Back at the Concours

Having already spent a day out at the Concours d?Elegance of America at St. John?s touring this years spread just two weeks ago it was time to head back this weekend for seconds.

Back on the Concours

The thirty fourth edition of the Concours of d?Elegance is now in the books as Sunday marked the final day of this years event, leaving staff and patrons alike already looking forward to attending next year on Sunday July 28th, 2013.

With over 300-plus classic cars on display and a packed Sunday showing it?s hard to call this year?s edition anything other then a success. The extra space since the move from Meadow Brook Hall to the Inn at St. John?s has clearly been put to good use.

Old and New Cars alike shared the Concours

Even with a second day on the grounds there was plenty to catch up from this years auction results to who managed best in show for what category. And that?s not even mentioning all the classics parked in the lot as enthusiast and spectators alike took advantage of the lovely weather to come out in style.

The auction was equally big this year, with 174 lots total and prices going for as little as $19,800 for a 1972 Bentley T-Type Saloon, to as much as $957,000 for a 1930 Duesenberg Model SJ Convertible Victoria. The infamous ?Al Capone? car saw the Cadillac fetching $341,000, the fifth highest price of the night.

1933 Delage D8S Coupe Roadster
Best in Show Foreign Car Winner

Best in show this year was split in two camps this year, with Jim Patterson and the Patterson Collection taking Best Foreign car in show for their 1933 Delage D8S Coupe Roadster, and Joseph & Margie Cassini of Illinois taking Best American car in show a 1933 Chrysler Imperial Dual Cowl Phaeton.

1933 Chrysler Imperial Dual Cowl Phaeton
Best in Show American Car Winner

At least 100 awards were handed out this year, with 25 best in class winners recognized and special award winners ranged from best use of color, best reflection, to most photogenic. The People?s Choice award this year went to Al Giddings and his green and black 1929 Willys-Knight 66B Roadster. You can find the full list of best in class award winners below.

1929 Willys-Knight 66B Roadster
People?s Choice Award Winner

• Jazz Age ? Best in Class
  1926 Wills Sainte Claire T-6 Roadster, Paul R. Pawlosky
• American Popular 1928-1942 Best in Class
  1935 Buick Series 40 Convertible, Leslie E. Lindberg
• Post War European ? Best in Class
  1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 Cabriolet D, Thomas E. Hamilton
• American Classic Closed 1928-1942 ? Best in Class
  1929 Stutz Model M Coupe, The Mitchell Collection
• American Classic Open 1928-1934 ? Best in Class
  1933 Chrysler Imperial Dual Cowl Phaeton, Joseph and Margie Cassini, III
• Gaslight ? Best in Class
  1911 Pierce-Arrow 48 Touring, Robert and Betty Reenders
• American Muscle ? Best in Class Al Maynard Award
  1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Convertible, Dana & Patti Mecum
• Post War Sports ? Best in Class
  1966 Bizzarrini 5300 Spyder S.I., Mark & Allison Sassak
• Slingshot Rails ? Best in Class
  1964 AA/FD Logghe Dragster, Bob Gladstone
• Auburn Cord ? Best in Class
  1935 Auburn 851 Speedster, Allen Strong
• Duesenberg ? Best in Class
  1929 Duesenberg Beverly Sedan, Terence E. Adderley
• Pre-War European ? Best in Class
  1933 Delage D8S Coupe Roadster, Jim Patterson/The Patterson Collection
• Vintage Three Wheelers ? Best in Class Restored
  1921 Harley-Davidson FD, Larry & Fay Williams
• Vintage Three Wheelers ? Best in Class Unrestored
  1950 Harley-Davidson G Servi-Car, Lloyd N. Benson
• Pioneer Pre-1900 ? Best in Class
  1899 Orient Autogo Trike, Dennis Carlson
• Cord Cousins ? Best in Class
  1940 Graham Hollywood Convertible, Deidre & Walt Bender
• Jet-Age Station Wagons ? Best in Class
  1961 Chrysler New Yorker Station Wagon, John R. & Lynne K. Cote
• American Post-War 1946-1959 ? Best in Class
  1954 Packard Balboa-X 2-Door Hardtop, Ralph Marano
• American Post-War 1960-1970 ? Best in Class
  1960 Chrysler Imperial Convertible, Richard A. Schultz
• American Classic Open 1935-1942 ? Best in Class
  1941 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet, Jim Quinlan
• Micro Cars ? Best in Class
  1955 Messerschmitt KR 200, Jim Garbo
• Jaguar Racing ? Best in Class
  1955 Jaguar D-Type Open Racer, Jim Taylor
• Corvette Racing ? Best in Class
  1960 Chevrolet Corvette Hardtop, Lance Miller
• Trans Am Under 2-liter ? Best in Class
  1971 Ford Pinto 2.5 Challenge, John Edward Smith
• Trans Am Over 2-liter ? Best in Class
  1967 Mercury Cougar Trans-Am Race Car, Larry H. Miller Group

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Source: http://www.lotpro.com/blog/2012/07/31/back-at-the-concours/

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