BEST OF SHOW
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1929 Duesenberg SJ Bohman & Schwartz
Owner: Cincinnati Auto Museum
Cincinnati, OH
Photo Credit: Dennis Cohen
One Trophy, awarded at the discretion of the Concours judges and committee.
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BEST OF FEATURED MARQUE |
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1965 Shelby 427 Competition Cobra CSX 3002
Owner: Cincinnati Auto Museum
Cincinnati, OH
Photo Credit: Dennis Cohen
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PEOPLE'S CHOICE |
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1947 Tatra T-87
Owner: Lane Motor Museum
Nashville, TN
Photo Credit: Dennis Cohen
One trophy, awarded to the vehicle obtaining the most votes in public balloting.
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GRAND MARSHAL'S TROPHY
(Presented by Bill Neale) |
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1966 Shelby G.T. 350 S Prototype
Owner: Joyce Yates
Nashville, IN
Photo Credit: Dennis Cohen
One Trophy, awarded at the discretion of the Concours Grand Marshall.
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CHAIRMAN'S CHOICE AWARD |
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1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Park Ward Drophead
Owner: Donna S. Trindle
Cincinnati, OH
Photo Credit: Dennis Cohen
One trophy, awarded at the discretion of the Concours Co-Chairs.
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ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION AMBASSADOR AWARD
(Presented by American Juvenile Arthritis Organization) |
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1965 Shelby G.T. 350R
Owner: Mike Friedlander
Ann Arbor, MI
Photo Credit: Dennis Cohen
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R.C. FOGLE TROPHY
(Judge's Choice) |
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1930 Stutz 8 Cabriolet
Owner: William Snyder
Hudson, OH
Photo Credit: Dennis Cohen
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.
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FOUNDER'S TROPHY
(Presented by Mrs. Helen Williams) |
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1926 Rolls-Royce P-I Piccadilly Roadster
Owner: Dr. Wellington C. Morton
Jacksonville, FL
Photo Credit: Dennis Cohen
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.
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PRESERVATION AWARD |
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1947 Delage D6 Guillore Cabriolet
Owner: Bob Siegfried
Cincinnati, OH
Photo Credit: Dennis Cohen
One trophy, awarded to the vehicle which best represents the spirit of historical preservation for the enjoyment of the public.
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JACK O'CONNOR TROPHY
BEST STYLED OPEN COACHWORK |
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1930 Duesenberg J Hibbard & Darrin Transformable Cabriolet
Owner: Timothy Durham
Indianapolis, IN
Photo Credit: Dennis Cohen
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.
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HOWARD RAPP AWARD
BEST PORSCHE |
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1964 Porsche 356 C Cabriolet
Owner: Tom & Ada Oerther
Cincinnati, OH
Photo Credit: Dennis Cohen
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.
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E.P. LUNKEN TROPHY
BEST FERRARI |
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1966 Ferrari 275 GTS
Owner: Andrew Manganaro, MD
Xenia, OH
Photo Credit: Dennis Cohen
One trophy, awarded to the best Ferrari in memory of Ebby Lunken, Ferrari racer, enthusiast and long time supporter of the Concours.
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BEST PACKARD
(Presented by Citizen's Motor Car Company - America's Packard Museum) |
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1929 Packard 645 Sport Phaeton
Owner: Clay Cook
Erlanger, KY
Photo Credit: Dennis Cohen
This award is presented by the Citizen's Motor Car Company to an outstanding example of this historic marque.
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SAMUEL ADAMS AWARD
MOST ELEGANT CLOSED COACHWORK |
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1952 Packard Pinin Farina Coupe
Owner: Carl & Narcelle Schneider
Eureka, CA
Photo Credit: Dennis Cohen
Samuel Adams Boston Beer Company has been an active sponsor of the Ault Park Concours d'Elegance.
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.
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BEST BRITISH SPORTS CAR
(Presented by Dayton Wheel Concepts) |
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1936 S.S. 100 Jaguar
Owner: Don & Molly Marsh
Columbus, OH
Photo Credit: Dennis Cohen
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.
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DRIVERS AWARD
(Presented by Anonymous Donor) |
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1965 Shelby 427 Cobra Daytona Supercoupe
Owner: Ken Quintenz
Columbus, OH
Photo Credit: Dennis Cohen
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BEST INTERIOR |
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1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible
Owner: Allen B. Dickerson
South Haven, MI
Photo Credit: Dennis Cohen
One trophy, awarded at the discretion of the Concours judges and committee.
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OUTSTANDING ENGINEERING
(Sponsored by Appletree Design Works) |
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1967 Eagle Patrick Petroleum Special
Owner: A.J. Watson & Dave Thomas
Indianapolis, IN
Photo Credit: Dennis Cohen
One trophy, awarded at the discretion of the Concours judges and committee.
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WILLIAM HESS AWARD FOR DESIGN EXCELLENCE |
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1958 Facel Vega G.T. Coupe
Owner: Roger Hicks
North Canton, OH
Photo Credit: Dennis Cohen
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.
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STEVE YATES AWARD
(Presented and Sponsored by the Sherman Family & Joyce Yates) |
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1970 Shelby G.T. 350
Owner: Gary Edmondson
Cincinnati, OH
Photo Credit: Dennis Cohen
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