Spectators at the Concours in the Hills Saturday, Feb. 7, in Fountain Park are not likely to see Kias, Falcons and Oldsmobiles.

Think in terms of exotic, expensive supercars, such as Ferraris, Porsches, Lotus, Vipers, Bugattis and Lamborghinis.

Not a single model of a brand but, at last count two weeks before the show, some 38 Porsches, 24 Ferraris, 10 Lamborghinis, 9 Lotus, 10 Vipers, 10 Corvettes and 8 Maserati had registered with more to come.

For the second year, event organizer Peter I. Volny expects to display more than 300 cream-of-the crop automobiles. A week before the event, 270 cars had registered compared to 50 at the same time last year.

“I’m starting to get nervous. If 400 turn up, I don’t know how I’m going to deal with it, but I suppose those are good problems to have,” said the retired advertising and marketing executive specializing in automotive clients.

Volny was both shocked and delighted last year when the inaugural event attracted 220 vehicles and an estimated 3,000 to 4,000 spectators. Sponsorships have increased from four in 2014 to 45 this year.

“Concours is not a formal ‘white glove’ event in the traditional sense, but rather a gathering of automobile enthusiasts,” said Volny.

Arizona chapters of Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, Jaguar, Ford GT, Viper, Corvette, Lotus, De Tomaso, DeLorean and other car clubs are supporting the local Concours.

Thirty to 40 local residents will display their vehicles. Volny is bringing his red 2006 Ford GT, a limited production model for two years.

When he bought the sports car in 2009, the GT had been driven only 23 miles. The previous owner purchased the vehicle as an investment, stored it in a garage and “never, ever drove it,” said Volny. Its value has since doubled.

A 10-year town resident, Volny said he organized the car event because he’d like to see the town’s population increase.

“Rather than sitting around and worrying about it or complaining, I thought I would like to do something to attract more people to the town. I approached the mayor two years ago and asked her for permission to use the park,” said Volny.

Chris Garland, regional director of Ferrari Club of Arizona and Las Vegas, will display his 2004 360 Ferrari Spider, a vehicle that he has owned for three years. The Ferrari won first place at the 2012 Ferrari National Meet in Palm Springs.

Concours details

Many participants will congregate at 9 a.m. at the Shops at Gainey Village, Scottsdale, and drive in a caravan to Fountain Park.

Club members pay a $50 advance entry fee or $60 day of the show to display their prized possessions in the park lawn overlooking the Fountain. Some car owners voluntarily contribute more. The cost for exhibitors is $500 to $10,000. Two sponsors have signed on for $10,000, said Volny.

Admission to spectators is free. Volny thinks the initial crowd’s reception was the Fountain Park location.

“What we have going for us is we’re on the grass. Cars look nicer than in a parking lot,” said Volny.

“The location is just spectacular. Why do we live in Fountain Hills? Because it’s gorgeous here,” the organizer said.

All proceeds will benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale. The inaugural event last year raised $25,500; Volny anticipates proceeds will more than double this year.

Prizes will be awarded to the Best Domestic, Best Import and Best of Show. The public also will be encouraged to select their favorite for the People’s Choice award.

Volny said the car show will start around 10 a.m. when Mayor Linda Kavanagh and Bob Bondurant, a former racecar driver who represented the Shelby American, Ferrari and Eagle teams, tell drivers to start their engines.

Bondurant owns and operates a high performance driving school.

Title sponsor First Western Trust will host a VIP tent for exhibitors and other sponsors, and a complimentary breakfast and lunch will be served. The Boys and Girls Club will sell box lunches to the general public.

Other sponsors include McDonald’s, Barrett-Jackson, Bentley, Brighton Motorsports, British Automotive Repair, Brokers Alliance, Chubb Insurance, Direct Buy Warranty, Ferrari, Finishing Touch, Hagerty Insurance, Jaguar, Lamborghini, Land Rover, Maserati, McLaren, Morgan, Porsche, Rolls Royce, Schumacher Mercedes-Benz, SOMA Concepts & Solutions Marketing, The Stables, Battery Saver, Bondurant, Pit Stop Furniture, Autohaus Detailing, Classic Automotive Portraits, Highline Autos, and Beverly Hills Rent-A-Car,

Automobile owners and sponsors interested in participating should contact Volny by email at concoursinthehills@cox.net. Registration forms are accessible atwww.concoursinthehills,org.