Concours d’Elegance
The Club holds its Concours d’Elegance on a biennial basis effective from February 2026. Our last Concours was held in May 2025 and will return again in May 2027. Mercedes-Benz Sydney in Alexandria is the host venue for this prestigious Cub event. Awards are given for the best presented cars by designated class and overall event champions.
The event attracts an outstanding range of the best models from Mercedes-Benz and recognises the emergence of modern classics as many of those vehicles are now exceeding 30 years of age and older. New entrants are encouraged.
Participating members must complete the required registration form and submit this at least two (2) weeks prior to the event date together with your entry fee payable to the Club.
Whilst the ultimate honour is to be recognised with an award on the day, equally important is the opportunity to speak freely with other owners of similar vehicles and to gain ideas on how to further improve their own vehicle in preparation for future events. Very few cars ever reach the point of perfection and only through the identification of what may be the smallest detail can a vehicle be further improved to that totally original condition.
Judging of the event is carried out by members of the club although at times we may invite additional judges from another club or organisation. Any member of the club is invited, in fact encouraged. To be a judge on the day, judges must have completed the required Club training course (which may include the Mercedes-Benz Club of America Judging Course) under the supervision of our Chief Judge.
| A | Concours Rules (2025 Version) |
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| B | Concours Classes |
| C | Concours d'Elegance Winners (2023-2025) |
| D | Judging Guidance |
| E | Event Registration and Entry Form |
Why become a judge?
After viewing the above training program members will very clearly understand the judging process. By the completion of the event, as a judge, they will have studied in detail competing vehicles, including their own and gain a clear understanding of where points are won and lost. Members will walk away knowing their vehicles has been fairly judged by their fellow club members who have very specific and detailed knowledge of the models. Remembering that concours is all about originality, specific knowledge of a car to the tiniest degree is essential. Sharing of our knowledge amongst fellow members will help us all to further restore our cars to originality. Judges will be grouped to focus on that class they are most familiar with. They may also judge their own vehicle. Only the car is being judged, not who owns it, who has restored it or the cost of restoration.
We would hope that all entrants participate in the judging process as the greater sharing of knowledge will only help us all. After all, let’s not forget it is a fun and enjoyable event and full participation will ensure a successful day.
