| Car shows are an excellent way for owners to | | | | hobbyists can visit to gain knowledge about |
| display their vintage and antique cars. | | | | vintage cars from the owners themselves. |
| Exotic models of Volkswagen, Ford, Mercedes, | | | | Sometimes manufacturers of the car brands |
| Chrysler, Corvette and Rolls Royce etc. are | | | | visit the car shows and give presentations |
| showcased in car shows. Such car shows are | | | | and demonstrations about their cars. People |
| called classic car shows and they are much | | | | who have procured classic cars as |
| different from ordinary car shows. They are | | | | inheritances visit these shows to get their |
| also popularly called by their French name | | | | cars evaluated and, if they so desire, sold. |
| concours d'elegance. | | | | |
| | | | Concours d'elegances or classic car shows are |
| Most of all, these classic car shows are a | | | | conducted by major show organizers, which are |
| platform for classic car owners to flaunt | | | | oftentimes clubs of classic car lovers. Some |
| their possessions. There are several car | | | | famous concours d'elegances are conducted |
| aficionados who do not use antique cars for | | | | annually at Meadow Brook and Cranbrook in |
| traveling, but still maintain them in order | | | | Michigan, Pebble Beach and Hillsborough in |
| to display them in classic car shows. Awards | | | | California and Hilton Head Island in South |
| are given to best maintained car, most | | | | Carolina among many others. During these |
| antique car, best-looking car, best | | | | events, which run for a week or so, tens of |
| alternative fuel engine, etc. Detailed | | | | thousands of people visit the car shows. |
| reports on these classic car shows are | | | | People learn about the history of cars and |
| printed in tabloids and car magazines | | | | meet the owners of classic cars. Even |
| whenever the events are conducted. | | | | prospective buyers get a chance to shop for |
| | | | an ideal antique car. Visitors are made to |
| Classic car shows are events where antique | | | | vote for the best car and awards are given on |
| cars can be sold and purchased. These are | | | | the last day based on the votes. |
| events when people wanting to buy a classic | | | | |
| car can sometimes buy antique Aston Martins, | | | | In some car shows, there are auctions of |
| Chevrolets, Fords, Volkswagens, Mercedes and | | | | classic cars. The owner may donate the |
| almost all other makes at highly affordable | | | | proceeds of the auctions to suitable |
| rates. Car shows conducted for classic cars | | | | charities. |
| are ideal places where new collectors and | | | | |