1930 Stutz Weymann Monte Carlo Hood Ornament
by Allen Beatty
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1930 Stutz Weymann Monte Carlo Hood Ornament
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Allen Beatty
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Photograph - Photographs
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1930 Stutz Weymann Monte Carlo by Allen Beatty
A 1930 Stutz Weymann Monte Carlo, one of the classic cars displayed at the first annual Edison Concours d'Elegance held in West Orange, New Jersey. A Concours d'Elegance (from French meaning a competition of elegance referring to the gathering of prestigious cars) dates back to 17th Century French aristocracy, who paraded horse-drawn carriages in the parks of Paris during Summer weekends and holidays. Over time, carriages became horseless and the gatherings became a competition among automobile owners to be judged on the appearance of their automobiles.
Traditionally, vehicle judging at a Concours d'Elegance is more demanding than that of a neighborhood or general automobile show. Trained judges examine the vehicle thoroughly. They rate each and every component. Only those vehicles that are judged perfect (or very nearly so) in every way, are considered eligible for trophy class.
The low roof and Continental Styling of this Weymann bodied Stutz Monte Carlo, built in Indianapolis, was designed to appeal to buyers in both Europe and America. Charles Weymann's background as an aviator led him to develop an automobile body based on aircraft design principles, utilizing synthetic leather covering a lightweight wooden frame. This extraordinary example, owned by Joseph C. Cassini III, of West Orang, NJ was honored with a 1st in Class at the 2015 Pebble Beach, CA Concours d'Elegance.
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