First 300 through the gate

 How dapper will you look Saturday? The first 300 cars through the gate will get this cool enameled pin and ribbon. A small supply will also be available for sale.

Don’t forget your Alpine hat! And if you don’t have one, we’lll have a few available for sale.

Get your German going this Saturday, 9:00 AM, at the Gilmore Car Museum

Color Tour Map

Here's a link to the Color Tour route we'll be taking on October 15. If you're pre-registered for the tour, you're all set. If not, pre-register below. Available slots are filling up fast!

Here's the route for our 2022 fall color tour as part of OKTOBERFEST, designed by DeutscheMarques board member Matthew Short.

35 minutes of rural beauty, beginning and ending at the Gilmore Car Museum.

Color Tour Map:

https://bit.ly/3fJTpKP

Tours depart at 9:30 AM on Saturday, October 15.

Pre-Reg is OPEN!

 We filled all 72 spots for the Color Tour and registration is now closed.

We hope you got in! See you October 15!

First 300 at the Gate!

 Those crazy board members at DeutscheMarques wanted to give away a gift to thank people for supporting our fun German car events over the past ten years.

The first 300 cars through the gate on Saturday, October 15 will receive this cool enamel pin with an OKTOBERFEST ribbon. Perfect for your Alpine hat!

Don't have an Alpine hat!?! We'll have a limited number of them available for sale, too!

And did we mention German food, beer and wine? German root beer for those who prefer that. And a real, live Oom-Pah band!

What's not to like? See you Saturday, October 15. Gate lifts at 9:00 AM. The party goes to 4:00 PM.

Haymarket Brewing is the Official Beer of Oktoberfest 2022

 

2 weeks away!! Oktoberfest 2022!

 Like all our DeutscheMarques events, we'll have some cool, limited edition t-shirts available for sale at the Gilmore Car Museum on October 15.

We placed the order yesterday and will only have 85 available. Want to feel special? Get there early and get one while they last.

Gate opens at 9:00. Color tours begin at 9:30. Saturday, October 15.

See you there!

OKTOBERFEST 2022!!

 We have some MOST EXCELLENT news to share!

You KNEW the 2nd Annual OKTOBERFEST celebration on October 15 at the Gilmore Car Museum would be BIGGER and BETTER than ever, didn’t you!?!

This year, the GCM is really pulling out all the stops!

Instead of the gigantic tent from last year, they are moving vehicles out of the Carriage House (next to the Gilmore Bar) and converting it into a German Beer Hall! You’ll be able to hear the DeutscheMarques Oom-Pah Band even better, and there will be MORE German beer, MORE German wine, MORE German food and we’re adding German root beer for the younger guests (and those who do not choose to imbibe).

And - as if that isn’t enough - we’re increasing the number of cars we’ll send out on a fall color tour and starting earlier, at 9:30 AM. Plus, you’ll be able to pre-register to go on the tour!

The Best Traditional Dressed competition continues and - in addition to awarding German beer steins (filled with German beer) for Gentlemen and Ladies - we adding a beautiful (root) beer stein trophy for the best dressed young person!

Details and additional information on the celebration and pre-registration will follow on our Facebook page, website, and email blasts. So stay tuned!

But be sure to block out Saturday, October 15 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This is going to be FUN!

 535 German Cars attend DM10!

It's official! 535 cars attended DM10 on July 9, 2022, continuing our record-breaking turnouts. That's 7% bigger than last year. We have consistently grown all ten years, thanks to a lot of cool cars coming from far and wide.

Leading the increase was Audi, with a 27% improvement over 2021! Congrats to Audi Club Michigan president David Keller and his leadership team!

Porsche was up nearly 13%, thanks to no conflicts with their annual Porsche Parade this year.

And Mercedes-Benz had a very respectable increase of 10%. New M-B president Matthew Short gets some of that credit.

Largest marque represented? BMW, again. But Porsche is hot on their heels. Look for the 2022 pie chart here!

Thank you all for attending! Mark your calendars for the first Saturday after July 4 next year. That would be July 8, 2023! See you at DM11!

 DeutscheMarques 10 - Attendance by Marque

 

DeutscheMarques 10 – July 9, 2022

 

Audi of Grand Rapids Winners:

Judges: Ryan Heiser, Mary Siegwart, Brett Siegwart

Best in Show:	Werner Gottschalk, Rochester Hills	1985 Ur Quattro
Best of the 2010s:	Stephen Palumbo, Lowell	2012 R8
Best of the 2000s:	Josh Hall, Ada	2008 RS4
Best of the 1990s:	Lars Wendl, Kentwood	1993 Audi 80 Cabriolet
Best of the 1980s:	Brad Post, Grand Rapids	1985 Coupe GT
Best Daily Driver:	Tyler Hamersma, Grand Rapids	2003 S8
Best Survivor:	Pamela Loyd, Rodney	2006 A4
Cleanest Concours Car:	Brian DiVita	2007 S4 Cabriolet
Judge’s Special Award:	Trevor Burie	1998 A6 Wagon

 

Sharpe BMW Winners:

Judges: Brian Ach, Ron Harshman

Best in Show:	Rick Rey, Niles	1957 502
Best of the 2010s:	Steven Podgurski, Holland	2013 Alpina B7
Best of the 2000s:	Bob Pekrul, Rockford	2002 M3
Best of the 1990s:	David Spalding, Chicago, IL	1993 M5
Best of the 1980s:	Thomas Peet, Willis	1988 M3
Best of the 1970s	Steve Maslen, Richland	1971 2000 Tii Touring
Best Classic (1969 and Earlier)	Bryan Lepley, Kalamazoo	1969 2002
Best Daily Driver:	Joshua Rager, Granger, IN	2021 M2 Competition
Best Survivor:	Fred Oakes, Lansing	1986 325
Cleanest Concours Car:	Gina Fairfield, Holland	2022 540i xdrive
Judge’s Special Award:	Paul Thieme, Highland	2011 BMW IM3

 

Orrin B. Hayes Mercedes Winners:

Judges: Harvey Nuttall, Albert Di Zenzo, Michael Kennedy

Best in Show:	Joe & Linda Prihoda, Grand Rapids	1983 380SL
Best of the 2010s:	George Connell, Marco Island, FL	2011
Best of the 2000s:	Mark Frank, Kalamazoo	2008 Mercedes CL65
Best of the 1990s:	Chris Bahlman, Dearborn	1991 190E 2.3
Best of the 1980s:	Robert Buffham, Grand Rapids	1987 560 SL
Best of the 1970s	Robert Kirshman, Augusta	1972 350 SL
Best Classic (1969 and Earlier)	Don Drabik, Maple City	1958 190 SL
Best Daily Driver:	Adam Carr, Lowell	1984 300D Turbo Diesel
Best Survivor:	Joe Royston, Grandville	1985 300 TD
Cleanest Concours Car:	Gary Castile, Traverse City	2007 AMG SL55
Judge’s Special Award:	Adam Pickworth, Hamilton	1985 190E 16V

 

Porsche Grand Rapids Winners:

Judges: Richard Rakow, Kevin Mazer, John Hansen

Best in Show:	Rick Riley, Grand Rapids	1959 356 Coupe
Best of the 2010s:	Jose Rios, Bristol, IN	2016 GT3 RS
Best of the 2000s:	Al Wilson, Holland	2006 Boxster S
Best of the 1990s:	Claudio Kaempf, Portage	1997 993
Best of the 1980s:	Matthew Nahass, Rochester Hills	1986 944
Best of the 1970s	Paul & Marci Thieme, Grand Rapids	1971 914-6
Best Classic (1969 and Earlier)	Steve Maslen, Richland	1965 356 SC
Best Daily Driver:	Fred Oakes, Lansing	2001 911 Turbo
Best Survivor:	Amber Door, Jenison	1984 911
Cleanest Concours Car:	Christopher Young, Southfield	____ 996
Judge’s Special Award:	Josh Quellet, Holland	1984 Carrera

 

Munk’s Motors Volkswagen Winners:

Judges: Lindsay Draime, Jim Mulcrone, Cory Haab

Best in Show:	John Hanson, Battle Creek	1952 Bug
Best of the 2010s:	John & Toni Behrendt, Galesburg	2022 Golf R
Best of the 2000s:	Jeff Von Holten, Middleville	2005 Phaeton
Best of the 1990s:	Ken Berman, Farmington Hills	1996 Harlequin
Best of the 1980s:	Dan Sales, LaPorte, IN	1987 GTI – 16V
Best of the 1970s	Kenneth Adams, Tipton	1974 Thing (Acapulco ed.)
Best Classic (1969 and Earlier)	Mike & Laura Kennedy, Galesburg	1965 Beetle
Best Daily Driver:	Albert Di Zenzo, Chicago, IL	1984 Jetta
Best Survivor:	Nick Hizer, Kalamazoo	1995 B4 Passat
Cleanest Concours Car:	Martie & Jon Ritter, Vicksburg	1966 Type 1
Judge’s Special Award:	Dorothy & Peter Dykema, Hickory Corners	1968 Type 3 Notchback

 

Spring Valley Motors “Other” Marques Winners:

Judges: Richard Rakow, Kevin Mazer, John Hansen

Best in Show:	Mark Rahn, Portage	1964 Amphicar 770
Best of the 1970s	Tim Kelley, Middleville	1974 Kubelwagen (repro)
Best Classic (1969 and Earlier)	Richard Saft	1943 Schwimmwagen