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Best of Show - 1947 BENTLEY Mark VI Drophead, Body by Franay
May 2, 1999
Palos Verdes High School
Featured marques: Rolls Royce and Bentley

Sponsored by Peyton Cramer Automotive Group


The 9th annual Palos Verdes Concours d'Elegance will be held September 16, 2001 at the Ocean Trails Golf Club, Palos Verdes. Information about tickets and schedules can be found at pvconcours.com.


This year's event featured Rolls Royce and Bentley but in addition to a large display of Rolls Royce' and Bentleys, nearly 200 of the finest American and European classics have been displayed in 25 classes.
This years' Grand Marshall was Otis Chandler,himself a collector of unique classic autos and classic motorcycles. He entered his 1931 DUESENBERG J LeBaron Special Phaeton, which won the award for the Most Elegant car of the show.

Winning classes included:
For a complete list of the 1999 winners click here

Among the judges was Tom Sparks, a judge of many Concours events throughout California, and Chief Judge was Dick Boberg.


The 1999 featured Marques
 The mystique of the Rolls Royce marque was born when Honorable Charles Stuart Rolls joined Sir Frederick Henry Royce in 1904 to build and sell a car that would project the fine texture of British attitude and rank. After more than 90 years, the mystique remains.

Bentleys of the 1920s and 1930s were renowned for their triumphs at Le Mans. Founded by W.O. Bentley in 1919 when he set out to develop a racing engine, his designs produced victories at Le Mans in 1924, 1927, 1928, 1929 and 1930. By 1931 the Golden Age of Bentley Motors was over, but Roll Royce stepped in to maintain the title for British automotive standards.
More about the Legend of Bentley.

The 1999 Winners

Pre 1900

  1. 1898 DE DION BOUTON Vis-a-Vis Runabout - Owner Robert J. Gottlieb
  2. 1894 BENZ - Owner William Evans
Horseless Carriage
  1. 1906 REO Model B Runabout - Owner Robert & Hope Ricewasser
  2. 1910 POPE-HARTFORD Pony Tonneaux - Owner Gary & Cheryl Hunter
Vintage
  1. 1923 WILLS SAINTE CLAIRE 4 Door Imperial Sedan - Owner Tom & Carrie Lieb
  2. 1927 STAR Station Wagon - Owner Bob & Martha Krause
Classic Open
  1. 1934 PACKARD Victoria Convertible - Owner Elliot Jones
  2. 1941 CHRYSLER LeBaron Thunderbolt Convertible Roadster - Owner Donald Appel
Classic Closed
  1. 1934 PIERCE ARROW Silver Arrow - Owner Harris Laskey
  2. 1929 CORD L29 Brougham - Owner Richard Smith
Packard Clipper
  1. 1946 PACKARD Clipper 2106 Sedan - Owner Art Astor
  2. 1947 PACKARD Clipper 2106 Touring Sedan - Owner Edmund B. McCormick
Packard Junior
  1. 1958 PACKARD Hawk - Owner Art Astor
  2. 1937 PACKARD Convertible Coupe- Owner David H. Dorsey
Bentley
  1. 1947 BENTLEY Mark VI Drophead, Body by Franay - Owner Gary & Marilyn Wales
  2. 1965 BENTLEY Series 3 Saloon - Owner Lincoln Cabraloff
Rolls-Royce Pre-War
  1. 1926 ROLLS-ROYCE Phantom I Springfield Sedan - Owner Robert Hood
  2. 1927 ROLLS-ROYCE Sedanca deVille - Owner Tim F. & Patricia Sharon
Rolls-Royce Post-War
  1. 1985 ROLLS-ROYCE Silver Spirit Saloon - Owner William & Frances Moore
  2. 1964 ROLLS-ROYCE Silver Cloud III - Owner Craig & Hanne Ekberg
European Sportscars under 3 Liters
  1. 1952 SIATA Spider 1.9 Litre - Owner Reed L. Harman
  2. 1967 ALFA ROMEO Zagato Coupe - Owner Al Cortes
MG
  1. 1937 MG SA Charlesworth Tourer - Owner Barry M. & Sharon Briskman
  2. 1955 MG TF 1500 - Owner Tony Ardolino
European Custom Pre-War
  1. 1933 HISPANO-SUIZA J12 Convertible, Body by Vanvooren - Owner Peter Mullin
  2. 1938 LAGONDA LG6 Drophead - Owner Robert Hood

Best in Design: 1939 TALBOT-Lago T150 SS Coupe, Body by Figoni, Owner Peter Mullin
European Sportscars over 3 Liters Post-War
  1. 1971 DeTOMASO Group 4 - Owner Mike Mariana
  2. 1965 SUNBEAM Tiger Convertible - Owner Rick Fitzgerald
Lamborghini
  1. 1972 LAMBORGHINI Miura - Owner Jeff & Dawn Stephan
  2. 1979 LAMBORGHINI Countach - Owner Dennis M. Fugnetti
American Sportscars
  1. 1955 CHEVROLET Corvette Roadster - Owner Fred Roth
  2. 1965 CHEVROLET Corvette Coupe - Owner Tom & May Crockatt
Porsche
  1. 1956 PORSCHE Speedster - Owner William & Joyce Nickel
  2. 1969 PORSCHE 911E Coupe - Owner Jack Gabus
Jaguar
  1. 1974 JAGUAR E-Type Roadster - Owner Ralph & Lynette Sewell
  2. 1967 Jaguar 420 Saloon - Owner James & Lu Scannell
Ferrari throughout 1974
  1. 1953 FERRARI 342 America Convertible - Owner Steve Tillack
  2. 1972 FERRARI Dino GT - Owner Katharine & Frank B. Miller, Jr.

Best Sportscar: 1951 FERRARI 212 Berlinetta Vignale, Owner Ronald Pinto
Ferrari Post 1974
  1. 1990 FERRARI F-40 - OwnerCraig & Hanne Ekberg
  2. 1986 FERRARI Mondial Coupe - Owner David Osborne
Mercedes-Benz
  1. 1957 MERCEDES-BENZ 300 SL - Owner Craig & Hanne Ekberg
  2. 1959 MERCEDES-BENZ 220 SE Coupe - Owner Ed Richardson
Competition Race Cars
  1. 1953 FIAT Otto-Vu Berlinetta Competition Coupe - Owner David Sydorick
  2. 1969 LOTUS Type 62 Coupe - Owner Alex & Barbara Bollinger



The 9th annual Palos Verdes Concours d'Elegance will be held September 16, 2001 at the Ocean Trails Golf Club, Palos Verdes. Information about tickets and schedules can be found at pvconcours.com.




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