BEST OF SHOW
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1928 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8AS Castagna Landaulette
Owner: LaVerne & Marlene Johnson
Grosse Pointe, MI
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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1969 Lamborghini Miura S
Owner: Tim Mathile
Cincinnati, OH
Photo Credit: Dennis Cohen
One Trophy, presented to the most outstanding example of the 2006 Featured Theme: Italian Beauties.
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PEOPLE'S CHOICE |
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1972 DeTomaso Pantera
Owner: Chip Hascher
Cincinnati, OH
Photo Credit: Dennis Cohen
One trophy, awarded to the vehicle obtaining the most votes in public balloting.
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MAYOR'S CUP |
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1936 Duesenberg J Town Car by Rollston
Owner: John Gambs
Lafayette, IN
Photo Credit: Dennis Cohen
One trophy, awarded to a vehicle selected by Mark Mallory, car enthusiast and Mayor of the City of Cincinnati.
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CHAIRMAN'S CHOICE AWARD |
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1939 Maserati 8CTF Boyle Special
Owner: Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
Speedway, IN
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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1937 Pontiac Business Coupe
Owner: Jeffery Rapkin
Yorktown, IN
Photo Credit: Dennis Cohen
One trophy, presented to the vehicle chosen by a child representing the American Juvenile Arthritis Organization.
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R.C. FOGLE TROPHY
(Judge's Choice) |
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1957 Kurtis 500-G2 Indy Roadster
Owner: Robert B. McConnell
Urbana, 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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1938 Bugatti Type 57C Gangloff Drophead
Owner: Tom Puehl
Cincinnati, OH
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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1939 Fiat 508C Balilla 1100
Owner: Lane Motor Museum
Nashville, TN
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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1931 Cadillac V-12 Fleetwood Roadster
Owner: Woody Rohrbach
Emmaus, PA
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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1958 Porsche 356 1600 Coupe
Owner: Russell Clarke
Gallapolis, 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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1967 Ferrari 412P
Owner: The Auto Museum
Cincinnati, 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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1936 Packard 1407 V-12 Dietrich Sport Phaeton
Owner: Gene & Sally Perkins
Greenwood, IN
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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BILL RUDD TROPHY
BEST CORVETTE |
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1960 Chevrolet Corvette Fuel Injected Convertible
Owner: Bill Sherman
Cincinnati, OH
Photo Credit: Dennis Cohen
One Trophy, awarded to the best Corvette at the discretion of Mr. William Rudd, the inspiration for the very first Concours event. Bill's love of Corvettes and his dedication to finding a cure for arthritis has made this award a special addition to the Ault Park Concours.
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CINCINNATI MAGAZINE STYLE AWARD
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1963 Maserati 3500 GT Frua Coupe
Owner: Thomas Coady
Paxton, IL
Photo Credit: Dennis Cohen
One Trophy, to the vehicle chosen by a representative of Cincinnati Magazine that best exemplifies the style and class of the Ault Park Concours d'Elegance.
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SAMUEL ADAMS AWARD
MOST ELEGANT CLOSED COACHWORK |
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1929 Stutz Series M LeBaron Town Car
Owner: Timothy Durham
Indianapolis, IN
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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1953 Jaguar XK-120 OTS
Owner: L. Jack Ruscilli
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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1966 Ferrari 275 GTB Alloy
Owner: Andrew Manganaro, MD
Xenia, OH
Photo Credit: Dennis Cohen
One Trophy, awarded to the car that, in the judgment of the sponsor representative, is found to be the most desirable vehicle to be driven on the day of the show. To be eligible, the owner must be willing to take the designated representative for a drive in the chosen vehicle.
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BEST INTERIOR |
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1953 Buick Skylark Convertible
Owner: Walter Bommer
Cincinnati, OH
Photo Credit: Dennis Cohen
One trophy, presented to the vehicle exhibiting the most impressive interior.
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OUTSTANDING ENGINEERING
(Sponsored by Appletree Design Works) |
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1952 Cunningham C-3 Vignale Coupe
Owner: Vail & Linda Frost
Hilton Head Island, SC
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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1967 Toyota 2000 GT
Owner: Toyota USA Automobile Museum
Torrance, CA
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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