The Keeneland Concours d'Elegance is now a premier national event drawing competitors and exhibitors from across America. Beyond that, it stands as a model for charitable events by raising over $250,000 for the University of Kentucky Children's Hospital.

Cars of every stripe are on display. From Model A and T Fords through modern Bentleys and Ferraris; from exotic, one-of-a-kind examples on to race cars from many eras. Every year is different and better than the last one.

It occurs the middle of July, so buy a ticket, peruse the many vendor stands and prepare to be amazed at all the mechanical beauty that surrounds you.

This gallery features many front ends. I've always been fascinated with a car's "face." Some, like the baby blue Lincoln, are interesting because of all the design elements that combine to make them. Conversely, the black Jag is a rolling sculpture – simply gorgeous from end-to-end.