Congratulations to all the fabulous autos and owners that won recognition at the 2018 Palos Verdes Concours D'Elegance. The Board of Directors congratulates and appreciates all those that exhibited. 

Thank you all!

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Best of Show
Best of Show

1931 Duesenberg J-338 AW Phaeton, Le Baron
Aaron & Valerie Weiss, San Marino

Best Preservation Class – Pre-War
Best Preservation Class – Pre-War

1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom I
James Rice, Beverly Hills

Best Preservation Class – Post-War
Best Preservation Class – Post-War

1963 Ford Thunderbird Coupe
Bill Waldman, Burbank

Chairman’s Award
Chairman’s Award

1931 Duesenberg J Convertible Coupe, Murphy
Jeannie & Rob Hilarides, Visalia

Most Elegant: Eric P. Allen Memorial
Most Elegant: Eric P. Allen Memorial

1930 Cadillac 16, 452, Roadster
Frederick Lax, Malibu

Best Finish: Meguiar’s Award
Best Finish: Meguiar’s Award

1954 Mercury Monterey
Mark & Evonne Morton, San Juan Capistrano

Automotive Excellence: Howard “Dutch” Darrin Award, Sponsored by Automobile Driving Museum
Automotive Excellence: Howard “Dutch” Darrin Award, Sponsored by Automobile Driving Museum

1939 Coachcraft Roadster
Derby & Paula Ahlstone, Ventura

Best Performance: Vic Edelbrock, Jr. Memorial
Best Performance: Vic Edelbrock, Jr. Memorial

1933 Ford Roadster Model 40 Custom
Ray Dunham, Costa Mesa

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Class I: California Coachwork, Pre-War (Murphy, Bohman & Schwartz, Coachcraft, Darrin)
Class I: California Coachwork, Pre-War (Murphy, Bohman & Schwartz, Coachcraft, Darrin)

1st – 1931 Duesenberg J Convertible Coupe, Murphy
Jeannie & Rob Hilarides, Visalia

2nd – 1929 Duesenberg J 302 Torpedo Convertible Coupe, Murphy
General William Lyon (William Lyon Family), Newport Beach

3rd – 1939 Coachcraft Roadster
Derby & Paula Ahlstone, Ventura

Class II: Open American Classics, Pre-1948 (CCCA)
Class II: Open American Classics, Pre-1948 (CCCA)

1st – 1931 Duesenberg J-338, AW Phaeton, Le Baron
Aaron & Valerie Weiss, San Marino

2nd – 1930 Cadillac 16, 452, Roadster
Frederick Lax, Malibu

3rd – 1934 Packard 1100, Convertible Sedan, Dietrich
Tom O’Hara, San Diego

Class III: Closed American Classics, Pre-1948 (CCCA)
Class III: Closed American Classics, Pre-1948 (CCCA)

1st – 1931 Packard 826
Gary Marchetti, Vista

2nd – 1931 Marmon 7 Passenger Sedan
Gary Severns, Long Beach

3rd – 1947 Cadillac 62, Coupe
Gary Severns, Long Beach

Class IV: Pre-War American 1925-1942 (non-CCCA)
Class IV: Pre-War American 1925-1942 (non-CCCA)

1st – 1942 Chevrolet Special Deluxe Convertible
Lou Roupoli, Rancho Palos Verdes

2nd – 1928 Buick Model 24 Roadster
Robert McRae, Los Angeles

3rd – 1933 Chrysler Imperial CQ
Ray J. Rada, Redondo Beach

Class V: Post-War American Convertibles thru 1976
Class V: Post-War American Convertibles thru 1976

1st – 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
Steve Rostam, Tarzana

2nd – 1962 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
Michael Porto, Pasadena

3rd – 1949 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
George Braunstein, Los Angeles

Class VI: European Classics 1925-1948 (CCCA)
Class VI: European Classics 1925-1948 (CCCA)

1st – 1939 Bugatti 57 SC Atalante
Mullin Automotive Museum, Oxnard

2nd – 1939 Daimler Sports Saloon
Raymond MacDonald, Irvine

3rd – 1927 Lancia Lambda “Airway”
The Byrd Family, Studio City

Class VII: Post-War European Luxury thru 1990
Class VII: Post-War European Luxury thru 1990

1st – 1961 Jaguar Mk II
Allen & Olga Quale, Valencia

2nd – 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5
Robert Ballas, Northridge

3rd – 1951 Jaguar Mark V DHC
Alan T. Pliska, Torrance

Class VIII-A: Ford Thunderbird 1955-1957
Class VIII-A: Ford Thunderbird 1955-1957

1st – 1957 Ford Thunderbird E-Code
Robert G. Rossi, Agoura Hills

2nd – 1955 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
Janet South-Munyer & Tim Munyer, Lomita

3rd – 1957 Ford Thunderbird F-Code
Michael Coit, Rancho Santa Fe

Class VIII-B: Ford Thunderbird 1958-1966
Class VIII-B: Ford Thunderbird 1958-1966

1st – 1966 Ford Thunderbird Landau
Jim Klisanin, Seal Beach

2nd – 1962 Ford Thunderbird Sport Roadster
Gary Leavitt, Mira Loma

3rd – 1960 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
Ken Harkema, Spring Valley

Class IX: American Pony Cars 1964-1970
Class IX: American Pony Cars 1964-1970

1st – 1968 Mercury Cougar
Ted Taylor, Chino

2nd – 1971 Dodge Challenger T/A
Tom Gipe, Cypress

3rd – 1968 Ford Shelby GT500KR
Robert Cassling, Pacific Palisades

Class X-A: European Sports Cars Under 3L
Class X-A: European Sports Cars Under 3L

1st – 1965 Porsche 911
John & Kathy Marian, Rancho Palos Verdes

2nd – 1956 Porsche 356 Speedster
Darryl Miyamoto, Los Angeles

3rd – 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider
Arthur Russell, Los Angeles

Class X-B: British Sports Cars Under 3L
Class X-B: British Sports Cars Under 3L

1st – 1964 Triumph Spitfire
Barry Connally, Oceanside

2nd – 1953 Austin Healey 100-4M
Marty Hovivian, Yorba Linda

3rd – 1973 MGB GT
Ivor Phillips, Mission Viejo

Class XI: Japanese Performance Cars
Class XI: Japanese Performance Cars

1st – 1972 Toyota Sprinter Trueno
Mike Muniz, Azusa

2nd – 1986 Honda Prelude
Chris Green, Los Angeles

3rd – 1977 Toyota Celica GT Liftback
Richard Pope, Glendora

Class XII: Ferrari 1948-1970
Class XII: Ferrari 1948-1970

1st – 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica
Crevier Classic Cars, Costa Mesa

2nd – 1960 Ferrari 250 PF Coupe
Paul & Sherrill Colony, Pasadena

3rd – 1965 Ferrari 330 GT
Mark Snow, Rancho Santa Margarita

Class XIII: Ferrari 1971-1993
Class XIII: Ferrari 1971-1993

1st – 1993/1994 Ferrari 348 Spider
Derek & Kate Schofield, Redondo Beach

2nd – 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS
Larry Olson, Rancho Palos Verdes

Class XIV: Volkswagen Passenger Cars
Class XIV: Volkswagen Passenger Cars

1st – 1963 Volkswagen Sunroof Beetle
Phil Nathans, Hawaiian Gardens

2nd – 1962 Volkswagen Beetle
Nancy Kyllingstad, Cypress

3rd – None Awarded

Class XV: Volkswagen Transporters
Class XV: Volkswagen Transporters

1st – 1966 Volkswagen Deluxe Microbus
Mark Schoennagel, Redondo Beach

2nd – 1967 Volkswagen Westfalia Camper Bus
Paul Serventi, Whittier

3rd – 1967 Volkswagen Westfalia Camper Bus
Stephen Russell, Pasadena

Class XVI: Cars of Special Interest
Class XVI: Cars of Special Interest

Excellence in Class Ribbons Awarded to (in no particular order):

1951 International Metro Van (Snap-On Tool Truck, “Snappy”)
Domenic Valentino, Glendora

1965 Amphicar 770
Richard Brunner, Rancho Palos Verdes

1968 Ford Mustang Fastback (Bullitt Replica)
Jeremy & Marisa Scott, Rancho Palos Verdes

Class XVII: European Sports Cars Over 3L 1950-1970
Class XVII: European Sports Cars Over 3L 1950-1970

1st – 1964 Aston Martin DB5
Joe & Margot Calabrese, Los Angeles

2nd – 1966 Lamborghini 400 GT “Interim”
Robert Ross, Canoga Park

3rd – 1956 Jaguar XK 140 OTS Roadster
Robert & Virginia Huntington, North Tustin

Class XVIII: American Woodies 1929-1953
Class XVIII: American Woodies 1929-1953

1st – 1939 Chevrolet Master Deluxe Woodie
Lou Roupoli, Rancho Palos Verdes

2nd – 1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster Woodie
Lou Roupoli, Rancho Palos Verdes

3rd – 1940 Chevrolet Master Deluxe Woodie
Lou Roupoli, Rancho Palos Verdes

Class XIX: Station Wagons (non-Woodie) 1950-1993
Class XIX: Station Wagons (non-Woodie) 1950-1993

1st – 1959 Chevrolet Parkwood Station Wagon
Tim Taylor, Escondido

2nd – 1966 Chevrolet Caprice Custom Wagon
Peter Rovero, Torrance

3rd – 1967 Ford Country Squire DFRS
Michael Klyde, Long Beach

Class XX: California Style Customs thru 1964
Class XX: California Style Customs thru 1964

1st – 1954 Mercury Monterey
Mark & Evonne Morton, San Juan Capistrano

2nd – 1933 Ford Roadster Model 40 Custom
Ray Dunham, Costa Mesa

3rd – 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air Custom
Dustin Gerber, Torrance

Class XXI: Vintage Motorcycles
Class XXI: Vintage Motorcycles

1st – 1969 BMW R60/2
Kenneth Morris, Upland

2nd – 1951 Indian Roadmaster
Nelson Bercier, Palos Verdes Estates

3rd – 1929 BMW R63
Eugene Garcin, Los Angeles

Thank You All for a Magnificent Quarter Century of
Celebrating the Automobile.

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