To massage the opening line from Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities in describing this year’s Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance, ‘It was the best of times, it was the best of times.’
Given the fifth annual edition of this premium Australian concours event presented a truly stunning selection of cars, along with other luxury items, the description was entirely appropriate!
While it’s only a few years old, the respect that the Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance has gained amongst the automotive cognoscenti is reflected in the event achieving FIVA certification and three nominations at the prestigious Historic Motoring Awards. Last year, against a range of premium events vying for the title of Concours of the Year, the Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance finished runner-up behind the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance – that’s elite company.
The event is more than a concours, though, it’s a premium lifestyle and luxury occasion. This year, that was represented by ‘Concours