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rmasteller · #5 05-03-2004, 04:37 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 2, 2004

2004 Concours d’Elegance at Cranbrook
Celebrating Cranbrook’s Centennial

www.concoursatcranbrook.com

Bloomfield Hills, Mich. — This summer Cranbrook Educational Community will host the Concours d'Elegance at Cranbrook July 25.

The Concours d'Elegance at Cranbrook is dedicated to helping fund the preservation of Cranbrook and support for selected charities by presenting a spectrum of motoring excellence and history in distinct and appealing ways that compliment the artistic, architectural and cultural heritage of Cranbrook. The 2004 show will be part of the 100th anniversary celebration at Cranbrook and will incorporate several exhibits highlighting Cranbrook’s automotive heritage.

A diverse and exquisite collection of classic American and International automobiles and motorcycles will be on display at the grounds of Cranbrook from Marmons to Cords, Bugattis to Maybachs. The show will feature automobiles designed and built by craftsmen of the past whose thinking in automotive design, luxury and engineering is unmatched even today. This year the Concours d’Elegance at Cranbrook is proud to spotlight significant American-influenced European and European-influenced American automobiles representing the profound impact each continent’s craftsmen had on automotive design and technology throughout the world.

“In addition to ongoing support for Cranbrook Educational Community, we are pleased to again support the efforts of the Women's Committee for Hospice Care,” said Charles Little, VP Finance & Administration / Treasurer, Intertec Systems the Chairman of the 2004 event. “This volunteer organization promotes community awareness and raises funds for eight nonprofit hospices in the tri-county area. The goal of Women's Committee for Hospice Care is to support programs that assist the hospices in providing end of life care to patients and their families.”

The organizers’ vision of developing the Concours d’Elegance at Cranbrook as a world-class event will be further expanded in 2004. Related events will be announced as details are confirmed.

Contacts:
Marvin Towns Jr., executive director, Concours d’Elegance at Cranbrook, 248 539.2150

Chuck Little, chairman, Concours d’Elegance at Cranbrook, 248 743.6546

Steve Hoffman, director of Public Relations & Marketing, Cranbrook, 248 645.3064

Cathy Quattrone, publicity chair, Women’s Committee for Hospice Care, cquatt1012@aol.com

Cranbrook is an internationally renowned educational community celebrating 100 years of excellence in education, science and art. Cranbrook is located at 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., and comprises its Academy of Art, Art Museum, Institute of Science, Schools and other affiliated cultural and educational programs.