Concours 101
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Just to give an idea of the attention to detail during judging, here are some common examples...
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In comparison, a water bottle with a nice new white finish is definitely Concours quality as opposed to one with a yellow used finish, which would cause the competitor to take a penalty.
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The engine cover stay assembly is an interesting example of a part having two different looks and either one of them is acceptable.
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Something as simple as a wire being coiled or straight can cost you points. See the red wire on the A/C compressor? The coiled one is correct. Also notice that one compressor has a label and one doesn’t—and there are two different labels possible!! It’s all about the details.
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How about the little scuff mark on the seat? It didn’t come that way from the factory—it probably looked more like the second example.
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Are we having fun yet?!?
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Have you ever checked your wheels this closely for dirt or damage?
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And of course you have heard the saying “keep the shiny side up”. Well in Concours competition the “shiny side” needs to be up, down, and all around.
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Your car will get a thorough going over by the judges and you will know where you stand compared to a perfectly built factory car.
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If an issue comes up that stumps the judging team, a head judge will be called upon to make the final decision.
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At this year’s competition, a couple of interesting things did come up… like a reverse imprint of some of the lettering on the glass markings and a missing cigarette holder in the ashtray. Next page...
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