Event showcases automotive heritage, future

More than 200 cars and motorcycles, perfect blue skies and a comfortable temperature were the key elements to attracting thousands of visitors to Carillon Historical Park for the 12th edition of the Dayton Concours d’Elegance Sept. 16.

Gale Halderman, former Ford design director and creator of the 1965 Mustang, served as this year’s Concours grand marshall. Halderman brought his personal Mustang convertible and parked it next to his own tent, with a display of first-generation Mustangs nearby. Show-goers visited him and asked questions.

The Concours highlighted the 65-acre park and museum at 1000 Carillon Blvd. in Dayton, which contains historic buildings and exhibits concerning the history of technology and the history of Dayton and its residents from 1796 to the present. All exhibits were open for familyfriendly education and fun, with plenty of interpreters present.

Presented by AAA Miami Valley, the Concours showcased 200 antique and classic automobiles, motorcycles and scooters. Vehicles were judged for awards in 28 classes. Featured marques were Cadillac and the E-type Jaguar as well as a special class, “Eight Isn’t Enough”, highlighting cars with more than 8-cylinder engines.

Vehicles arrived from multiple states, including Maryland, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Indiana, Tennessee and Kentucky.

The Fishers Body Craftsmen’s Guild held its reunion with members attending from across the United States; a display of handbuilt models competed for the Larry Miller Best of Show Award.

All proceeds from the weekend go to Dayton History, Montgomery County’s official historical organization, to underwrite educational programs for thousands of schoolchildren, and maintain facilities.

See next week’s Wheels for a final set of Concours photos.

2018 CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE WINNERS

A1 – Cadillac Pre-war, sponsored by AAA

Thomas Wallace, Centerville, 1911 Cadillac Model 30 Touring

Cadillac Post-War through 1979, sponsored by Voss Village Cadillac

Bob & Cindy Adams, Tipp City, 1976 Cadillac Eldorado

Robert Werner, Dayton, 1957 Cadillac Brougham

Kathy Morris, Bellbrook, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Seville

Robert Wagner, Dayton, 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood

Jaguar E-Type Open, sponsored by Jaguar Dayton

John Higgins, Dayton, 1970 Jaguar E-type roadster

Jaguar E-Type Closed, sponsored by TJH Collections

Paul Weaver, Xenia, 1967 Jaguar E-type coupe

Rick Grant, Dayton, 1967 Jaguar E-type coupe

Is Not Enough”, sponsored by Lexus of Dayton

Rick Grant, Dayton, 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB Dayton

Andy Manganaro, Xenia, 2009 Aston Martin DBS

Jim Gray, Miamisburg, 2005 Lamborghini Gallardo

Antique through 1929, sponsored by Lampton/ Engle & Associates

Kim Little, Lexington, 1928 Hupmobile Model E-4

Frederick Rhodes, Troy, 1928 LaSalle 303 convertible coupe

Jack Rans, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1921 Marmon 34B Speedster

Thomas Wallace, 1921 Premier 4 Passenger Touring

Classic 1930-1943, sponsored by EuroClassics

David Landow, Potomac, MD. 1931 Buick 94 Sport Roadster

Charles Marshall, Dayton, 1938 Bentley Drop Head Coupe

Dan Strayer, Centerville, 1934 Bentley Drop Head Coupe

Mike Sheridan, West Chester, 1933 Hudson Terraplane

Ford Mustang - 1st Generation, sponsored by Beau Townsend Ford Lincoln

Terrance Carolus, Kettering, 1973 Ford Mustang

Tom Riley, Centerville, 1966 Ford Mustang Sprint 200

Collector American Post-War 1947– 1959, sponsored by USA Tire & Auto Service

Joseph Grasso, Uwchland, Penn., 1951 Chrysler Windsor Deluxe

David Brichacek, Trenton, 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible

Jerry Barnes, Dayton, 1957 Chevrolet El Morocco

Collector American Early 1960-1969, sponsored by Forgeline Motorsports

Matt Sanford, Dayton, 1967 Lincoln Continental convertible

Keith Bailey, Middletown, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro

Nelson & Jane Faulkner, St. Paris, 1963 Mercury Monterey

James Everhart, Springfield, 1964 Pontiac Grand Prix

Collector American Late 1970-1979, sponsored by Woolpert

John Ringhofer, Cincinnati, 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

David Browe, Montgomery, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442

Collector Foreign 19461980, sponsored by the Taj Ma Garaj

Dohn Roush, Dayton, 1974 BMW 3.0 CS

Roger Miller, Middletown, 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL

Classic Sports through 1963, sponsored by Heidelberg Distributing

Jeannie Jacobs, Springboro, 1952 AstonMartin DB2

Tonda Macy, Tipp City, 1961 Triumph TR4

Norbert Hala, Beavercreek, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette

Larry Beasley, Dayton, 1956 Austin-Healey 100-M

Contemporary Sports 1964-1980, sponsored by Metal-Brite Polishing

Norm Oldham, Dayton, 1979 Chevrolet Corvette

Nicholas Kammer, Spring Valley, 1966 Chevrolet Corvette

Sports Cars of Japan, sponsored by BLC Entertainment

Karl Munson, Cincinnati, 1966 Honda S600

John Manes, Dayton, 1991 Nissan Figaro

Future Classics 19902018, sponsored by PNC

Tucker Bulleit, Lexington, Ky., 2013 Shelby GT500

Chad Carey, Wilmington, 2018 Dodge Demon

Frank Troha, Centerville, 2005 Ferrari F430

Tim Benford, 2018 Tesla Model 3

American Motorcycle Original, sponsored by Furst the Florist

Dave Lovett, Dayton, 1947 Indian Chief

Import Motorcycle Original, sponsored by Butt Construction Co.

Eris Geiselman, Dayton, 1986 Honda V750R

Import Motorcycle Restored, sponsored by U. S. Employee Benefits Service Group

Marcus Swan, Baltimore, 1974 Kawasaki Z-2-750-RS

Christopher Heck, Cincinnati, 1970 Triumph Bonneville T120RT

Philip Mosher, Kettering, 1974 Kawasaki H2B

Bob Piper, Hamilton, 1982 Honda FT 500 Ascot

Scooters, Mopeds & Whizzers, sponsored by Greater Dayton RTA

Bob Piper, Hamilton, 1961 Allstate Compact

Race Cars, sponsored by Grismer Tire & Auto Service

Dale Oakes, Dayton, 1969 Ford Torino

Jerry Jackowski, Xenia, 1999 Panoz Esperante GTRA

Preservation through 1952, sponsored by Voss Village BMW

Philip Frederick, Beavercreek, 1948 Dodge D-24 Custom Sedan

Doug McWain, Lewisburg, 1923 WillysKnight 64

Preservation 19531968, sponsored by Bath Creations

Joe Peters, Dayton, 1962 Chevrolet Impala

Muscle & Performance Cars through 1980, sponsored by OmniSpear Inc.

Ken Moravek, Medina, 1965 Pontiac GTO

Opie & Sue Willis, Hamilton, 1970 Ford Torino Cobra Jet 429

Century of Pick-ups, sponsored by Welch’s Janitorial Services

Bill Otto, Tipp City, 1921 Ford Model T Grocery Truck

Merrill During, Centerville, 1964 Chevrolet El Camino

Premier Class - Hagerty Youth Judging, sponsored by WinSupply

Bob & Sherry Speights, Nashville, Tenn., 1972 Datsun 240Z

Elizabeth Lutes, Kettering, 1956 BMW Isetta

William Brucken, Bellbrook, 1937 Chevrolet Five Window Gasser

Vehicles of Special Interest, sponsored by RSVP

Kevin Foust, Farmersville, 1941 Dodge WC40 4x4 Weapons Carrier

Ken Brightman, Kettering, 2000 Porsche Boxster

sponsored by the Fisher Body Craftsman’s Guild AlumniJohn Dayton, 1959/1933 Cadillac Von Baron Rat Rod South Charleston, 1916 Dayton Motor Bicycle sponsored by Carillon Historical ParkDavid

Potomac, Md., 1931 Buick 94 Sport Roadster sponsored by EuroClassicsCharles Dayton, 1938 Bentley Drop Head Coupe Columbus, 1960 Cadillac Eldorado sponsored by White Allen European Auto GroupJack

Indianapolis, Indiana, 1921 Marmon 34B Speedster sponsored by TJH CollectionsGreg Maineville, 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Coupe

sponsored by AAANorm Dayton, 1979 Chevrolet Corvette sponsored by Vicki Dixon & familyRon

West Milton, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air sponsored by the Kleptz FamilyRuss, sponsored by PNCTeresa Jean Huber

Best of Show Motorcycle, sponsored by Butt Construction Co.Marcus

Baltimore, 1974 Kawasaki Z-2-750-RS

sponsored by Win SupplyJeannie Springboro, 1952 AstonMartin DB2 sponsored by Lexus of DaytonRobert Dayton, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham sponsored by AAADavid M. Landow, Potomac, Md., 1931 Buick 94 Sport Roadster

Terrance Carolus, left, holds the trophy presented to him for Best of Class by Mustang designer Gale Halderman. Concours grand marshal Gale Halderman, left, presents the R. H. Grant Best of Show Award to David M. Landow of Potomac, Md., for his 1931 Buick 94 Sport Roadster. This car also received Best in Class and the Dayton History Preservation Award. Susan Sparks presents the Best of Class trophy to Jake Harris, who handled this car for owner John Higgins, of Dayton. The Art and Design Award went to Jimi Marshall’s 1960 Cadillac Eldorado. Charles F. Kettering People’s Choice winner: Robert Werner’s 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham

Gale Halderman, right, presents the Col. Edward Deeds Judges Choice Award to Jeannie Jacobs of Springboro for her 1952 Aston-Martin DB2. The Chairman’s Award is presented to Jack Rans of Indianapolis for his 1921 Marmon 34B Speedster.

PHOTOS BY HAYLIE SCHLATER AAA CEO Tom Wiedeman, center, presents the Ray Keyton American Icon Award to Norm Oldham of Dayton for his 1979 Chevrolet Corvette. The Keyton family looks on. Terrance Carolus, left, holds the trophy presented to him for Best of Class by Mustang designer Gale Halderman.

The Cadillac Pre-war Best of Class went to Thomas Wallace’s 1911 Cadillac Model 30 Touring.