Northeast Florida's premier car show, The Amelia Concours d'Elegance, is set for March 5-8, 2026, marking its 31st year with over 250 historic vehicles and live auctions. The event will honor four-time Indy 500 champion Dario Franchitti and feature rare collector cars, including two historic Miller race cars. Organizers expect around 25,000 attendees from over 12 countries.
The Amelia Concours d'Elegance, billed as a four-day celebration of motorsports history, luxury lifestyle, and automotive culture, will take place on Amelia Island from March 5 to 8, 2026. This annual event in Northeast Florida draws over 25,000 enthusiasts from more than 12 countries and 30 states, showcasing more than 250 historically significant vehicles across 36 classes, including hypercars and vehicles tied to major racing milestones.
The weekend kicks off on Thursday, March 5, with preview events for Broad Arrow Auctions, featuring approximately 140 collector cars, and the start of the immersive culinary experience Reverie. Friday, March 6, includes driving experiences, seminars with racing legends and industry leaders, and the beginning of live auction sales. Saturday, March 7, centers on the Concours d'Elegance, with a dedicated class celebrating cars connected to honoree Dario Franchitti's career. The Legends of Speed Dinner will honor Franchitti that evening, alongside continued auctions and the RADwood event—a celebration of '80s and '90s automotive lifestyle from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Golf Club of Amelia Island. Sunday, March 8, wraps up with Cars & Community programming for broader public engagement.
Auctions are a highlight, with Broad Arrow generating hundreds of millions in sales; over the last five years, more than $500 million in transactions have occurred. Notably, two rare Miller race cars will be offered: the 1924 Miller '183 Convertible' Speed Record Car, which achieved 151.26 mph under Tommy Milton, estimated at $1,000,000–$1,400,000; and the 1932 Miller FWD Special, Chassis No. 2, the only remaining four-wheel-drive racer from the era, estimated at $2,000,000–$3,000,000. These cars highlight the Miller Car Company's legacy, founded in 1911 in Detroit and known for nine Indy 500 wins.
"The world is just crazy about cars, motorsports and design," said Matt Orendac, vice chairman of The Amelia, last year. "There’s just no better time or place to kick off the ‘concours’ car show season than Northeast Florida." The event has contributed over $4 million to charities, including $150,000 in 2024 to local nonprofits, and boasts an annual economic impact of $8.7 million.
Previous auctions, like those in 2024, set records with $183.8 million in total sales, including over $63 million at Hagerty’s Broad Arrow auction. Tickets are available at www.ameliaconcours.com/event/tickets.
