The 2020 Allard Global Concours
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UPDATE: I’ve designed the trophy (see above) and I think it looks pretty cool. Each trophy will be 3D printed with the chassis number and will measure an impressive 4.5” (115mm) wide (what other Concours gives the winners customized trophies?).
Judges: I’ve invited the judges and I’m just waiting on the final confirmations. They are a diverse group of Allard experts, enthusiasts, and creatives that will hopefully lend some credibility to this endeavor.
To say the 2020 Allard Global Concours is a prestigious event is definitely an overstatement. This is just a fun diversion that’s only open to Allards (and replicas). I don’t care if you enter a 100-point Concours winner or a rough-around-the-edges driver; I want to you to enter your car or cars as is. Look, we know these cars aren’t Ferrari’s or Duesenberg’s, but the truth is, each Allard is rare and unique with an interesting story. So far I’ve received around 20 submissions and I’d love to have at least 100. Submit your car and share its story with the world.
We sure are living in crazy times! With the 2020 car season in question due to Covid-19, I decided it would be fun to have an online Allard Concours. This event will be open to all Allard owners, wherever they are in the world. Here’s what you’ll need to submit:
Eight (8) photos of your Allard. Submissions must include at least (1) photo each of the chassis plate, interior and engine bay. The remaining photos will be of the exterior. Bonus points will be awarded if one of the photos is of the cars undercarriage. You don’t need to have a pretty background, but the photos should be in focus.
A written description of the car, its features, and history. The catch? Submissions can be no longer than 100 words. Non-English entries are encouraged, but will be translated to English via Google and cleaned up by me.
Entries are due by Friday April 24 and will be posted on the www.allardregister.org website by Sunday April 26. To protect your privacy, owner names will not be posted and license plates will be obscured. There will be at least (4) classes:
Best Touring Car: L, M, M2, M2X, P1, Monte Carlo, Safari, and Clipper
Best Sports Car: K1, K2, K3, and Palm Beach MkI & II
Best Racing Car: Pre-War, J1, J2, J2X, J2X-LM, JR, Dragster, and Allard based specials
Best Restoration Project: Open to any active Allard restoration project
You’ll notice that I said “at least (4) classes”. If there’s a great turnout, I may add more classes. So, what’s in it for the entrants? Trophies will be awarded to the top (3) places as well as Best of Show and People’s Choice. Trophies will be custom designed and 3D printed by me…I have no idea what they’ll look like, but they will be cool and very exclusive.
Judging will be done by a select group of judges that I have not asked yet…watch out, you may hear from me soon!
Entries should be emailed to allardconcours@gmail.com and must include the chassis number, photos, and description. Entries will be cross-checked with our database to keep everything honest.
I look forward to your entries!
Cheers,
Colin Warnes
www.allardregister.org