The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance returned to the fairways of the Golf Club of Amelia Island on Sunday, March 10, 2013. Vehicles from around the world participated in this year’s Concours, allowing an enthusiastic crowd of nearly 25,000 to witness the wide array of automotive excellence.
The 18th annual Amelia Concours saw more than 300 cars displayed on the show field, with many coming from the world’s most prominent corporate, public and private collections.As with other top events, the exacting process of selecting cars for the Amelia Concours means that acceptance places an automobile among the finest of its kind. Then the judging process occurs, singling out Best in Class based on originality, authenticity, and appropriate and exceptional preservation or restoration. The exercise ends when the judges choose “Best of Show” from the winners of the respective classes.
Amelia Island was the first Concours to establish two Best in Show awards: Concours d’Elegance and Concours de Sport, which recognize the top traditional vehicle and top sports and racing vehicle, respectively.
The 2013 Amelia Island Concours Best of Show Concours d’Elegance was won by the 1936 Duesenberg SJN owned by Helen and Jack Nethercutt of the Nethercutt Collection. With its convertible coupe body by Rollston and a supercharged, 420 horsepower straight-eight engine, the winning Duesenberg SJN was one of the most powerful and beautiful open cars of the 1930s.
The 1968 Ford GT40 of the Rocky Mountain Auto Collection won Best of Show Concours de Sport. Chassis P/1075 tallied up six wins in only eleven races for the Gulf Oil / J.W. Automotive Engineering team, topped by victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in both 1968 and 1969. It was later displayed at the Indianapolis Speedway Museum to commemorate its racing records, before being returned to private ownership in 1984.
Amelia Island Concours de Sport 2013 – Best in Class Winners
Amelia Island Concours de Sport 2013 – Best in Class Winners
Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance 2013 – Best in Class Winners
Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance 2013 – Best in Class Winners
Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance 2013 – Complete Results
Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance 2013 – Best of Show
Ritz-Carlton Best in Show, Concours de Sport
1968 Ford GT40, Rocky Mountain Auto Collection – Bozeman, MT
Ritz-Carlton Best in Show, Concours d’Elegance
1936 Duesenberg SJN, The Nethercutt Collection – Helen and Jack Nethercutt – Sylmar CA
Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance 2013 – Corporate Awards
The Mercedes-Benz Star of Excellence FOR THE MOST ELEGANT MERCEDES-BENZ
1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster, Chris and Tammy Marsico – Englewood, CO
The Breitling Watch Award FOR THE CAR OF TIMELESS BEAUTY
1930 Duesenberg J-243 LeBaron Barrelside, Sharon and Richie Clyne – Las Vegas, NV
The Kelly Services Trophy FOR THE MOST ELEGANT SPORTS CAR
1909 Pierce-Arrow UU 36HP Runabout, Mark and Kim Hyman – St. Louis, MO
The RM Auctions Trophy FOR THE MOST ELEGANT OPEN CAR
1933 Chrysler CL Imperial Phaeton, Joseph and Margie Cassini, III – West Orange, NJ
The RM Auctions Trophy FOR THE MOST ELEGANT CLOSED CAR
1931 Duesenberg J, Terence E. Adderley – Bloomfield Hills, MI
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway/Tony Hulman Award FOR THE MOST HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT RACE CAR
1931 Miller V-16 Racer, Dana and Patti Mecum – Walworth, WI
The Camille Jenatzy Award FOR THE CAR WITH THE MOST AUDACIOUS EXTERIOR
1957 Spohn Convertible, Ralph Marano and Wayne Carini – Westfield, NJ
The Routeclassiche TrophyFOR THE MOST OUTSTANDING ITALIAN DESIGN OR COACHWORK
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Rondine, Michael Schudroff – Greenwich, CT
The Chairman’s Choice Award FOR THE CAR FOUND MOST APPEALING BY THE CHAIRMAN
1971 Ferrari 512 M, Lawrence Auriana Collection – Greenwich, CT
The Meguiar’s Award FOR THE CAR WITH THE MOST OUTSTANDING FINISH
1934 Bugatti Type 57 Aravis, Paul Emple Rancho – Santa Fe, CA
The Chrysler Trophy THE MOST ELEGANT CHRYSLER
1931 Chrysler Imperial CG Roadster,Chuck Swimmer – San Diego, CA
The Road & Track Trophy FOR THE CAR THE EDITORS OF ROAD & TRACK WOULD MOST LIKE TO DRIVE HOME
1966 Ford GT40 Mk II Alan Mann Lightweight, Scuderia Corsa – New York, NY
The Heacock Classic Insurance Award FOR THE MOST HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT FORD GT40
1968 Ford GT40, Rocky Mountain Auto Collection – Bozeman, MT
The Heacock Classic Insurance Award FOR THE MOST HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT MILLER
1927 Miller Race Car, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum – Indianapolis, IN
The Chubb Insurance Spirit of Harry Miller Trophy FOR THE MILLER BEST REPRESENTING THE SPIRIT OF HARRY MILLER
1922 Miller 122, Ted Thomas – Birmingham, AL
The Grand Sport Trophy FOR THE MOST HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT CORVETTE
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport, The Revs Institute for Automotive Research at the Collier Collection – Naples, FL
The AutoWeek Award FOR THE MOST HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT RACE CAR DRIVEN BY SAM POSEY
1971 Ferrari 512 M, Lawrence Auriana – Collection Greenwich, CT
The duPont Registry’s People’s Choice Award FOR THE BEST CAR AS CHOSEN BY THE VOTE OF THE PEOPLE
1936 Lancia Astura, Orin and Stephanie Smith – Vero Beach, FL
The First Coast News AwardFOR THE CAR REPRESENTING THE MOST ADVANCED STYLING FOR ITS ERA
1963 Chevrolet Corvette ZO6, Bill Kane – Gold Canyon, AZ
The General Motors/Dave Holls Award FOR THE MOST OUTSTANDING GENERAL MOTORS CAR
1952 Cadillac Convertible Coupe, John and Heather Mozart – Palo Alto, CA
The Claude Nolan Cadillac Award FOR THE MOST ELEGANT CADILLAC
1949 Cadillac Coupe de Ville, Steven Plunkett – London, Ontario, Canada
The Judge John North Trophy FOR THE BEST NEW COACHWORK OR RE-CREATION
1932 Duesenberg Weymann LaGrande Torpedo Phaeton, Steven Wolf – Boca Raton, FL
Automobile Magazine’s Driving Enthusiasts Award FOR THE INDIVIDUAL WHO DRIVES THEIR CAR REGULARLY
1963 Chevrolet Corvette,Billy Weaver and Alexander Weaver – Greenville, SC
The David E. Davis Jr. Trophy FOR THE MOST OUTSTANDING POST-WAR AMERICAN CAR
1958 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham, Don Ghareeb – Birmingham, AL
The Porsche Trophy FOR THE MOST HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT PORSCHE
1974 Porsche 911 RSR 2.14 Turbo R13, The Fica Frio Collection – St. Helier, Jersey, United Kingdom
The Gerald Roush Trophy FOR THE FERRARI REPRESENTING THE SPIRIT OF ENZO FERRARI
1959 Ferrari Tour de France,Chuck Wegner – West Chicago, IL
The Ford Motor Company/E.T. “Bob” Gregorie Trophy FOR ENDURING DESIGN EXCELLENCE
1932 Ford Boat Tail Speedster, Jim and Bonnie Gombos – Knoxville, TN
The Millard Newman Award FOR THE ROLLS-ROYCE BEST REPRESENTING THE SPIRIT OF MILLARD NEWMAN
1907 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost, Michael and Cynthia Sierra Collection – Odessa, FL
The Lamborghini-Monte Patterson Trophy FOR THE CAR REPRESENTING THE SPIRIT OF FERRUCIO LAMBORGHINI
1968 Lamborghini Miura P 400 / Zn75, Automobili Lamborghini – Switzerland
The Gil Nickel/Far Niente Award FOR THE BEST CAR IN WHICH TO TOUR THE NAPA VALLEY
1931 Alfa Romeo 6C /1750 Zagato / Aprile, Corrado Lopresto – Milan, Italy
The Automotive Heritage Award FOR THIS CAR MATTERS HISTORICALLY
1967 Ford GT40 Mk IV, James M. Glickenhaus – New York, NY
The Fashion Group International Award FOR THE BEST PRESENTATION OF FASHION AND THE AUTOMOBILE
1912 Buick 34 Roadster, Robert C. Farris – Canton, GA
The Bob Turnquist Trophy FOR THE MOST ELEGANT PACKARD
1929 Packard 633 Phaeton, Darla J. Hancher – Harmony, PA
The FIVA Award FOR THE MOST WELL PRESERVED AND REGULARLY DRIVEN VEHICLE
1907 Holsman 11-High Wheeler, Jim and Condy Griggs – Panama City, FL
The Jaguar of Puerto Rico Award FOR THE MOST OUTSTANDING JAGUAR
1950 Jaguar XK 120 OTS, The Frank Rubino Collection – Pinecrest, FL
The Jaguar of North America Award THE MOST HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT JAGUAR
1936 Jaguar SS100, North Collection – St. Michaels, MD
The Cantore Trophy FOR THE ENTRANT EXPERIENCING JUST PLAIN BAD LUCK
1976 Kemp Cobra II Racecar, Charlie Kemp – Hazelhurst, MS
The Mercedes-Benz Club of America Award FOR THE MOST HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT MERCEDES-BENZ
1940 Mercedes-Benz 770K (W150), Gary Bahre – Alton, NH
The Spirit of Sebring Award FOR THE CAR BEST REPRESENTING THE SPIRIT OF THE SEBRING 12 HOUR RACE
1973 Porsche Carrera RSR 2.8, Philip Basil – Oxford, United Kingdom
The Daytona International Speedway Trophy FOR THE MOST HISTORICAL DAYTONA RACE CAR
1964 Ford GT40 Prototype Lightweight, Autosport Designs, Inc. – Huntington Station, NY
The “Wind in Your Face” Award THE MOST ELEGANT MOTORCYCLE
1973 Ducati 750 Sport, Robert and Gale Lawrence – Riverside, CT
Spirit of the Concours Trophy FOR THE INDIVIDUAL DEMONSTRATING THE SPIRIT OF THE HOBBY
Helen and Jack Nethercutt – Sylmar, CA
The BMW Trophy FOR ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE
1932 Miller Four Wheel Drive, Price Museum of Speed – Salt Lake City, UT
Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance 2013 – Class Awards
Best in Class – American Classic (Pre 1930)
1929 du Pont G
Sam and Emily Mann – Englewood, NJ
Amelia Award – American Classic (Pre 1930)
1929 Rolls-Royce Springfield Phantom I Roadster by Murphy
Robert and Agata Matteucci – Jupiter, FL
Amelia Award – American Classic (Pre 1930)
1926 Kissel 875 Speedster
Andrew Benenson – Darien, CT
Best in Class – American Classic (1930-1934)
1931 Stutz Victoria
The Mitchell Collection – Montgomery, TX
Amelia Award – American Classic (1930-1934)
1932 Auburn 12-160A Boattail Speedster
Dave and Linda Kane – Bernardsville, NJ
Amelia Award – American Classic (1930-1934)
1931 Chrysler Imperial CG by Waterhouse
Donnie Crevier – Laguna Beach, CA
Best in Class – American Classic (1935-1948)
1938 Lincoln K Twelve
The Nethercutt Collection – Helen and Jack Nethercutt – Sylmar, CA
Amelia Award – American Classic (1935-1948)
1935 Auburn 851 Speedster
Lammot J. duPont – McLean, VA
Amelia Award – American Classic (1935-1948)
1937 Cord 812 Phaeton
John and Claudia Southard – Hibernia, NJ
Best in Class – American Production
1948 Chrysler Town and Country Convertible
Steve and Phyllis Martis – Pepper Pike, OH
Amelia Award – American Production
1959 Chrysler Crown Imperial Southampton
Guy Lewis, Pinecrest – FL
Best in Class – BMW M1
1979 BMW M1 Procar
Peter and Jennifer Gleeson – Seattle, WA
Amelia Award – BMW M1
1981 BMW M1
Kelly Marsh – New Albany, OH
Best in Class – Concept Cadillacs
1956 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham Motorama Town Car
Leonard and Michele Worden – Windham, NH
Amelia Award – Concept Cadillacs
1958 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz
The Richard Driehaus Collection – Chicago, IL
Best in Class – Corvette Sting Ray
1963 Chevrolet Corvette ZO6 Big Tank
Irwin Kroiz – Ambler, PA
Amelia Award – Corvette Sting Ray
1963 Chevrolet Corvette ZO6
Tom McIntyre – Burbank, CA
Best in Class – Duesenberg
1936 Duesenberg SJN
The Nethercutt Collection – Helen and Jack Nethercutt – Sylmar, CA
Amelia Award – Duesenberg
1929 Duesenberg J108
Sonny and Joan-The Abagnale Collection – Cedar Grove, NJ
Amelia Award – Duesenberg
1931 Duesenberg J434 Roadster
Bob and Gitte Thayer – Atlanta, GA
Best in Class – European Custom Coachwork
1937 Delahaye 135 M Competition
Wayne Grafton – Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
Amelia Award – European Custom Coachwork
1938 Talbot-Darracq T23 Drop Head Coupe
Linda and Paul Gould – Pawling, NY
Best in Class – European Classic Pre-War
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Transformable
The Mitchell Collection – Montgomery, TX
Amelia Award – European Classic Pre-War
1936 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sedanca de Ville
Andrew W. J. Davidson – Bolton, Ontario, Canada
Best in Class – Ferrari
1958 Ferrari Tour de France
Peter McCoy – Beverly Hills, CA
Amelia Award – Ferrari
1961 Ferrari 250 GT Pininfarina Cabriolet
Kim and Stephen Bruno – Boca Raton, FL
Best in Class – Ford GT40
1968 Ford GT40 Mk I
Harry Yeaggy – Cincinnati, OH
Amelia Award – Ford GT40
1966 Ford GT40
The Revs Institute for Automotive Research at the Collier Collection – Naples, FL
Amelia Award – Ford GT40
1965 Ford GT40
Jim Jaeger – Indian Hill, OH
Best in Class – Formula Junior
1961 Lotus Formula Junior
David George – Cochranville, PA
Amelia Award – Formula Junior
1959 Stanguellini Formula Junior
Howard and Diane Banaszak – Fort Lauderdale, FL
Best in Class – Horseless Carriage
1899 Orient Autogo Quadricycle
Dennis Carlson – Bloomfield Hills, MI
Amelia Award – Horseless Carriage
1911 Cadillac 30
Brian and Trish White – Apex, NC
Best in Class – Horseless Carriage (40 + Horsepower)
1910 Pierce-Arrow 7 Passenger Touring
John and Laura Walsh – Hudson, MA
Amelia Award – Horseless Carriage (40 + Horsepower)
1911 Packard “30” 7 Passenger Touring
Michael DeAngelis – Stamford, CT
Best in Class – Lamborghini
1966 Lamborghini 350
Malcolm and Naomi Barksdale – San Diego, CA
Amelia Award – Lamborghini
1971 Lamborghini Espada Series 2
Gary McGillivray – Ontario, Canada
Best in Class – Mercedes-Benz (1948-1960)
1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster
Leo and Lisa Schigiel – Miami Beach, FL
Amelia Award – Mercedes-Benz (1948-1960)
1952 Mercedes-Benz 220 Cabriolet A
Peter and Pam Hemken – West Des Moines, IA
Best in Class – Mercedes-Benz Supercharged
1935 Mercedes-Benz 500K Cabriolet A
John D. Groendyke – Enid, OK
Amelia Award – Mercedes-Benz Supercharged
1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet A
The OFF Brothers Collection – Bill Johnston and Ron Elenbaas – Richland, MI
Best in Class – Cars of Harry Miller
1926 Miller 91 Locomobile Junior 8
Sam Mann, Englewood – NJ
Amelia Award – Cars of Harry Miller
1927 Miller Supercharged Front Drive
Terence E. Adderley – Bloomfield Hills, MI
Amelia Award – Cars of Harry Miller
1933 Miller “The Red Lion”
Bob and Diane McConnell – Urbana, OH
Amelia Award – Cars of Harry Miller
1923 Miller Grand Prix Car
A. Dano Davis – Jacksonville, FL
Amelia Award – Cars of Harry Miller
1920 Milton-Durant Special Race Car
Terry and Karen Castle – Indianapolis, IN
Best in Class – Motorcycles
1979 Ducati 950 F1 TT
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum – Birmingham, AL
Amelia Award – Motorcycles
1959 Ducati 175 F3
The Jim Dillard Collection – Denver, CO
Amelia Award – Motorcycles
1948 Ducati Cucciolo
The Jim Dillard Collection – Denver, CO
Best in Class – Porsche 911 Racing
1979 Porsche 935 K-3
Bruce Meyer – Beverly Hills, CA
Amelia Award – Porsche 911 Racing
1974 Porsche IROC RSR
Dennis Kranz Collection – Portland, OR
Amelia Award – Porsche 911 Racing
1979 Porsche 935
A. Dano Davis / The Brumos Collection – Jacksonville, FL
Amelia Award – Porsche 911 Racing
1971 Porsche 911 STR Safari
Terri and Jeff Zwart – Irvine, CA
Best in Class – Porsche 911 Street
1963 Porsche 901 Prototype
Don and Diane Meluzio – York, PA
Amelia Award – Porsche 911 Street
1986 Porsche 959
A. Dano Davis / The Brumos Collection – Jacksonville, FL
Amelia Award – Porsche 911 Street
1965 Porsche 911
Jerry Peters Collection – Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Amelia Award – Porsche 911 Street
1972 Porsche 911S Targa
Blubell – Flagler Beach, FL
Best in Class – Race Cars (Pre-War)
1929 OM 665 SSMM Factory Team Car
Richard D. Lisman – Southampton, NY
Amelia Award – Race Cars (Pre-War)
1925 Aston Martin 16 Valve Twin Cam Grand Prix
Mitch and Wendy Gross – Scarsdale, NY
Best in Class – Race Cars (Post War-1964)
1960 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Competizione
Paul E. Andrews Jr – Fort Worth, TX
Amelia Award – Race Cars (Post War-1964)
1961 Porsche Carrera Abarth GTL
The Ingram Collection – Durham, NC
Best in Class – Race Cars (1965-1975)
1965 Cobra 427 SC
Heather Smith – Lake Charles, LA
Amelia Award – Race Cars (1965-1975)
1969 Lola T70 MK3B
David Ritter – St. Petersburg, FL
Best in Class – Rolls-Royce and Bentley (Post War)
1953 Bentley Continental R-Type
Don Rose – Salem, MA
Amelia Award – Rolls-Royce and Bentley (Post War)
1952 Bentley Mark VI Pininfarina Coupe
Fred Kriz – Monaco
Best in Class – Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost
1909 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost
Stafford Family – Tifton, GA
Amelia Award – Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost
1926 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Pall Mall Tourer
Donald Bernstein – Clarks Summit, PA
Best in Class – Cars of Sam Posey
1965 Ferrari 250LM Race Car
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum – Indianapolis, IN
Best in Class – Sports Cars Pre War
1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Zagato Spyder
Steve Adler – New Vernon, NJ
Amelia Award – Sports Cars (Pre-War)
1933 MG K2
Len Star – Hudson, OH
Best in Class – Sports and GT Cars (Post War-1957)
1953 Fiat 8V Vignale Coupe
Bruce Vanyo – Los Angeles, CA
Amelia Award – Sports and GT Cars (Post War-1957)
1957 Maserati 150 GT Spider
Andreas Mohringer – Salzburg, Austria
Best in Class – Sports and GT Cars (1958-1962)
1958 Pegaso Z-103 Touring Berlinetta
Richard Kocka – Redding, CT
Amelia Award – Sports and GT Cars (1958-1962)
1958 Porsche 356A Speedster
Rick Riley – Grand Rapids, MI
Best in Class – Sports and GT Cars (1963-1974)
1964 Aston Martin DB5 Convertible
Randall and Kathleen Poliner – Merritt Island, FL
Amelia Award – Sports and GT Cars (1963-1974)
1971 Maserati Ghibli SS
Bill Scheffler and Ann Sheffer – Westport, CT
Best in Class – Vintage (1915-1923)
1918 Packard Twin Six
Robert McKeown – Perryopolis, PA
Best in Class – What Were They Thinking
1959 FMR Messerschmitt Tg 500
J.C. and Judy O’Steen – Tallahassee, FL
Amelia Award – What Were They Thinking
1949 Veritas SP-90
Dale Walksler – Maggie Valley, NC
[Source: Amelia Island Concours; photos: Al Wolford]
I see this guy’s show on Velocity channel……….Like a number of car shows it’s too much about the personalities rather than the cars……..This guy is apparently bothered by his height and must remind us of this way too often……….His cars are often outstanding and he should concentrate on that…………………:)