La Jolla Concours d’Elegance 2016 recap
LA JOLLA, Calif. – The 2016 La Jolla Concours presented by LPL Financial raised the bar for world class soirées and world class automobiles. This elite automotive inspired event transformed…
LA JOLLA, Calif. - The 2016 La Jolla Concours presented by LPL Financial raised the bar for world class soirées and world class automobiles. This elite automotive inspired event transformed La Jolla into a weekend playground with a remarkable automobile showcase, fabulous shopping, five-star accommodations and unforgettable culinary experiences.
The BMW Tour d'Elegance offered over 200 attendees a once in a lifetime experience to cruise along San Diego's most scenic freeways to visit one of a kind collections and mingle with other car enthusiasts. The Tour d'Elegance kicked off at Chuck Spielman's Only Yesterday Museum where entrants were given aa very rare and unique opportunity to see one of the most incredible collection of automobiles as well as view spectacular military artifacts. The tour then departed to the USS Midway for a private showing along with a military air display with sky divers baring LPL Financial and BMW flags landed on board the USS Midway during a presentation. The tour then traveled to the San Diego Air and Space Museum for a private tour of rare specimens of aircraft history before concluding with a delicious lunch at Il Fornaio Restaurant in Coronado.
The 2016 La Jolla Concours d'Elegance concluded its 12th year on a high note on April 10th, 2016 with incredible automobiles set along the picturesque shores of La Jolla. The astounding automobiles were curated by the expertise of a dedicated, all-volunteer committee led by Chairman G. Michael Dorvillier and Vice Chairman Harry Clark. The show saw over 10,000 attendees over the course of the day.
The 138 automobiles and motorcycles that competed in the La Jolla Concours d'Elegance were proudly displayed on the lawn of Ellen Browning Scripps Park. In addition, there were 94 automobiles and motorcycles displayed on Coast Boulevard for the La Jolla Motor Car Classic. From the French Curves of Buggattis and Delahayes, to incredible one-of a kind automobiles, American classics, vintage racers and more, this year's La Jolla Concours d'Elegance was a treat for the senses. Blue skies over the bluffs of the Pacific Ocean, and crisp ocean breezes made for perfect weather and a clear take off for the flyover of vintage airplanes by Allen Airways.
The Best of Show trophy and French Curves Class winner at the Sunday, April 10, 2016 La Jolla Concours went to an extraordinary example of "French Curves", this year's Concours theme. The streamlined 1936 Delahaye 135 Competition Disappearing Top Convertible with its elegant flowing lines, is owned by Ken & Ann Smith of La Jolla and Rancho Santa Fe, CA and truly exemplifies the very best of those marvelous golden years of automotive design. It's a one-off piece unique creation by famed coachbuilders Figoni & Falaschi of Paris, France, considered by many to be the finest of the period.
The 2017 La Jolla Concours d'Elegance is on course to produce the most extravagant and elegant affair yet. Save the date for a weekend of beautiful cars, world class parties; April 7th - April 9th, 2017.
2016 La Jolla Concours d'Elegance Specialty Winners
Best in Show
1936 Delahaye, Ken and Ann Smith
Most Outstanding Post-War
1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL, Bill and Linda Feldhorn
Most Outstanding Pre-War
1931 Chrysler Phaeton, Aaron and Valerie Weiss
San Diego Automotive Museum Director's Choice Award
1953 Estate Wagon, Russel Hook and Bruce Marquand
La Jolla Historical Society Preservation Award
1960 Silver Cloud Saloon, Alan Tarkington
HVA Award for Best Preserved Vehicle
1941 Ford Model II A Delux Station Wagon, Dr. J. Craig Venter
This Car Matters Award for a Well Preserved Car of Historical Significance
1977 Volkswagen Sedan III Two Door, Dr. J. Craig Venter
The Spirit of Motoring Award
1951 Jaguar XK 120/LTI, Tom Krefetz
People's Choice Award
1939 Delahaye, Peter and Merle Mullin and the Mullin Automotive Museum
Phillip Wichard Memorial Trophy
1939 Delahaye 165 Cabriolet, Peter and Merle Mullin and the Mullin Automotive Museum
Chairman's Award
1954 Plymouth Explorer, Petersen Automotive Museum
Honorary Judges Choice Award
1929 Packard 645 Phaeton, Chris Collins
Aubrey Taylor Award of Excellence for Best Upholstery
1930 Marmon, Sue Marcione
LPL Summit Most Elegant Award
1937 Bugatti Type 57, Paul Emple
Mercedes-Benz Star of Excellence Award
1959 Mercedes-Benz 220SE Cabriolet, L. Philip Lutfy, M.D.
2016 La Jolla Concours d'Elegance Class Winners
- 2A - American Classics 1925-1935
1931 Chrysler Imperial CG Dual-Cowl Phaeton, Aaron and Valerie Weiss
1929 Ruxton Model C Roadster, The Margieand Robert E. Petersen Collection
1934 Packard Dietrich Convertible, Tom O'Hara - 2B - American Classics 1936-1948
1937 Lincoln Model K V-12 Limousine, John Ellison Jr.
1936 Packard V12 1408 Convertible Sedan, Carl Zeiger - 3A - European Classics 1925-1948
1931 Bugatti T-40A Roadster, Jim and Sharon Stranberg
1934 Bugatti Type 57 Four Door Pillarless, John Adams - 3B - French Curves
1936 Delahaye 135 Competition Disappearing Top Convertible, Ken and Ann Smith
1931 Bugatti T-50 Roadster, Ivan Zaremba and Jon Feiber
1939 Delahaye 165 Cabriolet, Peter and Merle Mullin - 4 - Rolls-Royce and Bentleys Through 1966
1954 Bentley R-Type Continental Lightweight, John R. Miller
923 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Salamanca, John Ellison Jr.
1938 Rolls-Royce Wraith Convertible, Bill Habeger - 5 - Ferrari
2003 Ferrari Enzo Coupe, Bill Ceno
1985 Ferrari 288 GTO Coupe, Bill Ceno
987 Ferrari Testarossa Coupe, Barry Walker - 6 - SoCal: Wagons, Woodies, and Campers
1953 Buick Estate Wagon, Russel Hook and Bruce Marquand
1941 Ford Super Deluxe Woodie, Bill Roper
1967 VW Bus 13 Window Walk Thru Deluxe, Ron Bornstein - 7A - American Sports and Muscle: Corvettes Through 1970
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe, Darwin and Patricia Ludi
1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible, Jack Dyer
1957 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible, Stephen M. Hedrick - 7B - American Sports and Muscle: All Others Through 1975
1968 American Motors AMX Two Door Hard Top, Mark Melvin
1958 Studebaker Golden Hawk Coupe, John Boccardo and Derek Esplin
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible, Daniel Miley and Emory Bishop - 8A -Italian Sports: Lancias
1968 Lancia Flaminia SS, John Boccardo
1970 Lancia Fulvia 1.6 HF Coupe, Edward S. Levin
1959 Lancia Appia Berlina, Bill O'Sullivan - 8B - Italian Others: All Others Through 1975
1975 Lamborghini Urraco Two Door Coupe, M. Gene Ondrusek
1962 Alfa Romeo Touring Spider, Richard and Kristin Markell\ - 9A - British Sports: Aston Martin DB Models
1967 Aston Martin DB6 Saloon, Judith A. Chappell
2003 Aston Martin DB7 GT Coupe, Jason Fisher
1957 Aston Martin DB MKIII Sports Saloon, Dr. J. Craig Venter - 9B - British Sports: All Others Through 1975
1964 MGB Roadster, Charles Fulop
1964 Triumph Spitfire Convertible, Barry Connally
1972 Jaguar XJ6 Saloon, Mike Zavos and Jennifer Hanson - 9C - British Sports: Jaguar E-Types 1961-1974
1961 Jaguar E-Type Roadster, Stephen Russell
1974 Jaguar XKE Roadster, Charles "Skeets" Dunn
1967 Jaguar XKE Roadster, Tom Krefetz - 10A - German Sports: Mercedes-Benz 300SL
1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster, Bill and Linda Feldhorn
1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster, Lawrence Speidell
1962 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster, Helmut Reiss - 10B - German Sports: Mercedes-Benz Ponton 1953-1962
1959 Mercedes-Benz 220SE Cabriolet, L. Philip Lutfy M.D.
1960 Mercedes-Benz 220SE Cabriolet, Paul Colony
1960 Mercedes-Benz 220SE Sun Roof Coupe, L. Philip Lutfy M.D. - 10C - German Sports: All Others Through 1975
1977 Volkswagen Sedan III Two Door, Dr. J. Craig Venter
1976 Porsche 911 Ferry Signature Edition Coupe, Joseph DeMeo
1988 Porsche 911 Turbo, Gerardo Mancebo - 11 - Race Cars: SCCA Vintage Racers
1964 Bobsy Porsche SR-3 Sports Racer, Donald Anderson
1960 Alfa Romeo Coupe, Kaid Marouf
1934 Ford Geisen Spl. Roadster, Gordon Wangers
2016 La Jolla Motor Car Classic Specialty Winners
Best Paint Color
2003 Nomad, Ray Hamel
Most Fun Car I Would Like To Drive
1977 Porsche 930 Turbo Carrera Coupe, Anthony Barabas
2016 La Jolla Motor Car Classic Winners
A-U American Unmodified
1st - 1960 Chevrolet Impala Two Door Hardtop, Peter Wilde
2nd - 2008 Callaway Corvette Roadster, Wayne Poe
3rd - 1986 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Convertible, Steve Schulman and Troy Kahle
A-M American Modified
1st - 1963 Ford Falcon Sprint Convertible, Frank Rositani
2nd - 2002 Corvette/Nomad, Ray Hamel
3rd - 2003/1953 Corvette, Ray Hamel
F-U Foreign Unmodified
1st - 2001 BMW Z8 Roadster, Ted A. Lange Sr.
2nd - 1977 Porsche 930 Turbo Carrera Coupe, Anthony Barabas
3rd - 2006 Spyker C8 Spyder Roadster, Rick Birkenstock
F-M Foreign Modified
1st - 1960 Austin Healey Sprite Roadster, William Mayer
2nd - 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL Sedan, Jonathan White
2016 La Jolla Concours d'Elegance and La Jolla Motor Car Classic Motorcycle Winners
La Jolla Concours d'Elegance Preservation Award
1908 Indian Twin Board Track Racer, Dr. J. Craig Venter
La Jolla Concours d'Elegance Judges Choice Award
1973 Vincati 1200CC, Mitch Talcove
La Jolla Concours d'Elegance Motorcycles
1st - 1927 BMW R42, Mark Leonard
2nd - 1967 BMW R695, Tom Armstrong
3rd - 1952 BMW R 67/2, Phil and Mary Blackburn
La Jolla Motor Car Classic Motorcycles
1st - 1942 Cushman, Josh Riddell
2nd - 1972 Honda CB 100, Don Stockett
3rd - 1972 Honda CL350 Blue Flying Dragon, Don Stockett
100% of net proceeds raised at the 12th Annual La Jolla Concours d'Elegance benefited local 501(c)3 non-profits, the La Jolla Historical Society, which preserves the history of La Jolla, and the Monarch School Project, which educates students who have been impacted by homelessness. For more information on the Concours, please visit LaJollaConcours.com or call 619-233-5008.
