HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – The Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance announced its move to Port Royal Golf Club a new world-class venue for the 2013 Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance. The week-long event is one of the nation’s larger and fastest-growing automotive and motorsports enthusiast events. The annual Concours d’Elegance, scheduled for November 2 – 3, 2013 at Port Royal Golf Club, a member of the prestigious Heritage Golf Group collection of top U.S. courses.

“Hilton Head Island is one of America’s favorite resort destinations and the area’s 5-star facilities, wealth of recreational choices, history, fine dining and coastal climate all provide an exceptional Concours event environment,” said Carolyn Vanagel, the Festival’s President.

The Concours d’Elegance caps off an entire week’s worth of events those who are passionate about wheels, bikes and even hulls. The 2013 Festival will offer events both in Savannah, GA and Hilton Head Island, SC. Last year, over 14 thousand automotive collectors, club members and enthusiasts attended the Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance.

Recently ranked among the “Top 10 Best U.S. Islands” by Conde Nast readers, one of the easily-accessible barrier island located off the Atlantic Coast of South Carolina. It offers everything for the perfect getaway including over 12 miles of pristine white sand beaches, 24 golf courses and more than 250 restaurants. Plus, the first weekend in November is the perfect setting for automotive enthusiasts from all over the United States with day time temperatures averaging in the low 70s.

“Making the move to a venue that offers top-notch resort amenitiesthat meets both consumer and corporate sponsor needs,” said Vanagel. “The event has grown significantly each year, and we’re thrilled to now offer an entirely new portfolio of exhibit, hospitality and entertainment choices,” said Vanagel.

Tickets for the 2013 Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance will be available for sale online. For more information visit the official website at  www.HHIMotoringFestival.com.

Caption: Top – “Best of Show” 1938 Jaguar ss Coupe owned by Frank and Milli Ricciardelli of Monmouth Beach, NJ