First Ferrari makes rare appearance at Concours d’Elegance

Another entry of importance is a custom-designed Howard "Dutch" Darrin Packard. One of just a limited few built, this automobile is considered to be a perfect match for the event, because of its association with Darrin, who crafted many of his cars for the same celebrities that brought worldwide notoriety to Palm Springs in the early 1940’s. "Our event will focus attention to the unique history Palm Springs has in relation to these historically significant cars, as well as the celebrities and drivers that made them famous," Merrigan stated.

Promising to be a spectacle unlike anything seen before in Palm Springs, the event kicks-off on Friday, February 29, with the tour Classique. At 11:00 a.m., the Tour Classique will begin at the O’Donnell Golf Course, with a 30-mile tour featuring automobiles entered in the inaugural event. Spectators are invited to catch a glimpse of these rarely seen automobiles as they parade the streets of Palm Springs before returning for a private, preview gathering at the O’Donnell Golf Course. On Saturday, March 1, the gates to the O’Donnell Golf Course open to the public from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. This is indeed a rare opportunity for car aficionados to view some of the world’s rarest, most beautiful, and elegant automobiles.