A 1938 Hispano Suiza H6B Dubonnet Xenia owned by the Mullin Automotive Museum was awarded Best of Show honors at the 25th anniversary Rodeo Drive Concours dElegance on Sunday June 17.
A Fathers Day tradition, the event welcomed more than 30,000 guests to the famous Beverly Hills thoroughfare, offering dads and their families a chance to peruse a prestigious selection of vehicles from priceless classics to ultra-rare hypercars.
This years event was highlighted by a special display of approximately 50 silver cars, signifying the events 25th anniversary. That collection included European classics, luxury sedans, muscle cars, and supercars, encompassing an entire block along Rodeo Drive.
“Our 25th anniversary celebration generated the largest turnout and the most spectacular cars ever, until next year, of course!” said Bruce Meyer, chairman of the Rodeo Drive Concours dElegance. “I am especially proud of the diversity of the cars we had on display today, offering selections for every car enthusiasts interest and passion. Its our goal to expose as many people as possible to both Beverly Hills and the world of car collecting.”
The Best of Show-winning Xenia was based on the Hispano-Suiza H6, incorporating modifications that included independent suspension designed by World War I flying ace, race car driver and Olympic athlete Andre Dubonnet. The Xenias Art Deco-themed hand-built coachwork by Jacques Saoutchik features teardrop-shaped wings and a sculpted cockpit.
In addition to its best of show selection, the 25th anniversary Concours dElegance recognized the following award-winners:
Mayors Award: Most Elegant
1957 Mercedes-Benz 300Sc Coupe
Vin Di Bona, owner
Chairmans Award
1964 Porsche 904
Sam Yagi, owner
Icon Award: Timeless Classic
1964 Pontiac GTO
Tenney Fairchild, owner
Rodeo Drive Award: Most Stylish
1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible
Kip Cyprus, owner
Police Chiefs Award: Life In The Fast Lane
1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR Competition
Rusty West, owner
Beverly Hills Award: Most Unique
2009 Ruf CTR3
Phillip Sarofim, owner
Rodeo Drive Award: Most Fashionable
1965 Lamborghini 350GT
Doug Cohen, owner
Carroll Shelby Award: Most Sporting
1950 Ferrari 166 Inter Touring Berlinetta
Don Murray, owner
Steve McQueen Award: Classic Sports Car
1957 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
Ken Ciscek, owner
Precious Metal Award: Most Outstanding Silver Car
1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series II
Bill Feldhorn, owner
Most Passionate Enthusiast
Jim Hull
HVA Preservation Award
1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Coupe
Bruce Goldsmith, owner
