The Yearly Showcase of Luxury Cars Returns!

 

By Katlean de Monchy–

More than $100 million worth of collector automobiles transformed the Bridgehampton home of Maria and Kenneth Fishel into a showcase of automotive history and luxury living.

The cheff Todd English (who has devised a way for Bentley owners in Miami never to be more than 20 feet from their cars while they dine in a sky scraper), the reality star Ramona Singer, the entrepreneur Bradford Rand and Maria and Kenneth Fishel, whose property is being used for the Concours d’Elegance.

 

 

 

The author Candace Bushnell, a presenter, is with Maria Fishel (Photo credit: Society Allure / Rob Rich)

RAND Luxury (as in Bradford Rand) hosted its annual Hamptons Concours d’Elegance on Saturday, August 1. The event drew car collectors, automotive enthusiasts, celebrities and Hamptons regulars for an afternoon that blended rare Ferraris, Porsches, Aston Martins and other coveted marques.
The event ws also a charity fundraising to benefit the South Fork Natural History Museum & Nature Center and the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation.

James Brynes and Noreen Donovan (Photo credit: Society Allure / Rob Rich)

The sprawling outdoor event featured an impressive lineup of Ferraris, Porsches, Aston Martins, McLarens, Lamborghinis, Bentleys, Rolls-Royces, and other rare collector vehicles, drawing automotive enthusiasts and collectors from across the region.

Mike Dirnt, the bass player from Greenday, Bradford Rand, and John Cusimano, the lead singer for the Cringe. (Photo credit: Society Allure / Rob Rich)

Beyond the concours competition, attendees sampled premium offerings from Louis XIII Cognac, Crystal Head Vodka, Tres Guitarras Tequila, Mezcalum, Telmont Champagne, Peroni, and other beverage partners while enjoying gourmet cuisine and Cohiba cigars.

Kathy Prounis (Photo credit: Society Allure / Rob Rich)

Luxury exhibitors showcased everything from fine timepieces and estate jewelry to private aviation, yachting, home design, fashion and high-end real estate, creating a lifestyle experience that extended well beyond the automotive displays. Celebrity presenters included Candace Bushnell, Todd English and Ramona Singer.

The People’s choice award went to Robert Schmitter for his 1964 Porsche 356