Best in Show in 2023 went to the 1935 SS 1 Airline Saloon, owned by Lisa and Jim Hendrix, of Chesterfield, Mo.
photo by Chattanooga Motorcar Festival
Registration is now open for two events at the Fifth Annual Chattanooga Motorcar Festival, Oct. 11-13, 2024: the Concours d’Elegance and the J. Willard Marriott Ferrari Club.
Fourteen classes will be judged by experts in Sunday’s Concours d’Elegance, led by Chief Judge Mike Tillson. “We will present a diverse collection of significant and classic cars again this year,” said Concours Director Ken Gross. “The quality and number of important cars the Festival has featured the last four years rivals the top events in the car collector world.
We’re asking for owners to sign up early to ensure we continue that trend.”
Also highlighted will be the J. Willard Marriott Ferrari Club, in a new exclusive location in West Village. “We expect another outstanding display of world-class Ferraris from around the nation that fans will enjoy,” said Steve Ahlgrim, Ferrari coordinator for the Festival. “Membership in the J. Williard Marriott Ferrari Club is open to Ferrari owners who can bring a great Ferrari to the show. Ferrari owners should register soon.”
Registration for the Concours is open at
Concours d'Elegance - Chattanooga Motorcar Festival.
Registration for the J. Willard Marriott Ferrari Club is open at
J. Willard Marriott Ferrari Club - Chattanooga Motorcar Festival.
“We’re looking forward to another great Festival this year,” said Festival Founder Byron DeFoor. “All the weekend activities will be centered in and around West Village and will be walkable from ‘home base,’ the Westin Chattanooga. This makes it perfect for families of every age to enjoy each day’s events.”
Broad Arrow Auctions will host an automobile auction in the Convention Center, and Luftgekühlt returns to celebrate air-cooled Porsches.
Other happenings during the Festival include activities for children and adults, celebrity meet and greets, car club gatherings, specialty displays, Concours d’Lemons, street festivals, a parade and more.
A link for Car Club entries will be available soon.
Proceeds from the Chattanooga Motorcar Festival support Alzheimer’s and neuroscience research through the Fifty Plus Foundation, Inc. The beneficiary is the Neuroscience Innovation Foundation.
“The 2024 Chattanooga Motorcar Festival will be an exciting, nonstop celebration of the best collectible automobiles in the world. We welcome everyone to visit this dynamic and scenic city. Cars might be the reason you visit Chattanooga, but we guarantee that the Festival has something for everyone,” added Mr. DeFoor.
For Broad Arrow consignments, go to www.broadarrowauctions.com.
The J.Willard Marriott Ferrari Club is a highlight of the 2024 Chattanooga Motorcar Festival
photo by Chattanooga Motorcar Festival