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2014 BOCA RATON CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE PRESENTED BY April 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ AND AUTONATION ATTRACTED Inside this issue: MORE THAN 6,000 ATTENDEES ALL TO BENEFIT THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF BROWARD COUNTY Collector Car Market 2 Classic Car Seminars 2 The eighth annual Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance presented by Mercedes-Benz and Orange County and AutoNation raised the much needed dollars for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Choppers Broward County and has raised $7.8 million over the past eight years! Hosted at duPont Registry Live 3 the Boca Raton Resort & Club, the event took place February 21-23, 2014 and Hangar Party featured an amazing weekend of philanthropy, comedy and of course, a stellar automobile and motorcycle display all to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Gala Dinner, Auction 4-5 Broward County. & Show Automobile & Motor- 6 Founded by Rita and Rick Case of The Rick Case Automotive Group and under the cycle Exhibition direction of Event Chair Jamie McDonnell, IV along with Honorary Chair Mike Jackson, the Boca Raton Concours grows each year bringing together new Operation Ignite! 7 supporters, introducing exciting new event components and showcasing even better exotic, classic automobiles and motorcycles, and this year was no different. Award Results 8-10 This year’s Concours showcased the history of Mercedes-Benz through the years with a tremendous line-up of memorable vintage automobiles. 2015 Save the Date 11 “Rita and Rick Case began this event eight years ago for two reasons,” said Jamie McDonnell, Event Chair of the Boca Raton Concours d’ Elegance. “One was to unite car enthusiasts from around the world and two was to support a much deserving charity; the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County. Now, a marvelous eight years later, I am BGCBC.ORG thrilled to say that not only is the Boca Raton Con- cours thriving but it has become, in a short eight years, All photos in the the fastest grow- newsletter are ing and most char- courtesy of Robert itable Concours in Stolpe, Clay Wieland, the world.” & Forest Johnson Brian, Chloe & Liz Quail with Boys & Girls Clubs members Page 2 Classic Car Seminars at the Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance On Saturday, hundreds of people attended a series of seminars held at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. Chasing Classic Cars host Wayne Carini, along with prominent car collector, Ralph Mara- no, hosted a general seminar on the Mizner Grand Lawn. They answered questions from the audience and even had a few classic cars on display! Following this, Peter Lesler, Myles Kornblatt and Robert Platz hosted a special seminar on Mercedes-Benz. The day ended with the “Collector Car Market—The Past Five Years, and the Five Years to Come” seminar moderated by Wayne Carini with panelists Tom duPont, Dave Kinney, Bill Rothermel and Dr. Paul Sable. Attended by a packed house of collector car enthusiasts, the crowd listened to the panelists discuss the vari- ous factors that have affected the market over the past five years and what is currently affecting it today. Paul Teutel, Sr. and Orange County Choppers It was a pleasure to have Paul Teutel, Sr. in attendance throughout the weekend of festivities. Whether it was at the Hangar Party, the Gala, or the car and motorcycle exhibition, Paul Sr. was on hand to take pictures with fans and show off his one-of-a kind creations. One lucky bidder won a priceless experience with Paul during the Live Auction at the Saturday Night Gala. Not only did they win a “one-of-a-kind” chopper style bicycle created by Paul Sr. and his talented team, but they will also fly to New York for a meet and greet with Paul Sr. as well as an exclusive, custom tour of the Orange County World Headquarters! Page 3 duPont Registry Live™ Hangar Party Friday kicked off the weekend of events with the duPont Registry™ Live Hangar Party at the Boca Aviation. More than 1,500 guests attended the Hangar Party where they experienced select tastings from more than 20 of the best South Florida restaurants and eateries, and indulged in an array of wines and spirits. Guests also perused a fine selection of exotic and classic airplanes, motorcycles, boats, motor coaches, automobiles, private jets and businesses, including Paul Teutul Sr. of Orange County Choppers and his display of custom bikes, along with luxury vendor displays featuring jewelry, fine art and more. Scenes from the Evening…. Tom duPont, Rita Case, Kim Costello and Naty Gonzalez, James, Rebecca & Jamie Rick Case, Paul Teutul, Sr., and Brian Quail Brian Quail McDonnell 2014 Featured Artist, Timothy Raines Chip Bamond, Larry & Christy Hierholzer Tim Ratty and Brent Spechler and Brian Quail Ken Baker, Russell Glace, Alex Berry, Jeff Rita Case, Daniella Ortiz and Rick Case Members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Edmonds and Forest Johnson Broward County Culinary Arts Program Page 4 Gala Dinner, Auction & Show More than 700 guests attended the gala dinner, auction & show on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. The elegant evening began with a cocktail reception and a silent auction where guests had a chance to enter a $100 Champagne Raffle courtesy of J.R. Dunn Jewelers. The Gala Dinner began with the presentation of the Automotive Lifetime Achievement Award to Mike Maroone, President and COO of AutoNation, and the Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance Award of Excellence to The Revs Institute for Automotive Research Inc. featuring the Collier Collection. Following the awards presentation, a stellar live auction took place giving guests the exclusive opportunity to bid on luxurious packages and one-of-a-kind exotic items money cannot buy, all benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County. The evening concluded with a laugh-out-loud, memorable performance by Emmy Award winner, Wayne Brady. Steve Cannon, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA (right), David Galbreath (left) presenting the Boca Award Concours presenting Mike Maroone with Automotive Lifetime Achievement d’Elegance Award of Elegance to Scott George of the REVS Institute Award Wayne Brady performing live on stage Page 5 Scenes from the Gala Event Founders Rita & Rick Case with Ann Monica & Mike Maroone Liz, Chloe & Brian Quail Marie & Jim Dunn From Left to Right: Kay Manly, Rebecca Event Chairman, Jamie McDonnell IV (Right) Dr. Joanne & Dr. Edward Dauer McDonnell, Rita Case with Wayne Carini From Left to Right: Jamie McDonnell IV, From Left to Right: Mike Maroone, H. Larry & Christy Hierholzer Paul Teutel, Sr. of Orange County Choppers, Wayne Huizenga, Mike Jackson Ryan Hunter-Reay Marti & H. Wayne Huizenga Happy & Bill Nisson Raquel Case and Greg Travaline Page 6 Automobile & Motorcycle Exhibition Sunday concluded the weekend’s festivities with the Automobile & Motorcycle Exhibition spanning all eras on the renovated and expanded showfield at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. More than 4,000 guests from around the world experienced an automotive showcase like no other, featuring cars and motorcy- cles from a wide range of time periods. An expert panel of judges, led by Grand Marshal Wayne Carini, Chief Judge Dr. Paul Sable, Honorary Judges John Carlson, Mark Lizewskie, Steve Moskowitz and Jed Rapoport were responsible for selecting the finest vintage, antique, classic and exotic vehicles based on period, presentation and cleanliness. The awards ceremony highlighted each winner as they drove to the judge’s booth to receive their trophy. Winning entrants received their awards during a special presentation emceed for the seventh year in a row by Tom duPont, owner of duPont Registry magazine and world renowned car collector, who has officiated awards ceremonies at some of the nation’s largest Concours events including Pebble Beach and Amelia Island along with Bill Rothermel, automotive historian and freelance writer for various national and international automotive and club publications, who served as Master of Ceremonies, announcing descriptions of each winner’s automobile. Best in Show Automobile was awarded to The Premier Collection for the 1939 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special and Best in Show Motorcycle was awarded to Jack Wells of Lake City, FL for his 1934 Brough Superior 11-50 with 1938 Alpine Grand Sport Petrol Rube side car. Once the show kicked off, guests were invited to walk through Vendor Row featuring vendor tents such as the 2014 Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance tent offering hats, commemorative Concours program magazines, and posters and pins from previous years event’s and this year’s event. Guests also enjoyed a selection of gourmet food, wine and cocktails from more than 25 of South Florida’s finest restaurants at the Concours d’Gourmet Pavilions presented by Bentley and Ferrari Maserati of Fort Lauderdale. Best in Show Motorcycle Winner Jack Wells with his 1934 Brough Superior 11-50 Best in Show Car The Premier Collection with 1939 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Page 7 Club Members Experience the Thrill of Classic Cars Up Close The 8th Annual Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance afforded, for the third year in a row, a select group of members from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County to embark on a journey into the world of Classic Cars. This exciting experience was made possible through Operation Ignite!, the Hagerty Insurance Youth Judging Program. The program was introduced in 2007 and has given kids the opportunity to learn about classic cars. Under the guidance of Hagerty’s Youth Advocacy Coordinator, Kyle Smith, our members were designated youth judges. Kyle explained to the kids the importance of the task at hand, while encouraging each child to embrace and enjoy the experience. The kids were very excited and really felt special when they were each given a red hat and blue t-shirt to wear—the official uniforms for the youth judges.