The 2026 New England Concours d'Elegance with the 1925 Duesenberg Model A Boattail Roadster

Lionheart Country Club, Avon, Connecticut • October 18, 2026

By Nicole LeBoeuf

Dick Shappy's 1925 Duesenberg Model A Boattail Roadster Body by Brunn on the show field at the 2026 New England Concours d'Elegance at Lionheart Country Club in Avon, Connecticut. — Dick Shappy's 1925 Duesenberg Model A Boattail Roadster on the show field at Lionheart Country Club.

We were delighted to take home 2nd Place at the New England Concours d'Elegance in Avon, CT at the Lionheart Country Club this past weekend with the 1925 Duesenberg Model A Boattail Roadster! This show, now in its third year, features hundreds of historic, rare, and elegant vehicles.

The 2nd Place award in front of the 1925 Duesenberg Model A Boattail Roadster at the 2026 New England Concours d'Elegance at Lionheart Country Club in Avon, Connecticut. — The 2nd Place award for the 1925 Duesenberg Model A.

The 2026 New England Concours d'Elegance ribbon on the radiator of the 1925 Duesenberg Model A Boattail Roadster. — The 2026 New England Concours ribbon on the Duesenberg's radiator.

We were lucky to make it this year, starting the morning off with a flat tire on the trailer, but it was good thing we had a great crew. Nephew Rob Shappy was there to the rescue, and great-nephew Ryker stayed hard at work all day, making this one-of-a-kind vehicle truly shine.

A Dick Shappy crew member detailing the 1925 Duesenberg Model A Boattail Roadster at the 2026 New England Concours d'Elegance at Lionheart Country Club in Avon, Connecticut. — Keeping the Duesenberg shining on the show field.

Front view of the 1925 Duesenberg Model A Boattail Roadster Body by Brunn at the 2026 New England Concours d'Elegance at Lionheart Country Club in Avon, Connecticut. — The Duesenberg's Brunn boattail coachwork from the front.

(Learn more about the 1925 Duesenberg at DSClassics .com)

A black Mercedes-Benz 300 SL in front of red fall foliage at the 2026 New England Concours d'Elegance at Lionheart Country Club in Avon, Connecticut. Photo by Joshua Sweeney. — A black Mercedes-Benz 300 SL set against the fall foliage.

A wood-bodied station wagon among the fall colors at the 2026 New England Concours d'Elegance at Lionheart Country Club in Avon, Connecticut. Photo by Joshua Sweeney. — A wood-bodied station wagon along the drive at Lionheart Country Club.

From Joshua Sweeney, who joined Nicole LeBoeuf at Lionheart Country Club on October 18:

A little chilly, but what a day at the New England Concours yesterday! The incredible cars, beautiful fall foliage, and perfect New England scenery made for an unforgettable event.

2026 New England Concours d'Elegance Photo Gallery

Click any photo to view full size. October 18 photos by Joshua Sweeney.