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Evaluated as one of top 10 biggest classic cars exhibitions in the world, the prestigious Desert Classic Concours d’Elegance annually appeals to thousands of motor-sports fans, shopping car collectors as well as the greatest drivers last Sunday. This was the second year  La Quinta Resort and Club in La Quinta, California hosted the event. The Santa Rosa Mountains was considered to be an ideal backdrop for the concours, and competition of over 150 cars from nearly 20 different classes.

A number of cars belong to private collections and museums. Furthermore, there is a variety of activities during exhibition including parties, tour, opening reception and live music. However, the most outstanding event is an auction in Mountain Golf Cours, La Quinta resort and Best car prize.

Best of Show belonged to 1929 Auburn 8-120 Boattail Speedster owned by Aaron and Valerie Weiss of San Marino, California.

In 2011, the forth time such an attracting festival of innovative engineering, design and performance took place in three days from Feb 25th to 27th with thousands of attendees and over 200 invited cars from U.S, Canada, and Europe.

1954 Chevrolet Corvette Bubble Top

1913 Isotta Fraschini Tipo IM

1953 Austin Healey Le Mans

1956 Avia Streamliner

1960 Pontiac Bonneville

1958 Mercedes 180D

1970 Alfa Romeo Montreal, the vehicle featured a V8, is similar to the one in the Type 33.

1947 Ferrari 166 Inter Touring Berlinetta achieved Most Significant Closed Car

1953 Fiat Stanguellini Bertone

1953 Jaguar C-Type, Bill Pope, Scottsdale, AZ won Most Significant Open Car

1949 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible

1940 Cadillac Convertible

1960-1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II features left-hand drive designed for export and described as one of the most desirable of Silver Clouds to grace the roads.

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