The 2011 Desert Classic Concours featured a large cross section of pre- and post-War classics, with almost a dozen historic Indy cars as well as numerous first- and second-generation Corvettes on display. Still, it took Michael Thomas from Palm Springs to stand out among the Chevys with his 1959 Chevrolet Fleetside 4X4 pickup. His award for one of the top commercial vehicles was very well received by the crowd.

For more full-screen images, check out the 14-page photo feature originally published on AutomotiveTraveler.com. And be sure to visit the Automotive Traveler/Fotki Image Gallery, where you can peruse more than 500 images from the 2011 Desert Classic. Details about the 2012 Desert Classic Concours are now available online.