The 2026 Amelia Island Concours

The Amelia Island's annual 4 day major auto event, held at the fabulous Ritz Carlton hotel and golf club. The proceeds go to charity. As usual the entire hotel and grounds were taken over by this event. 

This is a Thursday through Sunday affair with numerous auto and related events including driving tours, main street shows, great auctions, exotic test drives, famous guest speakers, numerous merch and auto vendors, and one of the best concours. 

Florida AROC Alfisti were the majority of Alfa club attendees. Including Mid-Florida Pres. Paul Gagne and wife with their 4C and NE Florida Pres. Marla Harris with her Giulia Super.

Alfisti Paul Wilson had his beautiful Alfa 6c 2500 creation on the show field for the concours and won a Class Award. Joe Nastasi attended but, for the first time, did not show any of his magnificent Tipo 33's. Other Alfa Romeo awards went to: an Alfa Romeo Ghia 1954 European Post-War Touring Class Award, and an Alfa Romeo 1900c 1952 European Post-War Sports 1.

Wayne Carini, (not yet an Alfisti), was everywhere and Donald Osbourne, (Alfisti), was a celebrity Judge and award presenter. 

Chip Foose and Dario Franchitti held seminars and signed autographs. 

Overall this was again a really great auto event with nice people in a beautiful location.

Vic Cerami

NYAROC