The Cars of Greenwich Concours d’Elegance 2023

Nestled near the inlet of the Long Island Sound, Greenwich, Connecticut has a population of around 63,000 people and serves as an artery to New England for many New Yorkers and New Jerseyans. It is also home to Lamborghini, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, and Pagani dealerships, not to mention the slew of pedestrian dealerships next door. And every year since 1996 (give or take a few for pandemic-related reasons), the amalgamation of a hyper-luxury zip code and classic car fandom produces the Greenwich Concours d’Elegance.

This year's show was a little bit different, as it returned to the two-day model with a Concours de Sport and Concours d'Elegance, as opposed to the Radwood JDM fest hosted last year. But that didn't limit the amount of unique, prime vehicles that were on display in the Constitution State. And as a testament to the new format, the winners were some peak versions of industry classics; The 1965 Ford GT40 Mk I owned by Benjamin Levy took the top spot in the Concours de Sport, and a 1937 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 B owned by Lawrence Auriana won the Concours d'Elegance.

Here at Autoweek, we're fans of some of the more oddball models out there. We don't just want to showcase the most polished units available, so here are some of the most interesting cars of the 2023 Greenwich Concours d’Elegance.

1966 Oldsmobile Toronado

Wrapped in a cognac-colored coat, this 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado exemplifies everything right with 1960s car design. Owned by Paul Andres of North Wales, those unfamiliar with the Toronado may be shocked to know it was front-wheel-drive, though it didn't lose that classic American V8 flare.

1948 Willys Overland Jeepster

After World War II, the contractual needs of the US Military decreased significantly, softening the bottom line of Willys. But with complete factories and a post-war economic boom in motion, the company decided to shift its focus to passenger vehicle production. This specific model was a first-year edition with the 2.2-liter inline-four, though the model was discontinued only two years later.

1922 Ford "Kookie T" Roadster

This is a well-known vehicle in the automotive world, as it starred in the TV Series "77 Sunset Strip" in addition to adorning the cover of Hot Rod Magazine, but it's so cool that it deserves another look. Owned by 3 Dog Garage Collection out in Boyerstown, Pennsylvania, the "Kookie T" roadster was built by Norm Grabowski to haul some serious ass. With 354 cubic inches, a Winfield solid camshaft, Studebaker rocker arms, a Horne side-by-side intake with four Stromberg 97s, and a Jackson Roto-Faze ignition, it's the real deal.

1948 Davis Divan

Similar to the Willys Jeepster, the Davis Divan was produced to capitalize on post-war car demand. Using a three-wheeled platform, the Divan was produced from 1947-1949, and only 13 units were produced. This specific model was Glen Gordon Davis' personal car and is powered by a Ford Flathead V8.

1969 Ford Torino Talladega

Speaking of Ford V8s, this custom-built Ford Torino Talladega was inspired by Mercury Cyclone styling and the period-correct NASCAR-style Torino. Under the hood, you'll find a 750-hp Boss 429, helping this car take best in show at SEMA in 2013.

1969 AMC SC/Hurst Rambler

The story of AMC is one that has fascinated car enthusiasts for generations and it's not hard to see why. Owned by Darrin Boeckel of York, Pennsylvania, he first saw the AMC SC/Hurst Rambler when he was 5 years old in 1971 and secretly bought it 12 years later, hiding it from his parents. It was previously drag-raced but now receives its attention in the form of restoration. It has an original 36,000 miles on the clock.

1973 Buick Century Gran Sport Stage 1

The color code for this Buick Century Gran Sport Stage 1 is Harvest Gold, a fitting name for the Neil Young era. This particular model is one of 42 Century Gran Sport Stage 1 units in this color, of which less than ten exist with the fitted four-speed manual transmission. Buick’s 455 Stage 1 V8 pumps out an era emissions-squeezed 270 horsepower and 390 lb-ft.