Infiniti is showing its support for this weekend’s Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance in an unusual way, with this “salute” to Bobby Unser’s 1968 Indy 500-winning car fashioned out of one of the brand’s Q60 convertibles.
The showcar will be a part of Infiniti’s Pavilion Display at The Golf Club of Amelia Island at Summer Beach as more than 300 vintage, classic and historic racing vehicles spread out across the golf course’s 10th and 18th fairways, including special classes of show cars highlighting the 50th anniversary of McLaren Racing, the sports racing cars of Jochen Mass and special Offenhauser-powered racecars.
In conjunction with the recognition of Offy-powered cars at this year’s show, Infiniti worked with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum to bring Unser’s 1968 Indy 500 winning car (near left) to the Concours. Infiniti also recruited its design team, headed by worldwide Design Director Alfonso Albaisa, to commission a one-off vehicle wrap for the Q60 Convertible special guest Bobby Unser will be driving throughout the weekend that matches his winning car. Reminiscent of the Rislone livery found on Unser’s Offenhauser-powered Eagle, the special wrap features a striking red, yellow, black and white design finished with the number three found on the winning car. When not in use, the specially designed Q60 will be displayed near the Infiniti Pavilion Display next to the actual race-winning car.
“We’re incredibly excited to once again show our support for the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance this year,” said Infiniti Vice President Michael Bartsch. “Yet again, with Bill Warner at the helm, the Concours assembled a top selection of significant cars from all around the world. These cars are representative of the same passion and performance we try to incorporate into each of our passenger vehicles. The event continues to inspire fans new and old and we are proud to play a small part in it.”
The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance is held at the Ritz Carlton hotel on Amerlia Island, near Jacksonville, Fla. For more information, visit www.ameliaconcours.org.
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