2011 SPECIAL AWARDS AND TROPHIES

         
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William K. Victor Best of Show


1931 Chrysler Imperial CG Custom Waterhouse Victoria
Owner - Jerry Pantis
Montreal, Quebec, CAN

Bill Victor has been one of the longest standing driving forces behind the Ault Park Concours d'Elegance. Since its earliest days as the Midwest Concours d'Elegance, he has 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 has 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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Will Sherman Automotive Art Show - First Place


Artist - Dan McCrary
Charlotte, NC

First place trophy, awarded in the loving memory of Will Sherman, as chosen by the Art Show Judges Committee.
         
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Best of Featured Marque


1950 Ferrari 166MM Barchetta
Owner - Tom Stegman
Cincinnati, OH

One trophy, awarded at the discretion of the Concours judges and committee.
         
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Antique - through 1924
Sponsored by Michael Gehrig, Attorney at Law

1921 Marmon Model 34B Speedster
Owner - Jack and Nancy Dunning
Cambridge, OH

Best Of Class
         
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Pre-War Vintage - Non-CCCA, 1925 -1942
Sponsored by Banacom Signs LTD.

1937 Cadillac Series 60 Convertible Coupe
Owner - Les Hardwick
Hebron, KY

Best Of Class
         
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Pre-War Classic, Early - CCCA, 1925 -1934
Sponsored by DER Development

1931 Chrysler Imperial CG Custom Waterhouse Victoria
Owner - Jerry Pantis
Montreal, Quebec, CAN

Best Of Class
         
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Pre-War Classic, Late - CCCA, 1935 -1948
Sponsored by Marketing Research Services Inc.

1937 Packard 1508 V-12 Convertible Sedan
Owner - Norma H. Perin
Cincinnati, OH

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

1950 Jaguar Mark V Saloon
Owner - David Putnam
Worthington, OH

Best Of Class
         
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Collector - American, 1946 -1965
Sponsored by Cindy & Greg Kenny

1955 Chrysler 300C
Owner - John and Elaine DeTulio
North Haven, CT

Best Of Class
         
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Collector - Asian
Sponsored by Janet & Ed Hermes

1991 Acura NSX
Owner - Ed & Janet Hermes
Cincinnati, OH

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

1951 Jaguar XK120 OTS
Owner - Wesley & Cheryl Holm
Cincinnati, OH

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

1973 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS
Owner - Ron Thomas
Galena, OH

Best Of Class
         
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Racing - All years
Sponsored by Gregory Leahy,CIMA, Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Mgt.

1909 Knox R 40 HP Raceabout Dirt Track Racer
Owner - Clem & Mary C. Lange
Huntingburg, IN

Best Of Class
         
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American Performance, 1961 -1971
Sponsored by Donna Anderson in Memory of Gary Anderson

1969 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible
Owner - Chris Thibert
Elida, OH

Best Of Class
         
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Future Classic - 1975 -Present
Sponsored by Hunt Club Clothiers

2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
Owner - SMG Ltd
Indianapolis, IN

Best Of Class
         
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Motorcycles - through 1975
Sponsored by Beverly Corsmeier / Coldwell Banker West Shell

1949 Triumph T 100
Owner - H. C. Morris
Lexington, KY

Best Of Class
         
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Feature Marque - Red Hot Rides - Ferraris - Early through 250 GT
Sponsored by NJB Automotive LLC & Esoteric Auto Detail

1955 Ferrari 250 GT Europa
Owner - Bob & Marianne Anderson
Barrington, IL

Best Of Class
         
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Feature Marque - Red Hot Rides - Ferraris - Front Engine through 1973
Sponsored by NJB Automotive LLC & Esoteric Auto Detail

1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 S NART Spyder
Owner - James L. Jaeger
Cincinnati, OH

Best Of Class
         
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Feature Marque - Red Hot Rides - Ferraris - Mid-Engine through 1995
Sponsored by NJB Automotive LLC & Esoteric Auto Detail

1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS
Owner - Andrew Manganaro, MD
Xenia, OH

Best Of Class
         
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Feature Marque - Red Hot Rides - Ferraris - Competition - all years
Sponsored by NJB Automotive LLC & Esoteric Auto Detail

1950 Ferrari 166MM Barchetta
Owner - Tom Stegman
Cincinnati, OH

Best Of Class
         
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Feature Marque - Red Hot Rides - Ferraris - Supercars
Sponsored by NJB Automotive LLC & Esoteric Auto Detail

2003 Ferrari Enzo
Owner - The Auto Museum
Cincinnati, OH

Best Of Class
         
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Feature Marque - Red Hot Rides - Ferraris - Contemporary, 1995 - present
Sponsored by NJB Automotive LLC & Esoteric Auto Detail

2011 Ferrari 458 Italia
Owner - Steven P. Miller
Cincinnati, OH

Best of Class
         
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Feature Marque - Red Hot Rides - Fire Trucks - all years
Sponsored by Brenda B Benzar

1922 American LaFrance Type 75 Triple Combination Fire Engine
Owner - Monica Janning
Loveland, OH

Best of Class
         
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Special Display - 100th Anniversary of the Indy 500
Sponsored by Corghi USA

1923 Miller 122 (Tommy Milton Indy 500 Winner)
Owner - Zakira's Garage
Cincinnati, OH

Best Of Class
         
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Special Display - “Wagons Ho” The 85th Anniversary of Route 66, celebrating the family station wagon
Sponsored by Richard Goettle, Inc

1950 Packard Eight Station Sedan
Owner - Richard & Linda Kughn
Dearborn, MI

Best of Class
         
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Special Display 50th Anniversary of the Jaguar E-Type
Sponsored by Jaguar Club of Greater Cincinnati

1961 Jaguar E-Type OTS
Owner - Nancy Harris
Rocky River, OH

Best of Class
         
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Cincinnati Mayor’s Cup


1939 Packard 1708 Twelve Town Car by Brunn
Owner - Gregory Aarssen
Chatham, Ontario, CAN

One trophy, awarded at the discretion of the Mayor of the City of Cincinnati
         
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Chairman’s Choice


1962 Ferrari 250 GTO
Owner - James L. Jaeger
Cincinnati, OH

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

1995 Ferrari F50
Owner - Brian Ross
Cortland, OH

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


1921 Marmon Model 34B Speedster
Owner - Jack and Nancy Dunning
Cambridge, OH

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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Howard Rapp Trophy (Best Porsche)
Sponsored by American Modern Insurance Group

1961 Porsche Abarth Carrera GTL
Owner - Robert A. Ingram
Durham, NC

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 Howard's rapture in the enjoyment of a Porsche.
         
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Jack O’Connor Trophy (Best Style & Elegance, Open Coachwork)


1929 Cord L-29 Boat-tail Speedster
Owner - Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Museum
Auburn, 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


1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4
Owner - R.H. Grant, III
Dayton, OH

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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R.C. Fogle Trophy (Judges Choice)
Sponsored by The Fogle Family

1933 Duesenberg J LaGrande Dual Cowl Phaeton
Owner - Clem & Mary C. Lange
Huntingburg, IN

R.C. Fogle was active with this event as head judge and committee member from 1988 until his passing. R.C. loved all types of automobiles. His vast collection remains today as proof of his passion. 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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Samuel Adams Award (Most Elegant Closed Coachwork)
Sponsored by Samuel Adams Brewing Co

1931 Buick 8-91 4-Dr 5 Passenger Sedan
Owner - Roy Hardin
McArthur, WV

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
Sponsored by Dayton Wheel Concepts

1935 MG PA Airline
Owner - Emmanuel Louchios
Rolling Meadows, IL

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


1921 McFarlan Twin Valve Touring
Owner - Dr. Wellington C. Morton
Fruitcove, FL

A.James Ibold, known to most of us as "Jimmie", became enthralled with pre-war Alfa-Romeos after watching local mechanic Walter Moeller maintain an Alfa 308 for Indianapolis racing. In the early '50's, Jimmie acquired two, pre-war, 8 cylinder Alfa-Romeos. Jimmie spent 50 years preserving these cars as they came to him. He never stinted on anything either car needed mechanically. Many times parts had to be made from scratch as only 40 plus cars were ever built. Cosmetically, he did all he could to maintain the cars in their original condition. Jimmie loved these cars and drove them often for as long as he was able. We were fortunate to have Jimmie display these cars at Ault Park many times. The Jim Ibold Preservation Award is now named in his honor.
         
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William Niemeyer Trophy
Sponsored by The Niemeyer Family

2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
Owner - SMG Ltd
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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Award for Best Interior
Sponsored by Addison Auto Interiors

1920 Paige 6-42 Sedan
Owner - Jerry & Cathy Arthur
Zionsville, IN

One trophy, awarded at the discretion of the Concours judges and committee.
         
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Award for Outstanding Engineering


1968 Lotus 56 STP Turbine Indy Car
Owner - Bruce Linsmeyer
Danville, IN

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


2010 Morgan Aero SuperSports
Owner - Dhani Jones
Ft. Wright, KY

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

1939 Packard 1708 Twelve Town Car by Brunn
Owner - Gregory Aarssen
Chatham, Ontario, CAN

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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Judges Choice - Alfa Romeo


1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Pininfarina Cabriolet
Owner - Shawn Miller
Indianapolis, IN

One trophy to the Alfa Romeo selected by the Chief Judge and Judging Executive Committee
         
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Bill Rudd “Best Vette” Honorary Trophy


1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Owner - John F. Berry
Burlington, KY

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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Cincinnati Art Museum Artistic Beauty Award
Sponsored by The Cincinnati Art Museum

1967 Ferrari 412 P
Owner - The Auto Museum
Cincinnati, OH

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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Ambassador Award - Hagerty Youth Judges’ Choice
Sponsored by Hagerty Collector Car Insurance

1950 Packard Eight Station Sedan
Owner - Richard & Linda Kughn
Dearborn, MI

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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Cincinnati Magazine Automotive Style Award
Sponsored by Cincinnati Magazine

1959 Ferrari 250 GT PF Cabriolet (Series I)
Owner - Hilary Raab, Jr.
Crown Point, IN

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


1989 Batmobile Replica
Owner - Casey Putsch
Dublin, OH

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