Dana Point Concours d'Elegance(TM) Announces 15th Annual Private Collection Tour Details

DANA POINT, Calif., March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dana Point Concours d'Elegance™ (www.DanaPointConcours.org) today announced that the 15th Annual Private Collection Tour hosted by Grand Prix Tours will visit Crevier Classic Cars, Gaffoglio Family Metalcrafters and The Flying A Garage.

On Saturday, June 26, 2010 the 15th Annual Private Collection Tour will start in Orange County, California at Crevier Classic Cars - one of the West Coast's premier locations for classic cars sales, storage, and event venues. From there, the tour will head north for a behind the scenes look at Gaffoglio Family Metalcrafters. They have built many of the concept cars on auto show turntables over the last 30 years. They became known for their work building vehicles for Chrysler in the late 70's. Their vehicles are all built to the highest quality levels under one roof and they continue to be the number one concept car builder for many different auto manufacturers around the world. The tour will then head farther north to Pasadena to The Flying A Garage which is the home of the automobile collection owed by Aaron and Valerie Weiss. The Weiss' began collecting cars in 1996. The collection is eclectic, containing American Classics, Rolls-Royces, and American cars of the 1950's. The collection is best known for its concentration of Cadillac V-16 automobiles. Finally, Private Collection Tour members are welcome to head back south to the St. Regis Resort in Dana Point, California for various manufacturer ride and drive activities as well as the Dana Point Concours d'Elegance™ Exhibitor Reception. For those wishing to stay at the St. Regis over night to attend the Dana Point Concours d'Elegance™ on Sunday, June 27, 2010, special room rates are available by calling the St. Regis Resort's 24 hour reservations line at +1 888.627.7219.

Tickets for the Private Collection Tour are $150.00 per person and the event is limited to the first 100 people. Tickets can be purchased online at www.DanaPointConcours.org or by calling + 1.800.839.7520 x1.

The 28th Annual Dana Point Concours d'Elegance™ will take place on Sunday, June 27, 2010 on the Monarch Beach Golf Links at the prestigious St. Regis resort in Dana Point, California. This year's event will feature 100 years of Alfa Romeo and celebrate 80 years of design from Pininfarina. The Dana Point Concours d'Elegance™ is a volunteer-run, 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, with excess proceeds supporting the Ocean Institute, the Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center at Hoag Hospital and other Southern California youth charities. The event is operated primarily as a Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Concours, with additional classes showcasing interesting and relevant automobiles. Southern California is the automotive culture capital of the world with a deep history in design, customization and motorsports. The Dana Point Concours™ organizing committee aspires to create a premier automotive event that showcases this rich heritage. General admission tickets are $30 in advance and $35 the day of the event. Children under 12 have complimentary admission. To purchase tickets, and get more information, please visit www.DanaPointConcours.org

Grand Prix Tours has 26 years of unrivaled service and expertise in organizing travel and events with motor racing programs. They have experience in producing sensational theme dinners and cocktail parties in magnificent locations. Their connections with hotels close to venues offer the best rooms and locations available and their knowledge of the event location allows for easy access. For more information visit www.GPTours.com

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