The second Sunday in February has become a highlight in every New Zealand car lover’s calendar. Thousands of car enthusiasts visit Ellerslie Racecourse to enjoy this country’s biggest line up of classics – many of them regarded among the world’s best restorations.
The Intermarque Concours d'Elegance is central to the show. It celebrates classic cars with competitions of an international standard based on presentation, cleanliness, condition, originality and excellence. The coveted awards include the Intermarque Team Shield for club teams of two, Masters Class for individual entries and Best “Survivor”.
Aside from the Concours cars and a number of exciting new events, about 80 car clubs will create the biggest display of car marques from all around the globe. These displays compete for the title of "Best Club Display".
Displayed vehicles range from the early 1900s, through to the latest modern exotics. Vehicles range from micros to high performance supercars. The event is renowned for the diversity of cars on show – from British, European and American marques through to Japanese, Australian and even sometimes New Zealand made cars.
Tickets are $20 on the day but also available on iticket. Pre-Christmas early bird pricing $17. - A great stocking stuffer idea !
Watch the judging from 10am in the centre of the judging arena, and then the prize giving at 2pm before checking out the winning cars with their rosettes & trophies from 3pm.
General Parking will be in the inner field, accessed off Derby Downs Place
Coming via private car? Address: 16 Derby Downs Place Ellerslie Racecourse has plenty of free carparking available to raceday attendees. You can then use the pedestrian underpass to access the grandstand side of Ellerslie Racecourse. Note: if you are requiring disabled access, please use 100 Ascot Avenue, Remuera. If you’re arriving from the north, please use the Tecoma Street motorway off-ramp. If arriving from the south, your best motorway exit is Ellerslie.
Food and drink is available or bring a picnic. The event is held rain or shine but sorry no dogs are allowed at Ellerslie Racecourse.
Park and Polish Win with style at the Show's Park and Polish
Park and Polish or Polish and Park? However you do it, display your shiny classic in the Inner field Park and Polish area (in the main car parking area, free parking) while you're visiting the show on Sunday and your pride and joy could win you one of three fabulous prizes!
So break out the elbow grease! Judging takes place between 10.00am and 12.00. Notes will be placed on the top contender cars and owners need to be at the prizegiving at 2pm to win. Just turn up. Parking wardens will direct great looking cars to Park and Polish area, until the area is full.