Presented by AAA Miami Valley, with major support from WinSupply and TJH Collections, the concours showcased 200 antique and classic automobiles, motorcycles and scooters. Vehicles were judged for awards in 24 classes. Featured marques were grand classic cars like Bugatti, Rolls Royce, Packard, Cadillac, Bentley and more, plus the 50th anniversary of the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am was celebrated.
Vehicles arrived from seven states. The Fishers Body Craftsmen’s Guild held its reunion with members attending from across the United States; a display of hand-built models was showcased in the Dicke Transportation Center.
All proceeds from the weekend go to Dayton History, Montgomery County’s official historical organization, to underwrite educational programs for thousands of people including schoolchildren and maintain facilities.
See next week’s Wheels for a final set of concours photos.
2019 Dayton Concours d’Elegance at Carillon Park Award Winners
1 = First Place
AE = Award of Excellence
A1. Pre-War Elegance – Domestic
1. Phil Stephenson, Pendleton, Indiana, 1941 Cadillac 6227-D
AE. Michael Mereness, Cincinnati, 1935 Auburn 851 Salon Phaeton
AE. Don Shuck, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1941 Cadillac 60S Fleetwood
A2. Pre-War Elegance – Foreign
1. Rick Grant, Dayton, 1935 Bugatti T57 Binder Coupe
AE. Rick Grant, Dayton, 1934 Bentley 3 ½ liter Drop Head Coupe
B. 50th Anniversary Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am through 1981
1. James Hamister, Mason, 1974 Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am 455
AE. Jeffrey Clark, Monroe, 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am
C. Hot Rods & Customs
1. Keith Young, St. Paris, 1936 Ford 3-Window Coupe
AE. Bob & Lynn Kos, Dayton, 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Lo Man
AE. Katie Dunn, Spring Valley, 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
AE. Joe Duckro, Dayton, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette Restomod
D. Brass Era 1896-1915 Touring
1. America’s Packard Museum, Dayton, 1914 Packard Model 48 Runabout
AE. Arlene Kleptz, Dayton, 1911 Marmon Model 32
E. Antique 1916-1929
1. Jack Rans, Indianapolis, 1921 Marmon 34B Speedster
AE. Robert Schmitt, Dayton, 1920 Ford Model T Touring
AE. Bob Leopard, Urbana, 1923 Ford Model T Touring
F. Classic 1930-1943
1. Michael Yoakum, Hamilton, 1930 Chrysler 66 2-Person Coupe
AE. Dr. Kevin Paley, Dayton, 1931 Cadillac Roadster 2D
G1. Collector American 1946-59
1. Lee & Judy Amundson, Beavercreek, 1955 Ford Thunderbird
AE. Michael Karns, Beavercreek, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
AE. John Staten, Dayton, 1953 Buick Skylark
G2. Collector American 1960-69
1. Ken Moravek, Medina, 1966 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa
AE. Scotty McPherson, Xenia, 1965 Ford Galaxie 500
AE. Bob Green, Bethel, 1967 Chevrolet Biscayne
AE. Dan Detrick, Springfield, 1960 Cadillac Series 62
G3. Collector American 1970-79
1. Luke Pence, Englewood, 1978 Pontiac Firebird Sky Bird
AE. John Masters, Houston, 1977 Ford Bronco
H1. Pickups
1. Patrick Jackson, Johnstown, 1954 Chevrolet 3100 Half Ton Pickup
H2. American Muscle & Performance through 1980
1. Richard Larabee, Farmington Hills, Michigan, 1967 Pontiac 2+2
AE. Dan Jones, West Chester, 1970 Buick GS Stage 1
I. Collector Foreign 1946-80
1. Andy Manganaro, Xenia, 1963 Maserati Sebring
AE. Ron & Donna Pennington, Mason, 1967 Amphicar 770
J. Classic Sports Cars through 1963
1. Andy Manganaro, Xenia, 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 BT-7
AE. Norbert Hala, Beavercreek, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
AE. Russell Clarke, Cincinnati, 1958 Porsche 356 Coupe
K. Contemporary Sports Cars 1964-80
1. Tom Reddy, Cincinnati, 1966 Chevrolet Corvette
AE. James Ricca, Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, 1970 Jaguar E-type OTS
AE. David Hale, Wilmington, 1967 Sunbeam Tiger Mk.1A
AE. Steve Leiding, Maineville, 1970 Porsche 911 E
L. Race Cars
1. Bag Boys Nostalgia Racing, Dayton, 1971 Pontiac Trans-Am Funny Car
AE. Rob Carbaugh, Eaton, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car
M1. Motorcycles Original
1. Brent Bartley, Miamisburg, 1899 De Dion-Bouton II motorbike
AE. Marcus Swan, Baltimore, 1973 Kawasaki
M2. Motorcycles Restored
1. Paul Carthew, Leonard, Michigan, 1929 BMW R52
AE. Don Crouse, Springboro, 1952 Triumph 6T Thunderbird
AE. Don Crouse, Springboro, 1953 Triumph 6T Thunderbird
M3. Motorcycles Modified
1. Marcus Swan, Baltimore, Ohio, 1973 Kawasaki
M4. Scooters
1. Jerry Lawrence, Beavercreek, 1954 Cushman Eagle
N. Future Classics 1995-2019
1. John Mauro, Liberty Twp., 2018 Ferrari 488 Spyder
AE. David Hall, Cincinnati, 2019 Porsche GT3 RS
AE. Jim Gray, Miamisburg, 2004 Lamborghini Gallardo
AE. Cindy & Bob Adams, Tipp City, 2002 Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am
P. Preservation (Unrestored)
1. Debby Manning, Ft. Thomas, Kentucky, 1977 Pontiac Firebird Sky Bird
AE. Brian Haase, Piqua, 1926 Chevrolet Superior K Series
AE. Gary Fredritz, Carey, 1975 Plymouth Duster
Q. Vehicles of Special Interest through 1994
1. Gerold Keller, Springfield, 1994 Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am
AE. Michael Buccione, Centerburg, 1990 Porsche 928 GT
R. Premier (Best-of-Class 2018) Hagerty Youth Judging Award
1. Norm Oldham, Dayton, 1979 Chevrolet Corvette
2. Matt Sanford, Dayton, 1967 Lincoln Continental Convertible
3. Dohn Roush, Dayton, 1974 BMW 3.0 CS
Larry Miller Best of Show Model Car
John Wise, 1936 Delahaye 135 Sport Custom
Dayton History Preservation Award
Karl Munson, Cincinnati, 1966 Honda S600
Louis DiPasquale Best British Car
Rick Grant, Dayton, 1934 Bentley 3 ½ liter Drop Head Coupe
The Art and Design Award
Kevin Paley, Dayton, 1931 Cadillac Roadster 2D
The Chairman’s Award
John Rigby, Knoxville, Tennessee, 1947 Rover 12 Sports Saloon
Charles Huber Most Elegant Automobile
Larry Pumphery, Greensburg, Indiana, 1937 Packard Twelve 7-passenger sedan
Ray Keyton American Icon Award
Mike Karns, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
Taj Ma Garaj Award
Russell Clarke, Cincinnati, 1958 Porsche 356 Coupe
Chic Kleptz Family Award
Michael & John Mereness
Jeffrey Siler Spirit Award
Lauryn Bayliff
Best of Show Motorcycle
Paul Carthew, Leonard, Michigan, 1929 BMW R-52
Col. Edward Deeds Judges Choice
Rick Grant, Dayton, 1935 Bugatti T-57 Binder Coupe
Charles F. Kettering People’s Choice
Bob Katz, Waynesville, 1931 Packard Dietrich
R.H. Grant Best of Show
Phil Stephenson, Pendleton, Indiana, 1941 Cadillac 6227-D
– Results compiled by Concours Committee: Skip Peterson, show chairman; Mike Edgerton, Concours director
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