The Kirkland Concours d’Elegance 2012 was held Sunday, September 9th at LeMay – America’s Car Museum in Tacoma, Washington. The tenth edition of the Kirkland Concours, the first to be held at America’s Car Museum, saw more than 2,500 people attend the show, which benefits Seattle Children’s Hospital.
The 1933 Marmon V-16 Convertible Coupe owned by Aaron Weiss captured three awards, including “Best of Show” honors at the 2012 U.S. Bank Kirkland Concours d’Elegance. The Marmon also was named winner of The People’s Choice award and placed first in the Classic Car Club of America (Early) class.
The two-door convertible was selected as best in a field of 120 vehicles from six states and British Columbia. Vehicles traveled from Alaska (2 vehicles), British Columbia (3), California (4), Oregon (4), Pennsylvania (10) and Washington (96) to compete in the event. The vehicle that traveled farthest for the U.S. Bank Kirkland Concours was a 1947 Kurtis Omohundro Special owned by Geoff Hacker of Tampa, Florida.
“We’re just elated, we’re thrilled to win Best of Show,” said Weiss, of San Marino, California, who was accompanied by his wife Valerie as he accepted the trophy. “This is just a stunning day. I visited here last month and toured America’s Car Museum. I’m pleased to see the development of the museum and the facility, and what a great place for a car show.”
“America’s Car Museum has become the center of car culture in the Pacific Northwest,” said ACM President and CEO David Madeira. “Now, hosting an event the caliber of the U.S. Bank Kirkland Concours d’Elegance at ACM makes us unique among car museums, and is another step toward our goal to be seen as the preeminent automotive museum in North America.”
Kirkland Concours d’Elegance 2012 – Class Winners and Special Award Recipients
Best of Show: 1933 Marmon V-16 Convertible Coupe, Aaron Weiss
Kirkland Concours Award: 1928 Auburn Speedster, Karen Hutchinson
Founders Award: 1904 Fiat 60 H.P., Bob Sullivan
Curator’s Award: 1938 BMW 328 Roadster, Nancy Martin
Most Elegant Award (closed): 1930 Rolls-Royce P-I Brewster Trouville, Glenn Mounger
Most Elegant Award (open): 1933 Chrysler C.L. Phaeton (LeBaron), Tom Crook
Participants’ Choice Award: 1932 Alfa Romeo Tipo B (P3), Greg Whitten
Peoples’ Choice Award: 1933 Marmon V-16 Convertible Coupe, Aaron Weiss
Seattle Children’s Hospital Award: 1947 Lincoln 12 Convertible, Joan Watjen
The Richard Hooper Collector Award: Jeff Clark
Junior Judges Award: 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo Super Trafeo, Roy Cats
Best Presentation Award: 1918 Biddle H Towncar, Fountainhead Museum
FIVA / Historic Vehicle Association Award: 1904 Fiat 60 H.P., Bob Sullivan
British Motorcycles: 1946 Norton 18, Mark Zenor
Unlimited Hydroplanes (boat class): Miss Budweiser (1980 Griffon model), Eric and Barbara Mann
Classic Car Club of America Classics (Late): 1937 Rolls-Royce P-III Hooper Saloon-Limousine, Peter Gleeson
Classic Car Club of America (Early): 1933 Marmon V-16 Convertible Coupe, Aaron Weiss
Bulgari Collection: 1935 Buick 96S Sport Coupe, Nicola Bulgari
Special Display: 1947 Ferrari 166 Spyder Corsa, Jim Clark
Antiques: 1919 McFarlan Type 127 Touring, Fountainhead Museum
Lamborghini: 1966 Lamborghini 400 GT Interim, John Atzbach
British Invasion: 1960 AC Ace Bristol, James Feldman
American Post War Designs: 1949 Buick Convertible Super, LeMay Family Collection
[Source: Kirkland Concours]
Regarding the Kirkland Concours, other than the Marmon V-16 photo, are there any other car photos ? Perhaps of interest, Bill and Jim Rasmussen bought the last Marmon V-16 built, a convertible coupe, slightly used, in 1938 (?) for $300. In the early 1950s, we used to drive around Indianapolis along with the likes of Model A Fords. As I recall, they sold the car around 1958 for $1800 to an enthusiastic school teacher in Indianapolis.
Hi Steve –
Thanks for the note. It may be hard to believe, but we in fact can’t cover them all and we didn’t have a person on the ground for this year’s event. The photo was supplied by the organizers, fyi. Hopefully we’ll get out there next year.
Growing up in post-war Indianapolis, a friend’s father was the trustee for the bankrupt Marmon company. He received a letter from a Swiss community that used a V-16 engine to provide power throught the war. They were inquiring about a start-up in production.