Report by Cam Hutchins, John Carlson and Bob Ford Jr.

The 9th Annual Cobble Beach Concours d Elegance took place at the beautiful Cobble Beach Resort on the Southwest edge Georgian Bay on Sept 17, 2023. The Concours takes place near the town of Kemble Ontario, which is between
Georgian Bay and Lake Huron, a 2.5 hour drive from Toronto. The weather in September can be beautiful, and parts of the day were, but a 90-minute thunderstorm did shut down the event for a bit.

The event celebrated 120 years of Buick, the 75th anniversary of Porsche, 70th anniversary of the Corvette and the 60th anniversary of Lamborghini. The cars were lined up on the fairways next to the Clubhouse and even with the weather delay there was lots of time for the spectators and car owners to have a great time. Many members from the National Association of Automobile Clubs of Canada were on hand to help out with the judging.

Porsche was a sponsor again this year and there were a couple of significant Porsche’s at the show. From a private collection in Ontario was a stunning 1966 Porsche 906 Carrera 6 “906-128”. It had won its class at the 1966 Daytona 24 hour race.

Another significant race car was the 1973 Rondel Motul F2/CanAm owned by Seann Burgess of Markdale Ontario. This car was the first of 9 F2 cars built by Ron Dennis and Neil Trundle “Rondel” in 1973. Ron and Neil met while both working for Jack Brabham on his Formula 1 team. The car is restored to its original F2 livery.

As Monty Python is famous for saying, “and now for something completely different”, a 1923 Ford “T” Altered race car owned by Scot Haviland of Wilsonville Ontario.

2023 Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance Award Winners


Best of Show
1929 Cord L-29, Greg Ornazian, Troy, MI

Outstanding Pre-war
1935 SS Cars Limited SS One Airline Saloon, Jim and Lisa Hendrix, Chesterfield, MO

Outstanding Post-war
1958 Buick Roadmaster Limited Convertible, Vernon Smith, Swift Current, NL

The NAACC provided the Judging for the event.

Class 1 Horseless Carriage pre 1916
1st Place 1909 Buick Model 10, Tim & Betsy Turvey, Oakland, MI
2nd Place 1908 McLaughlin Model F, General Motors Canada and Canadian Automotive Museum, Oshawa, ON
3rd Place 1910 McLaughlin Model 8, Mark Farrow, Ancaster, ON

Class 2 Early American Production Pre-war 1916 to 1948
1st Place 1934 Dodge DR Rumble Seat Coupe, Danny Klacko, Oakville, ON
2nd Place 1935 Buick 46C Roadster Convertible with Rumble Seat, John (Jack) and Cheryl (Cher) Gallagher, Bethesda, MD
3rd Place 1923 McLaughlin Buick 23/45 Tourer, Roger Hadfield, Milton, ON

Class 3 American Full-Classic 1915 to 1948
1st Place 1929 Cord L-29, Greg Ornazian, Troy, MI
2nd Place 1929 Duesenberg Model J Roadster, Dwight Schaubach, Carrollton, VI
3rd Place 1931 Buick Model 94 Sport Roadster, Gallery 260, Toronto, ON

Class 4 European Full-Classic 1915 to 1948
1st Place 1935 SS Cars Limited SS One Airline Saloon, Jim and Lisa Hendrix, Chesterfield, MO
2nd Place 1938 Peugeot 402 Darl’mat Special Sports Roadster, Mary and Ted Stahl, Chesterfield, MI
3rd Place 1931 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Park Ward Saloon, Bob Thompson, Port Elgin, ON

Class 5 European Sports Cars pre 1975
1st Place 1972 Ferrari Dino 246GT, George Henne, Toronto, ON
2nd Place 1956 Jaguar XK140 MC OTS, Brad Marsland, Waterloo, ON
3rd Place 1967 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT Veloce, Wicker Francis, Malvern, PA

Class 6 Classic Porsche pre 1984
1st Place 1959 Porsche 356 Carrera, Jerry Barth, Toronto, ON
2nd Place 1958 Porsche 356 A Speedster, Raffi Nalbandian, Toronto, ON
3rd Place 1955 Porsche 356 Pre-A, Marc Honsberger, Vineland, ON

Class 7 Classic C1 Corvette 1953-1962
1st Place 1959 Chevrolet Corvette, Christopher Dool, Lockport, NY
2nd Place 1960 Chevrolet Corvette, Bradley Bean, Hayesville, NC
3rd Place 1954 Chevrolet Corvette, Elaine and Tony Lang, Hanover, ON

Class 8 Classic C2 Corvette 1963-1967
1st Place 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray L-79, Glen McMullen, Belleville, ON
2nd Place 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray ‘Fuelie’, Don Hart, Napanee, ON
3rd Place 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray L-71, Tim Schell, Queensville, ON

Class 9 Classic C3 Corvette 1968-1973
1st Place 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray L-88, Bill Wallace, Milton, ON
2nd Place 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray L-71, Kai Riebetz, Black Point, NS
3rd Place 1969 CHEVROLET Corvette Stingray L-36, Corbell Kendel, Sarnia, ON

Class 10 American Production pre 1976
1st Place 1958 Buick Roadmaster Limited Convertible, Vernon Smith, Swift Current, NL
2nd Place 1963 Buick Wildcat Hardtop, Colonel Andy Starr, Waterford, VI
3rd Place 1956 Meteor Crown Victoria, George Bester, Cargill, ON

Class 11 American Post-War Performance
1st Place 1970 Plymouth Cuda 440-6, Donato Ciaccia, Burlington, ON
2nd Place 1970 American Motors Corporation AMX, Jeff Spratt, Port Perry, ON
3rd Place 1970 Buick GSX, Randy Lutz, Stittsville, ON

Class 12 American Rad Rides of the 1980’s
1st Place 1986 Ford RS200S, Anthony Polito, Lindsay, ON
2nd Place 1990 Buick Reatta Select-Sixty, Nicholas Branoff, Fenton, MI
3rd Place 1987 Buick GNX, James Plain , Sarnia, ON

Class 13 Exotic Cars pre 2000
1st Place 1965 Lamborghini 350 GT, David Piangerelli, Feeding Hills, MA
2nd Place 1980 Lamborghini Countach LP400S “Lowbody”, William Halkiw, Toronto, ON
3rd Place 1974 Detomaso Pantera, Dave Gorelle, Belfountain, ON

Class 14 Custom Street Rods pre 1972
1st Place 1963 Buick Villa Riviera (George Barris Kustom), Jeffrey Goldstein, Warwick, RI
2nd Place 1956 Mercury Monterey 64C, John St Germain, Goodwood, ON
3rd Place 1949 Chevrolet Fleetline, Jason Handsor, London, ON

Class 15 Traditional Hot Rods pre 1951
1st Place 1932 Ford Roadster, Larry Hill, Oro-Medonte, ON
2nd Place 1930 Ford Model A Coupe, Alan Wood, Ilderton, ON
3rd Place 1932 Ford 5-Window Coupe, Rob Morrison , Dunnville, ON

Class 16 American Vintage Motorcycles pre 1980
1st Place (Engine did not start)
2nd Place 1901 E R Thomas Auto-BI, Adam Bari, Tillsonburg, ON
3rd Place 1942 Indian 442, Don Hart, Napanee, ON

Class 17 Vintage Race Cars pre 1994
1st Place 1923 Ford “T” Altered , Scot Haviland, Wilsonville, ON
2nd Place 1973 Rondel Motul F2/Can-Am, Seann Burgess, Markdale, ON

Class 18 Prototype and Concept Vehicles
1st Place 1951 GM LeSabre Concept, General Motors Grand Blanc, MI, Grand Blanc, MI
2nd Place 1956 Buick Century X, Steve Plunkett, ON, London, ON
3rd Place 1967 Ferguson Super Sport, Chris Courtice, ON, Courtice, ON
Class 19 Celebration Class: 60 Years of Lamborghini – Exhibition

Class 20 Porsche Classic Restoration Competition – Exhibition
Marketing Award 1976 Porsche 911S Targa, Porsche Centre Winnipeg, Winnipeg, MB
Popular Vote Award 1958 Porsche 356A, Porsche Centre Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK
Outstanding West 1958 Porsche 356A, Porsche Centre Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK
Outstanding East 1981 Porsche 911SC, Porsche Centre Lauzon, Laval, QC
Best in Show Porsche–1987 Porsche 911 Carrera, Porsche Centre Edmonton, Edmonton, AB
Class 21 Celebration Class: 70 Years of Corvette – Exhibition
Recognition of Hagerty Youth Judging Winner
1959 Porsche 356 A 1600 Super Convertible D, Vic Rivera, Franklin, MI

Chairman’s Award
1938 Peugeot 402 Darl’mat Special Sports Roadster, Mary and Ted Stahl, Chesterfield, MI

Chief Judge’s Choice
1959 Chevrolet Corvette, Christopher Dool, Lockport, NY

National Association of Automobile Clubs of Canada Rolling Sculpture Award
4E-1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Fixed Head Coupe by Hooper & Co, Gallery 260, Toronto, ON

National Association of Automobile Clubs of Canada Historical Significance
3H-1936 Cord 810 Phaeton, Greig & Carlene Charlton, Campbellville, ON

AACA- Spirit of the Hobby Award
1966 Porsche 906 Carrera 6 “906-128”, Private Collection, Ontario

Most Elegant Porsche
1955 Porsche 356 Pre-A, Marc Honsberger, Vineland, ON

Concours Debut Award
1954 Meteor Rideau Skyliner, Ron and Brenda Passer, Tottenham, ON

Margaret Dunning Spirit of Driving Award
1958 Buick Roadmaster Limited Convertible, Vernon Smith, Swift Current, NL

Bruce Grey Simcoe Award
1908 McLaughlin Model F, General Motors Canada and Canadian Automotive Museum, Oshawa, ON

Most Elegant Pre-war
1936 Packard Twelve All-Weather Town Car by LeBaron, William Halpenny, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Most Elegant Post-war
1965 Lamborghini 350 GT, David Piangerelli, Feeding Hills, MA

McLaughlin Legacy Award
1964 Buick Riviera, Richard Harvey, Cornwall, NY

Tom Thomson Art Gallery Timeless Design
1972 Lancia Stratos, Denis Bigioni, Pickering, ON

Ingenuity Award presented by Templeton Marsh
1993 Jaguar XJ220S, Tony Burgess, North York, ON

Poetry in Motion
1930 Duesenberg Model J Dual Cowl Phaeton, Dwight Schaubach, Carrollton, VI

Fashion Award – Participant
1910 McLaughlin Model 8, Mark Farrow, Ancaster, ON MARK FARROW & CYNTHIA LAMBERT

Fashion Award
Ava Standford, Arizona USA

People’s Choice
1938 Peugeot 402 Darl’mat Special Sports Roadster, Mary and Ted Stahl, Chesterfield, MI

Outstanding Pre-war
1935 SS Cars Limited SS One Airline Saloon, Jim and Lisa Hendrix, Chesterfield, MO

Outstanding Post-war
1958 Buick Roadmaster Limited Convertible, Vernon Smith, Swift Current, NL

Best of Show–2023
1929 Cord L-29, Greg Ornazian, Troy, MI

Newfoundland NAACC Director, Concours judge and NAACC membership director Bob Ford Jr. took some amazing photos. He also looks after the NAACC Facebook and social media concerns. Bob Ford was presented with 2023 NAACC Hobbyist of the Year Award at the Cobble Beach Concours. Below are some photos, in no particular order, taken by Bob while he was attending the concours. Photos also provided by the Concours Committee.