Events & Tours
The Isolation Island?
The Isolation Island Concours d'Elegance is an online competition for classic car models in 1/43, 1/24 or 1/18 scale. It was created by Andy Reid and held in April 2020 with classes limited to 25 cars and a maximum price of $350. The competition was judged by personalities such as Keith Martin and Ken Gross, and classes included US/European Classics, Porsche, and Ferrari. The competition was a success, and future editions are expected.
With most of the world’s countries currently in lockdown, cancelling and rescheduling all kinds of events, launching a new contest may seem like a bizarre idea: Nicknamed The Isolation Island Concours d'Elegance, the arrival of classic car models has hit the target. An original idea by Andy Reid, judge, editor of East Coast for Classiccars.com and auction expert for Magneto Magazine, the competition was held online, open to 1/43, 1/24 or 1/18 scale car models. The first appointment was held on 10th April. Anyone could participate, even though, just like in any competition there were rules to be respected: classes were limited to 25 cars and an offer to charities was highly recommended. To reach as many fans as possible, the maximum price allowed for a registered model was $350 and just like in a real competition, the story of how this car came into possession of the collector and what it means for him or her must also be shared.
The “Isolation” Concours took place over several stages: the winning models of first and second stages were authentic masterpieces. The first stage saw Alfa Romeo take home all the glory: the Best of Show award went to Sean Zeeck’s 33 Stradale Prototipo from 1967, while the Chairman’s Choice was attributed to Molly McCall’s 8C 2900 Mille Miglia from 1937.
Sean Zeeck’s 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale Prototipo won the Best of Show award in the first stage
