The Concours d'Elegance of the Eastern United States is one of the few select shows across the country approved to present The Lee Iacocca Award.  This award is given for "Dedication to Excellence In Perpetuating An American Automotive Tradition".  The Concours Cabinet is honored to present this award to JOSEPH C. CASSINI, III

On a picture perfect day, albeit cool for Florida, the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance celebrated its 13^th year with the assemblage of 328 vehicles - a true “Field of Dreams.”  At least 20 Metro members were present on that Sunday, the 9^th of March, either walking around enjoying some of the best examples of automotive styles, or showing their very fine Full Classics®.   Early 20^th century cars to muscle cars, race cars, motorcycles and Classic Cars were all gracing the fairways of the Golf Club of Amelia Island at Summer Beach and the grounds of the Ritz Carlton Hotel.  Beginning the show season, with people from the north eagerly awaiting the chance to enjoy some early warm weather, Bill Warner, Founder and Chairman, continues to provide one of the best Concours shows in the country.

Seven wonderful Classics owned by Metro members were on display at the Concours with Sam and Emily Mann, not only winning Best in Class with their 1935 Duesenberg J Roadster, but also winning the coveted Best in Show award!  This magnificent car was originally purchased by Clark Gable and was bodied by Rollston as a convertible coupe.  It was then restyled by Bohman & Schwartz of Pasadena, CA according to sketches suggested by Gable himself.  It was used by Gable during his courtship of Carole Lombard and during their marriage, then abandoned by Gable after her untimely death in 1942.  Congratulations Sam and Emily, on receiving high honors for your marvelous car with a wonderfully romantic history.

Other Metro members showing Classics were: