The Ninth Annual "Keels & Wheels" Concours d' Elegance will be held once again on the beautiful grounds of Lakewood Yacht Club, 30 minutes south of Houston Texas. The 2004 Concours will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston and the Houston Symphony.

We will display the very finest in automotive classics and exotics on the grass of the Yacht club grounds, covered with 100 year old oak trees which surround the beautiful palm tree lined inner harbor which holds the incredible variety of the most beautiful vintage wooden yachts, runabouts and sailing yachts.

In our Ninth year, our show will display 240-250 classic automobiles and 100 vintage wooden boats to an admiring crowd. The attendees come from virtually every corner of the U.S. and Europe to see this spectacular and unique display of automotive and marine classics and enjoy our famous "Texas Hospitality".

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WHERE: Lakewood Yacht Club is located at the eastern end of Clear Lake on NASA Road One, just 3 miles east of NASA Space Center and 30 minutes south of Houston. The Yacht Club is just minutes away from many interesting tourist attractions including NASA, Kemah Waterfront, Battleship Texas, San Jacinto Museum and Monument and Galveston. Located in Seabrook, Texas, Lakewood has many nearby hotels and Bed & Breakfast facilities close and handy to the Concours site. Visit www.LakewoodYachtClub.com.

THE SHOW: The show is open from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday, May 1 and 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Sunday, May 2. "Peoples Choice" ballots are passed out to spectators for "Peoples Choice" awards presentation poolside on Sunday afternoon, along with Class Awards.

Food Courts and a variety of vendor / Sponsors offer a cornucopia of food, drink and merchandise for the convenience of spectators. Artists also display their work in the Art Court. (See ARTISTS)

CO-HOST: South West Chapter, Antique & Classic Boat Society (ACBS).
Our Co-Host each year, led by Chapter President Ed Ueckert, is responsible for providing the incredible display of vintage wooden boats seen at each Keels & Wheels Concours. Paul Merryman, one of the founders of the SW Chapter is also the Co-Founder of the Keels & Wheels event.

ACBS enjoys an international memebership of over 8000 enthusiasts dedicated to the mission of promoting a continued interest in the preservation of historic, antique and classic boats. Our goal is to to ensure that future generations have the opportunity to appreciate, own, operate and enjoy the wonderful examples of the golden age of classic boat design and engineering. Become a member of ACBS. See the website for information at www.ACBS.org. The International ACBS Board will hold its Quarterly Meeting this year in conjunction with Keels and Wheels weekend.

TO PARTICIPATE: Owners of Classic and Exotic automobiles and vintage wooden boats are encouraged to join us this year and share your beautiful treasures by participating in our show. Invitations and Entry Forms are noted on the web page and can be downloaded and sent in. Our deadline for entry is April 1. Contact our office with any questions.

ARTISTS: Automotive and marine related artists display their art as a major part of our show each year. Be sure to visit the Artist Court and get acquainted with these very talented individuals who add an elegant touch to our show. (see ARTISTS)

CLASSES: The classic cars and wooden boats are divided roughly into 40 classes for cars and 20 separate classes for boats. Formal judging takes place during the show Saturday determining "Best of Class" and "Runner Up" winners and "Best of Show" winners for both car and boat.

AWARDS: The Awards will be presented Sunday at 1:00 PM poolside. Over 80 Awards are presented to those car and boat owners winning "Best of Class" and "Runner up" Trophies. "Corinthian Awards" are also awarded to car and boats deserving of Special Mention. "Emeritus Awards" are presented to individuals who have contributed significantly to the growth of our event. The Awards presentation ends with the ultimate award known as the "Commodores Award" for Best of Show for both car and boat. This award is a beautiful piece of Baccarat Crystal engraved with the Concours Logo, courtesy of Baccarat. Peoples Choice Awards are presented Sunday afternoon, as well.

CAR AND BOAT EXHIBITORS: All car and boat owners participating in the Concours are treated as honored guests. They receive "Guest Membership" cards for full use of the clubs restaurant and bar and pool facilities. Our objective is to extend the very best of "Texas Hospitality" to all involved to make them feel at home while at Lakewood.

YACHTA,YACHTA,YACHTA: A new social feature this year to enable the Sponsors, car and boat exhibitors the opportunity to mix and mingle and get to know each other on Friday evening prior to the show. The roving party will include cocktails and hors d'oeuvres as well as a special tour of 4-6 large yachts ranging from 70 to 120 feet in length. (See YACHTA, YACHTA, YACHTA)

LAKEWOOD MEMBERS: Over 150 Lakewood members play a specific role during the Concours weekend to ensure that the details of logistics, hospitality and administration go off without a hitch. Identified by their colorful "Concours Committee" shirts or armbands, they are seen virtually everywhere during the weekend.

VOLUNTEERS: Over 200 additional volunteers are deployed throughout the grounds and harbor during the show hours to provide specific assistance to the car and boat owners all weekend.

SECURITY: Overnight security is provided by a combination of Off Duty Police officers as well as a group of Lakewood members who literally spend the night with the cars and boats.

PLEASE COME: If you appreciate the timeless beauty, engineering and design of classic boats and cars, you must come to this unique event among the major Concours events in the United States. Come as an exhibitor or a spectator and help support the The 2004 Concours will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston and the Houston Symphony in the process.

SPONSORS: We want to thank our Sponsors whose support allows us to present this unique show each year. Please look at the SPONSOR section and visit their websites.

WEBSITE: Please take the time to look through our website. Visit the photo galleries and the section on the artists and Sponsors as well as the local area Hotels and Bed & Breakfasts and the map to Lakewood.

Bob Fuller, Concours Chairman

Contact LYC Concours Corp. for more information 713-521-0105 or fax 281-532-0712 or email fullerg@ev1.net.