The Concours d’Elegance Award is the most prestigious award presented at the Bay to Birdwood. It follows the original Concours d’Elegance format in that the overall appearance of the vehicle and passengers is judged.
Established at the very beginning of the event in 1980, the Award has been won by some of the finest historic vehicles in Australia. The inaugural winners in 1980 were Stephen, Christina, Gabriella and Elizabeth Boros with their 1930 Model A Ford.
Award Rules
- All vehicles must comply with the Conditions of Entry.
- All occupants of vehicles entered in Bay to Birdwood award categories should present in period-correct style clothing attire aligned with the production date of the vehicle.
- As a Concours d’Elegance Award entrant, your vehicle must be presented in a suitable condition* for the competition.
- *Suitable condition is defined as a very well-presented and detailed vehicle. This definition does not include faded or dirty paint, ripped, torn or badly worn interior, or vehicles in an overall average or poor condition.
- At least three photos which clearly display your vehicle as it will be shown on the day must be submitted with your entry form.
- Drivers/riders must stay with their vehicle until judging is completed on both days, Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 October 2025.
- Award vehicles must complete the Bay to Birdwood from the West Beach Start to the National Motor Museum grounds on Sunday 19 October 2025 to qualify as winners or finalists in their category.
- There will be a stage presentation to the winner(s) during the Bay to Birdwood Finish event.
- Minor modifications aimed at ensuring roadworthiness and safety of the vehicle (e.g., electric starters, seat belts) are permitted.
- If you decide to withdraw from the award for any reason, please advise the Organisers as soon as possible to avoid any confusion on the day. Refunds of award category fees are not available.
- All judging will be undertaken by an expert panel.
- All finalists will be presented with a finalist certificate.
- There will be only one overall winner for each category.
Winners 2024
Concours d’Elegance Award, Post-1950: Winner – Mark Kraulis, 1971 Ford XY Falcon GT
Mark Kraulis & Family and Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC, Governor of South Australia
Concours d’Elegance Award Winner Post-1950, Mark Kraulis
Concours d’Elegance Award, Pre-1950: Winner – Matthew White, 1937 Lincoln Zephyr
Left to right: Matthew White & Family, Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC, Governor of South Australia and Chair of the Bay to Birdwood and History Trust SA Trustee, Michael Neale
