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SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2023

10AM–4PM

Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance

Presented by EXAIR

Ault Park

3600 Observatory Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45208

A world-class exhibition in motoring excellence presenting over 200 collector cars and motorcycles.

2023 FEATURED MARQUE

75 Years of Porsche, sponsored by Porsche of the Village

SPECIAL DISPLAYS

70th Anniversary of the Corvette and 85th Anniversary of the VW Beetle

10AM–4PM

Will Sherman

Automotive Art Show

Don’t miss the outstanding work of this year’s nationally renowned automotive fine artists. Show will be located at the west end of center field.

SPONSORED BY Krombholz Jewelers

10:30AM–2PM

Brunch at the Pavilion Serving in three sessions (10:30, 11:45, & 1:00). Enjoy a delightful brunch of gourmet selections catered by Eat Well. Limited seating available. Please visit the pavilion for reservations.

SPONSORED BY Porsche Cincinnati Kings & Premier Park Events

10AM–3PM

Craft Beer Garden at the Pavilion Enjoy some of Cincinnati’s finest craft brews from Streetside, Rebel Mettle, and Esoteric breweries at a vantage point high above the field, with relaxing shade and great view of the park.

SPONSORED BY Prime Time Party & Event Rental

ohioconcours.com

BEGINNING AT 2PM

Drive-through Awards Ceremony

Featuring all class and specialty award winners.

MASTER OF CEREMONIES

Ed Lucas

Photograph by Gary Kessler

Administration Office

614.644.4357

77 S. High Street, 30th Floor Columbus, OH 43215

www.governor.ohio.gov

On behalf of the State of Ohio, my wife, Fran, and I welcome you to the 45th annual Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance, one of the longest running automotive celebrations of its kind in the country. It will host an incredible range of luxurious automobiles from all eras, and the event’s collectors are once again ready to impress.

Ohio is proud to host this internationally recognized event, which showcases some of the rarest and historically significant automobiles and motorcycles in the world. This year’s show’s featured marque is “75 Years of Porsche.”

Since the 1890s, Ohio has played a major role in the automobile industry: from Charles Kettering’s innovations to Ford’s Model T assembly plant in Cincinnati to today’s modern factories producing high-quality parts and automobiles across the state.

The proceeds from the Cincinnati Concours support juvenile arthritis assistance programs of the Arthritis Foundation, benefitting the many children and their families in the Southern Ohio region who live daily with this debilitating disease.

We hope you enjoy your visit to Ault Park – one of Cincinnati’s many beautiful city parks – to view the spectacular vehicles on display. We thank you for supporting this grand event. To those visiting from out of state, it is our hope that you will return to the Queen City and the great State of Ohio.

Very respectfully yours,

MIKE DEWINE Governor

To the Attendees of Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance,

2023 Events at Ault Park

Come join us for fantastic live music at Ault Park’s Summer Music Festival , a Cincinnati tradition for more than 20 years:

FREE | Time: 6–10 PM

June 15, 2023: Naked Karate Girls

July 20, 2023: Marsha Brady

August 17, 2023: Floyd & the Walkmen

Join us for a day filled with family fun and an evening celebrating America’s birthday at the 57th Annual Independence Day Fireworks:

FREE | Time: 11AM–11PM

July 4, 2023

There will be food trucks, kids’ activities, and live music!

Join your friends and neighbors for an evening of great liquor, music and fun, and support Ault Park at the Summer Sips Vodka & Tequila Tasting:

Ault Park Pavilion, 6–10 PM, August 4, 2023

Ticket Price: $30 through July 31st, $40 thereafter

A vodka, gin and tequila tasting fundraiser to support Ault Park. Enjoy seven one-ounce tastings from among more than 40 clear and infused vodkas, gins, and tequilas! Lots of mixers to whip up your own cocktail and snacks will be provided, and a local food truck will have food available for purchase. Wine will be available by the glass for those not participating in the tasting. Live music will be provided by The Sunburners. Proceeds from the Summer Sips event will go to Ault Park Advisory Council to fund the care and maintenance of Ault Park.

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Help APAC in its mission to preserve and improve Ault Park. Please donate today and join APAC at www.AultParkAC.org 950 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

Concours d’Elegance QR Codes How to Scan a QR Code

1. Open your camera app from the home screen, control center, or lock screen on your phone.

Look for QR codes on select vehicles and classes throughout our show field, highlighting additional information and exciting fun facts.

2. Select the rear facing camera. Hold your device so that the QR code appears in the viewfinder in the camera app. Your device recognizes the QR code and shows a notification.

3. Tap the notification to open the link associated with the QR code.

4. Test it out by scanning the QR code on page 3.

Dear Friends,

On behalf of the great City of Cincinnati, I am thrilled to welcome you to the 45th annual Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance. The Queen City is honored to host this storied event that reaches beyond our region and throughout the automotive world. We are proud to welcome car enthusiasts, owners, and spectators from across the globe for this long running tradition of automotive excellence!

This year’s featured marque, “75 Years of Porsche,” is sure to delight the crowd. It will showcase the world-renowned brand in the stunning gardens of our very own Ault Park. Also featured will be the 70th anniversary of the iconic Corvette and 85 years of the VW Beetle. The event’s exhibitors are once again poised to impress.

Beyond the show, the Concours brings essential awareness to the fight against juvenile arthritis through its long-standing financial support of the Arthritis Foundation. These donations support family camps and assistance programs led by the Cincinnati Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation. We as a city are grateful for this continued advocacy and civic contribution.

While you enjoy the Concours, I hope you’ll take advantage of the opportunity to further explore our vibrant city and the diversity of our 52 distinct neighborhoods. Each community has its own rich history, culture, and personality. Together, we come together for one unified, proud, unique Cincinnati. From downtown to College Hill, from the Westside to the Eastside, you will find stunning architecture, exciting entertainment, and energetic residents ready to welcome you. We love this city and we can’t wait to show you why.

Thank you for joining the 45th Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance. I’m confident that you will have an amazing time, and we can’t wait to welcome you back again soon.

Sincerely,

AFTAB PUREVAL Mayor, City of Cincinnati

Welcome to the Concours

Welcome to the 45th anniversary of the Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance featuring the 75th anniversary of Porsche. This year’s show is filled with iconic automobiles that we all know and love: from the VW Beetle, the “people’s car,” to “America’s sports car,” the Corvette, along with Porsche, whose racing cars were often referred to as “giant killers” due to their ability to outrun much higher horsepower cars. As you walk the field, you will be filled with visions of shining paint and chrome and the smell of luxurious leather. The field is packed with the history of some of the most coveted vehicles American, European, and Asian manufacturers and designers produced.

Did you know that Porsche and Volkswagen are kindred spirits? Starting with the earliest Porsche 356 pre-A of the late ’40s to the late ’70s, many Porsches shared parts and engineering with VW. Fast-forward to today’s 200 mile per hour hyper-cars that continue to capture the spirit of innovation that is the hallmark of the Porsche marque. Comparing the early VWs with today’s recently discontinued models gives us a snapshot of the post-war automotive scene. But that’s not all—the show field will be a mixture of antique, vintage, classic, exotic and racing cars with names such as Packard, Locomobile, Facel Vega, Siata, and Ferrari. Let’s not forget the collection of motorcycles, with brands like Zundap, Laverda, and Vincent.

Once you get through the 24 classes of cars and motorcycles, be sure to take advantage of our automotive-themed art show and head over to the Craft Beer Garden for a cool one. As you know, our purpose is twofold: to produce the highest quality concours that keeps attendees and car owners coming back year after year and to support the efforts of the Arthritis Foundation to improve the lives of children afflicted with arthritis.

Enjoy the show!

CARL ISEMAN Cincinnati Concours Chairman

Letter from the Board Chairman

Welcome to our 45th anniversary!

The Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance has evolved over the years from a casual gathering at the Williams estate to one of Cincinnati’s premier annual events and a nationally recognized Concours. We have also grown into a significant fund-raiser for the Arthritis Foundation’s Juvenile Arthritis (JA) programs.

For this vitally important aspect of our show, we wish to thank our generous sponsors including EXAIR, Porsche of the Village, Cincinnati Magazine, and all of our many volunteers, spectators, and, most importantly, the car exhibitors that make this wonderful show possible.

A great deal of time and effort goes into preparing a vehicle for a high quality Concours such as ours, and we would like to acknowledge the time and expense that the owners have contributed to make our show one of the best in the country.

The involvement and support of all of our sponsors helps to ensure the quality and profitability of this important fund-raising event benefiting juvenile arthritis programs, the main benefactor being the Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance JA Family Camp, where local children dealing with the challenges of arthritis can spend time together and enjoy just being kids.

In addition to the cars, please take this time to enjoy the beauty of Cincinnati’s wonderful Ault Park and the Will Sherman Automotive Art Show on the main field. The Cincinnati Park Board makes this breathtaking venue available for our use each year and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Whichever aspect of the Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance that you participate in, your support goes to help the Arthritis Foundation reach its mission of finding the cause and cure for the more than 100 forms of rheumatic diseases. Your support is vital to the Arthritis Foundation’s endeavors to reach those goals.

Thank you for your support!!

DAVID P. SHEEHY Board Chairman Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance

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Roy O. Sweeney Best of Show Esprit de Sport

1958 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa Owner – The Auto Place Photography - Courtesy of Gary Kessler

From the Chief Judge

Welcome to the 45th Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance.

Our judging team of more than 50 highly-credentialed specialists is delighted with this year’s field of spectacular examples of automotive design and engineering. The judges are tasked to choose the best entries in each of the 23 classes, based on condition and authenticity as originally built. Additionally, elegance of design, presence among the class, historical significance, and uniqueness of engineering are significant factors in the final decisions for Best of Class and additional class awards. The Best of Class trophies are unique to our show—handmade art glass—and no two exactly alike. The judging team is also responsible for selecting the winners of the many special awards, particularly the two Best of Show trophies, the first from the traditional classes and the second selected from the sports and racing classes. The unique Best of Show trophies are exclusive custom art designs by Cincinnati’s revered Rookwood Pottery.

We are especially grateful for the efforts of all exhibitors to prepare and display their magnificent vehicles to delight the public and support our worthy cause.

Thank you all for coming,

KIP WASENKO Chief Judge Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance

2023 Judges

Kip Wasenko Chief Judge

Waterford, Michigan

Charles Ashdown

Cincinnati, Ohio

John Bastian

Fairfield, Ohio

Dennis Behm Dayton, Ohio

Jack Bertoli

Cincinnati, Ohio

Dan Bosch Covington, Kentucky

Brandon Brooks

Cincinnati, Ohio

Frank Campanale Orchard Lake, Michigan

Christopher Campanale Orchard Lake, Michigan

Mike Cavanaugh

Cincinnati, Ohio

Phillip Doty Louisville, Kentucky

Fred Drobner

Westerville, Ohio

Franz Estereicher

Rochester Hills, Michigan

Mark Fisk

Cincinnati, Ohio

Rich Frantz West Chester, Ohio

Russell Glace Lake Worth Beach, Florida

Steve Glazier

Houston, Ohio

Mike Hack

Amelia, Ohio

Steve Hack

New Richmond, Ohio

David Hall

Cincinnati, Ohio

Dennis Hamilton

Cincinnati, Ohio

Ed Higgins

Liberty Township, Ohio

Jim Joseph Batavia, Ohio

Michael Kimrey

Farmington, Missouri

Joel Knox Aurora, Indiana

Paul Krimmer

Cincinnati, Ohio

Stephan Locker Glendale, Ohio

Robert McLeese

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Mike Mereness

Chief Judge Emeritus

Cincinnati, Ohio

John Meyer

Cincinnati, Ohio

Shawn Miller

Indianapolis, Indiana

Marcel Monroe Sr.

Cincinnati, Ohio

Derek Moore

Franklin, Kentucky

Ray Morgan

Jasper, Georgia

Bill Neidhardt

Leicester, North Carolina

Dale Oakes

Centerville, Ohio

Greg Ornazian

Rochester Hills, Michigan

Dan O’Shea

Cincinnati, Ohio

Paul Oslansky

LaPorte, Indiana

Hunt Palmer-Ball

Louisville, Kentucky

Steve Pasteiner

Rochester, Michigan

Carolyn Peters

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

Tom Peters

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

Robert Platz

Wynnewood, Pennsylvania

Roy Query

Indianapolis, Indiana

Andy Reid

Collinsville, Connecticut

Chester Robertson

Louisville, Kentucky

Michael Rose

Cincinnati, Ohio

George Ross

Thompson’s Station, Tennessee

John Saccameno

Roselle, Illinois

Mike Scarpa

Goshen, Ohio

Dave Sheehy

Cincinnati, Ohio

Art Spon

Cincinnati, Ohio

Bill Sprenger

Louisville, Kentucky

George Thielen Oakwood, Ohio

Michael Trevor

Union, Kentucky

Bob Wood

Cincinnati, Ohio

Robert Wood III

Cincinnati, Ohio

2023 Featured Artists

Tony Sikorski

Bob Colaizzi

Steve Macy

McCrary

2023 Featured Judges Christina WaldTom Osborne

Carolyn Peters Educator, NKU Illustration Educator, UC Industrial Design Peters Design

Craig and Pam Booth Mary Yeadon

Nash Cox Steve Petrosky

Art competition awards donated by Bill & Gayle Sherman

Tackling Arthritis Through JA Family Camp

Our partnership with the Arthritis Foundation benefits local families. Here’s one mom’s testimony.

“If I only knew then what I know now” is a phrase that often comes to mind when thinking about having a child who has been diagnosed and living with Juvenile Arthritis (JA) for the last six years. In the beginning, the despair, fear, and loneliness were overwhelming. It’s hard to imagine what your child’s future will look like, especially with the constant appointments, tests, medications, medical treatments, physical therapy, etc. The list is endless and at times, all-consuming.

As a parent of a JA child, you would do anything to take the “invisible” pain away from them. Though my child may look and act like any other normal, healthy child her age, what she goes through on a daily basis is anything but normal. And while we are fortunate and thankful to have a large support system of family and friends, none of them can truly relate to the situations we face daily in regards to this disease. Unless you have a child with Juvenile Arthritis or any other pediatric rheumatologic disease, it’s hard to understand the complexities of this journey. If I had only known then what I know now about the amount of resources that would become available to us, I would have seen that the community that would eventually become part of our everyday lives would give so much hope and support as we navigated our new normal.

Our family is very thankful to the Arthritis Foundation and the Cincinnati Concours Foundation for providing such resources as The Cincinnati Concours JA Family Camp that connects us to other families just like ours. There are approximately 300,000 families in the U.S. who face the realities of this chronic disease and being able to meet some of them, hear their stories, and support each other gives life to what often can feel like an isolating situation. Knowing now that we are not alone in this, has given new meaning to our arthritis journey.

Thank you, Cincinnati Concours Foundation, for supporting our JA kiddos and for providing light in what can often feel like a dark situation.

Sincerely,

Jessica, Proud Mom of Grace

Hagerty Youth Judging Program

Reaching the 12th year of our Partnership for Youth Judging with Hagerty, we proudly continue one of the largest youth judging teams in the country. The opportunity to offer this valuable mentoring program, so generously sponsored by Hagerty, will play an important role in helping Cincinnati Concours reach many more historic milestones through the involvement of new generations of enthusiasts.

Hagerty provides the official judging gear, including T-shirts, hats, and score cards, and helps teach our young judges about the cars and evaluation criteria. A small group of cars are preselected to be scored by the youth judges, who also present awards to their top three vehicles. Participants have the opportunity to interact with car owners, carefully inspect each car, and make the determination of their favorites based on the scoring criteria.

Our chief judge Kip Wasenko will make a special presentation to our youth judging team. Kip draws from his 40-year career with General Motors Design to share his perspective on car design.

This program has room for 25 children, ages 8–15. If you know of a child who may be interested for next year, please contact the Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance Foundation office at (513) 321-1951 or info@ ohioconcours.com.

(Top) Photograph by Marc Figgins

(Bottom) Photograph by Gary Kessler

Cincinnati Volkswagen Club

Crystal Geyser

Drei Staaten Gruppe

Eyink Leahy Cimis Fauber Group, Merril Lynch Wealth Management

Frantz Family

Gary Shell & Conch Associates

Harlan Graphics

Heidleberg of Northern KY

Ed Hermes

Huff Realty

Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Carl & Diane Iseman

Jaguar Club of Greater Cincinnati

Kessler Photography

Leahy Consulting

Porsche Club of AmericaOhio Valley Region

The Miami Corporation

Michael Gehrig, Attorney at Law

Performance Alignment

Quality Automotive

Queen City Electric

River City Correctional

RJ Auto RV Sales

Robinson Sotheby’s International Realty

Bill & Gayle Sherman

Summit Hotel

Titan Graphics

Thomas W. Geiger, DMD

Qual IT Resources

Margaret & Michael Valentine

Photograph by Marc Figgins

Patrons for a Cure

Special thanks to our patrons whose generosity

benefits the Cincinnati Concours JA Family Camp:

PLATINUM GOLD

Larry & Sandy Brueshaber

Eyink Leahy Cimis Fauber

Group, Merrill Lynch Wealth

Management

Doug & Kim Gaker

Ed Hermes

Carl & Diane Iseman

Dan Cotton & Adrienne

Korczynski

Steven & Carol Reubel

Stock Yards Bank & Trust

Margaret & Michael Valentine

David & Susan Sheehy

Bill & Mary Ann Taylor

Al & Margaret Vontz

SILVERBRONZE

Brenda Benzar

Clayt & Meredythe Daley

Stephan & Renee Locker

Ben & Judy Wells

Joe & Julie Wyte

Michael Kelly & Bev Bross-Kelly

Mark & Missy Fisk

Andy & Jess Gear

Evelyn & Gary Kirschner

Bob & Diane McConnell

Bill & Gayle Sherman

Wes & Karoline Spryshak

Chip Wood founded Tire Discounters right here in Cincinnati in 1976. From his first location, a one-bay store on Wooster Pike, Chip has grown the company to almost 200 stores across multiple states. We are the largest tire and automotive service center that is still 100% family owned and operated. Chip and his children Anna, Steven, and Evan, who are now actively involved in the day-to-day business, invite you to come out to a store and check us out!

History of the Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance

45 Years of Automotive Excellence

The inaugural Concours d’Elegance was held at the estate of William and Helen Williams in June 1978. The Concours was the vision of Helen Williams, who wanted to do something in honor of her good friend, Bill Rudd, who was afflicted with rheumatoid arthritis. A small group of eight committee members, in cooperation with the Arthritis Foundation Ohio River Valley Chapter produced the first event.

After 18 years hosted at several locations in the Greater Cincinnati area, the Concours adopted historic Ault Park as its permanent venue in 1996. The annual show day was also changed at this time from Father’s Day to the second Sunday in June.

In 2006, the Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, was established to manage and produce the Concours. All proceeds continue to benefit the Arthritis Foundation, with a focus on supporting their Juvenile Arthritis (JA) programs. Subsequently, the Concours was named primary sponsor of the JA Family Camp.

Now in its 45th year, the Cincinnati Concours is the longest running Concours event outside of the West Coast, and fourth oldest overall in the United States. Along with associated weekend and year-round enthusiast events, the Concours attracts automobile collectors nationwide as well as from Europe, Canada, and South America.

Ovation features luxury homes with magnificent views of the Ohio River and Cincinnati skyline, secure parking, private and direct elevator access, and best-in-class appliances, amidst a community along the boardwalk enriched with walking trails, restaurants, hotels and more.

Cincinnati’s famed Rookwood Pottery was commissioned to design and produce unique new Best of Show trophies for 2013. The custom tile design is sculpted in clay to form a mold for the final product. Rookwood’s glaze chemists worked with the artist to develop a different color scheme for each of the two trophies. Each tile is hand painted, giving every trophy its own unique characteristics. Sponsored by CCI Design, the tile evolved when the name of the concours changed to “Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance.” In 2019, a third trophy was added for the annual Honored Collector.

Custom hand-blown glass trophies were commissioned and introduced in 2022 for Best of Class and Best of Featured Theme awards. The unique design by Daniel Schreiber of Columbus, Ohio, celebrates classic car styling and distinct quality of vehicles worthy of bestof-class recognition. Each trophy is sponsored by loyal supporters of the concours.

Connecting Great Cars, Great People, and Great Causes

The Car That Could

The 2023 Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance celebrates 75 years of Porsche.

By Steve Smith

With Porsche widely regarded as one of the world’s most successful automotive brands, it’s hard to envision that just 75 years ago the German firm’s entire operation consisted of 200 people working in a converted sawmill in Gmund, Austria. The visionary engineering prowess of its founder, Dr. Ferdinand Porsche, combined with the style and business acumen of his son, Ferry, the brand sprang from the shadow of WWII and built its reputation by hand, one car at a time. The 2023 Cincinnati Concours celebrates this automotive underdog story, featuring “75 Years of Porsche” as its central showcase.

Photograph by Gary Kessler

Innovative Design

From the outset in 1948, Porsche did things differently, most notably designing a lightweight and aerodynamic vehicle powered by a small-displacement, high-revving engine placed in the rear. This design philosophy was a sharp contrast from the typical existing sports car, which featured hulking 8-, 10 and 12-cylinder brutes pumping out big horsepower forward of the driver.

“The old Porsches are tiny little cars that are easy to underestimate, but they have an elegance of purpose about them and are such a thrill to drive,” says Brian Schroeder, a local graphic artist who has owned a wide array of vintage automobiles, including several varieties of Porsches.

In the company’s early days Porsche proved the mettle of its design concept in competition where it gained a reputation as a giant killer in endurance races and hill-climb events across Europe. While not particularly powerful, Porsches made their mark by being light, nimble and bullet-proof.

The company was quick to integrate lessons from the track into the cars it made for the street. Take, for example, the 1957 356 Coupe presented by Cincinnati owner Stan Yarrish. You’ll note the unusual position of the ignition switch on the driver’s left—a nod to a time when race drivers had to run to their cars for a standing start to begin a race. Putting the ignition on the left allowed the driver to start the car via a key with the left hand, whilst putting the car into first gear with the right hand.

The VW Beetle: Porsche’s Diminutive Forefather

It’s altogether fitting that alongside the collection of high-dollar, ultra-rare Porsches at this year’s Concours, will be a special display of its more ubiquitous forefather, the Volkswagen Beetle.

Dr. Ferdinand Porsche designed the Beetle in the late 1930s at the behest of the German government, which wanted an inexpensive, mass-produced “people’s car,” i.e. Volkswagen, to help motor around the growing German economy. Ten years later, after WWII, Porsche used the same simple design concepts—lightweight, aerodynamic, rear-engine—to create his now iconic sportscar. Although the Beetle was initially commissioned by a sinister regime, it has grown into one of the world’s most beloved, longest enduring, and most widely sold vehicles.

The classic Beetle was produced continuously from 1938 to 2003, with new versions then offered again from 1997 through 2019. Concours attendees will get to see examples ranging the Beetles’ full history, from Richard Reischman’s original 1951 Type-

Photograph by Gary Kessler

2023 CINCINNATI CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE

The Corvette: American Made, World Renown

The term everyday supercar may seem oxymoronic, but the Corvette has made those words ring true since 1953, when Chevrolet first rolled out its fiberglass sportscar prototype. Still today, 70 years later, the Corvette is singular in its ability to put world-class performance within greater reach of the average car enthusiast.

“Even after 70 years, Corvette still makes hearts race and kids dream of the open road,” says Steve Majoros, vice president, Chevrolet marketing. For example, Concours attendees can get a close look at Craig Kellogg’s 2023 70th Anniversary Edition Corvette Z06. It boasts special styling details, such as distinct wheels with commemorative center caps, 70th Anniversary Edition exterior badging and logo seats, and a custom luggage set with red stitching.

Of course, it’s the distinctive American-made V8 engine under the hood that have always given Corvettes their unique appeal, a blend of muscle-car grunt packaged in a sleek, race-inspired body. Kellogg’s 2023 Z06 boasts a 5.5-liter V8, which produces 670 horsepower and pushes the car from zero to 60 mph in 2.6 seconds. Those are incredible, race-car level stats for a car that can be driven on public roads.

And if it’s purebred racecars you are after, Cincinnati is home to several legendary race-winning Corvettes, a few of which will be on the Concours display field for close inspection.

For example, the bold red, white and blue livery of The Auto Place collection’s 1972 Corvette racer is sure to draw lots of attention. The car competed in the hands of privateer brothers John and Burt Greenwood, talented engineer/driver brothers who helped Corvette make its name in prestigious international and domestic sportscar races, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Speaking of prestigious victories, Cincinnati’s Jim Jaeger will be displaying his 1957 race-prepped Corvette, which won its class at the 1957 12 Hours of Sebring. Jaeger is also displaying his ultra-rare and historic 1963 Corvette Z06, the first example of when famed Chevrolet engineer Zora Arkus-Duntov created the Z06 designation by taking a stock Corvette and customized it for the track.

Porsche Today

Today, of course, Porsche is a major player in the luxury car market, employing more than 36,000 people from its Stuttgart, Germany, headquarters and offering a full range of SUVs, four-door performance sedans, fully electric-powered vehicles and, of course, the enduring 911 sportscar.

Check out Mike Valentine’s 2023 Taycan GTS Sport Turismo for an upclose representation of modern-day Porsche. With 590 horsepower and a 0-60mph time of 3.5 seconds, the fully electric GTS Sport Turismo is a wagon that can get you to and from the grocery store faster than anyone else. Practical yet nimble, sexy but reliable; turns out not much has changed at Porsche in 75 years after all.

Photographs by Gary Kessler

In Memoriam: Robert “Bob” Ingram

Bob Ingram, Porsche enthusiast and longtime Concours d’Elegance supporter, died on March 24, 2023, at the age of 80. He and his wife, Jeanie, had assembled a collection of 80 Porsche models spanning seven decades, including a 1961 356 B Carrera GTL Abarth, which won First in Class at Pebble Beach in 2019. The father of two shared his passion for the sports car brand with his sons, Cam and Rory, who are also in the business of collecting and restoring cars in North Carolina.

Bob Ingram & son, Cam, receiving the Best in Show Esprit de Sport for his 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder at the 2013 Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance.

Bob Ingram & David Sheehy

Brian Redman presented the Howard Rapp Best of Featured Marque trophy to Bob Ingram for his 1967 Porsche 911R at the 2018 Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance.

Photographs by Dennis Cohen

Gene and Sally Perkins

Gene Perkins still owns the car he drove in high school—a 1940 Ford coupe. That’s unusual for most of us, but it’s extraordinary for a guy who graduated in 1954. But while he still has a soft spot for his Ford, he’s a dyed-in-the-wool Packard devotee. So it should be no surprise that the sentimental favorite in his Greenwood, Indiana, garage is a 1932 Series 8 model, built four years before he was born.

“I bought it for $285 and it’s a beauty,” he says. “It’s so light and fun to drive with its V8 85 horse engine. I love driving it around town.”

Gene says he’s owned at least 50 Packards in the seven decades he’s been collecting vintage automobiles. He was born with a passion for cars, growing up with two brothers in a small Indiana town where, he laughs, he learned to tell the make and model of a car just by its sound. He and his brothers paid $25 for their first car when he was just 14 years old. His mother made seat covers out of feed sacks for their standard black 1931 Model A two door coupe and they styled it by painting the wheel covers red.

A few years later, Gene remembers traveling with his mother to a department store in Indianapolis and spotting a Duesenberg in a nearby alley. “I had never seen a Duesenberg in my life and, man, was I taken with it,” he recalls. “I just had to have it.”

And he did. He bought the automobile and held on to it for 43 years before buying another and holding it for 17 years.

In his early 20s, he and a friend traveled to a Rolls Royce dealership to look at the new models. He remembers it was a dealership like none he had ever seen. Terracotta floors, Oriental rugs, salesmen dressed in black tuxedos. He appreciated the Rolls models but, while there, he heard about a 1938 Packard 1605 Super Eight convertible sedan for sale in Chicago. He had to see it.

It was a beautiful vehicle. Cream exterior with a dark blue leather interior, ox-yoke shaped grill, shovel nose. And despite the frigid March weather, the test drive was a dream come true. But when the owner said he wanted $2,200 for it, Gene hesitated. He didn’t have that kind of money. This probably wouldn’t happen now, but back in 1957, when perhaps people were more trusting, it did. The owner agreed to let Gene drive the car back to Indianapolis and get his finances together. If he couldn’t, the owner said, he’d come and pick the car up. “I raised my four kids with that car,” he says now, “and sold it 15 years later for $10,000.”

The buyer was J. Reynolds DuPont of chemical company fame, who Gene says told him he had to have it because he had courted his wife in that car.

This couple’s car collecting and restoration instincts span the decades. —JOHN STOWELL

Gene can turn heads on a Sunday afternoon, cruising around central Indiana in one of his many spit-polished classic cars. A noted custom homebuilder, Gene turned one particular head 30 years ago—his now-wife, Sally, whose condo he was building. She caught the classic car bug herself and joined the board of the Classic Car Club of America in 2002, eventually becoming only the second female president in its 70-year existence.

Sally is perhaps best known for her lovingly restored 1935 Figoni Delahaye 135M, which she and Gene purchased at auction in 2000. “It was a pretty car,” she remembers, “but we didn’t know much about its history.”

After doing a little research, Sally got in touch with Delahaye expert Andre Varcourt, who flew to Indiana from France to inspect the vehicle in detail. A few months later, after taking dozens of measurements and consulting with other experts, Varcourt confirmed that it was one of only four 1935 models that had been handcrafted the year before Giuseppe Figoni and Ovidio Falaschi began their storied partnership. It had been “lost” for years, but Varcourt could confirm that it was the

same vehicle that had been shown at the 1935 Paris Salon.

Sally decided to ship the car overseas for restoration because, she explains, “we wanted to be sure it had authentic French replacement parts.”

The brown paint job was restored to its original yellowand-black and the interior glistened with its yellow seats and high-end appointments. The Art Deco lines catch anyone’s eyes, generating wild cheers at the Pebble Beach Concours in 2016, where it took best of show. It did the same the following year here in Cincinnati.

Sally and Gene sold it at auction in Scottsdale last year and, she admits, she misses “Dela.” “It was my favorite car,” she says wistfully, although now that they’re restoring a 1932 Auburn boattail speedster, she admits there might be a tie for her favorite.

Gene typically judges at the Concours show, but not this year. “I’m bringing my herd with me,” he laughs.

As Honored Collector, he and his wife are showing multiple vehicles on the grounds’ upper level. Chances are if you see a Packard, you’ll probably find Gene somewhere nearby.

Dr. Wellington C. Morton, Jacksonville, FL

Gregory Thomas, Maineville, OH

Dr. Douglas Gaker, Oregonia, OH

Stephen Plaster Evergreen Historic Automobiles, Lebanon, MO

Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Automobile Museum, Auburn, IN

Bruce Mills, Paris, KY

Richard Wallace, Loveland, OH

Joe Maira, Clarence Center, NY

Michael Berkemeier, Centerville, OH

Daniel Mainzer, Stow, OH

Stephen Ringel, Liberty Twp, OH

Mike Valentine, Cincinnati, OH

David J. Hall, Cincinnati, OH

Allen White, Dayton, OH

“TWIN SIX DUAL COWL SPORT PHAETON” 4 1931 MARMON CONVERTIBLE SEDAN BY LEBARON 5 1937 CORD 812 PHAETON 6 1961 JAGUAR XK 150 DROP HEAD

15 1958 PORSCHE 356 SPEEDSTER

Donna Dreher, Columbus, OH

16 1989 PORSCHE QUAKER STATE INDY CAR

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, Indianapolis, IN

17 1987 PORSCHE 911 RUF

John Hirt, Germantown, TN

18 1960 PORSCHE 356 CUSTOM

Tim Franklin, Newberry, OH

19 1951 BALDWIN 1 ROADSTER

Jose Fernandez, Madrid, Spain

20 1983 MAZDA RX-7 IMSA GTU

Kelly Marsh, Columbus, OH

21 1957 CHEVROLET CORVETTE “AIR BOX”

Greg Ornazian, Rochcester, MI

22 1951 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE TYPE 1

Richard Reischman, St. Clairsville, OH

23 1920 DOUGLAS W-20

Timothy O’Connor, Batavia, OH

24 1955 ZUNDAPP KS601 SPORT

Chris Peery, Bexley, OH

25 1991 NISSAN FIGARO

John Manes, Dayton, OH

26 1957 PORSCHE 356A COUPE

Stan Yarrish, West Chester, OH

27 1958 Porsche “356 1600S Coupe”

Glenn Jividen, Lebanon, OH

28 1928 Auburn 8-115 Speedster

Richard & Helen Harding, Beavercreek, OH

2023 SHOW FIELD ENTRANTS

YEAR MAKE MODEL NAME CITY, STATE

ANTIQUE, THROUGH 1924 (AN)

COLLECTOR AMERICAN, 1946-1968 (CA)

COLLECTOR ASIAN, THROUGH 1997 (CAS)

COLLECTOR FOREIGN, 1946-1985 (CF)

PRE-WAR CLASSIC - EARLY, CCCA, 1915-1935 (CL1)

PRE-WAR CLASSIC - LATE, CCCA, 1936-1948 (CL2)

SPORTS - CONTEMPORARY, 1960-1985 (CS)

CITY, STATE

FUTURE CLASSIC (FC)

MOTORCYCLES, ALL YEARS (M)

AMERICAN PERFORMANCE, 1961-1971 (MU)

2023 SHOW FIELD ENTRANTS

75 YEARS OF PORSCHE: EARLY – 356, 1948-1965 (PC1)

75 YEARS OF PORSCHE: EARLY – AIR-COOLED, 1964-1998 (PC2)

75 YEARS OF PORSCHE: WATER-COOLED, 1999-2023 (PC3)

2023 SHOW FIELD ENTRANTS

75 YEARS OF PORSCHE: COMPETITION, ALL YEARS (PC6)

75 YEARS OF PORSCHE: SPECIALS/OUTLAWS/OTHERS, ALL YEARS (PC7)

PRE-WAR VINTAGE, NON-CCCA, 1925-42 (PV)

CITY, STATE

RACING, ALL YEARS (R)

SPORTS - CLASSIC, THROUGH 1959 (SCL)

SPECIAL DISPLAY - 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF CORVETTE - STREET (SC1)

2023 SHOW FIELD ENTRANTS

Bill Kelleher FamilyFoundation

We Make a Life by What We Give

2023 AWARDS CEREMONY

BEST OF CLASS

Antique, Through 1924

SPONSOR: The Miami Corporation

Sports-Contemporary, 1960-1985

SPONSOR: Quality Automotive

Collector Foreign, 1946-1985

SPONSOR: Robinson Sotheby’s International Realty

Collector American, 1946-1975

SPONSOR: CCI Design, Inc.

Future Classic, 2000-Present

SPONSOR: Thomas W. Geiger, DMD

Sports-Classic, Through 1959

SPONSOR: Carl Iseman

Pre-War Classic, CCCA, Early, 1915-1935

SPONSOR: Leahy Consulting, Inc.

Pre-War Classic, CCCA, Late, 1936-1948

SPONSOR: Leahy Consulting, Inc.

Pre-War Vintage, non-CCCA, 1925-1942

SPONSOR: Michael F. Gehrig

Racing, All Years

SPONSOR: Eyink Leahy Cimis Fauber Group, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management

Collector Asian, All Years

SPONSOR: Ed Hermes

Motorcycles - All Years

SPONSOR: Qual IT Resources

American Performance, 1961-1971

SPONSOR: Queen City Electric

SPECIAL DISPLAYS

70th Anniversary of Corvette (Street)

SPONSOR: Bill Kelleher Family Foundation

70th Anniversary of Corvette (Competition)

SPONSOR: Bill Kelleher Family Foundation

85th Anniversary of the VW Beetle

SPONSOR: STEM Talent Solutions

FEATURED MARQUE

75 Years of Porsche: Early – 356 (1948-1965)

SPONSOR: Porsche of the Village

75 Years of Porsche: Air-cooled (1964-1998)

SPONSOR: Porsche of the Village

75 Years of Porsche: Water-cooled (1999-2023)

SPONSOR: Porsche of the Village

75 Years of Porsche: Front-Engined (All Years)

SPONSOR: Porsche of the Village

75 Years of Porsche: Supercars (1975-Present)

SPONSOR: Porsche of the Village

75 Years of Porsche: Competition (All Years)

SPONSOR: Porsche of the Village

75 Years of Porsche: Specials / Outlaws / Others (All Years)

SPONSOR: Porsche of the Village

Honored Collector – Gene & Sally Perkins

SPONSOR: Goettle

SPECIALTY AWARDS

William K. Victor Best of Show Concours d’Elegance

SPONSOR: CCI Design, Inc

Bill Victor was one of the driving forces behind the Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance, serving as Concours chairman, car selection chairman, chief judge, and master of ceremonies. His extraordinary automotive knowledge, sage ad- vice, and extensive contributions to making this show what it is today were always invaluable, and it is for this reason that the Best of Show Concours d’Elegance trophy has been named in his honor.

PRESENTATION: Helena, Alexis, and Jack Victor

Roy O. Sweeney Best of Show Esprit de Sport

SPONSOR: CCI Design, Inc

This award is a tribute to Roy Sweeney’s life- long enthusiasm for sports cars and

Photograph by Josh Donnermeyer

his generous support of Concours for many years. One trophy awarded to the vehicle best represent- ing the spirit of sports motoring or racing.

PRESENTATION: Jackie Sweeney

Will Sherman Art Show Awards

SPONSOR: Bill & Gayle Sherman

Awards are presented to the artists as selected by the art show judges.

PRESENTATION: Bill & Gayle Sherman

Samuel Adams Award, Most Elegant Closed Coachwork

SPONSOR: Boston Beer

Samuel Adams Boston Beer Company

Founder Jim Koch and his late father, avid classic car collector Charles Koch, have actively supported the Cincinnati Concours for many years. Bos- ton Beer Company awards the Samuel Adams Trophy to the most elegantly styled closed car.

PRESENTATION: Boston Beer

Award for Outstanding Engineering

SPONSOR: The Frantz Family

One trophy awarded to the vehicle representing significant advancement in automotive engineering.

PRESENTATION: Rich Frantz

Ron & Sonja Halbauer Award, Best Jaguar

SPONSOR: Jaguar Club of Greater Cincinnati

Awarded annually to the best Jaguar at the Concours in memory of Ron and Sonja Halbauer, avid Jaguar collectors and Jaguar Clubs of North America members.

PRESENTATION: Rich Frantz

Ambassador Award Youth Judges Choice

SPONSOR: Hagerty Collector Car Insurance

One trophy awarded to the vehicle selected by a panel of youth judges.

PRESENTATION: Youth Representative of the Arthritis Foundation

Cincinnati Magazine Automotive Style Award

SPONSOR: Cincinnati Magazine

One trophy awarded to the most stylish vehicle in the judgment of the representative of Cincinnati Magazine

PRESENTATION: Ivy Bayer

Cincinnati Mayor’s Cup

A trophy awarded on behalf of the mayor of the City of Cincinnati.

PRESENTATION: Representative of the Mayor’s Office

The Carl H. Lindner, Jr. Trophy, Best RollsRoyce/Bentley

Carl Lindner Jr. was a longtime supporter and sponsor of the Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance and a collector of Rolls-Royce and Bentley vehicles. This trophy is presented to honor Carl & Edyth Lindner.

PRESENTATION: Ed Lucas

Driver’s Award

SPONSOR: Performance Alignment

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 qualify, the owner must be willing to take the presenter for a drive in the chosen vehicle.

PRESENTATION: Dave Sheehy

Founder’s Trophy

A trophy in honor of Helen Williams, awarded to the vehicle best exemplifying the spirit of the original Concours d’Elegance.

PRESENTATION: Mary Williams Clauder

Howard Rapp Award

SPONSOR: Ohio Valley Region, Porsche Club of America

Howard and Marian Rapp helped establish this event. This award is given in Howard’s name to the car whose owner best represents the spirit of Porsche enthusiasts.

PRESENTATION: John Meyer

Jack O’Connor Trophy Best Style & Elegance, Open Coachwork

As one of the founders of this event, Jack O’Connor orchestrated the “car” part of the first shows. This award is given in

Jack’s name to the car that represents the best style and elegance in an open car.

PRESENTATION: Ed Lucas

E.P. Lunken Trophy, Best Ferrari

This trophy is awarded to the best Ferrari in memory of Ebby Lunken, noted Ferrari racer, enthusiast, and longtime supporter of the Concours.

PRESENTATION: Ebby Lunken

Judges’ Choice Award

SPONSOR: Dayton Wire Wheels

This award is given at the discretion of the Concours judging team to the car that represents superior engineering, craftsmanship, and design.

PRESENTATION: Kip Wasenko

Best British Sports Car Award

SPONSOR: Dayton Wire Wheels

This trophy is awarded to the British sports car exemplifying the great British passion for the sports car.

PRESENTATION: Ed Lucas

Jim Ibold Preservation Award

A. James Ibold, known to most as “Jimmie,” became enthralled with pre-war Alfa Romeos after watching local mechanic Walker Moeller maintain an Alfa 308 for Indianapolis racing. Jimmie spent 50 years preserving these cars as they came to him and never stinted on anything needed mechanically. 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.

PRESENTATION: Jimmie Ibold

William Niemeyer Trophy, Best Alfa Romeo

One trophy awarded by the family to their favorite Alfa Romeo in memory and in honor of William Niemeyer.

PRESENTATION: The Niemeyer Family

Bill Hess Award for Design Excellence

Bill Hess’s legacy with Hess & Eisenhardt is characterized by a dedication to design

ATTENTION TO DETAIL MATTERS

and building of custom automobiles for presidents, actors, kings, and others who chose his vehicles for their beauty and quality. It is for that accomplishment that this award is given for design excellence.

PRESENTATION: Jane Hess Walker

Best Packard Award

SPONSOR: Citizens Motorcar Company

This award is presented by The Citizens Motor Car Co., America’s Packard Museum to an outstanding example of this historic marque.

PRESENTATION: Citizens Motorcar Company

Bill Rudd Memorial Trophy, Best Corvette

Forty-four years ago a small group of people, including Bill Rudd, started the first Concours d’Elegance with a two-fold purpose: raising money for the worthwhile activities of the Arthritis Foundation and encouraging local car collectors to so-

cialize and share their interest in cars. We honor Bill’s 30-year participation by presenting this year’s award to Best of Class, 70th Anniversary of Corvette (Street).

PRESENTATION: Bill Kelleher

Herb Krombholz Pre-War Sports Trophy

Awarded annually to the best pre-war sports car in honor of Herb Krombholz, longtime supporter and participant in the Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance.

PRESENTATION: Lee Krombholz

Award for Best Interior

One trophy awarded to the vehicle with the best interior as selected by the Concours judging team.

PRESENTATION: Carolyn Peters

Spirit of the Hobby Award

SPONSOR: Antique Automobile Club of America

This award is presented by the AACA to a historically important production automobile presenting an outstanding restoration.

PRESENTATION: Fred Jones, Jr.

Chairman’s Choice

One trophy awarded at the discretion of the Concours chair.

PRESENTATION: Carl Iseman

People’s Choice

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

PRESENTATION: Ed Lucas

2022 AWARD WINNERS

EMCEE: Ed Lucas

William K. Victor Best of Show Concours d’Elegance

Sponsored by CCI Design

1936 Horch 853A Special Roadster

Robert S. Jepson, Jr., Savannah, GA

Roy O. Sweeney Best of Show Esprit de Sport

Sponsored by CCI Design

1958 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa The Auto Place, Cincinnati, OH

Will Sherman Automotive Art Show – First Place

Sponsored by Bill & Gayle Sherman

Steve Wohler, Vandalia, OH

Ambassador Award – Hagerty Youth Judges’ Choice

Sponsored by Hagerty Collector Insurance

1962 A.J. Watson Leader Card Roadster

Robert B. & Diane McConnell, Urbana, OH

Honored Collector

Sponsored by Goettle Geotechnical Engineering & Construction

1935 Bugatti Type 57 Coupe

R.H. “Rick” Grant III, Moraine, OH

Best of Featured Theme - Euro Luxe vs American Luxury

Sponsored by Bill Kelleher Family Foundation

1932 Packard DeLuxe 8 903 Dual Cowl Phaeton Charles J. Mullen, Bargersville, IN

Antique – Through 1924

Sponsored by The Miami Corporation

Best Of Class

1920 Packard Twin Six Runabout Timothy Heywood, Frankfort, IL

Pre-War Vintage – Non-CCCA, 1925-1942

Sponsored by Michael F. Gehrig

Best Of Class

1942 Studebaker President Deluxstyle Land Cruiser John Petru, Cincinnati, OH

Collector – American, 1946-1968

Sponsored by Eyink Leahy Group, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management

Best Of Class

1968 Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport Rick Huber, Florence, KY

Collector – Asian

Sponsored by The Greater Cincinnati Miata Club

Best Of Class

1971 Datsun 240Z

Scott M. Caylor, Plainfield, IN

Collector – Foreign, 1946-1975

Sponsored by Precision Motorcars, Inc

Best Of Class

1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 CSS Coupe Kevin Cogan, Louisville, KY

Sports – Classic through 1959

Sponsored by Dr. Steven J. Reubel, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Best Of Class

1933 MG J2 Roadster

Reed & Jan Tarwater, Rock Hill, SC

Sports – Contemporary, 1960-1985

Sponsored by Quality Automotive

Best Of Class

1969 Lamborghini Miura P400S Tim & Peg Mathile, Cincinnati, OH

American Performance, 1961-1971

Sponsored by Queen City Electric

Best Of Class

1969 Pontiac GTO Coupe Joe Favazzo, Blacklick, OH

Motorcycles – Through 1975

Sponsored by Beverly Corsmeier, Coldwell Banker Realty

Best Of Class

1973 Kawasaki Z1 900 Thomas Raybuck, West Chester, OH

Future Classic – 2000-Present

Sponsored by NJB Automotive, LLC

Best Of Class

2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale

Chris Wissing, West Chester, OH

2022 AWARD WINNERS

Racing

Sponsored by Eyink Leahy Cimic Fauber Group, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management

Best Of Class

1954 Arnolt Bristol Bolide Dr. Stanley Cryz, Brooks, GA

75th Anniversary of Ferrari

Sponsored by Qual IT Resources

Best Of Class

1958 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa The Auto Place, Cincinnati, OH

60th Anniversary of Shelby American

Sponsored by Woody Sander Ford

Best Of Class

1966 Ford Shelby GT350 H Chris O’Neal, Sellerburg, IN

Vintage SUVs

Sponsored by STEM Talent Solutions

Best Of Class

1995 Land Rover NAS Defender 90 Mike Finn, Milford, OH

Featured Theme – Euro Luxe vs American Luxury –American Luxury Prewar

Sponsored by Bill Kelleher Family Foundation

Best Of Class

1937 Packard Twelve 1507 Convertible Victoria Larry Pumphrey, Greensburg, IN

Featured Theme – Euro Luxe vs American Luxury –Euro Luxe Prewar

Sponsored by Bill Kelleher Family Foundation

Best Of Class

1936 Horch 853A Special Roadster Robert S. Jepson, Jr., Savannah, GA

Featured Theme – Euro Luxe vs American Luxury –American Luxury Postwar

Sponsored by Bill Kelleher Family Foundation

Best Of Class

1958 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham John Rogers, Cincinnati, OH

Featured Theme – Euro Luxe vs American Luxury –Euro Luxe Postwar

Sponsored by Bill Kelleher Family Foundation

Best Of Class

1948 Lancia Aprilia Spider Pininfarina Speciale Joe Capasso, Bridgeport, CT

Featured Theme – Euro Luxe vs American Luxury –American Luxury Modern

Sponsored by Bill Kelleher Family Foundation

Best Of Class

1967 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

Brandon Brooks, Cincinnati, OH

Featured Theme – Euro Luxe vs American Luxury –Euro Luxe Modern

Sponsored by Bill Kelleher Family Foundation

Best Of Class

1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 SWB Dr. Jack Hahn, Cincinnati, OH

Drivers Award

Sponsored by Performance Alignment

1969 Lamborghini Miura P400S

Tim & Peg Mathile, Cincinnati, OH

2022 AWARD WINNERS

Chairman’s Choice

1939 Delage D6 Gran Prix Colton Amster, Bridgeport, CT

Sponsored by Ohio Valley Region, Porsche Club of America

2001 Porsche 911 GT2 Stuart Sobek, Las Vegas, NV

Founder’s Trophy

Sponsored by Mary Williams Clauder

1909 Packard Model 30 Runabout Glenn C. Hamilton, Dayton, OH

1928

Judges’

1954 Ferrari 375 MM Berlinetta Fred & Sue Leydorf,

1966 Ferrari Dino 206 SP James L. Jaeger, Cincinnati, OH

Sponsored by Boston Beer Company

1935 SS Cars Limited SS One Airline Saloon Jim & Lisa Hendrix, Chesterfield, MO

Choice Trophy

Samuel Adams Award (Most Elegant Closed Coachwork)

Jack O’Connor Trophy (Best Style & Elegance, Open Coachwork)

Auburn 8-115 Boattail Speedster Richard Harding, Beavercreek Twp., OH

Howard Rapp Best Porsche

E.P. Lunken Trophy (Best Ferrari)

Birmingham, MI

1949

Sponsored

Jim Ibold Preservation Award

1953 Arnolt-MG Bertone Coupe Craig Burchsted, Austin, TX

Best British Sports Car

Sponsored by Dayton Wire Wheels

1950 Healey Silverstone Frank Rubino, Pinecrest, FL

Herb Krombholz Pre-War Sports Trophy

Sponsored by The Krombholz Family

1939 Delahaye 135M CCCA Museum, Hickory Corners, MI

William Niemeyer Trophy (Best Alfa Romeo) Sponsored by The Niemeyer Family

Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS SWB Cabriolet R.H. “Rick” Grant III, Moraine, OH

Award for Best Interior

1933 Isotta-Fraschini Tipo 8A Dual Cowl Sports Tourer Stephen R. Plaster, Lebanon, MO

Award for Outstanding Engineering

by The Frantz Family

1929 Cord L-29 Cabriolet Greg Ornazian, Troy, MI

Bill Hess Award for Design Excellence

1963 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Nancy Ready, Maineville, OH

People’s

Cincinnati Mayor’s Cup Sponsored by Leahy Consulting, Inc.

1968 Shelby GT500KR Gisele Raymer, Cincinnati, OH

Cincinnati Magazine Automotive Style Award Sponsored by Cincinnati Magazine

1958 Dual Ghia Jeff Wyler, Milford, OH

Choice

1967 Bizzarrini P-538 Van Horneff, Saddle River, NJ

The Carl H. Lindner, Jr. Trophy (Best Rolls-Royce / Bentley)

1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom I by Windovers Wendell Smith, Creve Coeur, MO

Best Packard Award

Sponsored by The Citizens Motorcar Co. –America’s Packard Museum

1936 Packard Twelve Fernandez & Darrin Gentlemen’s Tailback Speedster Mike Sullivan, Cheyenne, WY

Ron and Sonja Halbauer Best Jaguar Trophy Sponsored by Jaguar Club of Greater Cincinnati

1959 Jaguar XK150S FHC Dr. Wellington C. Morton, St. Johns, FL

Bill Rudd Memorial Corvette Trophy

1956 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Zachery Bomkamp, Milford, OH

Photographs by Gary Kessler

2024 EVENTS

JUNE 8, 2024

COUNTRYSIDE DRIVING TOUR

DEPARTING AT 1:00 PM

MARIEMONT SQUARE

6900 WOOSTER PIKE

CINCINNATI, OH 45227

Join us for a fun and scenic driving tour traveling from Mariemont Square with an intermediate stop to enjoy light refreshments. All car lovers and vehicles are welcome to participate! Staging, registration and an informal car show will begin at noon.

JUNE

HANGAR PARTY

5:00–9:00 PM

EXECUTIVE JET MANAGEMENT

HANGAR AT LUNKEN AIRPORT

4556 AIRPORT ROAD

CINCINNATI, OH 45226

Join us for this ultimate car enthusiast event at Cincinnati landmark Lunken Airport. Enjoy cocktails and gourmet dinner by the bite while you peruse a one-of-a-kind display of exotic cars, motorcycles, and private jets. You won’t want to miss this great party in a great setting to help raise funds for a great cause! Casual attire.

46TH CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE

10:00 AM–4:00 PM

AULT PARK

3600 OBSERVATORY AVENUE

CINCINNATI, OH 45208

Join our world class celebration of motorsport excellence featuring more than 200 cars and motorcycles in the historic gardens of Ault Park. Guests can also enjoy fine art, craft beverages, vendors and concessions.

BRUNCH AT THE PAVILION

10:30 AM–2:00 PM

AULT PARK PAVILION

Enjoy a premier catered event featuring cocktails and gourmet breakfast and lunch items to savor under the elegant pavilion. Guests will have the opportunity to choose from three seating times.

TICKETS AT OHIOCONCOURS.COM

WILL SHERMAN AUTOMOTIVE ART SHOW

10:00 AM–4:00 PM

Don’t miss the compelling work of nationally renowned automotive fine artists. Artwork will be available to both view and purchase.

ART SHOW INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION TO THE CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE

CRAFT BEER GARDEN AT THE PAVILION

10:00 AM–3:00 PM

Enjoy some of Cincinnati’s finest craft beers at a vantage point high above the field in the relaxing shade of the beautiful canopy of Ault Park.

CRAFT BEERS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

AWARDS CEREMONY

2:00 PM

Don’t miss the excitement of the drive-through Awards ceremony starting at 2:00 PM. Best of Show Trophies and class and specialty awards will be presented to outstanding vehicles, some of which you won’t see anywhere else!

AWARDS SHOW INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION TO THE CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE

Photograph by Marc FigginsPhotograph by Gary Kessler of Kessler Photography

same-day or next-day service

•Member of the Auto Glass Safety Council

•ADAS calibration for all makes & models

•Work with all insurance companies

•Free estimates

•We can come to you!

triple certified technicians

2023 COMMITTEE AND BOARD MEMBERS

2023 Chairman of the Show

Carl Iseman

Cincinnati Concours

d’Elegance Foundation Board

Dave Sheehy – Chairman

Carl Iseman – President

Rich Frantz – Vice-President

Brenda B Benzar – Secretary

Andy Gear – Treasurer

Dan Cotton

Mark Fisk

Fred Jones

Ed Hermes

Michael Kelly

John Mereness

Wes Spryshak

Jackie Sweeney

Michael Valentine

Albert Vontz III

Ben Wells

Executive Director

Julie Wyte

Assistant Director

Lynn Scherer

Public Relations

Cristofoli Keeling, Inc.

Social Media

Matt Tarka

Spencer Murray

Alexis Victor

Website

Gary Shell Program

Cincinnati Magazine

Photography

Dennis Cohen

Gary Kessler

Database Manager

Mike Leahy

Countryside Tour

Floyd Cosmi

Greg Stanley

Hangar Party

Dan Cotton

Josh Joseph

Exhibitor Registration

Harvey Camins

Jeff Hudepohl

Exhibitor Hospitality

Peck Solimine

Front Gate

Tom Gear

Alexis Victor

Security

Brian Knue

Don Godfrey

First Aid

Ken Goret

Brian Smith

Signs

Ryan Halevan

Andy Thorton

Volunteer Coordinators

Karl Munson

Duncan Gibson

Class Hosts

Tom Pack

Benny Rodriguez

Souvenirs

Opie Willis

Youth Judging

Michael Kelly

John Mereness

Day of Show Accounting

Stock Yards Bank

Event Logistics/Golf Carts

Andy Gear

Vendor Coordinator

Rob Fields Car Signs

Klaus Ramberg

Wes Spryshak

Mike Trevor

Grounds

Dan Lovell

Eric Grassman

Alexa Grassman

On-site Parking

Ben Brinker

Remote Parking

James Kordell

Judging

Kip Wasenko – Chief Judge

Rich Frantz

Awards Ceremony

Bill Zimmerman

Master of Ceremonies

Ed Lucas

Art Show

Steve Petrosky

Concessions

Erin Strassell

Ben Wells Jr.

Supply Truck

Kerry Crotty

David Riegel

Brunch

Dakota Dixon

Beer Garden

Brian Schroeder

Car Club Parking

Jon Roberto

Legacy Library

Peter Boettcher

Tow Crew

Jim Stelene

Car Selection Committee

Fred Jones – Chairman

Jonathan Aronow

John Bastian

Sean Belew

Mike Bishop

Stu Blair

Peter Boettcher

Ben Brinker

Brandon Brooks

Mike Cavanaugh

Beverly & David Corsmeier

Franz Estereicher

Mark Fisk

Steve Hack

Dave Hall

Carl Iseman

Andre’ Johnson

Michael Kelly

Joel Knox

Mike Lawrence

Mike Leahy

Jonathan McGrath

Wayne McKee

John Meyer

Kurt Niemeyer

Dan O’Shea

Tom Pack

David Parks

Adam Reubel

Steve Reubel, D.M.D.

Alan Routt

Roger Schwartz

Lee Scovanner

John Scovanner

David Sheehy

Don Silver

Mark Schlacter

Steven P. Smith

Dale Thompson

Michael Trevor

Mark Wilson

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UPPER FIELD

- Antique, through 1924 (AN)

- Future Classics, from 2000 (FC)

- Pre-War Vintage, Non-CCCA, 1925-42 (PV)

- Pre-War Classic, Early, CCCA, 1915-35 (CL1)

- Pre-War Classic, Late, CCCA, 1936-48 (CL2)

- Honored Collectors: Gene & Sally Perkins (SDO)

- Fountain Display: Siata

NORTH FIELD

- Collector American, 1946-75 (CA)

- American Performance, 1961-71 (MU)

- Motorcycles, All Years (M)

North Field MAIN ENTRANCE Souvenirs Ticket Sales Volunteer Check-In

Field Upper Field Awards Stage South Field Shuttle Stop

CENTER FIELD

- Porsche, Early - 356 (PC1)

- Porsche, Air-cooled (PC2)

- Porsche, Water-cooled (PC3)

- Porsche, Front-engined (PC4)

- Porsche, Supercars (PC5)

- Porsche, Competition (PC6)

- Porsche, Specials/Outlaws/Others (PC7)

- Racing, All Years (R)

- Special Display - Corvette, Street (SC1)

- Special Display - Corvette, Competition (SC2)

- Special Display - VW Beetle (SVW)

SOUTH FIELD

- Collector Asian, All Years (CAS)

- Collector Foreign, 1946-85 (CF)

- Sports, Contemporary, 1960-85 (CS)

- Sports, Classic, through 1959 (SCL)

PAVILION EVENTS

- Brunch at the Pavilion

- Craft Beer Garden

- Evolution of BMW Display