Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance
March 10-11, 2006 • The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island

Spectators at the annual Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance have come to expect the unexpected, and the 2006 show will be no different with a collection of alternate fuel and alternate power vehicles planned for display.

"For many years, the automotive industry has been questioned for not offering alternate fueled or alternate powered vehicles to the marketplace and for not seriously investing research to develop them," says Bill Warner, founder and chairman. "What most people don't realize is that a number of options have been explored as far back as the 1800s. With the uncertainty surrounding gas prices and fuel availability, a resurgence of this technology is beginning to take place and our show will take the public on a journey and, hopefully, open some eyes."

A wide variety of vehicles is slated for the invitation-only Concours. From the 1800s up to present day offerings, steam, turbine, electric, solar, hydrogen and hybrid vehicles will be on display, including an impressive collection of Stanley Steamer cars.

Hundreds of classic cars line the fairways of the Golf Club
of Amelia Island for the annual Concours d'Elegance.
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Along with Stanley Steamer, Jaguar will be the featured marquee at the 2006 Concours d'Elegance. The latest offering from this British luxury manufacturer, the 2007 XK sports car, will be on display in both coupe and convertible forms. The all-new XK is Jaguar's most advanced production car yet, being constructed from lightweight aluminum and true to the company's mantra of building only beautiful, fast cars.
The honoree for the 2006 Concours d'Elegance will be Indy great Johnny Rutherford. During his career, "Lone Star JR" notched 27 victories in Indy car racing, including three Indianapolis 500 wins.
"America has its share of racing champions, but there aren't many like Johnny Rutherford," says Warner. "Even though he hung up his helmet over 10 years ago, he still remains one of motor sports' biggest stars."
The Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance is one of the nation's most innovative vintage auto shows featuring over 250 rare classics from seldom-seen private collections nationwide. Since it's inception in 1996, the show's foundation has donated nearly $1.4 million to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, Inc. The 2006 show is scheduled for March 10-12 at the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. For more information call (904) 636-0027 or visit www.ameliaconcours.org.

Among the cars on display at last year’s Concours d’Elegance
were race cars driven by NASCAR legends
Bobby Allison (above) and Richard Petty (below).