Studebaker, Brough Take Greenwich Concours Honors

The 20th annual Greenwich Concours d’Elegance was held in Roger Sherman Baldwin Park on the waterfront in Greenwich, Connecticut, where guests could admire both American and imported cars and motorcycles beneath bright and sunny skies. The event featured 275 vehicles, including a 1961 Austin-Healey 3000, a 1951 Cisitalia 202C Cabriolet, a 1954 Jaguar XK120M and a 1935 Packard Model 1201 Convertible.

While awards were presented in a dozen classes, the top honors of the event’s two-day format were the Concours Americana Best in Show, which went to George A. Vassos for his 1932 Studebaker President Convertible Sedan, the only one in existence, and the Concours International Best in Show, taken by Nick Grewal for his 1936 Brough Superior Drophead (above, Greg Marksamer photo courtesy of Greenwich Concours). The Concours Americana People’s Choice Award went to Joseph and Margie Cassini III for their 1931 Duesenberg Model J Tourster Convertible, while the Concours International People’s Choice was Michael Schudroff’s 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 Cabriolet. The full list of award winners follows.

Concours Americana

Best in Show – 1932 Studebaker President Convertible Sedan – George A. Vassos

People’s Choice – 1931 Duesenberg Model J Tourster Convertible – Joseph and Margie Cassini III

Chairman’s Choice – 1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertible – Ed and Carole Blumenthal

Chief Judge’s Award – 1928 duPont Model E Four-Door Convertible – Reynolds duPont Jr.

Grand Marshal’s Award – 1965 Ford Lotus Cortina – Hans and Samantha Abrahams

Award for Timeless Elegance – 1932 Packard 903 Coupe Roadster – Christian J. Trefz

Concours International

Best in Show – 1936 Brough Superior Drophead – Nick Grewal

People’s Choice – 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 Cabriolet – Michael Schudroff

Chairman’s Choice – 1941 Tatra T87 Diplomat – Barney Hallingby

Chief Judge’s Award – 1928 Bentley 4.5 Litre Tourer – David McGirr