CAR ENTRY

Join us for an inaugural Concours celebration that boldly honors all motorcar collectors!

We proudly welcome our dedicated male and female car collectors. This is a moment to assert that every car collector is essential to the automotive community. Stand up, be counted, and boldly showcase your passion for cars!

THE ENTRY PROCESS for the
Santa Barbara Invitational Concours

Entry applications are now being accepted for competitive classic car categories, along with recognition for young first-time and established male and female collectors. We proudly honor the passion of seasoned collectors while also celebrating the rising presence and influence of distinguished male and female collectors within the automotive community. There will be 150 registered automobiles, divided into distinct classes, all vying for the prestigious “Best of Show” title and a range of other awards. Teams of qualified experts will judge each entry, evaluating for historical significance, craftsmanship, authenticity, condition, and overall excellence.

  • Cost to participate in car showcase only – $100 (includes admission to Concours event for two)
  • Two Tickets to Saturday’s Scenic Tour, including Continental Breakfast and Riviera-inspired Lunch

ENTRANTS – $100 USD pER VEHICLE

Price increases on 8/1/26 to $200 per Vehicle

Includes two tickets to Saturday’s Scenic Riviera Tour with Breakfast & Lunch and two tickets to Sunday’s Concours on the Polo Field.

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EXCLUSIVE CAR ENTRY BENEFITS

As a Car Entry Participant, you’ll enjoy two Weekend Tickets, granting access to:

  • The Santa Barbara Concours Tour: A Scenic Journey- Saturday, November 7th – An extraordinary Saturday morning adventure leading on a spectacular coastal tour along the legendary Pacific shoreline. Continental Breakfast and Lunch included.
  • Two Passes to the Santa Barbara Invitational Concours Event – Sunday, November 8th
  • Event and trailer parking

As a VIP Car Entry Participant, you’ll enjoy two Weekend VIP Tickets, granting access to:

  • Two Passes to the Santa Barbara Invitational Concours Event – Sunday, November 8, 2026
  • The Santa Barbara Concours Tour: A Scenic Journey- Saturday, November 7, 2026 – An extraordinary Saturday morning adventure leading on a spectacular coastal tour along the legendary Pacific shoreline. Continental Breakfast and Lunch included.
  • Sunset Soirée- Saturday, November 7, 2026 – Curated wine pairings, exceptional cuisine tastings, live entertainment, and seaside sophistication, highlighting the region’s rich culinary offerings.
  • Motor-Cave – Sunday, November 8, 2026 – Massive, state-of-the-art LED screens, dynamic lounge, elevated sports bar fare with a gourmet twist, accompanied by premium libations, curated cigars and a lively, social atmosphere.
  • Tea, Torque & Tiaras – Sunday, November 8, 2026 – A beautifully curated space designed to celebrate the elegance, style, and passion of car collectors and their friends. Music, light indulgences, and meaningful connections, champagne, wine, or hand-blended teas from antique china cups, continental breakfast, lunch, hospitality bar, programs, and commemorative gift bags.
  • Discounted area hotel rooms
  • Event and trailer parking
  • Valet Parking

AWARDS & TROPHIES

In addition to class awards, Santa Barbara Invitational Concours entries are also eligible to receive one of the Special Awards and trophies, which recognize Youth First-time Collectors, Male and Female Car Collectors along with other valued aspects of the car, such as the use of design, and technology, specific for the era in which it was built.In addition to class awards, Santa Barbara Invitational Concours entries are also eligible to receive one of the first, second and third class awards and trophies, which recognize all car collectors along with other valued aspects of the car. Such as the use of design and technology specific for the era in which it was built.

2026 Class List

  1. Post-War Italian
    Postwar Italian grand tourers, sports cars, and luxury automobiles renowned for elegant coachwork, innovative engineering, and timeless design, representing Italy’s golden era of automotive craftsmanship from the late 1940s  to 1995.
  2. Pre-War Classics
    Distinguished automobiles built before World War II, celebrated for exceptional craftsmanship, period styling, and engineering excellence, representing the elegance and innovation of the pioneering era of motoring.
  3. Post-War European Sports Cars to 1980
    Postwar sports cars through 1980 emphasizing lightweight performance, responsive handling, and timeless styling, showcasing the evolution of driver-focused automobiles from Europe and beyond.
  4. American Post-War Classics to 1980
    Postwar American automobiles, up to 1980, that embody the optimism of a new era through distinctive styling, refined engineering, and powerful V8 performance, reflecting the golden age of American motoring.
  5. Pontiac 100th Anniversary 1926 – 1976 (Exhibition Only)
    Celebrating a century of Pontiac, this class honors the marque’s legacy of distinctive styling, innovative engineering, and legendary performance, from iconic classics to the high-performance models that defined the brand.
  6. Celebrating 50 years of classic Porsche (1948-1998)
    The Porsche class celebrates the iconic Turbo models. The start of the Air-Cooled era.
  7. Ferrari

    Ferrari automobiles spanning the Enzo, post-Enzo, and Nuova Era eras, celebrating Maranello’s unrivaled racing pedigree, iconic coachwork, and world-class engineering that defines the pinnacle of Italian sports car craftsmanship.

  8. Preservation/Survivor Special Award
    Well preserved, largely unrestored vehicles retaining original paint, interior and mechanical components.  Authentic time capsules showcasing historical integrity, natural patina and documented provenance.
  1. Race Cars (Exhibition Only)
    Competition vehicles spanning eras and disciplines presented in period race trim or carefully restored specification, celebrating motorsport history, engineering innovation and racing development.
  1. Traditional Hot Rods
    Hand-built hot rods and custom automobiles showcasing individualized craftsmanship, creative styling, performance modifications, and the enduring spirit of American automotive expression.
  2. Modern Hyper/Supercars (Exhibition Only)
    Contemporary hypercars and supercars representing the pinnacle of automotive performance, advanced engineering, cutting-edge technology, and striking design from the world’s leading manufacturers.
  3. Motorcycles
    A diverse class for motorcycles of every era and style, celebrating two-wheeled engineering, craftsmanship, performance, and the enduring heritage of motorcycling.
  4. 30 Under 30 (Under 30 Years of Age and Under 30K)
    A youth focused class for enthusiasts under 30 driving vehicles valued under $30,000, including improvements, encouraging the next generation of collectors while celebrating accessible automotive passion.
  5. Coach Built Classics (Exhibition Only)
    A showcase or rare, one-of-a-kind automobiles, custom built valued under $30,000, including improvements, encouraging the next generation of collectors while celebrating accessible automotive passion.

CLASSES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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