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.
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