2013 Concours d'Elegance requirements on Oct 12, 2013 (795866) | MotorsportReg.com

Car Classes for the 2013 Concours will be:

• Concours

Cars in this category must be at least 25 years old and represent the most perfect examples of the Mercedes-Benz marque. These cars are in excellent original condition, or are restored to original show quality standards. They will be judged according to strict MBCA judging rules (undercarriages will not be judged) and by MBCA certified judges. A 100-point system will be used to determine the best of the best.

• Street

Cars in this class are usually driven on a regular basis. Street cars should be driven to the event.  Street cars will be judged to determine those cars that are in the best original condition for their age and mileage.  Engine and trunks will be judged, undercarriages will not be judged. Judging will be performed MBCA certified judges using the MBCA defined 100-point system designed for Street cars.

• Pre-merger AMG

Cars in this class are cars that are AMG modified Mercedes-Benz automobiles before Mercedes-Benz acquired AMG.  Pre-merger AMG cars will be judged to determine those cars that are in the best condition for their age and mileage.  Cars will be judged against a modified version of the MBCA 100-point Street car system that will take into consideration the AMG modifications. 

• SL “Pagoda”

Don’t have a perfect Pagoda?  No problem.  Owners in this car class can decide whether they wish to have their car judged or not. Judged cars will be judged to Concours standards.  Awards will be given for both judged and non-judged cars.  

• Silver Star Preservation Certification

This is not a judged category but is designed to recognize and “Certify” cars 25 years of age or older that have not been restored or may be in progress of being restored. A Silver Star Preservation Class Mercedes-Benz must be driven to the MBCA event and have all of its safety items operating. It must have a fire extinguisher. All safety items will be checked and must be totally operational to qualify your car as a Silver Star Preservation vehicle. MBCA’s Concours Chairman will use a point system has been designed as a guideline and qualification of 60 points or better in three of five categories to earn the “Silver Star Preservation Certificate”.

• Display Only

These cars will not be judged.  Cars may be of any age or condition. They are for the enjoyment of all and will not be eligible for awards.