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The 12th<\/sup> Annual La Jolla Concours d\u2019Elegance took place on the bluffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean in the Southern California enclave of the same name last weekend, crowning winners in some 18 classes and selecting the French Curves Class-winning 1936 Delahaye 135 Competition Disappearing Top Convertible (above) owned by Ken and Ann Smith as Best in Show.<\/p>\n

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Other major awards included: Most Outstanding Pre-War for the 1931 Chrysler Phaeton of Aaron and Valerie Weiss; Most Outstanding Post-War for the 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL owned by Bill and Linda Feldhorn; the Chairman\u2019s Award presented to the 1954 Plymouth Explorer from the Petersen Automotive Museum; and the People\u2019s Choice Award given to the 1939 Delahaye 165 Cabriolet from Peter and Merle Mullin and the Mullin Automotive Museum. A listing of class and other award winners follows:<\/p>\n

Best in Show<\/strong><\/p>\n

1936 Delahaye 135 Competition Disappearing Top Convertible, Ken and Ann Smith<\/p>\n

Most Outstanding Pre-War<\/strong><\/p>\n

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1931 Chrysler Phaeton, Aaron and Valerie Weiss<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Most Outstanding Post-War<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\n1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL, Bill and Linda Feldhorn<\/p>\n

Mercedes-Benz Star of Excellence Award<\/strong><\/p>\n

1959 Mercedes-Benz 220SE Cabriolet, L. Philip Lutfy, M.D.<\/p>\n

LPL Summit Most Elegant Award<\/strong><\/p>\n

1937 Bugatti Type 57, Paul Emple<\/p>\n

Aubrey Taylor Award of Excellence for Best Upholstery<\/strong><\/p>\n

1930 Marmon, Sue Marcione<\/p>\n

Honorary Judges Choice Award<\/strong><\/p>\n

1929 Packard 645 Phaeton, Chris Collins<\/p>\n

Chairman\u2019s Award<\/strong><\/p>\n

1954 Plymouth Explorer, Petersen Automotive Museum<\/p>\n

Phillip Wichard Memorial Trophy<\/strong><\/p>\n

1939 Delahaye 165 Cabriolet, Peter and Merle Mullin and the Mullin Automotive Museum<\/p>\n

People\u2019s Choice Award<\/strong><\/p>\n

1939 Delahaye, Peter and Merle Mullin and the Mullin Automotive Museum<\/p>\n

The Spirit of Motoring Award<\/strong><\/p>\n

1951 Jaguar XK 120\/LTI, Tom Krefetz<\/p>\n

This Car Matters Award for a Well Preserved Car of Historical Significance<\/strong><\/p>\n

1977 Volkswagen Sedan III Two Door, Dr. J. Craig Venter<\/p>\n

HVA Award for Best Preserved Vehicle<\/strong><\/p>\n

1941 Ford Model II A Deluxe Station Wagon, Dr. J. Craig Venter<\/p>\n

La Jolla Historical Society Preservation Award<\/strong><\/p>\n

1960 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II Saloon, Alan Tarkington<\/p>\n

San Diego Automotive Museum Director\u2019s Choice Award<\/strong><\/p>\n

1953 Buick Estate Wagon, Russel Hook and Bruce Marquand<\/p>\n

Class 2A \u2013 American Classics 1925-1935<\/strong><\/p>\n

1931 Chrysler Imperial CG Dual-Cowl Phaeton, Aaron and Valerie Weiss<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Class 2B \u2013 American Classics 1936-1948<\/strong><\/p>\n

1937 Lincoln Model K V12 Limousine, John Ellison Jr.<\/p>\n

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Class 3A \u2013 European Classics 1925-1948<\/strong><\/p>\n

1931 Bugatti T-40A Roadster, Jim and Sharon Stranberg<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Class 3B \u2013 French Curves<\/strong><\/p>\n

1936 Delahaye 135 Competition Disappearing Top Convertible, Ken and Ann Smith<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Class 4 \u2013 Rolls-Royce and Bentleys Through 1966<\/strong><\/p>\n

1954 Bentley R-Type Continental Lightweight, John R. Miller<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Class 5 \u2013 Ferrari<\/strong><\/p>\n

2003 Ferrari Enzo Coupe, Bill Ceno<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Class 6 \u2013 SoCal: Wagons, Woodies, and Campers<\/strong><\/p>\n

1953 Buick Estate Wagon, Russel Hook and Bruce Marquand<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Class 7A \u2013 American Sports and Muscle: Corvettes Through 1970<\/strong><\/p>\n

1963 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe, Darwin and Patricia Ludi<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Class 7B \u2013 American Sports and Muscle: All Others Through 1975<\/strong><\/p>\n

1968 American Motors AMX Two-Door Hardtop, Mark Melvin<\/p>\n

Class 8A \u2013 Italian Sports: Lancias<\/strong><\/p>\n

1968 Lancia Flaminia SS, John Boccardo<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Class 8B \u2013 Italian Others: All Others Through 1975<\/strong><\/p>\n

1975 Lamborghini Urraco Two Door Coupe, M. Gene Ondrusek<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Class 9A \u2013 British Sports: Aston Martin DB Models<\/strong><\/p>\n

1967 Aston Martin DB6 Saloon, Judith A. Chappell<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Class 9B \u2013 British Sports: All Others Through 1975<\/strong><\/p>\n

1964 MGB Roadster, Charles Fulop<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Class 9C \u2013 British Sports: Jaguar E-Types 1961-1974<\/strong><\/p>\n

1961 Jaguar E-Type Roadster, Stephen Russell<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Class 10A \u2013 German Sports: Mercedes-Benz 300SL<\/strong><\/p>\n

1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster, Bill and Linda Feldhorn<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Class 10B \u2013 German Sports: Mercedes-Benz Ponton 1953-1962<\/strong><\/p>\n

1959 Mercedes-Benz 220SE Cabriolet, L. Philip Lutfy M.D.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Class 10C \u2013 German Sports: All Others Through 1975<\/strong><\/p>\n

1977 Volkswagen Sedan III Two-Door, Dr. J. Craig Venter<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Class 11 \u2013 Race Cars: SCCA Vintage Racers<\/strong><\/p>\n

1964 Bobsy SR3-Porsche Sports Racer, Donald Anderson<\/p>\n

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