September 15 d'Plaisir Road Rallye will precede

Company press release.

The September 15 road rally that precedes the Palos Verdes Concours d'Elegance the following day has been named the d'Plaisir Road Rallye in honor of the 2012 Concours' theme 'French Curves.'

It begins with lunch at the Rolling Hills Country Club in Rolling Hills, traverses the stunning views and winding roads of the Peninsula and ends at the Palos Verdes Golf Club in Palos Verdes Estates with a helicopter golf ball drop and a reception honoring Concours Grand Marshals Peter and Merle Mullin.

The featured marque at the Concours on Sunday, September 16 will be Delahaye, who made some of the most luxurious and elegant classic French cars. Other coach builders or carrossiers, famous for their graceful and sometimes flamboyant designs, include Bugatti, Chapron, Pourtout, Figoni et Falaschi, Franay, Letourneur et Marchand, Delages, Hispano-Suiza, Talbot-Lagos and Voisin. Many of these are expected to compete.

The competitive classes are

1. Delahaye

2. French Coachwork

3. American Classics – Open

4. American Classics – Closed

5. European Classics

6. Ford Model A

7. Pre-War Chevrolet

8. Utility Vehicles

9. Post-War French Touring

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10. Post-War European Luxury

11. American Fins

12. Pony Cars

13. American Muscle

14. Post-War European Sports Under 3 Liters

15. Jaguar Sports Cars XK120, 140, 150

16. Jaguar E-Type

17. Porsche 356

18. Porsche 900 Series

19. Ferrari

20. Monte Carlo Rallye Tribute

21. Motorcycles

There will also be a tribute class honoring the centennial of the Monte Carlo Rallye,

In addition to viewing more than 200 exhibited cars, visitors can see craftsmen at work in Restoration Alley, shop for gifts, dine in the elegant Club House, and examine show cars in the display areas.

The Palos Verdes Concours is a 501 (c) (3) charity with proceeds benefitting the Palos Verdes Art Center's educational and community outreach programs and Palos Verdes Rotary Foundation Charities, including Harbor Area Boys & Girls Clubs.

For information on the Concours go to www.pvconcours.com or contact andilingman@pvconcours.com or call 1-866-522-7746. Media contact is Nissen Davis at avroy@aol.com or 310-729-6510