On Sunday, January 13, the iconic Biltmore Hotel, nestled in the heart of Coral Gables, hosted the Mercedes-Benz Club of South Florida’s 7th Annual Concours d’Elegance, an exclusive event, sponsored by Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables and Mercedes-Benz of Cutler Bay. The event showcased over 70 of the club’s most collectible Mercedes cars ranging from vintage beauties to the latest models. Plaques were awarded for the best presented cars.

“We are thrilled to have served as hosts of this year’s Mercedes-Benz Club of South Florida Concours d’Elegance. Mercedes-Benz is renowned as one of the premier automobile brands, so it is only fitting that they chose to showcase the local club’s finest vehicles at The Biltmore Hotel,” said Philippe Parodi, Vice President of Marketing and Sales for the Biltmore Hotel.

Listed below are among remarkable cars that were awarded (a full list of winners are available upon request):

Class 1 – AMG & CLS

1^st place: 2011 C197 entered by Jerry Aguirre

Class 2 – SL 1957-1976

1^st place: 1970 280 SL W113 entered by Bruce and Sheri Rubin

Class 2.5 – Modified

1^st place: 1967 250S W108 entered by Hedi Enghelberg

Class 3 – SL 1977-1989

1^st place: 1986 560 SL R107 entered by Stephen Greco

Class 4 – SL & SLK 1990-2019

1^st place: 1999 500 SL R129 entered by Henry Ovares

Class 5 – Coupes, Cabs & Sedans 1958-1972

1^st place: 1971 280 SE W108 entered by Richard Hoppe

Class 6 – Coupes, Cabs & Sedans 1973-1991

1^st place: 1991 420 SEL entered by Robert Paulsen

Class 7 – Coupes, Cabs & Sedans 1992-2019

1^st place: 2003 32 SLK entered by Sherry (Michael) Werner

People’s Choice

1971 280 SE W018 entered by Richard Hoppe

Best of Show

1958 Adenauer entered by Guy Lewis

“We enjoy so much our affiliation with the Mercedes-Benz Club of America,” said Greg Barnes, president of Bill Ussery Motors, parent company of Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables and Mercedes-Benz of Cutler Bay. “This organization provides many the opportunity to see Mercedes-Benz classics that are both beautiful and technological marvels of their time. As a dealer, we enjoy celebrating the past while bringing to today’s market the newest and most remarkable offerings that Mercedes-Benz has to offer. We applaud and join MBCA in a shared commitment to this wonderful brand and we look forward to our continued partnership. We also thank Biltmore Hotel for providing the most perfect possible venue for the show.”

Aside from the outstanding array of vehicles on display, guests also enjoyed a cash bar and The Biltmore’s renowned brunch.

For more information on The Biltmore Hotel, please visit www.BiltmoreHotel.com or call 800.727.1926. For more information on the Mercedes-Benz Club of South Florida, please visit www.southflorida.mbca.org.

About The Biltmore Hotel:

Graced with effortless beauty and sophistication, The Biltmore Hotel is a national historic landmark located in the exclusive Coral Gables area with close proximity to Miami Beach and downtown Miami. The 270 room resort maintains classic Italian, Moorish, and Spanish architectural influences spread over 150-acres of tropical landscape. A favorite of world leaders and celebrities since its opening in 1926, the hotel offers an 18-hole, 71-par Donald Ross championship golf course, tennis courts, one of the largest hotel pools in the United States with private cabanas, a European spa, and specialized fitness center. The hotel’s dining destinations include the award-winning Palme d'Or, recognized by Zagat as one of the best restaurants in the country; Fontana, a traditional Italian restaurant surrounding The Biltmore’s elegant courtyard and fountain; the poolside Cascade and 19^th-Hole Golf restaurant. The hotel also boasts a culinary academy offering an array of hands-on cooking classes. The Biltmore is not only one of South Florida's preferred sites for leisure and business travel, high-level corporate briefings, public policy conferences, and an extraordinary wedding destination, but is also a member of the Leading Hotels of the World program. For more information or to make reservations, please visitwww.BiltmoreHotel.com or call (800) 727-1926.