Celebrating car culture in the heart of the Motor City
at the Detroit Institute of Arts
World-class vehicles, nonstop fun
Thanks to our 2023 honorees
The Detroit Concours is a celebration of the Motor City and the automotive culture that defines it. That’s why, for 2023, we’re proud to honor the people who put the world on wheels: Detroit’s automotive industry employees across all time. Our celebration features an unveiling of custom artwork made up of photos submitted from those in the industry, and a special Concours d’Elegance class, Powered by Detroit, that showcases manufacturer-owned heritage vehicles.
Plus, this year’s event also welcomes Ed Welburn, a 44-year veteran of General Motors’ design team, as Chief Judge.
Saturday's Detroit Concours d'Elegance Class Highlights
- Powered by Detroit (Honoring the People Who Put the World on Wheels)
- Designs of Gordon Buehrig
- 120th Anniversary of Buick
- 57 Heaven (Cars from 1957)
- Mopar Magic
- Ferraris from the '60s and '70s
- RADwood Detroit
- Japanese Classics
- 75th Anniversary of Porsche
- Star Cars (Celebrity owned or driven vehicles)
- 60th Anniversary of Lamborghini
- 60th Anniversary of McLaren
- Concours of America All Stars (Best in Class from 1979-2021)
- American Sports Cars of the '50s and '60s
- 120th Anniversary of Harley Davidson
Cars & Community
Friday, 22 September
4:00pm - 8:00pm
Detroit Institute of the Arts
Bring the whole family for a festival of car-fun, featuring Metro Detroit enthusiasts and their incredible vehicles, the Future Drivers Club with free activities for kids of all ages, a raddest of RADwood showcase and more.
- 105.1 The Bounce WMGC's, DJ Jinx
- 94.7 WCSX and Cars & Community present classic rock band, Storm the Masses, from 5pm-7pm
- Hosted by 94.7 WCSX's, Donielle Flynn
Purchase tickets now
- $20 for adults, discounted rates given to HDC Members and seniors. Children 15 and under are free.
- Pre-purchased tickets include free parking! Ticket holders receive complimentary, convenient and highly secure parking at Wayne State University, across the street from the venue. Proof of ticket purchase required to enter parking facilities.
Concours d’Elegance
Saturday, 23 September
10:00am - 4:00pm
Detroit Institute of the Arts
Enjoy 150 premier vehicles carefully curated for a first-class competition, with highlights including the Designs of Gordon Buehrig, Automotive Innovations, and Anniversary Celebrations of McLaren and Lamborghini. Plus, each ticket includes parking just across the street from the main entrance.
Purchase tickets now
- $55 for adults, discounted rates given to HDC Members and seniors. Children 15 and under are free.
- Pre-purchased tickets include free parking! Ticket holders receive complimentary, convenient and highly secure parking at Wayne State University, across the street from the venue. Proof of ticket purchase required to enter parking facilities.
- Early Entry and Club Detroit ticket holders may enter at 9:00am.
The People Who Put the World on Wheels
This year, the Detroit Concours d’Elegance honors the people who have built Detroit’s automotive industry bolt by bolt. From 1900 to today, these are the workers who have gotten their hands dirty and put their sweat into making the cars we love. They’re the engine of car culture. They’re truly the spirit of Detroit. We couldn’t be prouder to celebrate Detroit’s auto industry workers and their passion, ingenuity and grit at this year’s Concours d’Elegance.
This year, the Detroit Concours is going big in honoring Detroit auto workers across time. We’re celebrating the line workers, the welders, the electricians, the test drivers and so many more. Help us say thanks for putting the world on wheels.
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