Traverse City, Mich. – March 3, 2025 – The Amelia, one of the world’s most recognized concours, will celebrate its 30th annual event from March 6-9, 2025, at the stunning Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. Known for its racing heritage and luxurious setting, the prestigious gathering brings together global car enthusiasts to celebrate the passion for automobiles with an exciting lineup of featured cars, the racers who drove them, sponsor experiences and exclusive activities. 

BMW at The Amelia 

The year 2025 marks 50 years of the BMW 3 Series — the vehicle that truly established BMW in North America. The Amelia will feature a curated display of examples chronicling the evolution of the 3 Series through seven generations over the past five decades. The display features meticulously preserved production models, legendary M cars and championship winning race cars that together show not only the incredible versatility of the 3 Series but illustrate its role in helping to define the BMW brand. 

 Featured Cars at The Amelia
The Amelia will showcase a selection of truly remarkable cars, including: 

• 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 Cabriolet: The Vittorio Jano-designed eight-cylinder engine, first introduced in the 1931 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300, dominated most major period races. The 8C 2900 evolved from those roots, with Chassis No. 412028 believed to be a 1938 Mille Miglia prototype. Ordered new by Italian Champion Giuseppe Farina, it’s the only 8C 2900 bodied by Farina. 

• 1965 Aston Martin DB5 – James Bond evocation: The Aston Martin DB5, introduced in 1963, became iconic after appearing as James Bond’s car in Goldfinger. This model, outfitted with 2025 technology, features all the famous gadgets from the film, including guns, bulletproof glass, an oil slick sprayer, and an ejection seat, among other high-tech spy equipment. 

• 1995 Honda NSX Type R: In 1984, Honda partnered with Pininfarina to design the HP-X, which evolved into the NSX. The 1990-2005 NSX featured a 270 hp, 3.0-liter V-6 engine, VTEC and an all-aluminum monocoque body. This Japanese-market variant, Chassis No. 0430, is lighter, track-oriented and finished in Championship White Gray over red Alcantara. 

• 1980 BMW M1: To compete with Porsche’s 935, BMW developed the M1, featuring a 277 hp, 3.5-liter M88 engine and a mid-engine design. Styled by Giorgetto Giugiaro, it debuted in 1978. Delays led to its homologation in 1981, after which it was no longer competitive. BMW produced 450 M1s, including 50 racing models. 

• 2024 Gunther Werks Speedster: The Gunther Werks Speedster is a reimagined Porsche 993 Speedster, with only 25 units produced. Powered by a 4.0-liter, flat-six engine delivering 435 hp, it features a carbon fiber body, a six-speed manual transmission and advanced suspension. Its design emphasizes lightweight construction, exceptional handling and an open-air driving experience. 

• TWR V12 Super-GT ‘Supercat’: The TWR Supercat is a V12 supercharged, 6-speed manual, Super-GT vehicle.  Based on a Jaguar XJS chassis, TWR have blended a mix of traditional and digital to deliver an analogue yet modern experience whether on the track or during your daily drive. TWR Performance – The next generation is here. 

A Legendary Lineup of Champions
The Amelia will welcome back a group of past honorees, each of them racing champions and icons. The group, including Hurley Haywood (1998), David Hobbs (2009), Bobby Rahal (2011), Lyn St. James (2021) and Chip Ganassi (2022), will join 2025 honoree Hélio Castroneves as they anchor The Amelia’s position as the “racer’s concours.” 

Exclusive Test Drives and OEM Experiences
Qualifying guests will have the rare opportunity to test drive some of the most desirable enthusiast vehicles in the world. Participating manufacturers include BMW North America, Ferrari of Central Florida, Maserati North America, McLaren, Porsche Cars North America and Revology Cars. On the classic side of things, the Mobil 1™ Hagerty Ride & Drives will offer a 1953 Buick Super, 1963 Lincoln Continental Convertible, 1967 Pontiac GTO, 1972 Citroën 2CV, as well as a 1990 Nissan R32 Skyline GT-R. Additionally, spectators can expect to see special vehicles from RUF, Shelby American and TWR. 

Exciting Partner Experiences
The motoring weekend also features an array of partner-driven experiences including the 9th annual Porsche Club of America Werks Reunion and the Classic Motorsports magazine Amelia Island Kickoff both on Friday, March 7. 

Event Highlights and Onsite Experiences 

• Thursday, March 6: The motoring weekend begins with the inaugural Reverie, a new immersive hospitality experience, featuring an oceanfront setting and automotive-themed culinary pairings. This evening is being sponsored by Chopard, Magnifica Air and McLaren. Guests will enjoy Champagne Pommery and Far Niente wines as well as automotive-themed culinary pairings. More details here. 

• Friday, March 7: Friday kicks off with the Eight Flags Road Tour presented by Reliable Carriers where concours entrants will travel through some of the most beautiful scenery and interesting driving roads of the Amelia Island area. An afternoon panel on racing’s greatest commentators is presented by Flatrock Motorclub. The day is capped off by a screening of Back on Track, where scheduled guest Patrick Dempsey will detail his 2024 return to racing, all presented by Mobil 1™.  

• Saturday, March 8: The show ramps up with Cars & Community presented by Mobil 1™ Classic Motor Oilincluding: 

• RADwood will feature a 200-car display of ‘80s and ‘90s greats highlighted by Ryan Tuerck’s 1994 Toyota Celica GT4 and rare BMW, Ferrari and Porsche models 

• Cars & Caffeine will include more than 375 selected vehicles from around the country 

• A not-to-be missed Saturday Seminar featuring an intimate discussion among The Amelia’s past honorees moderated by NASCAR Crew Chief Ray Evernham 

• The Legends of Speed Dinner will honor Hélio Castroneves, with stories from his legendary racing career as well as a turn-by-turn, multi-course culinary experience inspired by award winning race circuits 

• Sunday, March 9: The pinnacle event — the Amelia Concours d’Elegance — will showcase 240 historically significant vehicles, including Sebring-raced Corvettes, 1930s Alfa Romeos, coachbuilt Ferraris, mid-engined Porsches and a grouping of legendary Formula 1 cars. Exclusive hospitality will be a feature at Club Amelia Presented by WeatherTech. 

A Word from Matt Orendac, Concours Vice Chairman
“History comes to life on the fairways at The Amelia, where enthusiasts are guaranteed to discover new automotive stories and personalities,” said Matt Orendac, Concours Vice Chairman. “It’s the ultimate secret handshake gathering for racing fans and everyone who loves cars.” 

Broad Arrow Auctions at The Amelia 

Broad Arrow Auctions returns to the Ritz-Carlton for its third annual Amelia Auction on March 7-8, the official auction of The Amelia. The two-day sale will feature 166 desirable collector cars, from pre-War classics to motorsport icons and modern supercars. Highlights for the sale are led by two Le Mans legends, a 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione, chassis no. 1451 GT (Estimate: $10.0 – $14.0 million) and a 1954 Jaguar D-Type Works Competition famously known as “OKV 2” (Estimate: $6.5 – $8.5 million, offered without reserve). Additional featured offerings include an exceptional lineup of sought-after supercars, from the world’s first, a 1971 Lamborghini P400 SV (Estimate: $4.5 – $5.0 million) to a 1990 Ferrari F40 (Estimate: $3.8 – $4.2 million) and beyond, along with a wide selection of RADwood era modern classics. Complete auction details, the digital catalog, and bidder registration are available at broadarrowauctions.com. 

About The Amelia 

The Amelia is an award-winning motoring event hosting its 30th annual concours celebrations from March 6-9, 2025 at The Golf Club of Amelia Island and The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. A Broad Arrow Auction, luxury shopping, new vehicle reveals & experiential drives, exclusive gatherings and entertaining seminars surround Saturday’s Cars & Community and Sunday’s Concours d’Elegance. Each year The Amelia honors a racing legend and attracts celebrities from across the automotive landscape. Since its inception in 1996, the Amelia has donated over $4 million to deserving non-profit and charitable organizations. Additional event and ticket information is available by visiting AmeliaConcours.com. 

About Hagerty (NYSE: HGTY)  

Hagerty is an automotive enthusiast brand committed to saving driving and to fueling car culture for future generations. The company is a leading provider of specialty vehicle insurance, expert car valuation data and insights, live and digital car auction services, immersive events and automotive entertainment custom made for the 67 million Americans who self-describe as car enthusiasts. Hagerty also operates in Canada and the U.K. and is home to Hagerty Drivers Club, a community of over 865,000 who can’t get enough of cars. For more information, please visit www.hagerty.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.