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The event featured 201 spectacular automobiles and 56 fantastic motorcycles on display raised national eyebrows with the world’s largest and rarest collection of Auburns, Cords and Duesenberg’s (ACD), was the event Marques of the Year valued at over $30 million with 35 vehicles. “This was the first time for Auburns, Cords and Duesenberg’s of this quality have been shown, other than their annual reunions in Auburn, Indiana. This included 12 Auburns, 13 Cords and 10 Duesenberg owners. This was the rarest gathering of certified Auburns, Cords and Duesenberg’s,” says Chairman of the ACD Florida Citrus Meet, Joel Givner.
ACD club members enjoyed a scenic ocean driving tour with their vehicles from Boca Raton to the “Winter White House”, Mar-a-Lago Club, the crown jewel in Palm Beach as they enjoyed a High Tea where they had a chance to catch a glance at First Lady Melania Trump.
The Sunday, February 12th festivities during the Concours d’ Elegance Automobile & Motorcycle Exhibition presented by the Rick Case Automotive Group spanned all eras on the Boca Raton Resort & Club showfield. Guests from around the world experienced an automotive showcase like no other, featuring 201 vehicles and 56 motorcycles from an array of eras. An expert panel of judges, including; Grand Marshal Wayne Carini, Chief Honorary Judge Jay Quail, Chief Judge Dr. Paul Sable, Honorary Marque Judges Laura Brinkman, Executive Director/CEO of the Auburn, Cord, Duesenberg Automobile Museum, and Mark Tomei, President of the Auburn, Cord, Duesenberg Club, and Master of Ceremonies Bill Rothermel and Tom duPont introduced and awarded the class winners.
The Best of Show Automobile Award went to a 1928 Auburn 8-115 Speedster, owned by Barbara and Al Mason. “This was a fantastic event and the best Concours d’ Elegance we ever attended,” says Barbara and Al Mason.
The Best of Show Motorcycle Award went to a 1956 Ariel Square 4 with Garrard sidecar owned by Leo and Lisa Schigiel.
Friday, February 10th kicked off the weekend of events with the duPont Registry™ Live Hangar Party presented by Ulysse Nardin at the Boca Raton Airport. Guests experienced gourmet tastings from more than 25 of South Florida’s finest restaurants and indulged in an array of fine wines and spirits. Guests also perused a selection of exotic cars, motorcycles, private jets, premier vendors and more.
Saturday, February 11th showcased a collector car auction by “The Finest,” featuring over $5 million in antique and classic cars at the Boca Raton Resort and Club with an evening gala dinner, live auction and show. The dinner began with the presentation of the coveted Automotive Lifetime Achievement Awards presented to Marc Cannon, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President of Communications & Public Policy for AutoNation, and Dave Zuchowski, previous CEO to Hyundai. Following the awards presentation, an exciting live auction took place which featured one-of-a-kind trips and experience packages, luxury jewelry, and more. Following the live auction, headline comedian Jeff Foxworthy took the stage for a laugh-out-loud, memorable performance.
Founded by Rita and Rick Case of Rick Case Automotive Group and under the direction of Founding Chairman James E. McDonnell, IV and Honorary Chair Mike Jackson, the Boca Raton Concours grows each year, bringing together new supporters, introducing exciting new event components and showcasing the best of the best in exotic and classic automobiles and motorcycles, and this year was no different. “Now, an astounding 11 years later, I am thrilled to say that not only is the Boca Raton Concours thriving but it has become, in a short time, the fastest growing and most charitable Concours in the world,” said Rick Case.
Last year when Jay Leno attended the event he said, “The Boca Raton Concours is like the East Coast Pebble Beach, Boca and Pebble Beach are probably the two biggest in the country and most prestigious.”
Plans are already underway for the 12th annual Boca Raton Concours d’ Elegance at the Boca Raton Resort & Club, scheduled for February 9-11, 2018. Visit www.bocaCDE.com for updates
Brass, Antique and Vintage through 1924
Best in Class—1917 Dodge Brothers 30 Touring, Raymond Greenwood- Fort Pierce, FL
American Classic, 1916-1934
Best in Class—1925 Locomobile 48-9 Open Tourer, Alice & Robert Jepson- Savannah, GA
American Classic, 1935-1940
Best in Class—1936 Buick 80C Roadmaster Convertible Sedan, CCCA Museum- Hickory Corners, MI
American Classic, 1940 -1948 – Open
Best in Class—1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Sedan, DennisManieri- Fort Lauderdale, FL
American Classic, 1940-1948 – Closed
Best in Class—1947 Lincoln Continental Coupe, Arthur Polacheck- Deerfield Beach, FL
American Production, 1925-1942 – Open
Best in Class—1931 Ford Model A Deluxe Roadster, Sam Meersohn- Boca Raton, FL
American Production, 1946-1959 – Open
Best in Class—1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible, Warren Wubker- Orlando, FL
American Production, 1946-1959 – Closed
Best in Class—1955 Studebaker President Classic, Mark L. James- Lancaster, PA
American Production, 1960-1975 – Open
Best in Class—1960 Imperial Crown Convertible, Julius Wright- Cartersville, GA
American Production, 1960-1975 – Closed
Best in Class–1964 Buick Riviera, Michael Polito- Parrish, FL
American Sports, 1946-1960
Best in Class—1954 Chevrolet Corvette, RobertOatman- Juno Beach, FL
American Sports, 1961-1975 – Open
Best in Class—1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible, Chris Lapinski- Lake Worth, FL
American Sports, 1961-1975 – Closed
Best in Class—1969 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe, Donald Ghareeb- Vestavia Hills, AL
American Performance and Muscle, 1960-1974 – Ford
Best in Class—1968 Ford Shelby GT-500KR, Mike Rogers- Mooresville, NC
American Performance and Muscle, 1960-1974 – GM and Chrysler
Best in Class—1962 Plymouth Savoy 2 Door Sedan, Richard Gottlieb- Vermilion, OH
Foreign Touring Pre-War through 1942 – Open
Best in Class—1911 Benz 50 HP, Adrienne & Gerhard SchnuererTourer- Huntington Beach, CA
Foreign Touring Pre-War through 1942 – Closed
Best in Class—1927 Austin Maythorne & Sons Coupe, James Inglis- West Palm Beach, FL
Foreign Touring Post-War, 1946-1975 – Open
Best in Class—1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Spyder Conversion, Dennis Nicotra- New Haven, CT
Best in Class—1967 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super Coupe, Mark Colbert- Delray Beach, FL
Rolls-Royce & Bentley Pre-War through 1942 – Closed
Best in Class—1921 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Limo, Richard Hughes- West Palm Beach, FL
Rolls-Royce & Bentley Post-War, 1946-1975 – Open
Best in Class—1968 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Convertible, Annick & Marcel Hoinville- Miramar, FL
Rolls-Royce & Bentley Post-War, 1943-1975 – Closed
Best in Class—1956 Bentley S-Continental 2 dr. Coupe, Agata & Robert Matteucci- Jupiter, FL
Foreign Sports through 1959 – Open
Best in Class—1954 Swallow Doretti Roadster, Jane & Tommy Entenza- Jacksonville, FL
Foreign Sports through 1959 – Closed
Best in Class—1951 Porsche 356 Pre-A Split Window Coupe, Nicholas Ekonomou- Miami, FL
Foreign Sports, 1960-1975 – Open
Best in Class—1968 Porsche Targa 912, Kristin & Thomas Zarrella- Gloucester, MA
Foreign Sports, 1960-1975 – Closed
Best in Class—1961 Ferrari 250 “Short Wheel Base”, JayGoldman- Old Westbury, NY
Unique & Limited Production Cars through 1975 – Open
Best in Class—1912 American Race Car, Keith Canouse- Orlando, FL
Unique & Limited Production Cars through 1975 – Closed
Best in Class—1972 Mercedes-Benz swb Limousine, GuyLewis- Pinecrest, FL
Preservation through 1975 – Open
Best in Class—1962 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible, Shawn Friedman- Boca Raton, FL
Preservation through 1975 – Closed
Best in Class—1963 Studebaker Avanti R1 Coupe, Ann & Paul Rose- Berryville, VA
Micro Cars – Open
Best in Class—1962 Nash Metropolitan Convertible, Susan Siskind- Boca Raton, FL
Micro Cars – Closed
Best in Class—1956 BMW Bubble Window Isetta, Celia & Tom O’Neill- New Canaan, CT
Auburn – Open
Best in Class—1928 Auburn 8-115 Speedster, Barbara & Al Mason- Purcellville, VA
Auburn – Closed
Best in Class—1934 Auburn 12-165 Salon Brougham, Barbara & Bill Parfet- Hickory Corners, MI
Cord – Open
Best in Class—1937 Cord 812 Cabriolet, Terence Adderley- Troy, MI
Cord – Closed
Best in Class—1937 Cord Westchester Sedan, Steve Wolf- Boca Raton, FL
Duesenberg
Best in Class—1929 Duesenberg Model J LWB Murphy Convertible, Steve Wolf- Boca Raton, FL
Best European Classic
1911 Benz 50 HP Tourer, Adrienne & Gerhard Schnuerer- Huntington Beach, CA
Best American Classic
1964 Buick Riviera, Michael Polito- Parrish, FL
Best Closed Post-War Car
1953 Cunningham C-3 Coupe, Dennis Nicotra- New Haven, CT
Best Closed Pre-War Car
1932 Duesenberg J Victoria Coupe, Mark Hyman- St. Louis, MO
Best Open Post-War Car
1963 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder, Richard Workman- Windermere, FL
Best Open Pre-War Car
1935 Auburn 851 Speedster, Gregory Ornazian- Troy, MI
Most Elegant Post-War Closed
1967 Maserati Frua Coupe, Blake Stevenson- Stuart, FL
Most Elegant Post-War Open
1957 BMW 507 Roadster, Alexandra & Dirk de Groen- Coral Gables, FL
Most Elegant Pre-War Closed
1934 Auburn 1250 Salon Sedan, Barbara & Bill Parfet- Hickory Corners, MI
Most Elegant Pre-War Open
1932 160A Boattail Speedster, Ralph Marano- Westfield, NJ
Rolling Sculpture
1929 Pierce Arrow Model 133 Dual Cowl Phaeton, Gene Grengs- Eauclaire, WI
Spirit of the Road
1956 Ferrari Boano Alloy Body Coupe, Kim & Stephen Bruno- Boca Raton, FL
Timeless Elegance
1957 Dual-Ghia Convertible, Doreen & David Salzman- Jupiter, FL
Chief Judge Award
1953 Fiat 8V 2 Door Coupe, Stephanie Smith- Vero Beach, FL
Chairman’s Choice Award
1974 DeTomaso Pantera Sport, Reuben Ezekiel- Plantation, FL
Founders Award
1931 Cord L-29 Speedster, ACD Club- Auburn, IN
Grand Marshal Award
1957 Fiat 1200 Spyder America, Rafael Pons- Key Biscayne, FL
Best of Show–Car
1928 Auburn 8-115 Speedster, Barbara & Al Mason- Purcellville, VA
Best of Show–Motorcycle
MOTORCYCLES
Best of Show
1956 Ariel Square Four with Garrard Sidecar, Lisa & Leo Schigiel- Miami Beach, FL
Pre-War Foreign
Best in Class—1922 Gillet Touriste, Noel Pauwels- Davie, FL
Post-War Domestic thru 1965
Best in Class—1947 Schwinn Whizzer, Scott Garber- Weston, FL
Post-War British thru 1965
Best in Class—1950 Vincent Meteor, Melissa Ebbs- Boca Raton, FL
Post-War Japanese thru 1970
Best in Class—1969 Honda CB750, Mike Ennis- Plantation, FL
Post-War European thru 1965
Best in Class—1952 Moto Guzzi Astore 500, Lisa & Leo Schigiel- Miami Beach, FL
Post-War Domestic 1966-1975
Best in Class—1977 Harley-Davidson XLCR, Mark Adams- Fort Lauderdale, FL
Post-War British 1966-1975
Best in Class—1973 Triumph Hurricane, Mark Bromley- Homestead, FL
Post-War Japanese 1971-1975
Best in Class—1972 Honda CB750 K2, Garry Linne- Fort Lauderdale, FL
Post-War European 1966-1975
Best in Class—1974 Ducati 750 Sport, Alberto Sisso- Fort Lauderdale, FL
Racing Motorcycles (All Years)
