SUNDAY JUNE 18TH, 2023

2023 Concours d'Elegance Finland

You are invited to celebrate the 26th anniversary of Classic Sportscar Concours d’Elegance on June 18th at the Harjattula Manor on the island of Kakskerta – enjoy a mid-summer day in the warmth of the beautiful archipelago. This lifestyle- and car event will be full of good music, friends, food and beautiful classic cars.

2023 THEMES

"JAGUAR XK 75 YEARS"

"MERCEDES PAGODA 60 YEARS"

"PORSCHE 75 YEARS"

"LAMBORGHINI 60 YEARS"

"LOTUS 75 YEARS"

"CORVETTE 70 YEARS"

"MG 100 YEARS"

A yellow trophy

2023 CLASSES

"BEST COUPE"

"BEST OPEN"

"JUHA KANKKUNEN AWARD"

"FURTHEST TRAVELLED BY RM SOTHEBY'S"

BRINGING YOUR CAR

Our event is aimed at classic two-door sports and GT cars. If you have a classic you want to show, you are free to do so without an invitation. Our guides at the gate will help you find a place for your car on the lawn.

If you are unsure whether your car is suitable for the event, you can contact the organiser Antti Wihanto by phone/email (+358)40-551-9841 or by sending an email to (antti@wihanto.com). Visitors often bring their own hobby cars even if they are not participating in the show. Interesting cars that are not official participants can often be found in the parking area outside the exhibition.

General instructions for participating cars:

  • Classics
    • <1980
    • Most participating cars are from 1940-1980
  • Newer classics (“retro”, “modern classics”)
    • 1980 – 1990 models
    • Not all cars are necessarily “classics”, but rather rare or otherwise interesting. If you have an interesting car, feel free to bring it along! If you would like a guarantee to participate in the show, please contact the organizer: (+358)40-551-9841 / antti@wihanto.com
  • New sports- and super cars
    • If you don’t have a classic, new sports cars are also welcome, but will not be selected for the show competition
    • Newer cars are sometimes invited to the exhibition lawn, if space permits, or if the car is rare

PROGRAM 18.6.2023

10:00 Competitor entry
Concours participants will be the first to take their places on the show area.
 11:00 Jazz music
Poriginal Quartet and special guest Vitali Imereli.
 11:30

Opening ceremony
Review and presentation of the concours classes:
Open‘, ‘Coupe‘ and ‘Best Of Show‘.

Also:
‘Furthest travelled’-award, sponsored ja presented by RM Sotheby’s.

Special theme awards:
Porsche 75 years (ja ‘911’ 60 years!)
Lamborghini 60 years
Jaguar XK 70 years
Mercedes ‘Pagoda’ 60 years
MG 100 years
Corvette 70 years
Alpine A110 60 years
Aston Martin DB 2/4 70 years
Austin Healey 100 70 years
Alfa Romeo TZ1 60 years

…and other club and sponsor awards.

 13:00 Fashion show for women and men, presented by Herrainpukimo and Le Follie.
 14:00 Award ceremony
Introduction of this year’s judges
Presentation and awarding of winning cars
   

SATURDAY DINNER 17.6.2023

Location: Aboa Vetus Ars Nova museum

Begins: 18:00 / 6:00 PM

Activities: Opening toast, mingling and/or historical tour of the museum, buffet-style dinner

Price per person: 65€

Fixed reservations required! Seating limited to approximately 60 people.
Payment at the restaurant.

Register: antti@wihanto.com or sms/WhatsApp: (+358)40-551-9841

Address: ‘Aboa Vetus Ars Nova’, Itäinen Rantakatu 4-6, Turku (in the city centre, between the library bridge and Turku Cathedral).

A PREMIUM EVENT FOR LIFESTYLE BRANDS

WANT TO PARTNER WITH US FOR 2024?

Our annual event, held at Harjattula Manor and Golf Club, brings together the major premium car dealers and lifestyle companies to showcase their latest products to the press and selected customers. Surrounded by beautiful classics, good food, live jazz, a bit of fashion and other “good things in life”, we can undoubtedly claim this event as the finest opportunity in Finland to showcase your special products to special people… in style!

Companies interested in partnering with us are welcome to reach out by contacting the organizer Antti Wihanto at antti@wihanto.com or (+358)40-551-9841. We look forward to exploring collaborative opportunities.

EVENT PARTNERSHIPS 2024

Valoneon is a unique Finnish-American lifestyle brand renowned for its exquisite custom LED neon signage. The brand seamlessly merges Finnish innovation with American craftsmanship to offer sophisticated, one-of-a-kind neon creations. Valoneon’s handcrafted custom designs cater to customers worldwide, adding a touch of color to people’s lives. Valoneon will be showcasing their vibrant designs at the 2024 Concours d’Elegance Finland, a prestigious lifestyle event known for attracting a discerning audience. This outstanding opportunity enables the company to introduce their artistry to a fresh, undoubtedly intrigued audience.