La Jolla Motor Classic

Posted by bayinn on April 3, 2011

Seventh annual La Jolla Motor Car Classic attracting hundreds of spectators with a passion for preservation including car restorers and enthusiasts. Rivaling the Concours d’Elegance in Pebble Beach, the two-day event begins with a Road Rally at the Automotive Museum in Balboa Park winding its way to the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club. The cars will be on public display from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ellen Browning Scripps Park at the La Jolla Cove on April 3, 2011.

Over the past six years, the La Jolla Motor Car Classic has paid tribute to Horseless Carriages, Italian marques, British marques, Woodies, 50’s Classics and Shelby Automobiles. The featured marque for the 2011 show is German automobiles. In addition to these European classics, this event will highlight over 30 juried classes of automobiles. Vintage auto aficionados and collectors are encouraged to compete against the best of the best for many other marques as well, including: British, Italian, German, Horseless Carriages, CCCA Classics, Woodies, Special Interest Cars, Vintage Motorcycles, and many others.

This spectacular event, along the picturesque oceanfront setting of La Jolla, raises essential funds for the La Jolla Historical Society and the Monarch School, providing education for children who might otherwise not be given the opportunity.