Africa Concours d’Elegance: 1930 Essex Super Six wins top honors

Veronica Duder’s 1930 Essex Super Six was named the overall winner at the 54th Africa Concours d’Elegance held at the Ngong Racecourse. Duder tied for the highest score of 278 points with Mike Duder’s 1930 Ford Tudor, but the Essex was awarded the top position because it was the older marque according to the log book.

The 1930 American classics led the judging in categories including finish, originality, and underside. Other top performers included Kevit Desai’s 1968 Jaguar 420 in third place, followed by Umang Patel’s 1966 Mercedes Benz 230 SL and Baldev Chager’s 1986 Nissan Silvia 200SX.

In the motorcycle category, Rick Agagliate’s 1941 Indian Scout 741 secured first place with 176 points, narrowly beating Dominique Antoine’s 1925 Triumph 550SD. The event featured a wide range of vehicles spanning from 1925 to 1986, including various utility vehicle classes featuring Land Rovers, Toyotas, and Mercedes Benz models.