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Postwar Italian grand tourers, sports cars, and luxury automobiles renowned for elegant coachwork, innovative engineering, and timeless design, representing Italy’s golden era of automotive craftsmanship from the late 1940s to 1995.
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Distinguished automobiles built before World War II, celebrated for exceptional craftsmanship, period styling, and engineering excellence, representing the elegance and innovation of the pioneering era of motoring.
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Postwar sports cars through 1980 emphasizing lightweight performance, responsive handling, and timeless styling, showcasing the evolution of driver-focused automobiles from Europe and beyond.
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Postwar American automobiles, up to 1980, that embody the optimism of a new era through distinctive styling, refined engineering, and powerful V8 performance, reflecting the golden age of American motoring.
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Celebrating a century of Pontiac, this class honors the marque’s legacy of distinctive styling, innovative engineering, and legendary performance, from iconic classics to the high-performance models that defined the brand.
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The Porsche class celebrates the iconic Turbo models. The start of the Air-Cooled era.
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Ferrari automobiles spanning the Enzo, post-Enzo, and Futuro Classico eras, celebrating Maranello’s unrivaled racing pedigree, iconic coachwork, and world-class engineering that defines the pinnacle of Italian sports car craftsmanship.
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Well preserved, largely unrestored vehicles retaining original paint, interior and mechanical components. Authentic time capsules showcasing historical integrity, natural patina and documented provenance.
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Competition vehicles spanning eras and disciplines presented in period race trim or carefully restored specification, celebrating motorsport history, engineering innovation and racing development.
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Hand-built hot rods and custom automobiles showcasing individualized craftsmanship, creative styling, performance modifications, and the enduring spirit of American automotive expression.
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Contemporary hypercars and supercars representing the pinnacle of automotive performance, advanced engineering, cutting-edge technology, and striking design from the world’s leading manufacturers.
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A diverse class for motorcycles of every era and style, celebrating two-wheeled engineering, craftsmanship, performance, and the enduring heritage of motorcycling.
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A youth focused class for enthusiasts under 30 driving vehicles valued under $30,000, including improvements, encouraging the next generation of collectors while celebrating accessible automotive passion.
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A showcase or rare, one-of-a-kind automobiles, custom built valued under $30,000, including improvements, encouraging the next generation of collectors while celebrating accessible automotive passion.
We proudly welcome our dedicated male and female car collectors. This is a moment to assert
that every car collector is essential to the automotive community. Stand up, be counted,
and boldly showcase your passion for cars!
Entry applications are now being accepted for competitive
car categories, along with recognition for young first-time and
established male and female collectors. We proudly honor the passion
of seasoned collectors while also celebrating the rising presence
and influence of distinguished male and female collectors within
the automotive community. Registered automobiles,
divided into distinct classes, Judged and Exhibition Only, all vying for the prestigious “Best of Show”
title and a range of other awards. Teams of qualified experts will judge
each entry, evaluating for historical significance, craftsmanship,
authenticity, condition, and overall excellence.
As a Car Entry Participant, you ‘II enjoy two Weekend Tickets, granting access to:
Our judges are meticulously curated, chosen for their exceptional experience, refined knowledge, and respected expertise within the automotive world.
Our judges are meticulously curated, chosen for their exceptional experience, refined knowledge, and respected expertise within the
automotive world.
If you are a qualified judge consider joining the inaugural Santa Barbara Invitational Concours and uphold the highest standards of automotive excellence. Join us in creating a world-class event on the American Riviera and be part of establishing a distinguished new tradition in the concours community.
Please contact us at info@sbinvitational.org or 805-883-8527.
Thank you, and we look forward to hearing from you!
In addition to class awards, Santa Barbara Invitational Concours entries are also eligible to receive one of the Special Awards and trophies, which recognize Youth First-time Collectors, Male and Female Car Collectors along with other valued aspects of the car, such as the use of design, and technology, specific for the era in which it was built.
