B la jolla ConCours d’ElEganCE • at thE CovE prEsEntEd by la jolla historiCal soCiEty 3 4 la jolla ConCours d’ElEganCE • at thE CovE 6 la jolla ConCours d’ElEganCE • at thE CovE I E 13th Annual La Jolla Concours d’Elegance v E n t s s t C h n E e d u t 7 l n E o 1 C f o 0 e l 2 b a T Chairman & Vice Chairman 11 Welcome 13 Main Stage Schedule Coachbuilt French Convertibles 16 9:00 AM Map of the Event 18 Keith Martin’s Opening Remarks History of the Concours 19 Artist Scott Jacobs & Emcee 23 10:30 AM 2017 Awards & 2016 Winners 28 Air Show (Courtesy of Allen Airways Cover Art 31 and the Antique Aircraft Association) Memorable Winners of 2016 35 Message from Chief Judge 38 12:00 PM Chief Judges 39 Hagerty Youth Judging Award and The Judging Team 40 List of Entrants 47 Restorer of the Year Recognition Restorer of the Year 64 Hagerty Youth Judging 68 2:00 PM La Jolla Tour d'Elegance 70 La Jolla Concours d’Elegance ON THE COVER Awards Ceremony 1934 Packard Twelve Runabout Speedster (Main stage entertainment by Dave Patrone throughout the day) 8 la jolla ConCours d’ElEganCE • at thE CovE prEsEntEd by la jolla historiCal soCiEty 9 I C h a i r m a G. Michael Harry n & Dorvillier Clark v i Chairman, La Jolla Vice Chairman, La Jolla C E Concours d’Elegance Concours d’Elegance C h a The La Jolla Historical Society is pleased to welcome back G. Michael Harry serves as the Vice Chairman of the La Jolla Concours. His primary i r Dorvillier as the Chairman of the 2017 La Jolla Concours d’Elegance. The responsibilities include all non-fundraising activities including class m La Jolla Concours is one of the Society’s major fundraising events. Born formation, the selection committee, judging, field placement and the a n and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Mike moved to New Hampshire in awards ceremony. 1979, where he attended the University of New Hampshire. In 1989, he He was honored to be elected and serve for two terms on the National relocated to Southern California to begin his professional career. Mike Board of Directors of the Classic Car Club of America (CCCA). As a National lives in San Diego and has two incredible children, Blake, a sophomore at Board member, Harry was frequently selected to judge the Preservation Boulder in the Leeds Business School and Madeline, a senior at UC Class automobiles. He was also active in the development of the processes Berkeley, majoring in Art History and German. for judging Preservation Classes. Harry is a Master Judge with the CCCA. Michael is a passionate car collector who is committed to the ongoing As a CCCA Master Judge, he has participated as the Chief Class Judge success and growth of the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance. He has helmed at concours events throughout North America. For ten years Harry was La Jolla Concours d’Elegance for six years, guiding it toward international responsible for the Pebble Beach Concours awards ceremony as the recognition as one of the Nation’s top Concours. Passionate about the “Ramp Guy”. He was also responsible for the development of the growth and wellbeing of his community, he also serves on the board of children’s judging program for Packard’s International which is still directors for the La Jolla Village Merchant Association whose mission is to actively used today. highlight and promote the businesses within the historic heart of La Jolla For over twenty years he has participated at the top levels of the Classic as well as to enhance and improve The Village for all to enjoy. Car hobby. He has a special affinity to CCCA Full Classics and has collected Michael is a founding partner of Symbio Financial Partners and a and enjoyed marques such as Packard, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Bugatti, Alfa Registered Principal and Financial Advisor with LPL Financial. With over 23 Romeo, Pierce Arrow and Cadillac. His classics have been shown at the years of experience in the financial services industry, Mike specializes in Pebble Beach Concours, at the Amelia Island Concours, and about over a helping his clients with individual financial planning, corporate retirement dozen other concours events throughout North America. plans and foundation asset management. He holds the Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF) designation and series 7, 24 and 63 securities registrations through LPL Financial. 10 la jolla ConCours d’ElEganCE • at thE CovE prEsEntEd by la jolla historiCal soCiEty 11 I W E l C o m A Message from E Heath Fox LJHS Executive Director elcome to the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance and the La gathering place where residents and visitors explore Jolla Motor Car Classic at the Concours! Now in its history, art, ideas and culture. We are extremely proud W second decade, the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance is to present the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance and are among the top automotive events in the world, and grateful to the car owners, sponsors, volunteers, includes entries from collectors in every competitive judges, committee planners, restorers, and La Jolla class. Thousands of people gather at the famed Scripps merchants. All of these generous supporters are Park for the spectacle that is the La Jolla Concours essential to making the event successful. A special d’Elegance. thanks to G. Michael Dorvillier, Chairman of the La Jolla This celebration of historic and contemporary Concours d’Elegance and the La Jolla Motor Car Classic automobiles and motorcycles is shared by owners, at the Concours, for his leadership, enthusiasm, fellow enthusiasts, and friends simply enjoying the tenacity, and tireless energy. And thank you for event. Visitors from throughout Southern California, as attending and participating in the La Jolla Concours well as travelers from national and international d’Elegance—we hope you have a wonderful weekend! destinations, come to enter the judged competition, to appreciate and learn about the history of the automobile, and to savor the beautiful setting of La Jolla. The span of history from which these vehicles are drawn covers that of the automobile itself. The care and passion by which these classics are preserved celebrates the engineering and innovativeness by which they were built. The La Jolla Concours d’Elegance is recognition of the value of this history and of the competitor’s excellence in preservation. The Concours supports the La Jolla Historical Society mission to inspire and empower the community to make La Jolla’s diverse past a relevant part of contemporary life, and to serve as a resource and 12 la jolla ConCours d’ElEganCE • at thE CovE prEsEntEd by la jolla historiCal soCiEty 13 m u e s u M e v i t o m o t u A n e s r e t e P 14 la jolla ConCours d’ElEganCE • at thE CovE prEsEntEd by la jolla historiCal soCiEty 15 I E u q r a m d E r u t a E f 16 la jolla ConCours d’ElEganCE • at thE CovE prEsEntEd by la jolla historiCal soCiEty 17 I I h p History of Concours i a s t m o E Evolution of the La Jolla r u y n o E f v Concours d’Elegance C o t began as the dream of a few La Jolla business owners who School, a San Diego school whose mission is to educate n were looking for a way to showcase the beauty and charm of children impacted by homelessness, as a charitable beneficiary C I downtown La Jolla during the winter months. In 2003, Michel of the event. In the years that would follow, the event would o u Ullman, Terry Underwood and Yvette Marcum met at Georges expand its charitable contributions to include several other r at The Cove restaurant and drew up plans to host a car show local charities. s on the lawn at Ellen Browning Scripps Park. The three were part In 2009 the Promote La Jolla organization turned the show of the local merchants’ association, at the time called Promote over to the La Jolla Historical Society, a nonprofit that seeks to La Jolla. They brought their idea to the association’s board; in preserve and celebrate La Jolla’s diverse past, assumed the response, a group of passionate members—including Tiffany underwriting of the event. Trip Bennett, then vice president of Share, Deborah Marengo, Bob Meigs, Steve Edelstein, Bill Price the Society, appreciated the living history that the event and Greg Rizzi—joined forces with all-star event promoter provided and saw great value in incorporating the LJMCC as Laurel McFarlane to form the La Jolla Motor Car Classic part of the Society’s mission. Bennett assumed the role of committee. LJMCC chairman, an office he held until 2011. With Bennett’s The committee was successful in securing the support and leadership, the La Jolla Historical Society helped create the venue map financial backing necessary to bring their vision to life, and in foundation necessary for the LJMCC to continue to grow and January 2004, the inaugural La Jolla Motor Car Classic was held fulfill its potential. with humble but auspicious beginnings. The event attracted a In 2010, Spielman brought G. Michael Dorvillier into the fold diverse field of about 50 hot rods, antique automobiles and to help the committee develop a stronger sponsor base and classic cars, all owned by local collectors and enthusiasts, but further secure the involvement of La Jolla’s merchants.