An AMAZING collection of Historic Vehicles will appear this Saturday, July 11 at The Concours d’Elegance at Copshaholm, presented by the Studebaker National Museum in South Bend, with help from The JBS Collection, and LaVine Restorations. The show will feature some of the rarest legendary classic vehicles, including Auburns, Cords, and Duesenbergs headlining the display this year!
These vehicles are from private collections, individuals, and other area museums, with vehicles chosen to highlight select eras and historic brands. Other categories of vehicles for 2026 include Pontiacs of all years, including a separate class of G.T.O.’s; Fabulous Fins of the 50’s and 60’s; European Economy Cars; Vintage Motorcycles; New Deal Era autos from 1933-1942, and many more. There is something of interest for any & all enthusiasts!
The Venue itself is spectacular – Copshaholm, the historic Oliver Mansion, is among the most famous homes in the Midwest. Adjacent to the Studebaker National Museum, the Oliver Mansion is part of The History Museum, on Chapin Street in South Bend. Show attendees may tour the ground floor of this incredible home at no cost.
Concours d’Elegance once again welcomes noted automotive historian Bill Rothermel as Master of Ceremonies for the pass & review, to occur at 2:30pm on Washington Street. It is a moving display of some of the world’s most renowned vehicles rarely assembled together in one place, and each one driven in the pass & review procession.
Several renowned personalities will be speaking at Concours d’Elegance- including Tom Cotter, from “A Barn Find Life”, complete with book signing!
Activities for all include Junior Judging, build & race Lego cars for kids of all ages, music, food, Historic Neighborhood Tours, The History Museum, The Studebaker National Museum of course, and a beer garden featuring Studebaker Brewing!
For more about the show, visit https://www.concoursatcopshaholm.org/
NEW THIS YEAR: Concours d’Lemons, on Friday July 10, a tongue-in-cheek salute to cars that typically would not appear at a car show: Rusty, Crusty, or just plain odd! These vehicles will be shown on Friday from 12 to 5pm, along with a host of Automotive Experts hosting lectures in the Wiekamp Auditorium.
Paid Admission to the Concours d’Elegance includes free admission to The Studebaker National Museum as well as The History Museum. Advance tickets are $20 and can be purchased at https://www.concoursatcopshaholm.org/tickets. Children 17 and under are free.
Concours d’Elegance at Copshalom is also made possible with assistance from The JBS Collection and LaVine Restorations Inc. The Studebaker National Museum wishes to thank the many volunteers that make this event possible.
