Now that Concours d’Lemons officially falls under the Hagerty umbrella, it joined the greens at this weekend’s The Amelia, sharing space on Saturday with Radwood. Together, the two affairs reminded guests that a show field doesn’t always have to take itself so seriously–or t…
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Is Concours d'Lemons just another Iola, Carlisle car show without the swap meet? Are the car involved still Concours type vehicles (cleaned with Q-tips, rubbed with Diapers, never driven only trailered) just not the usual qualification for judging? I have read about them in GRM but never had the opportunity to attend.
Lemons attracts a mix: great examples of "meh" cars and "meh" examples of great cars. So you might find a perfect, perfect (insert "meh" car here) or a truly clapped-out example of something that would tradtionally wow the crowd.
The event doesn't take itself too seriously, though. That's probably a common denominator. It's fun.