2018 SPECIAL AWARDS AND TROPHIES

         
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William K. Victor Best of Show Concours d'Elegance
Sponsored by CCI Design

1935 Bugatti Type 57 Coupe
Owner - R.H. Grant, III
Dayton, OH

Bill Victor was one of the longest standing driving forces behind the Cincinnati Concours d'Elegance. Since its earliest days as the Midwest Concours d'Elegance, he held numerous positions ranging from Concours Chairman, Car Selection Chairman, Chief Judge and on to his many years as Master of Ceremonies. No one involved with the show had a broader or deeper knowledge of all vintages and makes of automobiles than Bill. His advice and contributions to making this show what it is today have been invaluable and it is for this reason that since 2009 the Best of Show trophy has been named in his honor.
         
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Roy O. Sweeney Best of Show Esprit de Sport
Sponsored by CCI Design

1961 Ferrari 400 Superamerica
Owner - Kevin Cogan
Louisville, KY

This award is a tribute to Roy Sweeney’s life-long enthusiasm for sports cars and his generous support of the Concours for many years. One trophy awarded to the vehicle best representing the spirit of sports motoring or racing.
         
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Will Sherman Automotive Art Show - First Place
Sponsored by Krombholz Jewelers

Artist - Charles Maher
Bloomfield Hills, MI

First place trophy, awarded in the loving memory of Will Sherman, as chosen by the Art Show Judges Committee.
         
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Ambassador Award - Hagerty Youth Judges’ Choice
Sponsored by Hagerty Collector Car Insurance

1932 Packard 904 Custom Dietrich Convertible Victoria
Owner - Gene & Sally Perkins
Greenwood, IN

One trophy, presented by the youth representative of the American Juvenile Arthritis Organization, judged by a panel of youth judges sponsored by Hagerty Collector Car Insurance.
         
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Howard Rapp Best of Featured Marque - Seven Decades of Porsche
Sponsored by Porsche of the Village

1967 Porsche 911R #003
Owner - The Ingram Collection
Durham, NC

One trophy, awarded at the discretion of the Concours Chairman, Chief Judge and Concours Board to the vehicle that best exemplifies the Featured Marque.
         
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Racing - All years
Sponsored by Eyink Leahy Group, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management

1956 Chevrolet Corvette SR-2
Owner - Irwin Kroiz
Ambler, PA

Best Of Class
         
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Antique - through 1924
Sponsored by The Miami Corporation

1921 Marmon Model 34B Speedster
Owner - Jack & Pam Rans
Indianapolis, IN

Best Of Class
         
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Pre-War Vintage - Non-CCCA, 1925 -1942
Sponsored by T. William Kelleher Family Foundation

1932 Chevrolet Phaeton
Owner - Greg Barlage
Springfield, OH

Best Of Class
         
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Pre-War Classic, Early - CCCA, 1915 -1935
Sponsored by Leahy Consulting, Inc.

1935 Bugatti Type 57 Coupe
Owner - R.H. Grant, III
Dayton, OH

Best Of Class
         
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Pre-War Classic, Late - CCCA, 1936 -1948
Sponsored by Michael F. Gehrig

1939 LaSalle Series 50 Convertible Bohman & Schwartz
Owner - Carl & Narcelle Schneider
Eureka, CA

Best Of Class
         
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Collector - American, 1946 -1968


1958 Buick Limited Convertible
Owner - Ken Nagel
Plano, IL

Best Of Class
         
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Collector - Asian
Sponsored by The Greater Cincinnati Miata Club

1969 Datsun 2000 Roadster
Owner - Bruce D. Robinson
Cincinnati, OH

Best Of Class
         
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Collector - Foreign, 1946 -1975
Sponsored by Precision Motorcars, Inc

1972 Alfa Romeo GTA Jr. 1300
Owner - Andrew Manganaro, MD
Xenia, OH

Best Of Class
         
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Sports - Classic through 1959
Sponsored by Dr. Steven J. Reubel, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

1952 Aston Martin DB2 Sports Saloon
Owner - Jeannie Jacobs
Springboro, OH

Best Of Class
         
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Sports - Contemporary, 1960 -1975
Sponsored by Quality Automotive

1961 Ferrari 400 Superamerica
Owner - Kevin Cogan
Louisville, KY

Best Of Class
         
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American Performance, 1961-1971
Sponsored by Edgewater Sports Park

1969 Pontiac GTO Convertible
Owner - David Ransom
Mason, OH

Best Of Class
         
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Motorcycles - through 1975
Sponsored by Cadre Cycle

1937 Indian Four Cylinder
Owner - David J. & Beverly Corsmeier
Milford, OH

Best Of Class
         
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Future Classic - 1995 -Present
Sponsored by NJB Automotive, LLC

2003 Ferrari Enzo
Owner - Kevin Cogan
Louisville, KY

Best Of Class
         
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Special Display – Vintage Scooters
Sponsored by Beverly Corsmeier, Live and Play Cincinnati

1966 Vespa Sprint 150
Owner - Robert Piper
Hamilton, OH

Best Of Class
         
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Special Display – Jaguar XK - 70 Years
Sponsored by Jaguar Club of Greater Cincinnati

1959 Jaguar XK 150S OTS
Owner - Jim & Lisa Hendrix
Chesterfield, MO

Best Of Class
         
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Featured Marque - Seven Decades of Porsche – 1948 to 1960
Sponsored by Porsche of the Village

1952 Porsche 356 Coupe
Owner - Tyler Winslow
Terrace Park, OH

Best of Class
         
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Featured Marque - Seven Decades of Porsche – 1961 to 1970
Sponsored by Porsche of the Village

1965 Porsche 356 SC Coupe
Owner - Dr. Paul Siegel, Jr.
Cincinnati, OH

Best of Class
         
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Featured Marque - Seven Decades of Porsche – 1971 to 1980
Sponsored by Porsche of the Village

1973 Porsche 911 RS 2.7 Touring
Owner - Reid & Liz Vann
St. Louis, MO

Best Of Class
         
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Featured Marque - Seven Decades of Porsche – 1981 to 1990
Sponsored by Porsche of the Village

1989 Porsche Carrera Speedster
Owner - John Truban
Winchester, VA

Best Of Class
         
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Featured Marque - Seven Decades of Porsche – 1991 to 2000
Sponsored by Porsche of the Village

1996 Porsche 911 Turbo
Owner - Jeff Young
Cincinnati, OH

Best Of Class
         
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Featured Marque - Seven Decades of Porsche – 2001 to 2018
Sponsored by Porsche of the Village

2018 Porsche GT2 RS
Owner - Mike Valentine
Cincinnati, OH

         
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Featured Marque - Seven Decades of Porsche – Race Cars, All Years
Sponsored by Porsche of the Village

1959 Porsche 718 RSK Spyder
Owner - R.H. Grant, III
Dayton, OH

         
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Featured Marque - Seven Decades of Porsche – Outlaws, All Years
Sponsored by Porsche of the Village

1953 Porsche 356 Pre-A Coupe
Owner - Loren Fairbanks
Omaha, NE

         
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Chairman’s Choice


1929 Packard Dual Cowl Phaeton
Owner - Dr. Wellington C. Morton
St. Johns, FL

A trophy awarded at the discretion of the Concours Chairman
         
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Drivers Award
Sponsored by Performance Alignment

1974 Shadow DN4-1A CanAm
Owner - Jim Bartel
Commerce Twp., MI

This trophy is awarded to the vehicle that 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 presenter, Dave Sheehy, for a drive in the chosen vehicle.
         
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Founder’s Trophy


1937 Packard 1507 Convertible Coupe
Owner - Larry Pumphrey
Greensburg, IN

One trophy, awarded in honor of 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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Jack O’Connor Trophy (Best Style & Elegance, Open Coachwork)


1931 Duesenberg J Rollston Convertible Victoria
Owner - John C. Klein
Indianapolis, IN

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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E.P. Lunken Trophy (Best Ferrari)


1961 Ferrari 400 Superamerica
Owner - Kevin Cogan
Louisville, KY

One trophy, awarded to a Ferrari in memory of Ebby Lunken, noted Ferrari racer, enthusiast and long time supporter of the Concours.
         
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Judges Choice Trophy


1938 Alfa Romeo 8C-308
Owner - Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
Indianapolis, IN

One trophy, awarded at the discretion of the Concours Chief judge.
         
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Samuel Adams Award (Most Elegant Closed Coachwork)
Sponsored by Boston Beer Company

1930 Cadillac V-16 Model 452 Coupe
Owner - Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Automotive Museum
Auburn, IN

Samuel Adams Boston Beer Company has been an active sponsor of the Cincinnati 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
Sponsored by Dayton Wheel Concepts

1952 Aston Martin DB2 Sports Saloon
Owner - Jeannie Jacobs
Springboro, OH

Being a manufacturer of new and restored historic wire wheels, Dayton Wheel Concepts of Dayton, Ohio sponsors this trophy on behalf of the great British passion for the sports car.
         
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Jim Ibold Preservation Award


1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
Owner - Doug Trimmel
Cincinnati, OH

A.James Ibold, known to most of us as "Jimmie", preserved and showed pre-war Alfa Romeo racing cars. This award is sponsored by the Historic Vehicle Association, the North American affiliate of FIVA (Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens), and is presented in Jimmie’s honor to the most well-preserved vehicle.
         
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William Niemeyer Trophy (Best Alfa Romeo)
Sponsored by The Niemeyer Family

1938 Alfa Romeo 8C-308
Owner - Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
Indianapolis, IN

One trophy, awarded by the family to their favorite Alfa Romeo in memory and in honor of William Niemeyer.
         
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Herb Krombholz Pre-War Sports Trophy
Sponsored by The Krombholz Family

1934 MG NA Evans-Wilkinson Special
Owner - Brenda B. Benzar
Cincinnati, OH

Awarded annually to the best pre-war sports car, in honor of Herb Krombholz, longtime supporter and participant in the Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance.
         
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Award for Best Interior
Sponsored by Addison Auto Interiors

1928 Hispano-Suiza T49 7-Passenger Touring
Owner - Daniel Geuder
Aurora, IN

One trophy, awarded at the discretion of Jim Kowalczyk, president of Addison Auto Interiors.
         
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Award for Outstanding Engineering
Sponsored by The Frantz Family

2015 Porsche 918
Owner - Mike Valentine
Cincinnati, OH

One trophy, awarded at the discretion of the Concours judges and committee
         
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Bill Hess Award for Design Excellence


1969 DeTomaso Mangusta
Owner - Dick Ruzzin
Grosse Pointe Park, MI

Bill Hess' legacy with Hess & Eisenhardt is characterized by a dedication to design and building of quality custom automobiles. One of the most advanced stylists in the business, his customers included Presidents, actors and kings who 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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Best Packard
Sponsored by The Citizens Motor Car Co., America’s Packard Museum

1933 Packard 1005 Convertible Victoria
Owner - James & Nancy Scharfeld
Avon Lake, OH

This award is presented by The Citizens Motor Car Co., America’s Packard Museum to an outstanding example of this historic marque.
         
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The Carl H. Lindner, Jr. Trophy (Best Rolls-Royce / Bentley)


1939 Rolls-Royce Wraith Inskip Sedanca de Ville
Owner - David Southard Gillespie
Palatka, FL

Carl Lindner was a long time supporter and sponsor of the Cincinnati Concours d'Elegance as well as a long time aficionado and collector of the legendary carmaker, Rolls-Royce which also encompasses Bentley vehicles. Carl's love for these fine automobiles was shown by the numerous models he had displayed at the Concours over the years. This ongoing trophy presented each year to the most outstanding example of a Rolls-Royce or Bentley in Carl's honor.
         
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Bill Rudd Memorial Corvette Trophy


1956 Chevrolet Corvette SR-2
Owner - Irwin Kroiz
Ambler, PA

Over thirty years ago a small group of people, including Bill Rudd, started the first Concours d'Elegance with a twofold purpose. First, it was an event to raise monies for the many worthwhile activities of the Arthritis Foundation. Secondly, it was an opportunity for local car collectors to socialize and share their interest in cars. Bill and his family have managed the entry gates of the Concours ever since. Bill's favorites were the Corvettes, particularly the earlier straight axle cars. Bill succumbed to the effects of his severe arthritis in 2007. We honor his 30-year participation by presenting the annual Bill Rudd best Corvette Award… an award that continues to be selected by the Rudd family.
         
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Ron and Sonja Halbauer Best Jaguar Trophy


1963 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
Owner - Stephan Locker
Glendale, OH

Awarded annually to the best Jaguar at the Concours in memory of Ron and Sonja Halbauer, avid Jaguar collectors and Jaguar Clubs of North America members.
         
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Cincinnati Art Museum Artistic Beauty Award
Sponsored by The Cincinnati Art Museum

1960 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Owner - Bradley J. Bean
Fernandina Beach, FL

One trophy, awarded to the vehicle which possesses the most artistic beauty in the judgment of the representative of The Cincinnati Art Museum
         
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Cincinnati Magazine Automotive Style Award
Sponsored by Cincinnati Magazine

1958 Dual Ghia
Owner - Jeff Wyler
Milford, OH

One trophy, awarded to the most stylish vehicle in the judgment of the representative of Cincinnati Magazine
         
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People’s Choice


1959 Cadillac Miller Meteor "Ghostbusters" Replica
Owner - Loren Baldwin
Goshen, OH

One trophy, awarded to the vehicle obtaining the most votes in public balloting.
         
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Cincinnati Mayor’s Cup


1953 Fiat 8V Coupe
Owner - Andrew Manganaro, MD
Xenia, OH

One trophy, awarded at the discretion of the Mayor of the City of Cincinnati