Sandra Button, Chairman of Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is the guest of honour at the inaugural Noosa Concours d’Elegance on July 14-16, 2023
Noosa’s famous main strip will be the centre stage for the event that is expected to attract enthusiasts, car owners, collectors and motoring personalities from across the country to see an unprecedented array of prestigious, unique and historic cars lining Hastings Street.
The three-day event kicks off with a sunset cocktail party at the Sunshine Coast Jet Centre headed by guest of honour Sandra Button and an aerobatic display by Red Bull World Champion Pylon Racing identity, Australian Matt Hall.
On show will be a variety of business jets together with classic and prestige cars. The next day the event makes its way through the Sunshine Coast to Noosa for the street parade.
Noosa Woods will host both a history of motoring and its future with a raft of cars from bygone eras as well as many manufacturers showcasing their latest models. There is also a Motorsports Salon and Concours Lounge.
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Sunday July 16 starts with a concours entrants brunch with Pebble Beach’s Sandra Button presenting the awards for the Best in Show as voted by entrants plus the People’s Choice.
Sponsor and event co-creator Steve Padgett OAM, Sunshine Coast Jet Centre Managing Director said: “Noosa and Hastings Street enjoy similarities to the world-renowned Carmel, California, host to the famous Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. We are delighted to announce that Sandra Button, Pebble Beach Concours d’ Elegance Chairman has accepted our invitation to travel to Australia and officiate at our inaugural event.”
On behalf of Hastings Street Noosa, Alesha Gooderham said “The display will encompass the length and breadth of Hastings Street, from the main roundabout, leading down to Noosa Woods. All automobiles on display will be by invitation only following a selection process by experienced curators.”
Tickets to special events are available through noosaconcours.com.au. The cars will be on public display (free) in Hastings St on July 15, 10.45 am to 5.00 pm.
From Unique Cars #478, May 2023