Did you wonder how many cars in your favorite marque made the show? Here's the 2017 breakdown.
DeutscheMarques 2017 Sets Another New Record!
Thanks to Porsche Grand Rapids, Orrin B. Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Sharpe BMW, our DeutscheMarques VI event set a new record – over 300 show cars and thousands of visitors to the Gilmore Car Museum! We're already planning for 2018!
Saturday, July 15, 2017
DeutscheMarques 2017 in Review
As always, there were some spectacular vehicles in the field. A local collector provided three stunning late 50s/ early 60s Mercedes-Benz'. But the show stopper was a 1965 Porsche 356 cabriolet once owned by Janis Joplin. This psychedelic vehicle attracted droves of people.
This year, we had two Opel's join us in the "Other" category. They are talking about increasing their numbers. If they do, we'll create an Opel category to join the Audi, BMW, Porsche, Mercedes, and Volkswagen marques.The Best in Show winners received beautiful crystal trophies and were cheered by an appreciative crowd.
Best in Show Audi:
Nathan Lantzy, Battle Creek, 2010 Audi S5
Best in Show BMW Presented by Exclusive Marque Sponsor Sharpe BMW:
Jeff Schutter, Sparta, MI, 1985 635 csi
Best in Show Mercedes-Benz Presented by Exclusive Marque Sponsor Orrin B. Hayes Mercedes-Benz:
Doug Wolford, Lansing, MI, 1972 280 SEL 4.5
Best in Show 'Other':
Bill Gephart, Kalamazoo, MI, 1971 Opel GT
Best in Show Porsche Presented by Exclusive Marque Sponsor Porsche Grand Rapids:
Robert Yonce, Shelby Township, MI, 2015 911 Turbo S
Best in Show Volkswagen:
Best in Show Volkswagen:
Peter & Dorothy Dykema, Hickory Corners, MI, 1967 Type 1 Beetle
Friday, July 14, 2017
2017 Award Winners
DeutscheMarques
– July 8, 2017
Audi
Award Winners:
Best in Show Audi:
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Nathan Lantzy, Battle Creek, MI
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2010 S5
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Best of the 2010s:
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Frankie Caruso, Birmingham, MI
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2008 R8
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Best of the 2000s:
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Bill Lausch, Holland, MI
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2001 TT
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Best of the 1990s:
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Joel Phillips, Kalamazoo, MI
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1995 UR S6
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Best of the 1980s:
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Tim Post, Grand Rapids, MI
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1985 Coupe GT
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Best Daily Driver:
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Dan Ellis, Alto, MI
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1990 200 Turbo
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Best Survivor:
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Tom Woodbury, Portage, MI
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2006 A6
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Cleanest Concours Car:
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Jim Kloska, Buchanan,MI
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2007 S8
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Judge’s Special Award:
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Amos Walker III, Portage, MI
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2001 A4 built from Ebay parts
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Sharpe
BMW Award Winners:
Best in Show BMW:
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Jeff Schutter, Sparta, MI
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1985 635 csi
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Best of the 2000s:
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Bruce Betzler, Kalamazoo, MI
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2004 M3
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Best of the 1990s:
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Kyle McGary, Carmel, IN
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1992 325i
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Best of the 1980s:
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Harvey Nuttall, Ada, MI
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1989 325i
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Best of the 1970s:
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Patrick McCarthy, Grand Rapids, MI
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1976 2002
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Best Classic (1969 & earlier):
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Bryan Lepley, Kalamazoo, MI
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1969 2002
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Best Daily Driver:
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Rashad Luster, Holland, MI
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1988 325 IX
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Best Survivor:
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Gary Apps, Kalamazoo, MI
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1991 850 Ci
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Cleanest Concours Car:
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Kash Abdul-Rahman, Pendleton, IN
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2006 M6
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Judge’s Special Award:
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Richard Bobian, Bear Lake, MI
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1980 E2 – Great restoration story
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Orrin
B. Hayes Mercedes-Benz Award Winners:
Best in Show Mercedes-Benz:
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Doug Wolford, Lansing, MI
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1972 280 SEK 4.5
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Best of the 2010s:
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Todd Brower, Grand Rapids, MI
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2010 E550 Coupe
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Best of the 2000s:
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Douglas Jeza, Macomb, MI
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2005 SLK 350
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Best of the 1990s;
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Geo Turner, Hickory Corners, MI
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1986 560 SEL
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Best of the 1980s:
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Jack & Mary Ryan, Vicksburg,
MI
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1983 380 SLL
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Best of the 1970s:
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Jerry & Nancy Iagulli, Toledo,
OH
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1979 280 SL
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Best Classic (1969 & earlier):
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Klaus Jones, Troy, MI
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1967 250 SE
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Best Survivor:
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Ray Housing, Niles, MI
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1965 220 Sb
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Cleanest Concours Car:
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Marv Berkowitz, Portage, MI
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2011 E 550 W
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Judge’s Special Award:
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Matt & Michele Funk,
Middleville, MI
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1967 299D – all original diesel
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'Other'
Award Winners:
Best in Show Other:
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Bill Gephat, Kalamazoo, MI
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1971 Opel GT - Judges: “We LOVE
Opels!”
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Judge's Special
Award:
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Nathan Couk, Vicksburg, MI
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1971 Opel GT – work in progress, purchased
when he was 17 (now 19)
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Porsche
Grand Rapids Award Winners:
Best in Show Porsche:
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Robert Yonce, Shelby Township, MI
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2015 911 Turbo S
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Best of the 2010s:
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Darren Draves, Hickory Corners, MI
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2000 GT3 RS
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Best of the 2000s:
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Ted Blacklidge, Rockford, MI
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2007 911
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Best of the 1990s:
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Curt Pullem
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1998 911/ 993
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Best of the 1980s:
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Bob Stander, Holland, MI
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1986 911 Carrera
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Best of the 1970s:
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Craig Paull, Grand Rapids, MI
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1970 914-6
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Best Classic (1969 & earlier):
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Rick Riley, Grand Rapids, MI
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1962 356B
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Best Daily Driver:
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Fred Young, Sterling Heights, MI
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2002 911 Carrera Coupe
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Best Survivor:
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John & Marshall Walters,
Shelbyville, MI
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1988 Carrera
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Cleanest Concours Car:
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Kathy Hartman, Portage, MI
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1965 356 C
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Judge’s Special Award:
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Jack Hartman, Portage, MI
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1991 911 Carrera S in Riviera Blue
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Volkswagen
Award Winners:
Best in Show Volkswagen:
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Peter & Dorothy Dykema,
Hickory Corners, MI
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1967 Type 1 Beetle
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Best of the 2010s:
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Lewis Wooster, East Lansing, MI
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2010 GTI
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Best of the 2000s:
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Timothy Risk, Ferndale, MI
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2000 GTI
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Best of the 1990s:
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Rob Alexander, Portage, MI
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VW GTI
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Best of the 1980s:
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Mike Dontje, Shelbyville, MI
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1988 VW Cabriolet
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Best of the 1970s:
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Jack Sthset, Berrien Springs, MI
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1972 VW Beetle
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Best Classic (1969 & earlier):
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Jerry Neidlinger, Vicksburg, MI
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1963 VW Bug
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Best Survivor:
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Kathleen Hizer, Kalamazoo, MI
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1986 VW Cabriolet “Saved from the
scrap yard!”
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Cleanest Concours Car:
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Donnie Olivia, Niles, MI
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1974 VW Bug Hugger
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Judge’s Special Award:
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Ken Adams, Tipton, MI
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1965 Highroof Van – “IT SERVES
BEER!”
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Sunday, July 10, 2016
DeutscheMarques 2016 In Review
Hundreds of German cars and thousands of visitors descended upon the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners, Michigan for the Fifth Annual DeutscheMarques car show on July 9, 2016. The weather was beautiful and in spite of an additional 3,000 people arriving to run in a crazy 5K inflatable run, the GCM staff moved the cars smoothly onto the field.
As always, there were some spectacular vehicles in the field. A 1970 Porsche 911 factory-built rally car was presented by Tom Ripley. Said to be the winningest European rally car, it has won the Austrian Alps Rally, RAC Rally in England, the Monte Carlo Rally, the Tour de France Rally (yes, the one with CARS), and has been raced by every significant LeMans race car driver, including Jurgen Barth.
Darren Draves displayed his beautiful 2005 Porsche Carrera GT. On his registration, Darren noted the car is "bone stock." After looking it over, it's hard to imagine how it might be improved.
A 1957 BMW Isetta drew a lot of attention from the admiring crowd and received a special Judge's Award. Owner Ron Lindoo of Ann Arbor noted that the car is "small...really small."
Chief DeutscheMarques judge Marv Berkowitz took home the "Cleanest Concours Car" award for his absolutely immaculate 2011 E 550W. His meticulous attention to detail was shared with the judges before they made their rounds.
Our growing Audi contingent was well-represented. Nathan Lantzy snagged two awards for his red 2010 Audi S5, garnering both "Best of the 2010s" and "Cleanest Concours Car" for that exciting marque.
A complete list of the 2016 winners follows.
The most coveted "Best in Show" crystal trophy was awarded to one car in each marque. The proud winners were:
Presented by
As always, there were some spectacular vehicles in the field. A 1970 Porsche 911 factory-built rally car was presented by Tom Ripley. Said to be the winningest European rally car, it has won the Austrian Alps Rally, RAC Rally in England, the Monte Carlo Rally, the Tour de France Rally (yes, the one with CARS), and has been raced by every significant LeMans race car driver, including Jurgen Barth.
Darren Draves displayed his beautiful 2005 Porsche Carrera GT. On his registration, Darren noted the car is "bone stock." After looking it over, it's hard to imagine how it might be improved.
A 1957 BMW Isetta drew a lot of attention from the admiring crowd and received a special Judge's Award. Owner Ron Lindoo of Ann Arbor noted that the car is "small...really small."
Chief DeutscheMarques judge Marv Berkowitz took home the "Cleanest Concours Car" award for his absolutely immaculate 2011 E 550W. His meticulous attention to detail was shared with the judges before they made their rounds.
Our growing Audi contingent was well-represented. Nathan Lantzy snagged two awards for his red 2010 Audi S5, garnering both "Best of the 2010s" and "Cleanest Concours Car" for that exciting marque.
A complete list of the 2016 winners follows.
The most coveted "Best in Show" crystal trophy was awarded to one car in each marque. The proud winners were:
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| "Best in Show" winners from left: Klaus Jones from Troy, Michigan with his 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SE, David Chapple of Marshall, Michigan with his 1958 Volkswagen Beetle, Kathy Hartman of Portage, Michigan and her 1956 Porsche 356C, Mary Short from Kalamazoo, Michigan and her winning 2013 BMW Alpina B7, James Kloska of Buchanan, Michigan and his 2007 Audi S8. [Photo by John Lacko] |
Exclusive Marque Sponsor
Sharpe BMW:
Best in Show BMW:
Mary Short,
Kalamazoo, MI 2013 Alpina B7
Presented by
Exclusive Marques Sponsor
Orrin B. Hayes Mercedes-Benz:
Best in Show Mercedes-Benz: Klaus Jones, Troy, MI 1967 250SE
Presented by
Exclusive Marque Sponsor
Porsche Grand Rapids:
Best in Show Porsche: Kathy Hartman, Portage, MI 1956 356C
Best in Show Audi: James
Kloska, Buchanan, MI 2007 S8
Best in Show Volkswagen: David Chapple, Marshall, MI 1958
Beetle
2016 DeutscheMarques Award Winners
DeutscheMarques – July 9, 2016
Here are the Sharpe BMW award winners:
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Best in Show BMW:
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Mary
Short,
Kalamazoo, MI
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2013 Alpina B7
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Best of the 2010s:
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James
Wickersham,
Mason, MI
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2014 M5
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Best of the 2000s:
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Trevor
Miller,
Richland, MI
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2004 M3
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Best of the 1990s:
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Michael
Vandeveer,
Kalamazoo, MI
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1997 Z3
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Best of the 1980s:
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Jeff
Schutter,
Sparta, MI
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1985 635 CSi
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Best of the 1970s:
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Arlan
TenClay,
Hudsonville, MI
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1971 2002
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Best Classic (1969
& earlier):
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Kevin
Taylor, Kokomo,
IN
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1968 1600
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Best Survivor:
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Dennis
Rohm, Auburn, IN
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1982 320is
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Cleanest Concours
Car:
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Michael
Johnson,
Farmington Hills, MI
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2012 650i X-Drive
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Judge’s Special
Award:
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Rod
Lindoo, Ann
Arbor, MI
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1957 Isetta
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Here are the Orrin B. Hayes
Mercedes-Benz award winners:
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Best in Show Mercedes-Benz:
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Klaus
Jones, Troy, MI
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1967 250SE
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Best of the 2010s:
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Matthew
Short,
Kalamazoo, MI
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2012 C63 Black
Series
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Best of the 2000s:
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Richard
Nellums,
Portage, MI
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2000 SL600
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Best of the 1990s:
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Steve
Edelen, Battle
Creek, MI
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1993 300CF
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Best of the 1980s:
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John
Pruis, Grand
Rapids, MI
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1988 180E
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Best of the 1970s:
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Doug
Wolford,
Lansing, MI
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1972 280SEL 4.5
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Best Classic (1969
& earlier):
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Matt
Funk,
Middleville, MI
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1967 200D
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Best Survivor:
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Mark
Sauer, Holland,
MI
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1995 S 350TD
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Cleanest Concours
Car:
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Marv
Berkowitz,
Portage, MI
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2011 E 550W
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Judge’s Special
Award:
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Tom
Gezon, Marne, MI
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2001 SLK 320
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Here are the Porsche Grand
Rapids award winners:
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Best in Show Porsche:
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Kathy
Hartman,
Portage, MI
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1956 356C
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Best of the 2010s:
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Jack
Hartman,
Portage, MI
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2013 911 Carrera S
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Best of the 2000s:
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Darren
Draves, Hickory
Corners, MI
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2005 Carrera GT
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Best of the 1990s:
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Dan
& Ren Phillips,
Grand Rapids, MI
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1990 944 S2
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Best of the 1980s:
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Amber
Door & Jerry Arens,
Jenison, MI
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1984 911
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Best of the 1970s:
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Rick
Riley, Grand
Rapids, MI
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1975 911 Carrera
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Best Classic (1969
& earlier):
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Terry
Schieble,
Portage, MI
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1967 911 S
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Best Survivor:
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Mark
Zavada,
Kalamazoo, MI
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1981 911SC
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Cleanest Concours
Car:
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Chris
Young,
Birmingham, MI
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1988 928S4
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Judge’s Special
Award:
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Doug
Medema, Belding,
MI
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1955 550 Spyder (replica)
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Here are the Audi award
winners:
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Best in Show Audi:
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James
Kloska,
Buchanan, MI
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2007 S8
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Best of the 2010s:
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Nathan
Lantzy, Battle
Creek, MI
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2010 S5
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Best of the 2000s:
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Tom
Woodburn,
Portage, MI
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2005 A4
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Best of the 1990s:
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Ben
Zeeuw, Grand
Rapids, MI
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A4Q
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Best Survivor:
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Jerry
Cummings,
Allegan, MI
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2002 A4 Avant
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Cleanest Concours
Car:
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Nathan
Lantzy, Battle
Creek, MI
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2010 S5
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Judge’s Special
Award:
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Joel
Phillips,
Kalamazoo, MI
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1995 Ur-S6
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Here are the Volkswagen award
winners:
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Best in Show Volkswagen:
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David
Chapple,
Marshall, MI
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1958 Beetle
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Best of the 2010s:
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Richard
Deming, Jr.,
Grand Rapids, MI
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2013 GTI
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Best of the 2000s:
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Tom
Gloden, Lansing,
MI
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2004 R32
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Best of the 1990s:
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Terry
Rott, Grand
Rapids, MI
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1991 GTI
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Best of the 1980s:
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Shawn
Jones, Muskegon,
MI
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1992 Rabbit Pickup
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Best of the 1970s:
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Michele
Boniface Tsuji,
Delton, MI
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1977 Transporter
Bus
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Best Classic (1969
& earlier):
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David
Chapple,
Marshall, MI
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1968 Karmann Ghia
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Best Survivor:
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John
Jakasson,
Wyoming, MI
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1956 Beetle
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Cleanest Concours
Car:
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Stephen
Mondry, Grand
Rapids, MI
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1993 Corrado SLC
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Judge’s Special
Award:
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Susie
Lucas, Allegan,
MI
|
1967 13-Window 9-
Passenger Station Wagon
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