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Sunny Labor Day weather graced the 33rd<\/sup> annual Historic Festival at Connecticut\u2019s Lime Rock Park last weekend as both racecars and show cars enjoyed their moments basking in the solar glow. Two days of racing were split by the annual Sunday in the Park Concours d\u2019Elegance, where some 264 entrants contested 29 classes.<\/p>\n

Top honors in the Concours were taken by Ralph Lauren\u2019s 1930 Mercedes-Benz SSK \u201cCount Trossi\u201d (above), which was originally built with a competition \u201cspyder\u201d body by Carrozzeria Touring and campaigned in the Mille Miglia, various hillclimbs and other local events by original owner Trossi and subsequent owners. The Italian count re-acquired the car in 1934 and commissioned the present bodywork.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Trossi SSK is truly a work of art,\u201d said Festival organizer Murray Smith. \u201cThis car is so rarely in public, I can\u2019t thank Ralph enough for entering it in our concours for everyone to enjoy.\u201d<\/p>\n

The SSK was shown alongside five other important Mercedes-Benz competition cars; two from the Mercedes Classic Center in Germany \u2014 the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR \u201c722\u201d and a 1955 Mercedes-Benz W196 Grand Prix Silver Arrow \u2014 two from The Revs Institute of Naples, Florida \u2014 a 1939 Mercedes-Benz W154 and a 1914 Mercedes Grand Prix car \u2014 and a 1908 Mercedes Brooklands from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway\u2019s Hall of Fame Museum. A full list of Class Winners follows below.<\/p>\n

On the track, activities were highlighted by the Mercedes-Benz demonstration runs featuring Sir Stirling Moss and Jochen Mass who, respectively, were driven in and drove the classic Mercedes machines. Racers contested some 36 races in nine race groups, with four drivers sweeping all four races in their run group. They were: Dave Nicholas (1960 MGA) in Group 1; Peter Greenfield (1935 Alfa Romeo 8C) in Group 2; Danny Baker (1963 Lotus 23B) in Group 5; and Jack Busch (1965 Jaguar E-Type) in Group 7. A complete list of race winners follows below.<\/p>\n

Class Winners, 2015 Sunday in the Park Concours d’Elegance<\/strong><\/p>\n

Group A, Our Distinguished Seniors<\/strong><\/p>\n

Class A1, \u201cAnd So We Begin,\u201d special class for the machines that started it all, pre-1915 – \u20281911 Packard 30 7-Passenger Touring, Michael DeAngelis, Stamford, Connecticut.<\/p>\n

Class A2, \u201cThe World\u2019s First Wheels,\u201d basic transportation 1915 to 1939, open and closed cars – \u20281932 Plymouth PB Sport Roadster, Kevin Biebel, Stamford, Connecticut.<\/p>\n

Class A3, \u201cGatsby\u2019s Delights presented by Castle Cadillacs,\u201d luxury and speed; coachbuilt and special cars from an elegant era, pre-WWII\u2028 – 1938 Lincoln Model K LeBaron Convertible, John Winslett and Sheri St. Germain, Bristol, Rhode Island.<\/p>\n

Group B, Practical Machines for Practical Purposes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Class B1, \u201cOff to Work,\u201d post-War transportation machinery; those workhorses we depended on daily\u2028 – 1941 Tatra T87 Diplomat, Barney Hallingby, Sharon, Connecticut.<\/p>\n

Class B2, \u201cCarry Your Weight,\u201d trucks and commercial vehicles up to 1975; machines that earn their keep – \u20281975 Land Rover Series III 3-door truck, Thomas and Kristin Zarrella, Gloucester, Massachusetts.<\/p>\n

Group C, Sports and Performance Machines on Display and on Track<\/strong><\/p>\n

Class C1, \u201cRisky and Racy,\u201d racing, competitive specials and speed-record machines\u2028 – 1965 Alfa Romeo GTA, Jon Goodman, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n

Class C2, \u201cThe Rallyist\u2019s Revenge,\u201d rallying function in a variety of forms -\u20281985 Audi Quattro, Ed Torres, Norwalk, Connecticut.<\/p>\n

Class C3, \u201cSpeed and Agility,\u201d early sports cars to 1954\u2028 – 1952 MG TD Roadster, Hal Kramer, Pittsfield, Massachusetts.<\/p>\n

Class C4, \u201cDashing Between the Drops,\u201d mid-sports car era roadsters, 1955 to 1961\u2028 – 1960 MGA, Phil Brown, Bloomfield, Connecticut.<\/p>\n

Class C5, \u201cRacers are Rewarded,\u201d race on Saturday, show on Sunday (Saturday\u2019s winners on exhibit) – \u20281959 Volvo PV-544, Ronald Polimeni, Capon Bridge, West Virginia.<\/p>\n

Class C6, \u201cShiny Side Up,\u201d Sports cars, 1962 to 1967 – \u20281962 Austin-Healey 3000 MK II, Donald E. Schneider, Lititz, Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n

Class C7, \u201cFor the Fun of the Drive,\u201d sports cars, 1968 to 1975 – \u20281970 Lotus Elan S4 SE\/Sprint, David Porter, Darien, Connecticut.<\/p>\n

Class C8, \u201cSpeed, Sport and Spirit,\u201d sports cars, 1976 to 1990 – \u20281983 Lancia Beta Zagato, Jane and Jerome Roth, W. Cornwall, Connecticut.<\/p>\n

Group D, Grand Touring Greatness<\/strong><\/p>\n

Class D1, \u201cStyle, Comfort and Pace,\u201d GT cars, 1955 to 1961\u2028 – 1961 Porsche 356B T5, Mark Reich, North Andover, Massachusetts.<\/p>\n

Class D2, \u201cA Businessman\u2019s Express,\u201d GT cars, 1962 to 1967 – \u20281964 Chevrolet Corvette, Mike Lombardi, Watertown, Connecticut.<\/p>\n

Class D3, \u201cSpeed Breeds Success,\u201d GT cars, 1968 to 1975\u2028 – 1968 Lamborghini Miura, Michael Schwartz, Sharon, Connecticut.<\/p>\n

Class D4, \u201cOutrunning the Wind,\u201d open-air GT-caliber cars, 1955 to 1980\u2028 – 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 BN7 MKII, Roger Hamblin, Sandwich, New Hampshire.<\/p>\n

Class D5, \u201cSimply Exceptional,\u201d super cars and special road cars, 1975 to present\u2028 – 1979 Porsche 930, Bud Szurek, Hebron, Connecticut.<\/p>\n

Group E, Comfort, Style and More – Luxury Transport in a Post-War World<\/strong><\/p>\n

Class E1, \u201cComfort and Class and Wind in the Hair,\u201d open-air motoring elegance, 1945 to 1985 – \u20281960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz convertible, John E. Haverty, Pleasant Valley, New York.<\/p>\n

Class E2, \u201cIn the Lap of Luxury,\u201d exceptional luxury in coupe and sedan form, 1945 to 1959\u2028 – 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Seville, Frank Nicodemus, Jr., Poughkeepsie, New York.<\/p>\n

Class E3, \u201cLife at the Top in Style and Comfort,\u201d luxurious transportation coupes and salons, 1960 to 1985 – \u20281977 Jaguar XK6-C Coupe, Richard Sementilli, New York, New York.<\/p>\n

Group S, Our Special Feature Classes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Class S1, \u201cMercedes-Benz: The Legacy of Excellence,\u201d stars of the three-pointed star: track machines – \u20281939 Mercedes-Benz W154 \u201cSilver Arrow,\u201d The Revs Institute, Naples, Florida.<\/p>\n

Class S2, \u201cMercedes-Benz: Practical Excellence on the Road,\u201d stars of the three-pointed star: road machines\u2028 – 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SC Roadster, Old Timer Restoration\/Off Bros., Harvard, Massachusetts.<\/p>\n

Assorted Groups, Special Interest<\/strong><\/p>\n

Class F1, \u201cJust as we Found it,\u201d untouched originals to 1975\u2028 – 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster, Ann M. Fagan, Briarcliff Manor, New York.<\/p>\n

Class F2, \u201cA Fresh Approach,\u201d creative machines and \u201cEuro rods\u201d that fall between classing cracks, all years\u2028 – 1976 BMW 3.5 CSL Tribute Car, Joseph Rodriguez, Mahwah, New Jersey<\/p>\n

Class F3, \u201cHot Rod,\u201d our tribute to garage-built American greatness, all years\u2028 – 1956 Chevrolet Suburban, Shaun Nettleton, Washington, Connecticut.<\/p>\n

Class F4, \u201cMercedes in Motion,\u201d Mercedes-enthusiast passion through the years, all years\u2028 – 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 D, Jeri and Mary Ann Barrett, Easton, Connecticut.<\/p>\n

Class F5, \u201cUp on Two Wheels,\u201d the lighter side of getting going; legendary motorcycles through 1995 – \u20281937 BMW R6, Philip Richter, Ridgefield, Connecticut.<\/p>\n

Class F6, \u201cDomestic Dynamite,\u201d reflections of a golden age of American Muscle, 1955 to 1980 – \u20281967 Pontiac GTO, Thomas and Kristin Zarrella, Gloucester, Massachusetts.<\/p>\n

Class F7, \u201cArnolts Abound!\u201d A reunion of Arnolt-Bristols – \u20281957 Arnolt-Bristol Deluxe Roadster, Michael Arnolt, Indianapolis, Indiana.<\/p>\n

Jochen\u2019s Selection<\/strong>\u2028 – 1966 Jaguar XKE OTS, Thomas V.G. Brown, Norwalk, Connecticut.<\/p>\n

Stirling\u2019s Selection<\/strong>\u2028 – 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR \u201c722,\u201d Mercedes Classic, Stuttgart, Germany.<\/p>\n

Race Winners from Historic Festival 33<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Group 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

All races \u2013 Dave Nicholas \u2013 Honolulu, Hawaii – 1960 MGA<\/p>\n

Group 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

All races – Peter Greenfield \u2013 Freeport, New York – 1935 Alfa Romeo 8C<\/p>\n

Group 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday 1 \u2013 Dave Porter \u2013 Darien, Connecticut – 1971 Lotus 69<\/p>\n

Saturday 2 \u2013 Michael Rand \u2013 Sharon, Connecticut – 1980 Van Diemen RF80<\/p>\n

Monday 3 \u2013 Glenn Taylor \u2013 Shelton, Connecticut – 1979 PRS<\/p>\n

Monday 4 – Glenn Taylor \u2013 Shelton, Connecticut – 1979 PRS<\/p>\n

Group 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday 1 \u2013 Dave Gussack \u2013 Armonk, New York – 1963 Triumph Spitfire<\/p>\n

Saturday 2 \u2013 Kent Bain \u2013 Connecticut – 1965 Triumph Spitfire<\/p>\n

Monday 3 \u2013 Kent Bain \u2013 Connecticut – 1965 Triumph Spitfire<\/p>\n

Monday 4 \u2013 Bill Warner \u2013 Jacksonville, Florida – 1979 Triumph TR6<\/p>\n

Group 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

All races – Danny Baker \u2013 San Francisco, California -1963 Lotus 23B<\/p>\n

Group 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday 1 \u2013 Michael Kaleel \u2013 Hamilton, Massachusetts – 1962 Lotus Super 7<\/p>\n

Saturday 2 \u2013 Michael Kaleel \u2013 Hamilton, Massachusetts – 1962 Lotus Super 7<\/p>\n

Monday 3 \u2013 Laurent Fumex \u2013 Madison, Connecticut – 1962 Lotus 7<\/p>\n

Monday 4 – Laurent Fumex \u2013 Madison, Connecticut – 1962 Lotus 7<\/p>\n

Group 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

All races – Jack Busch \u2013 Torrington, Connecticut – 1965 Jaguar E-Type<\/p>\n

Group 8<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday 1 \u2013 Jeffrey Neiblum \u2013 Shelton, Connecticut – 1969 Porsche 911<\/p>\n

Saturday 2 \u2013 Michael Piera \u2013 Newtown, Connecticut – 1973 Porsche 911<\/p>\n

Monday 3 \u2013 Alan Tosler \u2013 New York, New York – 1965 Lotus Elan<\/p>\n

Monday 4 – Michael Piera \u2013 Newtown, Connecticut – 1973 Porsche 911<\/p>\n

Group 9<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday 1 \u2013 Howard Katz \u2013 New York, New York – 1975 Toj SR<\/p>\n

Saturday 2 \u2013 Howard Katz \u2013 New York, New York – 1975 Toj SR<\/p>\n

Monday 3 \u2013 Howard Katz \u2013 New York, New York – 1975 Toj SR<\/p>\n

Monday 4 \u2013 Ben Sinnott \u2013 Fairfield, Connecticut – 1991 Lola 191\/90<\/p>\n

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