McLaren is one of the most well known and respected names in car racing. The brand remains the only marque to win the Indianapolis 500, Formula 1™ Constructors’ Championship, 24 Hours of Le Mans and Can-Am Championship.

2014 brings us McLaren’s 50th anniversary and a big celebration is planned at the 19th annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance car show in Florida.

On display will be a wide variety of rare and significant McLaren racers from five decades of racing competition. McLaren has helped define motorsport via a tireless pursuit of perfection.

To celebrate 50 years of McLaren, the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance will showcase a 2014 Honoree Jochen Mass’ 1977 McLaren M23 Formula 1 racer as part of the “Cars of Jochen Mass” class. This historic Cosworth-powered M23 took Mass to second place in the 1977 Swedish Grand Prix at the 2.497 mile Anderstorp circuit.

McLaren Automotive North America is honored once again to be a participating sponsor for the third consecutive year, of the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. McLaren is planning to host event guests at its brand display pavilion on Saturday March 8 and Sunday March 9, where several special vehicles will be shown.

The 2014 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance is scheduled ot be held between March 7-9th 2014 on the 10th and 18th fairways of The Golf Club of Amelia Island at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island.

Bill Warner is the Founder and Chairman of the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance and was quoted, “McLaren’s racing record is without equal. The company is about quality and excellence in every component of the car, their execution, preparation and presentation.”

The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance is recognized as one of the top automotive events in the world. The car show event draws nearly 250 rare vehicles from collections around the world.

Bruce McLaren Motor Racing Ltd. was originally created way back in 1963 by Bruce McLaren after he drove for Cooper Cars. Bruce McLaren won the 1959 and 1960 Formula 1 Constructors’ Championship and the 1962 Monaco Grand Prix. Bruce McLaren also personally won two Can-Am titles in 1967 and 1969 and the 24 Hours of Le Mans, alongside countryman Chris Amon in 1966, driving a Ford GT40.

Although Bruce McLaren passed away in 1970, his legacy and strong company brand continues to this day. Between 1972 and 1976, McLaren cars took three Indianapolis 500 victories, plus winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1995 with the F1.

The 1995 victory at Le Mans cemented McLaren with the recognition of becoming the only marque in history to claim motorsport’s famous Triple Crown – victories at the Monaco Grand Prix, the Indy 500 and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Car enthusiasts don’t want to miss this major car show event in Florida. To make plans to attend the 19th annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance in March 2014, please contact The Life of Luxury for tickets and help booking your Florida travel arrangements

Above Photo Courtesy of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway – lowres

The 2012 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance will be held March 9-11 on the 10^th and 18^th fairways of The Golf Club of Amelia Island at Summer Beach adjacent to The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island.

Now in its second decade, the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance is among the top automotive events in the world.

Get your chance to see one of the rare, Supercharged Cord 812 roadsters at the Amelia Island. Only 196 Supercharged Cord 812 roadsters were built by the Auburn Automobile Company.

Known as “the coffin-nose Cord” the rarest of them all is the Tom Mix Cord, a 1937 supercharged 812 convertible. The supercharged 812 convertible is the model car that cowboy star Tom Mix was killed.

The Supercharged Cord 812 roadster is a rare, radical, futuristic and stunningly beautiful looking car.

Tom Mix was one of America’s first cowboy movie stars and known as an original Hollywood good guy in the white hat.

On October 12, 1940 – Tom Mix crashed his supercharged Cord in a construction zone on Arizona Route 79. The Cord was capable of over 100 mph and Mix had been traveling nearly 80 mph and missed the signs saying “BRIDGE UNDER REPAIR”.

Now owned by Bob White of Scottsdale, AZ, Mix’s Cord is one of only three with a rare set of options, including an external-mounted spare. The other two belonged to jazz singer Al Jolson and actress Barbara

“The 812 Cord is rare, technologically advanced and extraordinarily desirable,” said concours founder and Chairman Bill Warner. “The Tom Mix Cord is the most famous of the breed. It’s a true ‘destination car’, the kind that hard core classic car enthusiasts will travel hundreds of miles to see.’

For more information on the 17^th annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance please visit www.ameliaconcours.org or call 904-636-0027.

1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman landaulet – Pope Paul VI.

As the 125 year anniversary celebration of the invention of the automobile continues, Mercedes-Benz is one of several special car makers planning to exhibit at the amazing 16th Annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance show.

The 16th Annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance will be held from March 11-13, 2011.

The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance is now in its second decade and is among the top automotive events in all of the world.

One of the most anticipated cars to make an appearance at the car show is the famous 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman landaulet, which was specifically built for Pope Paul VI.

The 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman landaulet is a historic vehicle and will make its first appearance on U.S. soil at Amelia Island.

The historic car will be part of a featured Class of Mercedes-Benz 600 vehicles on display during this popular automotive event.

The 16th Annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance will feature about 250 rare vehicles and the car show benefits the Community Hospice of Northeast Florida.

The Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman landaulet was originally presented in September 1963 at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt, Germany.

Due to its luxury look, the Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman landaulet quickly became the vehicle of choice for many of Europe’s wealthy elite.

The luxurious Mercedes-Benz car that was built for the Pope was custom and constructed with an individual seat for the pontiff that could be raised and lowered during the car’s procession through crowded streets.

An elevated roof, extended rear doors, and raised floor were also fitted along with other special equipment such as bulletproof glass.

Over two decades, the car was used by three popes and was returned to Mercedes-Benz’s Stuttgart, Germany headquarters in 1985.

For additional information about the upcoming 16th Annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance car show, please call 904-636-0027 or visit www.ameliaconcours.org

1955 Biscayne dream car

Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance car show celebrates 100 Years of Chevrolet.

See a display of the 1955 Biscayne car.  The 1955 Biscayne car designed by Harley Earl.