A Ferrari is a dream – people dream of owning this special car. And for most, it will remain a dream, apart from a lucky few.
Scottsdale, Arizona – The 2027 Arizona Concours d’Elegance, returning for the 5th year to the Scottsdale Civic Center on January 24, 2027, has announced its call for entries, seeking rare, exquisite and historically significant automobiles for the acclaimed show and competition.
Ferrari is the honored marque, celebrating 80 Years of Ferrari Excellence, with many examples of the legendary Italian racing and sports cars expected for up-close viewing on the lawns in Scottsdale’s Old Town district.
The Arizona Concours is professionally judged and curated, and 16 classes have been chosen for the 2027 event, which will feature about 100 impressive vehicles ranging from the dawn of motoring, through the Art Deco era, post-war sports cars, and the most-exciting hypercars of modern times.
Awards are presented in each class, along with special awards and the two coveted Best of Show trophies – one for pre-World War II and one for post-war. The overall theme for the 2027 Concours is “The Art of Elegance at Speed.”
Along with the classes honoring Ferrari, other special classes for 2027 will feature endurance racing cars (as in Le Mans, Daytona and Sebring) of the late 20thCentury, as well as the Arizona Concours’ first class dedicated to Japanese cars, pre-2005 including rare JDMs (Japanese Domestic Market). A full class for motorcycles has yet to be decided.
Owners and caretakers of special vehicles are invited to submit their entries starting June 1 on the ArizonaConcours.org website. Early acceptance announcements will be made on September 30 while entry submissions will be open until November 30 for the January show.
Class 1. The Dawn of Motorized Motion – Carriages and Brass Era (pre-1916)
Class 2. Sculpted for Speed – Pre-war Sports and Race Cars
Class 3. Art Deco American Luxury – 1930s American Coachwork
Class 4. Europeans of Distinction – 1930s British and European Coachwork
Class 5. Avant Garde – 1930s, 40s, and 50s Visions from Maverick Minds
Class 6. Fabulous 50s – Mid-Century Elegance
Class 7. Patina and Provenance – Mostly Original, Well-Preserved, and at least 50-years old
Class 8. Post-War Elegance at Speed – European Sports/Racing Cars (1948-1960)
Class 9. Post-War Elegance at Speed – European Sports/Racing Cars (1961-1975)
Class 10. American-Powered Sports/Racing Cars (1950-75)
Class 11. Slicing the Air at 200 MPH - Exotic Sports Cars 2000-2027
Class 12. Featured Class-Post-War Ferrari – Sports/Racing Cars (1948-1960)
Class 13. Featured Class-Post-War Ferrari – Sports/Racing Cars (1961-1975)
Class 14. Featured Class – 80 years of Ferrari Excellence
Class 15. Featured Class – Exceptional Japanese Cars, including JDM –Pre-2005
Class 16. Featured Class – Endurance race cars of the 70s/80s/90s – Icons of Daytona, Sebring and Le Mans
The Arizona Concours is presented in partnership with Scottsdale Arts, the organization responsible for an array of artistic services in the city.
For more information about the Arizona Concours d’Elegance at the Scottsdale Civic Center, visit ArizonaConcours.org.
An exhibition of the world’s finest collector cars, the Arizona Concours d’Elegance is a celebration of automotive design held every January. A point of pride for the region’s car community, the non-profit event supports Make-A-Wish® Arizona, as well as the arts and local artists.
Through its dynamic partnership with the City of Scottsdale, the nonprofit Scottsdale Arts creates diverse, inspired arts experiences and outreach opportunities for the community while fostering active engagement with the arts. Since its founding in 1987, Scottsdale Arts has grown into a regionally and nationally significant, multidisciplinary arts organization, offering an exceptional variety of programs for both residents and visitors.
For a stunning video recap of the 2026 Arizona Concours, see the 2026 Video.
