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Home > The Archive > Past Awards > 2023 Winners

2023 Winners

Jay Leno For Randy Ema

Congratulations to Randy Ema for receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award for his work with the Duesenberg Automobile.  Presenting the award on behalf of the La Jolla Concours d ‘Elegance is Robert F Kerner Jr. and Mr. Jay Leno! A special Thank You to Robert Escalante of Custom Auto Service for his help in coordinating the video with Mr. Leno.

SPECIALTY WINNERS

BEST IN SHOW AWARD

William Lyon Family
1931 Duesenberg Model J Weymann “TaperTail” Speedster

Most Outstanding Pre-War Award

The Nethercutt Collection – Helen & Jack Nethercutt
1933 Duesenberg SJ Arlington Torpedo Sedan

Most Outstanding Post-War Award

Phil White
1959 Maserati GT 3500 Spyder

LPL Summit Best of Marque AWARD

The Singleton Collection
1935 Duesenberg J Convertible Roadster

Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty Award

Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum
1921 Duesenberg Straight Eight/Model A Coupé

Panerai Timeless Elegance Award

Jim Gianopulos
1960 Maserati 3500 GT Vignale Spyder

Co-Chairman’s Award

Chris & Laura Maloney
1934 Auburn Model 1250 Salon Speedster

Mayor’s Award

James Justus
1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham 4 Door Sedan

Taylor Kahle Memorial Award

Ade Tuyo
1964 Corvette Stingray Convertible

Aubrey Taylor Award of Excellence For Best Upholstery

Anthony Collé
1953 Delahaye 135MS CL Spéciale Faget-Varnet Coach

MARC CAMILLE LEMIEUX MOTORCYCLE AWARD

Tom Armstrong
1959 BMW R50 Motorcycle

People’s Choice AWARD

Michael Vietro
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

Doug Pratte American Heritage Award

The Coit Collection
1963 Chevrolet Corvette “Bunkie Knudsen” Convertible

Phillip Wichard Excellence in Design Award

William Lyon Family
1935 Duesenberg Model J Fernandez & Darrin Victoria Convertible

Paul Emple Award “Pauls Choice”

Ray and Sue Carpenter
1936 Auburn 852SC Speedster

Chuck Spielman Preservation AWARD

Frederick Kokaska
1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

La Jolla Historical Society Award

Bill Ceno
2019 Porsche 935 Coupe

Chief Judge Award

Barnaby Brokaw and The Motorcar Society
1956 Jaguar XK 140 MC Drop Head

Honorary Judges Award

Peter & Merle Mullin
1951 Delahaye 235 Saoutchik

CLASS WINNERS

1a) Duesenberg Open (1921-1937)

  1. William Lyon Family 1931 Duesenberg Model J Weymann “TaperTail” Speedster

  2. Valerie & Aaron Weiss 1929 Duesenberg J Butterfly Dual Cowl Phaeton

  3. The Singleton Collection 1930 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Sedan by Murphy

1b) Duesenberg Closed (1921-1937)

  1. The Nethercutt Collection – Helen & Jack Nethercutt 1933 Duesenberg SJ Arlington Torpedo Sedan

  2. Rob & Jeannie Hilarides 1935 Duesenberg JN Rollston Sedan

  3. William Lyon Family 1930 Duesenberg Model SJ Murphy Town Car

2a) American Classics Open (1930 – 1948)

  1. CCCA Museum 1937 Packard 1508,12 Convertible Victoria

  2. Sandra Austoni & Alan Cutler 1930 Auburn 8-125 Phaeton Convertible

  3. Lorenzo Nannini 1932 Chrysler CL Imperial Lebaron Convertible Sedan

2b) American Classics Closed (1930-1948)

  1. Rob Irving 1930 Packard 733 Five Passenger Victoria Coupe

  2. Tom Neal 1931 Packard 845 Deluxe Eight Sedan Limousine

  3. Larry Icerman 1932 Franklin Airman Five-Passenger Sedan

3) European Classics and Coach-Built (1925-1958)

  1. David Pyle 1931 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Drophead Coupe

  2. Anthony Collé 1953 Delahaye 135MS CL Spéciale Faget-Varnet Coach

  3. Peter & Merle Mullin Talbot T26 Farina Bodied

4) Mercedes-Benz (1886-1982)

  1. Adrienne Schnuerer 1938 230 S Special Roadster 230 S (w153) Special Roadster

  2. Barry Sohnen 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 Saloon/Limo

  3. John and Kimberly Word 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Coupe

6) Race Cars

  1. David Woodhouse 1965 LeGrand MK3B Formula B Monoposto

  2. Stuart & Shirlee McArthur 1995 SVT Mustang Cobra R Coupe

  3. John Etchart 1921 Ford Model T Boat-Tailed Speedster

7a) Corvette C1 (1953-1962)

  1. Eugene & Elizabeth Osentoski 1957 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

  2. Joe Trumpio 1954 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

7b) Corvette C2 (1963-1967)

  1. The Coit Collection 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Coupe Big Tank

  2. The Coit Collection 1963 Chevrolet Corvette “Bunkie Knudsen” Convertible

  3. Harry Rieger 1963 Corvette Sting Ray Coupe

8) American Luxury of the 50’s

  1. Dan & Valerie Withers 1956 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible

  2. Anthony and Nancy Maggio 1958 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop Coupe

  3. Archie Kuehn 1957 “Lincoln Premier” 2DR Hardtop

9) Jaguar (1945-1975)

  1. Robert Detro 1955 Jaguar XK140SE OTS Roadster

  2. Keith Webb 1956 Jaguar XK140 MC OTS

  3. Mike Zavos & Ella Ghazvinian 1972 Jaguar XJ6 Saloon

10a) European cars Open through 1978

  1. Phil White 1959 Maserati GT 3500 Spyder

  2. Jim Gianopulos 1960 Maserati 3500 GT Vignale Spyder

  3. Barry Connally 1964 Triumph Spitfire Convertible

10b) European cars Closed through 1978

  1. Carl & Glenn Mellinger 1971 Maserati Ghibli SS Coupe

  2. Lisa Hoover 1965 Volkswagen Beetle Hardtop

  3. Antonio Covelli 1967 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super Bollino d’Oro Sedan

11) Porsche (1948–1989)

  1. Andrew Goetz 1952 Porsche Glaser Cabriolet

  2. Chuck & Kathy Michel 1963 Porsche Carrera 2 Sunroof Coupe

12a) Ferrari Front Engine (1947-1973)

  1. GIRARDO & CO. LIMITED 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB Berlinetta

  2. Dr. Jay Fallon 1972 Ferrari 365GTB/4 Berlinetta

12b) Ferrari Mid-Engine (1973-1996)

  1. Fernando Alcocer 1988 Ferrari Testarossa Coupe

  2. John Etchart 1972 Ferrari Dino GTS 246 Convertible

  3. Danielle Mason 1995 Ferrari 348 Spider

5) Motorcycles

  1. Simon Graham 1974 MV Agusta 750S Motorcycle

  2. Kenneth Morris 1976 BMW R90S

  3. Michael Madigan 1938 Vincent Rapide Motorcycle

MOTOR CAR CLASSIC AWARDS

Best Front Engine Ferrari

Steve Wheeler Ferrari Berlinetta Boxer 512

Best Mid Engine Ferrari

Kev Hashas 2000 Ferrari 550

Motor Car Classic Best of Show

Dr. Perry Mansfield 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC