Studebaker and Brough Capture Greenwich Concours Best in Show Awards

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Jun 08, 2016, 01:20 ET

GREENWICH, Conn., June 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Rare, stately and refined characterize the Best in Show awardees at the Greenwich Concours d'Elegance. The 1932 Studebaker President Convertible Sedan of George A. Vassos clinched the Concours Americana's highest honor and Nick Grewal's 1936 Brough Superior Drophead took the Concours International distinction.

Greenwich Concours Americana 2016 Best in Show was awarded to the 1932 Studebaker President Convertible Sedan from the collection of George Vassos. Photo by Gregg Merksamer

The 1936 Brough Superior Drophead of Nick Grewal captured Greenwich Concours International 2016. Photo by Andy Reid

George Vassos' custom-built 1932 Studebaker President Convertible Sedan is the only extant example of this model. Found in Mexico, the car made its post-restoration debut at the Greenwich Concours. Nick Grewal's 1936 Brough Superior Drophead was bodied by W.C. Atcherley and is one of the few surviving of the 18 originally built.

Record crowds at the sparkling sunny Concours Americana designated the 1931 Duesenberg Model J Tourster Derham of Joseph and Margie Cassini, III for People's Choice. Concours International brought rain and undaunted enthusiasts whose People's Choice nod went to Michael Schudroff's 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 Cabriolet.

Star-studded fields showcased outstanding automobiles and motorcycles. Concours Americana's Chairman's Choice selection was a 1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertible brought by Ed and Carole Blumenthal with Chief Judge's Award going to Reynold DuPont, Jr.'s 1928 duPont Model E Four-Door Convertible; Hans and Samantha Abraham's 1965 Ford-Lotus Cortina Two-Door Coupe drew the Grand Marshal's Award.

Concours International saw the smallest car at the shows win the Grand Marshal's Award: a 1958 Ferrari 180 Testa Rossa Pontoon-Fender Children's Car from Lance Babiar. Barney Hallingby's 1941 Tatra T87 Diplomat was tapped as Chairman's Choice. Hans Middelberg's 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300d Adenauer was aptly recognized with the Award for Timeless Elegance.

Motorcycles drew rapt attention by attendees. Most Outstanding Motorcycles—American and –International were earned by David Fusiak's 1914 Harley-Davidson Model K and Maine (Ted) Smith's 1939 BMW R12, respectively.

The Hagerty Youth Judges presented their Concours Americana and International awards to Thomas Haines' 1936 Cord 810 Convertible Phaeton and Arno McGraw's 1960 Fiat 600D Jolly, respectively.

About the Greenwich Concours d'Elegance
The Greenwich Concours d'Elegance, one of the premier such events in the United States, spotlights the design, elegance and performance of automobiles, motorcycles and boats, and is next scheduled for June 2 – 4, 2017. The Greenwich Concours supports AmeriCares, an international relief organization. www.greenwichconcours.com

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