DPointConcours).

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