[Return to Concours d'Elegance Home Page] 2003 Special Awards & Trophies


1934 Packard 1108 Convertible Victoria Dietrich
Owner - Dennis Sobieski
Photo Credit: Dennis Cohen

One trophy, awarded at the discretion of the Concours judges and committee.


1962 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport 002
Owner - James Jaeger

One trophy, awarded at the discretion of the Concours Grand Marshall.



1951 MG TD
Owner - Phillip Johnson

One trophy, awarded to the vehicle obtaining the most votes in public balloting.



1939 Aston Martin Type C Speed Model
Owner - Eric & Sue Jeffries

One trophy, awarded at the discretion of the Concours Co-Chairs.




1951 Nash Rambler Custom Convertible
Owners - Larry D. Miller

R.C. Fogle was active with this event as head judge and committee member from 1988 until his death. R.C. loved all types of automobiles. His vast collection remains today as proof. Able to find beauty in all, he could never limit himself to just one marque. His collection includes models from the 1920's to the 1960's and includes both American and European models.

This award is given in R.C.'s name, as Judge's Choice, to the outstanding car that represents both superior craftsmanship and style.



1927 Lincoln Imperial Victoria Fleetwood
Owner - John W. Dunning
One trophy, awarded by Mrs. Helen Williams, to the vehicle best exemplifying the spirit of the original Concours d'Elegance, an event for car enthusiasts who love to drive their cars.


1972 McLaren M8F
Owner - Bob Rubin

Photo Credit: Dennis Cohen
One trophy, awarded to the vehicle which best represents the spirit of historical preservation for the enjoyment of the public.



1942 Packard Darrin Convertible Victoria
Owners - Gene & Sally Perkins
As one of the founders of this event, Jack O'Connor orchestrated the "car" part of the first shows. His contacts in the old car hobby ran broad and deep. Jack loved open cars. He owned well over 100 different cars, almost all convertibles or roadsters.

This award is given, in Jack O'Connor's name, to the open car that best represents his lifelong love of automobile style and elegance.




1973 Porsche 911S Sportmatic
Owner - John Meyer
Howard and Marian Rapp helped begin this event. Howard was the first car registration chairman and maintained that position for a number of years. He also solicited advertising and supported the event financially. Howard Rapp loved his 356 Porsches. He owned several during his life. Howard and his wife were very active members of the Porsche Club, traveling to many events over the years.

This award is given in Howard's name, not to a car, but to an owner who best exemplifies Rapp's rapture in the enjoyment of a Porsche.




1951 Ferrari 212 Inter Ghia Coupe
Owner - David C. Nelson
One trophy, awarded to the best Ferrari in memory of Ebby Lunken, Ferrari racer, enthusiast and long time supporter of the Concours.



1934 Packard 1108 Convertible Victoria Dietrich
Owner - Dennis Sobieski
This award is presented by the Citizen's Motor Car Company to an outstanding example of this historic marque.



1930 Stutz SV-16 Monte Carlo
Owners - Andy Simo
Samuel Adams Boston Beer Company has been an active sponsor of the Concours d'Elegance at Ault Park.

Founders Jim Koch and father Charles Koch of Cincinnati, avid collectors of classic era automobiles, present the Samuel Adams Trophy to the most elegantly styled closed-car.




1959 Austin-Healey 100-6 Roadster
Owner - Tim Sisson
Being a manufacturer of new and restored historic wire wheels, Dayton Wire Wheel Products of Dayton, Ohio sponsors this trophy on behalf of the great British passion for the sports car.


1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Sport Zagato
Owner - Brenda Benzar Butler
This trophy is awarded to the vehicle that, in the judgement of the sponsor representative, is found to be the most desirable car to be driven on the day of the show.

To be eligible, the owner must be willing to take the designated sponsor representative for a drive in the chosen vehicle.


1931 Cadillac 355A All Weather Phaeton
Owner - James B. Dewey
One trophy, awarded at the discretion of the Concours judges and committee.


1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SC Cabriolet
Owner - James Messenger
One trophy, awarded at the discretion of the Concours judges and committee.



1954 Kaiser Darrin 161
Owner - Rav & Jean Mauger
Bill Hess' legacy with Hess & Eisenhardt is characterized by a dedication to design and building of custom automobiles. One of the most advanced stylists in the business, presidents, actors and kings chose his vehicles for their beauty and quality. He believed that a company that produced a quality product would endure.

It is for that accomplishment that this award is given for design excellence.




1962 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport 00
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Owner: The Auto Museum

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