2017 LJ CDE FINAL

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13th Annual La Jolla Concours d’Elegance I EvEnt sChEdulE

2017

Table of Contents

Chairman & Vice Chairman 11 Main Stage Schedule
Welcome 13
Coachbuilt French Convertibles 16 9:00 AM
Map of the Event 18
History of the Concours 19 Keith Martin’s Opening Remarks
Artist Scott Jacobs & Emcee 23
Vintage Aircraft Salute 27 10:30 AM
2017 Awards & 2016 Winners 28
Cover Art 31 Air Show (Courtesy of Allen Airways
Memorable Winners of 2016 35 and the Antique Aircraft Association)
Message from Chief Judge 38
Chief Judges 39 12:00 PM
The Judging Team 40
List of Entrants 47 Hagerty Youth Judging Award and
Restorer of the Year 64 Restorer of the Year Recognition
Hagerty Youth Judging 68
La Jolla Tour d'Elegance 70 2:00 PM

ON THE COVER La Jolla Concours d’Elegance
1934 Packard Twelve Runabout Speedster Awards Ceremony

(Main stage entertainment by Dave Patrone throughout the day)

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G. Michael Harry I Chairman & viCE Chairman
Dorvillier Clark

Chairman, La Jolla Vice Chairman, La Jolla
Concours d’Elegance Concours d’Elegance

The La Jolla Historical Society is pleased to welcome back G. Michael Harry serves as the Vice Chairman of the La Jolla Concours. His primary
Dorvillier as the Chairman of the 2017 La Jolla Concours d’Elegance. The responsibilities include all non-fundraising activities including class
La Jolla Concours is one of the Society’s major fundraising events. Born formation, the selection committee, judging, field placement and the
and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Mike moved to New Hampshire in awards ceremony.
1979, where he attended the University of New Hampshire. In 1989, he
relocated to Southern California to begin his professional career. Mike He was honored to be elected and serve for two terms on the National
lives in San Diego and has two incredible children, Blake, a sophomore at Board of Directors of the Classic Car Club of America (CCCA). As a National
Boulder in the Leeds Business School and Madeline, a senior at UC Board member, Harry was frequently selected to judge the Preservation
Berkeley, majoring in Art History and German.   Class automobiles. He was also active in the development of the processes
for judging Preservation Classes. Harry is a Master Judge with the CCCA.
Michael is a passionate car collector who is committed to the ongoing As a CCCA Master Judge, he has participated as the Chief Class Judge
success and growth of the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance. He has helmed at concours events throughout North America. For ten years Harry was
La Jolla Concours d’Elegance for six years, guiding it toward international responsible for the Pebble Beach Concours awards ceremony as the
recognition as one of the Nation’s top Concours.  Passionate about the “Ramp Guy”.   He was also responsible for the development of the
growth and wellbeing of his community, he also serves on the board of children’s judging program for Packard’s International which is still
directors for the La Jolla Village Merchant Association whose mission is to actively used today.
highlight and promote the businesses within the historic heart of La Jolla
as well as to enhance and improve The Village for all to enjoy. For over twenty years he has participated at the top levels of the Classic
Car hobby. He has a special affinity to CCCA Full Classics and has collected
Michael is a founding partner of Symbio Financial Partners and a and enjoyed marques such as Packard, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Bugatti, Alfa
Registered Principal and Financial Advisor with LPL Financial. With over 23 Romeo, Pierce Arrow and Cadillac. His classics have been shown at the
years of experience in the financial services industry, Mike specializes in Pebble Beach Concours, at the Amelia Island Concours, and about over a
helping his clients with individual financial planning, corporate retirement dozen other concours events throughout North America.
plans and foundation asset management. He holds the Accredited
Investment Fiduciary (AIF) designation and series 7, 24 and 63 securities
registrations through LPL Financial.

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A Message from I WElComE
Heath Fox
LJHS Executive Director

W elcome to the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance and the La gathering place where residents and visitors explore
Jolla Motor Car Classic at the Concours! Now in its history, art, ideas and culture. We are extremely proud
second decade, the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance is to present the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance and are
among the top automotive events in the world, and grateful to the car owners, sponsors, volunteers,
includes entries from collectors in every competitive judges, committee planners, restorers, and La Jolla
class. Thousands of people gather at the famed Scripps merchants. All of these generous supporters are
Park for the spectacle that is the La Jolla Concours essential to making the event successful. A special
d’Elegance. thanks to G. Michael Dorvillier, Chairman of the La Jolla
This celebration of historic and contemporary Concours d’Elegance and the La Jolla Motor Car Classic
automobiles and motorcycles is shared by owners, at the Concours, for his leadership, enthusiasm,
fellow enthusiasts, and friends simply enjoying the tenacity, and tireless energy. And thank you for
event. Visitors from throughout Southern California, as attending and participating in the La Jolla Concours
well as travelers from national and international d’Elegance—we hope you have a wonderful weekend!
destinations, come to enter the judged competition, to
appreciate and learn about the history of the
automobile, and to savor the beautiful setting of La
Jolla. The span of history from which these vehicles are
drawn covers that of the automobile itself. The care and
passion by which these classics are preserved
celebrates the engineering and innovativeness by
which they were built. The La Jolla Concours d’Elegance
is recognition of the value of this history and of the
competitor’s excellence in preservation.
The Concours supports the La Jolla Historical Society
mission to inspire and empower the community to
make La Jolla’s diverse past a relevant part of
contemporary life, and to serve as a resource and

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Petersen Automotive Museum

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vEnuE map I History of Concours I history of ConCours
Evolution of the La Jolla
Concours d’Elegance

venue map I t began as the dream of a few La Jolla business owners who School, a San Diego school whose mission is to educate
were looking for a way to showcase the beauty and charm of children impacted by homelessness, as a charitable beneficiary
downtown La Jolla during the winter months. In 2003, Michel of the event. In the years that would follow, the event would
Ullman, Terry Underwood and Yvette Marcum met at Georges expand its charitable contributions to include several other
at The Cove restaurant and drew up plans to host a car show local charities.
on the lawn at Ellen Browning Scripps Park. The three were part
of the local merchants’ association, at the time called Promote In 2009 the Promote La Jolla organization turned the show
La Jolla. They brought their idea to the association’s board; in over to the La Jolla Historical Society, a nonprofit that seeks to
response, a group of passionate members—including Tiffany preserve and celebrate La Jolla’s diverse past, assumed the
Share, Deborah Marengo, Bob Meigs, Steve Edelstein, Bill Price underwriting of the event. Trip Bennett, then vice president of
and Greg Rizzi—joined forces with all-star event promoter the Society, appreciated the living history that the event
Laurel McFarlane to form the La Jolla Motor Car Classic provided and saw great value in incorporating the LJMCC as
committee. part of the Society’s mission. Bennett assumed the role of
The committee was successful in securing the support and LJMCC chairman, an office he held until 2011. With Bennett’s
financial backing necessary to bring their vision to life, and in leadership, the La Jolla Historical Society helped create the
January 2004, the inaugural La Jolla Motor Car Classic was held foundation necessary for the LJMCC to continue to grow and
with humble but auspicious beginnings. The event attracted a fulfill its potential.
diverse field of about 50 hot rods, antique automobiles and
classic cars, all owned by local collectors and enthusiasts, but In 2010, Spielman brought G. Michael Dorvillier into the fold
the committee saw the potential to bring the show to the next to help the committee develop a stronger sponsor base and
level by enlisting the support of the local car collector further secure the involvement of La Jolla’s merchants.
community. Dorvillier stepped up to fill the role of chairman in 2011. At that
So in the spring of 2004, Edelstein reached out to two La time he committed to convert the event into a Concours and,
Jolla car aficionados, Chuck Spielman and Neal Wichard, to along with event producer McFarlane, helped elevate the event
help promote a show that would appeal to a concours-quality to its current status as one of the world’s top collector car
audience. Spielman and Wichard believed that the stunning shows, according to Octane magazine.
and picturesque Scripps Park venue held the potential to rival
Pebble Beach and attract a national audience of car collectors. One of Dorvillier’s meaningful contributions to the event
The two friends reached out to their vast network of fellow came in 2012, when he changed the name of the La Jolla Motor
collectors, including Alan Taylor, a well-respected local classic Car Classic to the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance. Today, the
car restorer, to help recruit high-end classic automobiles; they Concours is filled with three days of world-class exhibitions
also asked collector Cy Conrad to help Meigs establish the and celebrations that inspire all who attend. In a nod to the
criteria for judging the show. In 2007, Spielman brought noted show’s humble roots, the event also includes a free car show
collector Dave Darwin on board, who urged the committee to open to the public that connects Scripps Park to the Village.
turn the LJMCC into a weekend-long event, including fencing
off Scripps Park and making it a ticketed event, as well as From all of us at the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance, we thank
introducing the first La Jolla Motor Classic Car Tour. you for your support and participation in this unique event that
That same year, the committee designated the Monarch honors the automobile and its historical significance.

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Scott Europe and beyond enjoy his work as it currently hangs in more than 90 I artist ExtraordinairE sCott jaCobs
Jacobs countries and over 30 museums.

Artist Extraordinaire Scott’s medium of choice is acrylic on Belgian linen and his tool is a
paintbrush smaller than a pencil. Scott works from photographs but draws
With a career now spanning three decades and counting, artist Scott each and every subject out freehand with a pencil. He then begins the
Jacobs has consistently reached and then surpassed new heights. First blocking in process and blending of multiple colors to achieve the desired
recognized by Harley-Davidson Motor Company for his artistic talent, he values for a particular work. It is an arduous procedure that few artists
was signed by them to a long term contract. Since then, Scott has would dare undertake. His reward is witnessing his collectors’ reaction
expanded into different genres entering himself into the mainstream of when they see the finished product for the first time. With that, Scott has
the fine art community. Included on that list is imagery of Marilyn Monroe, had a career of success few artists can claim.
Elvis Presley, Corvette, Ford GT and Mustang, exotic cars, wine still life’s,
flowers, and more. The common theme of his work; regardless of the After years of achievement as an artist, Scott decided to get back into
subject is his hyper-photorealism. It is his mastery of that style that has the retail business by opening his own galleries: Scott Jacobs Studio Art
enamored audiences worldwide. People from the west coast to Eastern Gallery & Framing in San Elijo Hills and Jacobs Gallery in Deadwood, South
Dakota. Here guests can view Scott’s originals, prints, and collectables.
At Jacobs Gallery, you will also be able to enjoy several vintage motorcycles
from the Jacobs’ Collection.

1231 Elfin Forest Road West, San Marcos CA 92078
(760) 510-9913 • www.scottjacobsstudio.com

Keith launched seven years ago, continues to be the fastest growing collector
Martin car publication in America.

Publisher, Martin’s columns on collecting and reviews of exotic cars, including the
Sports Car Market Ford GT and the Bentley Continental GT, have appeared in the New York
Times.
Keith Martin returns for the seventh year as our master of ceremonies
this weekend. He has hosted numerous television specials, and is the co-host of the
highly-rated “What’s My Car Worth” shown on the Velocity channel.
“The La Jolla Concours d’Elegance represents a perfect blend of
wonderful people, great cars and a fantastic location,” said Martin. “Being He was the Chairman of the Meguiar’s Collector Car Person of the Year
here is one of the highpoints of my collector car year.” Award, is on the Board of Trustees of the LeMay Museum and serves on
the faculty of the Collier Museum symposium on Connoisseurship.
Noted for his onstage wit, warmth and deep knowledge of collectible
cars, Martin has been an emcee at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, Martin brings an eclectic background to his passion for cars. His
Concours of America, Hilton Head Concours, Keels and Wheels, Concorso academic background includes the study of Intellectual History at Reed
Italiano, Legends of the Autobahn, the Kiahwah Concours and many College, in Portland, Oregon, and study as a Dance Major at the Juilliard
others. School in New York City. He founded the first professional ballet company
in Oregon, Ballet Oregon, was awarded the Oregon Art’s Commission
He has been involved with the collector car hobby for more than thirty Individual Artist’s Fellowship for new choreography, and was director of
years. As a writer, publisher, television commentator and enthusiast, he dance for the Portland Opera. He is currently a member of the board of
is constantly on the go, meeting collectors and getting involved in their directors of Oregon Ballet Theater and a patron of the Portland Art
activities throughout the world. Museum.

This year, Martin was honored for his life-long contribution to the hobby Martin lives in Portland, Oregon with his nine-year-old budding car
and for his involvement in community giving by receiving both the Lee collector, Bradley – who got his first car last year, a 1960 Bug Eye Sprite
Iacocca Award and the Edward Herrmann Award. (the same model Keith got the day he turned 16). His 25-year-old daughter,
Alex, recently graduated from Oregon State University, works at Daimler
He founded the monthly Sports Car Market magazine twenty-nine years Trucks North America, where she is the Support Specialist to the Sr. VP of
ago, and it has developed into the authoritative informed voice of the Engineering and Technology. She writes for SCM and is a judge here today.
collector car hobby. Martin’s second publication, American Car Collector,

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Vintage, Classic and Award- I fly ovEr
Winning Aircraft Salute the
La Jolla Concours d’Elegance

Just like classic automobiles and motorcycles, rare, much loved air- in 2017 is the "Swift." This particular Swift is highly modified from the
craft are on display Sunday April 9th. However, you will not find these original although externally it is exactly as it looked when it rolled out of
incredible examples of aviation ON the Concours lawn – you will find the factory in September 1946. It is owned by Donna and Karl Johanson
them OVER the lawn as they perform over La Jolla Cove. For a fourth con- and was restored in 2002 with a lot of help from his son Alex and other
secutive year, we will be treated to a surprise assortment of aircraft from members of the Swift owner community.
the Gillespie Field aviation community. Due to strict "Aircraft Airworthi-
ness" standards and projected weather conditions, confirmation of final Originally equipped from the factory with a 125 horsepower air cooled
flight lineup will not be available until just days before the Sunday, April 6 cylinder engine, this aircraft is now powered by a 210 horsepower Con-
9th, 10:30 am flyover. Likely featured "with smoke" will be the returning tinental turning a larger constant speed prop giving it improved perform-
and award winning silver "Steve McQueen Stearman" or other rare air- ance and longer range. It can easily fly nonstop from San Diego to
craft now owned by Bill and Claudia Allen from their Allen Airways Flying destinations such far away as Napa Valley and Lake Tahoe.
Museum at Gillespie Field.
One of the challenges of coordinating aircraft in a collective flight plan
Meticulously restored and maintained by their owners, these and is the difference between optimal flight speeds for each aircraft type.
other participating PT-17 Stearmans were originally 1930's and 1940's The Air Camper comfortable cruise speed of 80 mph is less than half of
military training aircraft of which 10,626 were built. A popular aircraft of the cruise speed of a Swift, which is also faster that the cruise speed of
pilots and restorers, estimates are less than 900 are still flying today. Of the Stearmans and Buckers. Expect other returning and new aircraft in
note, Stearman Aircraft became a subsidiary of Boeing in 1934. Boeing, the flyover "gaggle" for 2017!
now the largest aerospace company in the world, is celebrating its 101th
birthday this year. The Master of Ceremonies for the flyby this year is Mr. Reo Carr. CEO
of Research Group LLC- Publishers of Physicians News Network. He is a
For the past three years, the La Jolla Concours audience has been pilot who has flown more than 15 types of aircraft including a blimp. Mr.
thrilled by the formation flying of the Buckers flown by "just old retired Carr previously served as Editor in Chief at San Diego Business Journal.
guys that enjoy our flying hobby." Similar vintage as the US made Stear- He has served on the Board of Directors of the 100th Anniversary of
mans, the Buckers are 1930 German design, two seat tandem biplanes. Naval Aviation Foundation, the Flying Leatherneck’s Historical Founda-
They were originally used to train pilots for the Luftwaffe and pilots in tion, was founder of the CONNECT Unmanned Systems Forum. In addi-
other air forces such as Spanish, Czech and Swiss. tion he has served on the Board of Advisors of the San Diego Air & Space
Museum and the San Diego Military Advisory Committee Foundation. He
In 2016, audience witnessed the flyby of two rare 1928 Pietenpol "Air is the former Chairman of Fleet Week San Diego. As a founding member
Camper" airplanes designed to be built and flown by the "average Amer- of the Red Bull Host Committee, he was was instrumental in bringing the
ican" of the 1930s. The Air Camper is a two-place open cockpit mono- Red Bull Air Races to San Diego.
plane with a parasol wing built from material that was, in the 1930s,
readily available from local sources. Powered by a Ford Model A engine, Antique Airplane Association
the Pietenpol Air Camper design was sturdy, simple and affordable. It Several participants in the La Jolla Concours Flyover are members of
reached a top speed of 99 miles per hour. and participate in activities of the Antique Airplane Association San
Diego Chapter (AAASDC.org). Its mission is to "actively preserve and
The shiny aluminum speedster of the 2016 Flyover planning to return promote the future of historic aircraft and aviation through the preserva-
tion, restoration, promotion and operation of antique and classic air-
planes." A prime objective is to "Provide interested youth with the
opportunity to achieve educational goals and involvement in aviation
through guidance, encouragement and financial support." This chapter
actively pursues this objective with its "Aviation Training Scholarship
Program" that provide interested youth with the opportunity to achieve
educational and career goals in aviation through their guidance, encour-
agement and financial support. This year's La Jolla Concours Charity
Program ticket sales incentive provides addition funding for the AAASDC
and its Scholarship Program.

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EyEs on thE priZE I 2017 Awards and 2016 Winners Tribute to Loving husband, adoring I tEaguE tributE
Jeff Teague father, excellent friend, and
I Best in Show I Philip Wichard Memorial Trophy I Mayor’s Award
Chosen by the Chief Judge, Assistant Chief Awarded for Excellence in Design to honor the Selected by Mayor, Kevin Faulconer. esteemed automobile designer
Judge and Judging Team as the finest vehicle memory of Phillip Wichard and his love of
of the 2017 La Jolla Concours d’Elegance. great design as well as his passion for cars. I LPL Financial Summit Most Elegant In tribute of Jeff Teague: loving husband, adoring father, excellent Jeff with sister Lisa and husband Ray
2016 Recipient: 1936 Delahaye, Ken and Ann Chosen by Neal Wichard and Chuck Spielman Award friend, and esteemed automobile designer
Smith and made possible by Wichard’s children and Selected by our Title sponsor, LPL Financial. designer for the 1984 Lincoln Continental. Teague has provided
grandchildren. 2016 Recipient: 1937 Bugatti Type 57, Paul Jeff Teague lives on through his lifework: painstakingly crafted design services and consulting services to Hyundai, Kia, Subaru, and
I Most Outstanding Pre-War 2016 Recipient: 1939 Delahaye 165 Cabriolet, Emple automobile designs. Teague graduated from the Art Center College others. He was the head of his own firm: Teague Design. He started
Chosen from among the First in Class winners Peter and Merle Mullin and the Mullin of Design in 1978. As part of an incredible career in automotive the company in 1998 in Agoura Hills, California, where he called
by the Chief Judge, Assistant Chief Judge and Automotive Museum I HVA Award for Best Preserved Vehicle design, he was formerly with Volkswagen of Germany and held the home.
Judging Team as the finest Pre-War vehicle of Awarded to vehicles preserved or authentically post of Chief Designer for Volkswagen of America. He also enjoyed
the 2017 La Jolla Concours d’Elegance. I La Jolla Historical Society Preservation restored among America’s most important the position of the senior designer at Mitsubishi Motors of America. Jeff is survived by his loving wife Glenda, his son Author, and
2016 Recipient: 1931 Chrysler Phaeton, Award automotive treasures. Later in his career, while working at Ford Motor Company, he penned daughters Thea and Rachel. His mother, Marian, is celebrating her
Aaron and Valerie Weiss Selected by Heath Fox, Director of the La Jolla 2016 Recipient: 1941 Ford Model II A Delux the Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable wagon, and was the principal 90th Birthday this year. The family still owns “Dick Teague‘s” AMX 3
Historical Society in recognition of outstanding Station Wagon, Dr. J. Craig Venter car, which he designed in the 60’s. Jeff’s loving family are present at
I Most Outstanding Post-War vehicle preservation for un-restored, original Art Center College of Design Classmates this year’s Concours to participate in the award ceremony.
Chosen from among the First in Class winners collector cars of all makes and models. I This Car Matters Award for a Well Pre-
by the Chief Judge, Assistant Chief Judge and 2016 Recipient: 1960 Silver Cloud Saloon, served Car of Historical Significance
Judging Team as the finest Post-War vehicle Alan Tarkington Recognizes and celebrates the vehicle that is
of the 2017 La Jolla Concours d’Elegance. historically important in automotive or
2016 Recipient: 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL, I Spirit of Motoring Award American history.
Bill and Linda Feldhorn Selected by Keith Martin, founder and publisher 2016 Recipient: 1977 Volkswagen Sedan III
of Sports Car Market, and the Emcee of the Two Door, Dr. J. Craig Venter
I Chairman’s Award 2017 La Jolla Concours d’Elegance.
Selected by the Chairman of the La Jolla 2016 Recipient: 1951 Jaguar XK 120/LTI, Tom I Art of Restoration
Concours ‘Elegance, G. Michael Dorvillier. Krefetz Awarded to Restorer of the Year, to honor as
2016 Recipient: 1954 Plymouth Explorer, an artist and craftsman, for the best repaired
Petersen Automotive Museum I Aubrey Taylor Award of Excellence for and maintained vehicles.
Best Upholstery
I Honorary Judges’ Choice Award Selected by Alan Taylor, President of Alan I La Jolla Concours First, Second, and Third
Selected by the 2017 Honorary Judges. Taylor Company, Inc. Alan Taylor is an expert in Class Winners
2016 Recipient: 1929 Packard 645 Phaeton, of classic and antique automotive restoration, Presented to all classes for the La Jolla
Chris Collins who graciously provides the specialty trophies Concours d’Elegance and the La Jolla Motor
each year for the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance. Car Classic at the Concours.
I People’s Choice Award 2016 Recipient: 1930 Marmon, Sue Marcione
Selected by the 2017 attendees.
2016 Recipient: 1939 Delahaye, Peter and
Merle Mullin and the Mullin Automotive
Museum

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1934 Packard Twelve I CovEr art

Runabout Speedster

Coachwork by Lebaron

cafe moto In the world of collector automobiles, there are many In September of 1985, General William Lyons procured the
full page ad wonderful cars. There are but a handful, however, that earn automobile and commissioned restorer Richard Martin to conduct a
universal acclaim. These automobiles are exceedingly rare. comprehensive restoration, changing the color to the breathtaking
30 l a j o l l a C o n C o u r s d ’ E l E g a n C E • a t t h E C o v E They are built on the finest chassis with the utmost shade of blue it wears today on the Concours lawn.
attention to detail of design. And, above all, they are
iconically beautiful, a sight to behold, and the pinnacle of With only four cars built, the opportunity to witness an original
achievement for their coachbuilder. Our featured car, LeBaron Runabout Speedster will always be rare. Exquisite beauty,
General Lyon’s 1934 Packard Runabout Speedster, is such extreme rarity, and flawless provenance – in the art world, those
a car. This beautifully restored boat tail is the last of four to words could be attached to a priceless piece of art. The words ring
ever be produced. Many collectors argue that the 1934 true with LeBaron’s masterpiece, the Runabout Speedster.
Packard Twelve represents the ultimate expression of
Packard’s leadership and legacy in the fine car market. Many have called it the most beautiful Packard ever built. Some
say it is the most gorgeous coachbuilt American car of all. Regardless,
Imagine a world still dominated by Model T and Model A Fords – there is no denying that the Runabout Speedster was one of the most
where nearly every car on the road was black, and where construction remarkable design achievements of its time – and, for that matter, all
quality was often weak. Now, imagine that into this world glides a time. Do not miss the opportunity to witness this car in person on the
Runabout Speedster. With its streamlined pontoon fenders, long Concours lawn. We are proudly featuring this remarkable automobile
hood, and elegantly tapered boattail, the Lebaron Runabout as our featured car and commemorative art work for the 2017 La Jolla
Speedster was truly a revolutionary vision. To this day, there remains Concours d’Elegance.
no modern comparison.

Delivered new in Washington, D.C., little is known about the
automobiles first owner, a man named Mr. E. Specth. When new, the
car was finished in black, with black leather. The car remained with
Specth until it was purchased by George Hormel, founder of the
George Hormel Foods in Austin, Wisconsin – best known for the 1937
introduction of the ham product called Spam. Hormel kept the car
until his death in 1946, where it was passed down to his son Jay, and
later to his grandson George A Hormel II in 1954. The car was
eventually sold to noted collector Jack Nethercutt, who kept the car
for 15 years before selling it to Bill Harrah in the early to mid-1970’s.

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I Memorable Winners from 2016 I mEmorablE WinnErs from 2016

BEST IN SHOW
1936 Delahaye

KEn and ann smith

MOST OUTSTANDING
PRE-WAR

1931 Chrysler Phaeton

aaron and valEriE
WEiss

MOST OUTSTANDING POST-WAR CHAIRMAN’S AWARD

1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL 1954 Plymouth Explorer

bill and linda fEldhorn pEtErsEn automotivE musEum

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mEssagE from ChiEf judgE I Message from Chief Judge Chief Judges I ChiEf judgEs
Nigel Matthews
Chief Judge Chief Honorary Judge Assistant Chief Judge
It is an honor to be serving as the Chief Judge of the 13th annual La Jolla Concours.
I am grateful to have Ed Gilbertson, the Chief Judge Emeritus for the Pebble Nigel Matthews Ed Gilbertson Field Operations
Beach Concours d’Elegance, as my mentor and Chief Honorary Judge for a second
year. We have an incredible team of returning judges from all over America and this Originally from Oxfordshire, Ed Gilbertson is Chairman Christian H. Kramer
year we have selected several new judges from Europe.
England. Nigel has enjoyed of the International Chief 10B Mercedes-Benz
Building on the growth and success of last year’s Concours, we will continue to
employ the principles and values of the International Chief Judge Advisory Group the past 41 years living in Judge Advisory Group (ICJAG). Chris is a Charter member
(ICJAG) www.icjag.org this means we will be using international standards to judge
the originality and authenticity of the entries, as well as the elegance and special Vancouver, British Columbia He is also Chief Judge and director of Communications
character of the cars. As a result we will have an event that not only presents a
beautiful display of rolling sculpture, but one that makes a very significant where he worked as a red seal Emeritus for the Pebble Beach of the International Chief
contribution to the preservation of vehicles in their original state. This will be
something that future generations will then appreciate and enjoy. designation licensed automotive technician and Concours d’Elegance, Palm Beach Cavallino Judge Advisory

The La Jolla Concours is the sole true concours in the San Diego area. The member of the Guild of Master Craftsmen, Classic, and the Ferrari Club of America. He Group which focuses on Originality and
organizing committee is so specialized that they fully understand the importance of
the event for the collectors, enthusiasts as well as the spectators. repairing and restoring Rolls- Royce and Ferrari continues to serve Pebble Beach as an honorary Authenticity. He has been a lifelong car

The combination of outstanding vehicles, knowledgeable judges and the automobiles. judge and member of the selection committee. enthusiast and works in the industry for over 20
spectacular grounds of The Cove, La Jolla constitutes a perfect recipe for a
spectacular event. I hope that a great deal of enjoyment is had by everyone in The past 21 years of his lifelong automotive He is founder and Chairman Emeritus of the years as a Classic Car Historian, Value appraiser,
attendance.
career has been in the classic and exotic car International Advisory Council for Preservation F.I.V.A. Scrutineer & Collection advisor.
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insurance industry as a specialty vehicle damage of the Ferrari Automobile (IAC/PFA). He is also a He has judged at many Concours events

appraiser, underwriter, and ten years as the senior advisor and committee member for the throughout the world and is presently judging at

Administrator of the British Columbia provincial Federation Internationale Vehicules Anciens the following other notable events:

government collector and vintage vehicle (FIVA) technical commission and the Historic Masterpieces & Style at Dyck Castle in

licensing and insurance programs. He is currently Vehicle Association (HVA), and a member of the Germany (Chief Judge)

the Global Director of Client Services for Hagerty SAE Historic Vehicle Technical Standards Committee. 21 Gun Salute Concours d’Elegance & Rally,

Insurance, the Historic Vehicle Association Mr. Gilbertson was Chief Judge for the famed New Delhi, India (Chief Judge)

Manager for Canada and F.I.V.A Scrutineer, FF40 event in Brussels and was Honorary Chief Judge Zoute Grand Prix ( Belgium) Joint Chief Judge

having joined the company in 2010. for the 60th Anniversary of Ferrari in Maranello, / Chief Class Judge

He has judged at most of the major Concours Italy. He also judged at the Louis Vuitton shows Pinehurst Concours d’Elegance (USA) Chief

throughout North America since 2005 and for the in London and Paris, as well as many other Class Judge

past 13 years has written a weekly classic car national and international concours events. Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance (USA)

column in the Canadian press. He has also In addition to their concours activities, he and Class Judge

written for a number of magazines. his wife Sherry have helped organize international Sydney Concours (Australia) Assistant Chief

Some other notable events he has been reunion tours for the Ferrari 166MM, Ferrari 250 Judge & Advisor

involved with include: Testa Rossa, Ferrari 250 GTO, and Alfa Romeo 8C.

The Pinehurst Concours North Carolina Chief He is a former Regional Director for the Ferrari Assistan Chief Judge
Judge 2015- Present Club of America and past President of the Ferrari Operations
Owners Club. Lee Daub
The Canadian Concours Vancouver (Luxury
SuperCar Weekend) 2010- Present (Chairman & He is a contributing editor for Cavallino magazine

Chief Judge) and co-authored a book on the Ferrari 250GT Lee Daub has had a lifetime

Pebble Beach Concours California 2005-Present Spyder California. He was also a contributing love affair with the automobile,

The Cartier Concours New Delhi India 2015 author for The Stewardship of Historically from pre-war Silver Arrows to

Masterpieces and Style Germany 2015 Important Automobiles published by the Detroit Muscle.  Having been

Concorso d’Elegance Florence (Italy) Class Simeone Foundation in 2013. involved in the La Jolla

Judge 2016 Ed and Sherry Gilbertson have been married Concours d’Elegance since 2008, Lee looks

Sydney Concours (Australia) Chief Judge 2017 for 45 years and have owned many significant forward to the amazing occasion every year.

sports cars, hot rods and motorcycles. When not Thanks to all our

assisting with events, they can often be found

enjoying their vehicles on the backroads of distinguished judges

California. for participating in this

special event!

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distinguishEd judgEs I The Judging Team I distinguishEd judgEs

CHIEF JUDGE EMERITUS CHIEF CLASS JUDGES Eric Voigt Norman Leitman Camilo Pardo Dr. Mark Moskowitz
Dr. Cy Conrad 2C Packard Closed 4 Rolls-Royce & Bentley  6 Modern Supercars 7B American Sports
Dr. Cy Conrad held the Steven Snyder (through 1958) & Muscle
2A American Classics Norman Leitman, a Camilo moved to Detroit
title of Chief Judge at the La (1925-1948) Eric Voigt has been retired art dealer and at the age of 10 and had by Mark Moskowitz MD is a
Jolla Concours d’Elegance involved in the car world for psychotherapist, has been that age developed a retired surgeon, racer, and
for over 10 years. He has Steve Snyder is a second many decades. He is a involved with old cars since fascination with 60s and 70s era sports cars and car collector. He is director
been judging Concours events for approximately generation car collector and CCCA Master Judge, Past Director of CCCA SoCal he was a teenage customizing editor of two hot modern art. After graduating from Detroit’s and curator of The Museum of Automobile
45 years and has spent 35 of those years as a founder of Vault Classic Cars, region, and the Head Judge for the CCCA 2010 rod magazines. He has been involved with and prestigious design school Center for Creative History (pvt.) and manages the estate of
Chief Judge at many different shows. Initially, Dr. a Classic Car dealership. He Annual Meeting. Frequently, he has served as judged for the Classic Car Club, and the Rolls- Studies in 1985, Camilo was hired by Ford renowned automotive artist, Carlo Demand.. He
Conrad served as the Chief Judge for the Deer is a past Director of the CCCA SoCal Region, a Head Judge for CCCA SoCal and San Diego Royce and Bentley Clubs, both in the U.S. and Design Center in Dearborn Michigan. Camilo is serves on the board of directors of Carolina
Park Concours. His reputation led to being CCCA Master Judge, and has 15 Years judging regional Grand Classics. Eric has been active in England.  Since 1975, Norman has owned at a serious, multi-faceted artist with incomparable Motorsports Park and is Vice Chairman of the
invited to serve as the Chief Judge for Palm experience at the Pebble Beach Concours the CCCA for over 30 years. least one Rolls-Royce or Bentley. cre- ative energy. This creativity is evident in his board of directors of The Motorsports Hall of
Springs; Palm Desert; Rancho Mirage; San d’Elegance. JudgingTeam:Tony D’Alessandro, Justin Costello Judging Team: Chris Holl, Chris Minks large, brightly colored oil paint- ings on Fame of America. He is a frequent contributor to
Diego Auto Museum; Le Cercle (Los Angeles / Judging Team: Webb Smith & Gary Haughley & John Jondall & Jonathan Mayeski canvas.This includes a large production of Sports Car Market and American Car Collector.
Beverly Hills); Rancho Santa Fe; visiting guest Automotive Fine Art. The same quality of In the past 12 months, Dr. Moskowitz has
Chief Judge for the Bentley Drivers Club Tom Scheil David Cooper Hugo Modderman creativity reaches a line of fashion design, that been privileged to judge Concours events at
Concours in London, England; Del Mar; and the 2B Packard Open 3 European Classics 5 Ferrari he describes as advanced fashion concepts. Boca Raton, Pinehurst, Hershey (the Elegance),
La Jolla Motor Car Classic, now the La Jolla (through 1958) (1925-1948) These fashion pieces have been created for auto Cobble Beach, Hilton Head, Santa Fe,
Concours d’Elegance. Further, he was a guest Hugo specializes in all shows and runway exhibits. Camilo’s industrial Scottsdale, Arizona, and Monticello.
seminar presenter and Chief Judge for the Reno Tom acquired his first David Cooper founded financial aspects of design reaches into sculptural furniture design Judging Team: Tim Allen, J C Dumas
(Nevada) Hot August Nights for several years. He antique car, a 1931 Chrysler Cooper Technica, Inc. in passenger ships, cruise that has made the rounds from main art galleries & Martin Poirier
was chosen to be a judge at Pebble Beach in rumble seat coupe, in 1962 1989 to restore rare and ships and ferries. in Metro Detroit, Italy, Japan, and the
2012 and this past February, Dr. Cy Conrad was soon after graduation from college as a civil valuable pre-war and early post-war European His hobbies include photography and classic Contempory Furniture Fare in New York. Dr. Paul Sable
Chief Judge at the Palm Springs Desert Classic. engineer. He still owns the Chrysler, and over the cars, in the tradition of fine artisans and old cars. He participated for the first car rally in 1956 Judging Team: J. Philip Rathgen, Richard Carlson 8A Coachbuilt
Dr. Conrad has authored articles on Concours years has acquired two Packards, a 1934 and a world craftsmanship. Cooper personally which became the seed for a long career in by Pininfarina
and Judging for several magazines including a 1949, and a 1968 Rolls-Royce. A longtime oversees all aspects of research, analysis, restoring and driving cars from a 1904 Gardner Michael Pierce
column entitled “Conrad’s Comments” for member of CCCA, AACA, Pl, and the RROC, Tom restoration and assembly in his two studios in Serpollet to a 1982 Lancia Gamma. His main 7A Corvette Dr. Sable is a university
Collector Car News; articles for Auto Aficionado, is a past director of the Classification Committee Chicago and Lyon, France.  Cooper apprenticed interest is in cars between 1925 and 1935, professor, an automotive
the Bentley Drivers Club Newsletter; The Rolls- of the CCCA Metropolitan Region and past under a master craftsman for 11 years after a focusing on Italian machinery, but he also has a Michael Pierce began his historian, writer, collector
Royce Owners Club Silver Coast News, etc. In member of the CCCA Board of Directors decade in engineering and marketing in the 1933 Horch straight 8 under restoration. lifelong interest in cars and overall car enthusiast. He has been a Chief
addition, he has created and presented Judging Southern California Region. corporate world. He is a third generation trained Hugo has judged at Concours d’Elegance at when his next door Judge or has judged at nearly every Concours in
Seminars and Pre-Judging Seminars on concours Judging Team: Bob Wright, Will Nighswonger, fabricator, machinist, and machine designer. He Pebble Beach, Palace Het Loo, Salon Prive and neighbor brought home a the USA. He collects Hybrid cars of the ‘50s and
judging. Dr. Conrad has written a Concours & Rodney Mason is also a published automotive historian, Schloss Dyck. new Corvette in 1954. Since then, he has has owned Dual Ghia, Hudson Italia, Nash
Judging Handbook that has been fully embraced lecturer, writer and consultant to museums, He is a regular participant in the Pebble Beach collected, shown, restored, judged and driven Healey, Facel Vega and others. He is known as
by concours judges everywhere, including Ed collectors and investors.  He judges at Concours Motoring Classic and has participated in a Corvettes and American Muscle cars throughout the Ghia expert and is currently conducting
Gilbertson of Pebble Beach. d’Elegance across America and is Chairman of number of Mille Miglia’s in his Alfa 1750 GS the US and Australia. researching on home built cars of the ‘50s. He is
the forthcoming Concours d’Elegance of Touring. Judging Team: John Hernandez, John Fardos part of the founding group of a new Concours in
Chicago. Judging Team: Steve Kittrell, Lance Coren & Jim Galvin Hershey, PA- The Elegance at Hershey.
Judging Team: Siegfried Linke, Frank Perez & Lynn Ferrari Judging Team: Dennis Little, Chuck Pelly
& Joe Ventura

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distinguishEd judgEs I The Judging Team Judges Sponsored By I distinguishEd judgEs

Leslie Burd Chris Erickson Bob Devlin prEsEntEd by la jolla historiCal soCiEty
8B Italian Sport Cars 9A Austin-Healey 100 10A German Porsche 
& 3000
Les has been involved in Bob Devlin has judged
the old car hobby for Chris Erickson has spent Pebble Beach for 25 years
almost his whole life. His the last 35 years completely and has worked with Ferrari
passion has been postwar fascinated by cars and is Club of America events for
Italian cars since the age of ten when he caught especially fond of the British cars and trucks. 20 years. He has published 2 books and 125
the ABARTH disease from his dad.  In 1992 he Growing up, his brother Charles did restoration articles, all automotive related, and his expertise
personally restored a car for the Pebble Beach work. Each time he came over to visit Chris in the lies with Ferrari 356 Porsche/Corvette, 1962
Concours where it won a class award. Since 1993 US he would bring a different car. It would be a Post-War Custom Work.
he has been a judge at the Pebble Beach Bentley, Jaguar XKE, MGB, Morgan or even a Judging Team: Jon Bernardo, Peter Kjellberg,
Concours. After a career in Public Health he Marcos. The D.C./Northern Virginia area was the Scott Saier & Dirk McBurnie
began working at Epifani Restorations as a perfect setting for British cars. Sir Donald Healey
professional engine builder specializing in the would visit the family when he made it to the Mike Haynes
unique Abarth Bialbero engines as well as many area for a quick visit. Chris has spent the last 5 11 Race Cars
others. He has served in a volunteer capacity for years judging with Dr. Cy Conrad in the La Jolla,
FIVA for the past 7 years as a Scrutineer where Del Mar and Desert Concours and this weekend Mike Haynes was born in
he inspects applicant cars for FIVA certification. Les is serving as team captain in addition to serving Newhaven, Sussex, England.
maintains a full home machine shop to work on as the Chairman of the Tour d’Elegance. He has 50 years’ experience
his own projects in his spare time. Judging Team: Alan Bolte, Chris Dugan in restoring primarily
Judging Team: Jack Brown, Gary Bobileff & Dan Harmer European cars in England and the United States.
& Dr. William Guentzler In both of these countries, he has also raced
Richard Cavicke Cortina’s. Cheers!
9B British Judging Team: Nick Gojmeric, Mike Chalfant
& Lee Cassidy
Richard Cavicke has
been Chief Judge of the San
Diego Jaguar Club from
1990-2012. His expertise in
Jaguar’s has led him to be current Chief Judge of
Jaguar Clubs of North America. He has also been
a long time owner and restorer of 2 Jag XK120’s
and one E-type.
Judging Team: Bart Perry, Roger White
& Alf Magallanes

Special Thank You to our La Jolla Concours d’Elegance 2017 Docents! 43

Wayne Craig – Pebble Beach Docent Chairman, Blackhawk Museum Docent, Ironstone
Concours Racecar Director and Photojournalist

Carl Madson- XKE Owner, Extraordinary Photographer and Connected Car Guy
Andy Wong – Excellent Docent and Incredibly Knowledgeable and Engaging Presenter

Bruce Junor– Former Carroll Shelby and Dan Gurney Employee
Frank Barcelona – Started the Long Beach Grand Prix

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Entrants I la jolla ConCours d’ElEganCE

I CONCOURS
La Jolla Concours d’Elegance
Alcorn, James and Barbara • 1959 Elva Courier Series 1
Angus, Michael • 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/2 Long Nose Alloy Berlinetta
Atkins, Skip and Margo • 1966 427 Cobra Roadster
Baker, Wayne and Nancy • 1951 Porsche Pre-A Coupe
Barksdale, W. Malcolm & Naomi • 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB
Barnes, Wayne • 1927 Packard 343 Murphy Convertible Sedan
Billick, Thomas • 1960 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Billick, Thomas • 1987 Ferrari 328GTS Targa
Bittle, J. • 1967 Shelby American Inc.
Blain Motorsports Foundation • 1912 Packard Model 30 Racecar Open Roadster
Shelby Cobra G.T.500 Mustang GT Coupe
Brizic, Lani • 1937 Packard Coupe
Carlson, Randy • 1934 Packard Super 8 1103 Sedan
Ceno, Bill • 1988 Porsche 959 Komfort
Ceno, Bill • 1995 Ferrari F50 Berlinetta/Barchetta

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Charbonneau, Guy • 2016 Corvette ZO6 Coupe ZO7 Package Level 3 Dunn, Skeets • 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 Coupe
Clark, Harry and Heather • 1928 Packard 443 Phaeton Duray, Joseph • 1961 Maserati 3500 GT Coupe
Classic Showcase • 1951 Jaguar Roadster Farros, Nick • 1954 Packard Caribbean
Cole, John • 1970 Ford Bronco Custom Winged Convertible Feldhorn, Bill and Linda • 1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series II
Collins Family Partnership • 1929 Packard 645 DC Phaeton Fischer, Jurgen • 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe
Colony, Paul • 1962 Porsche 356 Twin Grill Super 90 Roadster Fisher, Jason L. • 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible
Connally, Barry • 1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega Coupe Fisher, Mike • 1959 Bocar XP5 Roadster
Covelli, Antonio • 1967 Alfa Romeo Giulia Suoer Bollino d Oro Sedan Fowler, LL (Mike) • 1957 Porsche 356A Coupe
Covelli, Antonio • 1966 Alfa Romeo GTA Corsa Coupe Frick, Tom • 1993 Ferrari 512TR Pininfarina
Cowan, Terry • 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Convertible Gelman, Laurence and Dec, Vickie • 1931 Rolls-Royce Springfield Phantom I Imperial Cabriolet
Crevier, Donnie and Alderson, Larry • 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica 2 Door Aerodynamic Coupe Gise, William • 1964 Shelby AC Cobra Roadster
Crevier, Donnie • 1935 Packard 1207 Roadster Greenfield, Richard • 1927 Packard 336 Runabout 2 Door
Crotty, Robert and Anne Marie • 1969 Ferrari 365 GT Pininfarina 2+2 coupe Grundies, USN (Ret.), Capt. Dave • 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 MK III Phase 2 Convertible
Cruise 4 Kids • 1937 Lincoln K 363A LeBaron Convertible Sedan Habeger, Bill and Matt • 1931 Chrysler Imperial CG Roadster
Cuevas, Bob and Christine • 1961 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster Fuelie Convertible Hanselman, Bob and Donna • 1938 MG VA Drop Head Coupe
Day, Roxanne • 1960 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud Hansen, Ron and Sandy • 1921 Duesenberg - A Dual Cowl Phaeton
DiMaggio, Cal • 1972 Intermeccanica Italia Spyder Convertible Hansen, Ron and Sandy • 1903 Thomas - 18 Rear Entrance Touneau
Doyne, Stephen • 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

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Harding, Joe and Deborah • 1939 V12 Lagonda Rapide Marchetti, Gary • 1931 Nash 887 4 Door Sedan Town Car
Heron, Krista • 1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Millard, Greg and Margie • 1966 Pininfarina Peugeot 404 Coupe
Holland, Bill • 1970 TVR Tuscan LWB SE Miller, Eric • 1937 Packard 120 2 Door Convertible
Hoover, Eric • 1973 Lotus Elan Plus 2S 130 2 Door Coupe Moskowitz, Dr. Mark • 1953 Allard K3 Convertible
Houx, Mike • 1973 Ferrari 246GTS (Dino) Spider (Convertible Hard Top) Neumeyer, Edwin and Abbe • 1967 Austin Healey MK3 BJ8 Sports Car
Hovivian, Marty • 1953 Austin Healey Roadster Norton, Joseph and Soreen • 1930 Ford Model A 2 Door Sedan
Howard, Lucas • 1963 Fiat OSCA 1600S Convertible O'Hara, Tom • Packard 1101 4 Door Convertible Sedan Dietrich
Icerman, Larry • 1931 Willys-Knight 66B Phaeton Pardo, Camilo • 2005 Ford GT 2 Door
Johnson, Captain Terence and Melody • 1939 Bentley Owens Sedanca Coupe Pestotnik, Timothy R. • 1934 Packard Model 1101 Coupe Roadster
Johnson, Rick and Rankowitz, Ann • 1959 Porsche 356A Coupe Peters, Garry • 1960 250 GT PF Ferrari Series 11 Roadster
Kaplan, Terry • 1937 Packard V12 Sport Phaeton Petersen Automotive Museum • 1930 Packard Model 745 Dietrich
Kirby, Steve and Cindi • 1967 Austin Healey OTS Petersen Automotive Museum • 1953 Nash-Healey Convertible by Pininfarina
Krefetz, Tom • 1967 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 Rader, Ron and Deborah • 1954 Nash-Healey Le Mans Coupe
Lane, Beau • 1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Ramsing, Karl • 1929 Packard "626" Convertible Coupe
Lax, Frederick M. • 1934 Auburn V12 Model 1250 Phaeton Salon Convertible Raskind, Steven • 1966 Austin Healey 3000 MKlll Convertible
Ludi, Darwin and Patricia • 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe/Split Window Riverside International Auto Museum Foundation • 1951 Maserati A6G-2000 Pinan Farina Coupe
Lutfy, Philip • 1969 Mercedes Benz 280SL Roadster
Mansfield, Dr. Perry and Judith • 1972 Jarama Coupe

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Salvo, Joseph and Shella • 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 2 Door Hardtop Speidell, Lawrence • 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster
Sanett, Steve • 1957 Lotus Xl Le Mans Roadster Stanford, Jr., Ava and Chuck • 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Coupe / Roadster
Sayles, Roy • 1929 Bianchi S8 Convertible Touring Stewart, Ed • 1953 Sunbeam Talbot MkIIa 4 Door
Schauer, Richard • 1934 Packard Model 1100 Standard 8 4 Door Sedan The William Lyon Family • 1934 Packard Twelve Model 1108 Runabout Speedster by LeBaron
Scheffler, Bill and Sheffer, Ann • 1948 Delahaye 135M Cabriolet Vietro, Mike • 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Scheil, Thomas • 1934 Packard 1101 711 Phaeton Vietro, Mike • 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Schmidt, Svend • 1967 Jaguar E-Type Series I Roadster Vietro, Mike • 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Schmidt, Svend • 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Convertible Vilkutaitis, Rudy • 1966 Ford GT40 MK II GT Race Car
Scudder, Ned • 1966 AC 289 Sports 2 Door Roadster Walworth, Richard • 1948 Packard Limousine 2270
Sears, Candace and Cody • 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II HJ Mulliner ParkWard Drophead Coupe Walworth, Richard • 1931 Packard 833 Five Passenger Two Door
Seid, Colin • 1935 SS1 Jaguar Tourer Wegner, Charles • 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Open
Seid, Colin • 1956 Jaguar XK140 MC, Drop Head Coupe Wegner, Charles • 1968 Ferrari Dino 206 GT Coupe
Shulman, Steve and Kahle, Troy • 1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible Weiner, Lawrence • 2017 Hurst Kenne Bell R-CODE Mustang Coupe
Silvestri, Dane - Motor Car Company • 1966 Jaguar E-Type Roadster Weiss, Aaron and Valerie • 1936 Mercedes-Benz 290 Cabriolet A Two Door Convertible Coupe
Smalley, James and Gail • 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Wheeler, Dr. Steve • 1930 Packard 726 Touring Sedan
Smith, Douglas • 1965 Maserati Sebring Wright, Craig • 1965 Jaguar E-Type Fixed Head Coupe
Sohnen, Barry • 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300d Saloon

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list of Entrants I Entrants 2017 La Jolla Motor Car Classic I la jolla motor Car ClassiC

Adler,Frederick • 1962 Porsche 356 B Super Coupe Burgi, Kenneth • 1953 Jaguar XK120 Coupe
Amoroso, Frank • 1988 Porsche 911 M491 Cabriolet Burnside, Mark • 1949 Packard Super Eight 7-Passenger Limousine
Anton, Charles and Melody • 1992 Jaguar XJS Coupe Clarke, William and Janis • 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur II Saloon
Apicella, Vincent J. • 1953 Jaguar XK120 MC DHC Convertible Collins, Paul • 1965 Cobra 427 S/C Roadster
Arcaro, Antonio • 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C LE 2 Door Coupe Constantini, Ben J. • 1998 Ferrari F355F1 Spider
Armstrong, Barry • 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C 2 Door Coupe Crytzer, Harry • 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider
Barabas, Anthony • 1977 Porsche 930 Turbo Coupe Cullen, Lee • 2000 Bentley Azure Convertible
Bass, Greg • 1967 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super Sedan Davis, Laurence • 1988 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
Bates, Albert • 2007 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Coupe DeRose, Robert • 2008 Porsche GT3 RS 911
Best, Bill • 2003 996 Porsche Turbo X50 Coupe Ellis, Brian and Lisa • 1999 Jaguar XJ8 VandenPlas
Biely, Vivian • 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Sedan Escalante - Custom Auto Service, Robert and Geqe • 1940 Packard 4 Door Sedan
Bondesson, Jeffrey • 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider Fallor, Dr. Martin • 2006 Rolls-Royce Phantom VI Sedan

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list of Entrants I Entrants 2017 La Jolla Motor Car Classic I la jolla motor Car ClassiC

Fowler - SEMA 2016, Dennis • 2016 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 Coupe Johnson, Jay • 1937 Packard 115C Convertible Coupe
Gallo,Rocky • 2007 Ferrari 430 Spyder Convertible Jungk, Ralph • 1998 Superformance Cobra Roadster
Gillespie, Charles • 1970 Porsche 911 RSR Katson, Paul • 1981 Rolls-Royce Corniche Drophead
Goldberg, Dr. Eric • 2008 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano Coupe Keefe, Mike • 1986 Ferrari Testarossa 2 Door
Gruver, Dr. Eric W. • 2008 Jaguar XJ XJVP Klein, George • 2008 Jaguar S Type Sedan
Guevara, Geronimo • 2004 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet Koivunen, Tero • 2015 Porsche GT3 Coupe
Guinn, Kerry • 1989 Ferrari Mondial T 1989 Cabriolet Kreifeldt, James • 1962 Porsche 356 B Coupe
Henderson, Thomas • 1985 Jaguar XJ6 4 Door Sedan Lawrence, Randy • 1974 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow LWB 4 Door
Herrman, Carl T. • 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Light, James • 2016 Porsche Cayman GT-4
Hugron, William • 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I Lohmiller, Bill • 1965 Factory Five Roadster
Hull, Don • 1955 Packard Patrician 4D Sedan Ludwig, Eric • 1965 Shelby Cobra Roadster
Ineichen, Joerg • 1992 Porsche 964RS Coupe Mandigo, Matthew • 1999 Lotus Mid Engine Coupe
Iturbe, Ignacio • 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV Coupe Margarites, Chris and Gail • 2007 Ferrari F430 Spider Convertible

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Matanza, Dr. Marc • 2004 Porsche 911 40th Year Anniversary Limited Edition Coupe Puhn,Fred • 1950 Packard Deluxe Eight
Mauser, Dr. Dale • 2012 Ferrari Italia Coupe Raines, Karen Garcia • 2012 Porsche Cayman R Coupe
Maya, Bill and Kim • 1956 Packard Caribbean Convertible Remsen, Doug • 2014 Porsche Carrera S Cabriolet
McCormack, Ken • 2006 Ford Shelby Mustang GTH Hardtop Rich, Rolla • 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II
McCormack, Ken • 2007 Ford Shelby Mustang GTH Convertible Rosiejka, Richard • 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Long Wheelbase Saloon
Migliaccio, Jim • 1977 Ferrari 308GTB Berlinetta Ross, Steve • 1939 Packard Touring Sedan
Morgan, MD Frank W. • 1995 Jaguar XJS XJ40 - R/H XJS Convertible Russo, Mark • 2006 Ford GT
Mullady, Jim • 2008 Porsche 997 Turbo Cabriolet Sandy, Joe • 1989 Porsche Carrera Silver Anniversary Coupe
Nayeri, Afshin • 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder Convertible Schoelkopf, Ron • 1953 Packard Caribbean Convertible
Pachuta, Paul • 1974 Jaguar E-Type V-12 Roadster Scroggie, Mike • 1966 Austin Healey 3000 MkIII BJ8
Peterson, Gary • 2003 Ferrari 360 Spider Simion, Gabriel N. • 1998 Porsche Carrera S Coupe
Plumhoff, Rick and Brianna • 2008 Ferrari 430 Scuderia Coupe Soracco, John • 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider Convertible
Psyllos, Nick • 1973 Porsche 911S Coupe Stafford, Kay • 1965 Shelby Cobra Superformance MKIII CobraJet 460cc Engine Roadster

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Struck, Ted • 1997 Bentley Turbo RL Saloon
Tamsen, Ory and Mark • 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Sedan
Tarlton, Ken • 1966 Ford Mustang Shelby 350H
Taylor, Ron • 2011 Porsche GT3RS 4.0 Coupe
Tiano, Brett and Kiki • 1969 Porsche 911T Coupe
Tinkham, Ron and Tina • 1979 Ferrari 308GTB
Valvano, Domenic • 1973 Jaguar XKE V-12 Convertible
Wagner, Brian C. • 1940 Packard "1801" 120 Four Door Touring Sedan
Wainscott, Ben and Joanne • 1965 Porsche 356SC Sunroof Coupe
Webb, Robert • 1938 Bentley Derby 4 1/4 Litres Park Ward Pillarless Saloon
Weiner, David • 2015 AC Cobra Replica Factory Five Roadster Mk4
Wichard, Neal • 1964 Shelby 289 Cobra FIA
Zavos, Mike and Hanson, Jennifer • 1972 Jaguar XJ6 Saloon

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hagErty youth programs I Hagerty Youth Judging
Program Hosted at
2017 La Jolla Concours
d’Elegance

Instilling the values and
virtues of car culture

Hagerty’s Youth Programs are designed to grow young year. In addition, Hagerty hosted several other youth
people’s interest in the collector vehicle community by programs including the Hagerty Driving Experience, which
offering unique access to the fascinating world of classics. provides young drivers the opportunity to learn to drive
Through exciting activities, educational programs and hands manual transmission classic cars.
on participation, Hagerty’s Youth Programs help young
people increase their knowledge and enthusiasm for Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the Young Judges
collector automobiles and boats. donning their blue shirts, red hats and carrying official
scorecards!
Hagerty Insurance – the world’s largest provider of
collector car insurance – recognizes the importance of To learn more about Hagerty’s Youth Programs or to get
youth involvement and is helping to spark the interest of involved, please visit www.Hagerty.com/YouthPrograms or
classics among young people through their Youth Programs. contact Rachel Flynn, Hagerty’s Youth Advocacy
Hagerty Youth Programs, introduced in 2007, have provided Coordinator, at [email protected] or
more than 5,000 young people with opportunities to learn 1.800.922.4050 Ext. 8191.
about classics through exciting programs such as Youth
Judging, the Hagerty Driving Experience and Valve Cover
Racing. We are proud to include the Hagerty Youth Judging
program at the 2017 La Jolla Concours d’ Elegance. Through
this program, a group of Young Judges, who range in age
from 6 to 14, will have the chance to get up close to select
world-class Concours cars, meet the owners and learn the
basics of judging.

Led through the show field by an adult guide, the Young
Judges will learn historical features of select classics and be
shown specific details that will help them score each car.
Scores are based on a scale of one-to-five in five basic
categories including design, interior, electrical, exterior
finish, and engine. The Hagerty Youth Judging program is
hosted at more than 100 collector vehicle events
throughout the United States, Canada, and the U.K. each

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The Thirteenth Thank you to those who took part in the BH Gold Tour
Annual BH Gold d’Elegance presented by Symbolic International. Our route
Tour d’Elegance throughout San Diego County displayed some of San Diego’s
most picturesque scenery. The morning began with a
Presented by Symbolic delicious breakfast hosted by Solace Realty. From there,
International guests enjoyed a private tour of Symbolic International, a
world renowned dealership with an impressive inventory of
Classic & Competition Automobiles ranging from Ferrari, to
Lamborghini, Porsche and Mercedes-Benz.

The tour then continued to Chuck Spielman’s Only
Yesterday Museum, which is home to a magnificent stable
of classic automobiles and a priceless collection of military
memorabilia. Spielman, a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran and
retired commercial real estate executive, opened his
collection for private viewing in 1998 in New York, later
moving his collection to San Diego in 2001 after the terrorist
attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Though not a time capsule, the
timeless allure of Spielman’s carefully curated collection took
us back to yesteryear while providing unique insight on the
history and significance of each component of the museum.

After a magnificent coastal drive, a private BBQ lunch
sponsored by John Hancock Investments, was held on San

Diego’s only private beach at the La Jolla
Beach & Tennis Club. The lunch was
highlighted by a vintage multi-plane
flyover by San Diego’s most notable
pilots. The La Jolla Tour d’Elegance
participants concluded their magical
day with emcee and special guest Keith
Martin, Owner/Publisher of Sports Car
Market, an awards ceremony, and a special gift courtesy of
Robert Talbott.
Thank you again to our participants and sponsors for a
wonderful La Jolla Tour d’Elegance. A special thank you to
Bill Kellog of La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club for underwriting
the scrumptious lunch, Chris Ericson, Vern, and the rest of
the hardworking volunteers that made this incredible
afternoon of motoring a huge success!

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The La Jolla Concours d’Elegance I thanK you voluntEErs/CommittEE

Volunteer Team Special Thanks

Chairman Commitee Cont.
Dorvillier, G. Michael Kenney, Rich – Co-Founder AeroED Group
Lemieux, Marc
Vice Chairman Matthews, Nigel – Global Director of Client Services, Hagerty Insurance
Clark, Harry
Agency, LLC
Chief Judge Peek, John – Owner, Peek Brothers Painting
Matthews, Nigel Taylor, Alan – Owner, Alan Taylor Company
Wahl, Keith – La Jolla Motor Car Classic Chair
Committee Wochnick, Verne- Chairman of Volunteers, San Diego Air & Space Museum
Anson, Weston – Chairman, CONSOR Intellectual Asset Management
Berwin, Claudette – Broker, President, Gallery Properties Advisory Committee
Berwin, Bill – President, Coastal Development Company Bennett, Trip
Bromfield, Tiffany – Chair of Operations, LJCDE Daub, Lee - Assistant Chief Judge Operations
Clark, Gordon Gilbertson, Ed - Chairman, International Chief Judge Advisory Group, Chief
Clark, Harry – Author/Speaker/Coach, Pathway Partners, LLC
Conrad, Dr. Cy – Chief Judge Emeritus, LJCDE Honorary Judge, LJCDE
Corrente, Peter – Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty Spielman, Chuck – Only Yesterday Automotive Museum
Dumas, JC – Designer Goldsmith / Owner of Goldworks Gallery, Awards Wichard, Neal
Chairman, LJCDE
Erickson, Chris – Chair, La Jolla Tour d’Elegance McFarlane Promotions, Inc. Team, Event Producers
Fox, Heath – Executive Director, La Jolla Historical Society Kahle, Taylor
Gillespie, Charlie – Senior Vice President Business Consulting, LPL Financial McFarlane, Laurel
Kerner Jr., Robert F. – Senior Vice President Producer, Lockton Insurance Peterson, Taylor
Riley, Camille
Brokers, LLC Shultz, Amanda
Thompson, Jenna

John Peek and Carolyn Dillon, Fairon, Pierre Liptak, Lee Peterson, John Timber, David
Volunteer Coordinators Fremdling, John Liu, Hudson Pistor, Susanne Toth, Dean
Aumann, Don Galasan, John Liu, Charles Pitcher, Ronald Vainio, Merja
Begin, Randy Garabedian, Zovig Mann, Jacklyn Reers, Elizabeth Wallace, Kiley
Benton, Randy Graf, Ronald Marks, George Reynolds, Dave & Marlene Ward, Maurice
Cain, David Gross, Jim Marquardt, Michael Rezek JR, John Watson, John
Carney, Diane Gyorgy, Peter McGrath, Marc Rutgard, Linda Watson, Diane
Cecil, Marcie Harmer, Dan McWilliams, Edward Sain, Divya Wichman, Maddie
Charles, Karen Hickle, Leslie Meehan, David Sanchez, David Wilson, Martin
Chemes, Raymond Hildebrandt, Mel Miles, Kurt Sandhu, Manj Wilson, Carol
Conley, Craig Honda, Tami Morton, Rudy Schulte, Kevin Wonders, Dennis
Covell, Ruth Keller-Leggitt, Kimberly Müller-Eberhard, Kristina Schultz, Len Wyko, Gary
Dahl, Tammy Konars, Marya Muten, Allan Schwartz, Ben Wynkoop, Jeslyn
Davidson, Donald Kurtz, Dick Nelson, Justine Scott, Chris Yeazitzis, Jim
Davies, Janet La Cava, Tom Noble, Larry Scudder, Jim York, Ron
Davies, Anthony Laflin, Sean Noble, Constance Sommer, Ted Zhang, Y
Devine, Karin Lamprecht, Thomas Odelson, Robert Sroka, John & Sue
Dong, Lancelot Lee, J Parrish, Ed Starkey, Dave
Durocher, Erik Levine, Barry Pasahow, Ed Teague, Author
Evans, Bob Li, J Payne, Robert Tibbals, Noel

Dear Volunteer Team
Thanks again for your hard
work in putting together
the best event ever!
Without you personally
and as a team, there is no
way we could pull this
off...you are the best!!!

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