For those of you who read the blog frequently you probably already know that I am a big fan of the ultimate crap heap challenge known as the 24 Hours of Lemons.  A race that gets $500 cars on a track together for 24 hours of carnage.  Well the creators of this race have gotten together to create another awesome event called the Concours d' Lemons. This is a car show held at Toro Park in montery, CA and will be host to a collection of some of the most oddball, unique, impossible to class, and simply terrible cars around. 

I recently spoke with organizer Alan Galbraith (who will also be showing a custom Hurst Edition Pacer) to get some background about the event and what show attendees can expect to see.  At first I wasn't 100% what to think, I had an image of tons of "Lemons worthy" cars dripping oil in the grass, but this event is going to be so much more than that.  This isn't just a show for cheap cars its a show for truely unique collector cars that often times may not find themselves welcome at other events or able to fall into a class at other events.  Two of the oldest Toyotas in the country are going to be there as well as the dealer who originally sold them.  Lots of "special" edition cars such as a true boss pinto and oddballs like an amphibious Fiat are attending as well. 

Here is a quick peak of some of the classes that caught my eye for participants. (to view the full list check their website)

• Wretched Rejects For: Any vehicle that has been refused admittance by a major concours (rejection letter must be displayed on the vehicle during the show)

• Shag Van For: Carpeted, airbrushed makeout/molester vehicles

• Unmitigated Gaul, 1970-current For: LeCar, Citroen SM, Peugeot 604, etc.
  Award: The French Legion of Horror

• Ill-Advised Kit Cars For: Laser 917, MiGi TF, Manta Mirage, etc
  Award: Steaming Pile of Kit Trophy

• Biggest Loser For: Car with largest percentage of value drop (MB S600, etc.)

            Battle of the Network Cars For: Knockoffs of KITT, Starsky's Torino, Miami Vice, A-Team, etc.

  There are a lot more classes and the field is looking like a good combo of daily drivers and true concours worthy show cars.  What I really like about this event is that not only will you get to see cars that you will find at no other show, but its creators Jay and Alan are aiming at making it a fun event with out the stuffyness of a certain other monterey show.  If at all possible I'm going to try and make it to this event and take photos, and I will be happy to post up any pics or video that other attendees are willing to send us.  Tickets to the event are $20 bucks and Police, military, fire personal, and kids under 12 get in free with proper I.D.  You can visit their website via the link below and purchase your tickets online.  See you There!