The eighth annual Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance presented by Mercedes-Benz and AutoNation raised the much needed dollars for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County and has raised $7.8 million over the past eight years! Hosted at the Boca Raton Resort & Club, the event took place February 21-23, 2014 and featured an amazing weekend of philanthropy, comedy and of course, a stellar automobile and motorcycle display all to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County. Founded by Rita and Rick Case of The Rick Case Automotive Group and under the direction of Event Chair Jamie McDonnell, IV along with Honorary Chair Mike Jackson, the Boca Raton Concours grows each year bringing together new supporters, introducing exciting new event components and showcasing even better exotic, classic automobiles and motorcycles, and this year was no different. This year’s Concours showcased the history of Mercedes-Benz through the years with a tremendous line-up of memorable vintage automobiles. “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 thrilled to say that not only is the Boca Raton Con-cours thriving but it has become, in a short eight years, the fastest grow-ing and most char-itable Concours in the world.”

2014 BOCA RATON CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE PRESENTED BY

MERCEDES-BENZ AND AUTONATION ATTRACTED

MORE THAN 6,000 ATTENDEES ALL TO BENEFIT

THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF BROWARD COUNTY

Collector Car Market 2

Classic Car Seminars

and Orange County

Choppers

2

duPont Registry Live

Hangar Party

3

Gala Dinner, Auction

& Show

4-5

Automobile & Motor-

cycle Exhibition

6

Operation Ignite! 7

Award Results 8-10

2015 Save the Date 11

April 2014

Inside this issue:

All photos in the

newsletter are

courtesy of Robert

Stolpe, Clay Wieland,

& Forest Johnson

BGCBC.ORG

Brian, Chloe & Liz Quail with Boys & Girls Clubs members

Classic Car Seminars at the Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance

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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!

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….

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duPont Registry Live™ Hangar Party

Tim Ratty and Brent Spechler 2014 Featured Artist, Timothy Raines Chip Bamond, Larry & Christy Hierholzer

and Brian Quail

Ken Baker, Russell Glace, Alex Berry, Jeff

Edmonds and Forest Johnson

Rita Case, Daniella Ortiz and Rick Case Members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of

Broward County Culinary Arts Program

Tom duPont, Rita Case, Kim Costello and

Brian Quail

Naty Gonzalez, James, Rebecca & Jamie

McDonnell

Rick Case, Paul Teutul, Sr., and Brian Quail

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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),

presenting Mike Maroone with Automotive Lifetime Achievement

Award

David Galbreath (left) presenting the Boca Award Concours

d’Elegance Award of Elegance to Scott George of the REVS Institute

Wayne Brady performing

live on stage

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Scenes from the Gala

Event Founders Rita & Rick Case with Ann

Marie & Jim Dunn

Monica & Mike Maroone

Marti & H. Wayne Huizenga

From Left to Right: Kay Manly, Rebecca

McDonnell, Rita Case

Event Chairman, Jamie McDonnell IV (Right)

with Wayne Carini

Dr. Joanne & Dr. Edward Dauer

From Left to Right: Jamie McDonnell IV,

Paul Teutel, Sr. of Orange County Choppers,

Ryan Hunter-Reay

From Left to Right: Mike Maroone, H.

Wayne Huizenga, Mike Jackson

Larry & Christy Hierholzer

Liz, Chloe & Brian Quail

Happy & Bill Nisson Raquel Case and Greg Travaline

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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

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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. After a brief orientation

the kids were ready to go. With clipboards in

hand and pens ready, they were off to learn

more about the uniqueness of the cars.

Each classic car inspection took them on a

historical journey into the unique details, val-

ue and care given by the car owner. The kids

had the distinct pleasure of meeting several

car owners who travel the Concours circuit

across the country.

The judges were instructed by Kyle to judge the cars based on the following categories; design, interior, elec-

trical, paint and engine. Many of the car owners welcomed the kids and gladly took time to explain the de-

tails of their car. There were plenty of questions asked by the kids as well since they were blown away by

the experience. Some even commented that the Concours was “the best field trip ever!”

Their winning car was a 1966 Chevrolet Corvair owned by Jim Elliott of Yorktown, Virginia. (pictured right.)

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2014 Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance Award Winners Brass, Antique & Vintage Thru 1924

Excellence in Class—1910 Oakland ‘30’ 24, LeeAnn & Ron Laird

Best in Class—1911 Packard ‘30’, Michael DeAngelis

American Classic Open 1925-1934

Excellence in Class—1933 Lincoln Convertible, Jay Quail

Best in Class—1932 Stutz DV-32 Phaeton, Aneice Lassiter

American Classic Open 1935-1948

Excellence in Class—1938 Lincoln Zephyr Sedan, Alan Berg

Best in Class—1929 Packard 640, Darrel Cole

American Production Open 1925-1948

Best in Class—1939 Plymouth Convertible, Mark Smith

American Production Closed 1925-1948

Best in Class—1935 Desoto Airflow, Debbie & John Wagner

American Production Open 1949-1955

Excellence in Class—1953 Cadillac Eldorado, Joe Cardiello

Best in Class—1950 Ford Custom Convertible, Larry Epstein

American Production Open 1956-1959

Excellence in Class—1958 Edsel Pacer, Dawn & Herb Wiese

Best in Class—1958 Mercury Montclair, Warren Wubker

American Production Open 1960-1975

Excellence in Class—1966 Chevrolet Covair, Jim Elliott

Best in Class—1960 Buick Electra 225, John DeTulio

American Sports Open 1950-1975

Excellence in Class—1956 Ford Thunderbird, Andrew Forte

Best in Class—1955 Ford Thunderbird, Robert Kohl

American Sports Closed 1950-1975

Excellence in Class—1963 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, G. Larry Wilson

Best in Class—1965 Chevrolet Corvette, Carlo Leonardo

American Muscle Open 1960-1975

Excellence in Class—1969 Plymouth GTX, David Smith

Best in Class—1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS, Michael Merlo

American Muscle Closed 1960-1975

Excellence in Class—1967 Chevrolet Camaro, Michael Carlton

Excellence in Class—1969 Dodge Dart GTS, Richard Gottlieb

Best in Class—1969 Chevrolet Camaro, Ken Wayne

American Finned Cars 1950’s and 1960’s

Excellence in Class—1957 Pontiac Star Chief, Marvin T. Hill

Excellence in Class—1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, Kim & Dwane Lay

Best in Class—1957 Chevrolet Bel-Air “Nomad”, Bradley Bean

Best in Class—1957 Cadillac 62, Arthur Polachec

Foreign Production Closed 1945-1975

Excellence in Class—1967 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, Clark H. Tester

Best in Class—1966 Jaguar 3.4 S, John Read

Foreign Luxury Open though 1944

Best in Class—1925 Alvis SC 12/50, Celia & John Layzell

Foreign Luxury Open 1945-1975

Excellence in Class—1953 Rolls-Royce Drophead, Marlene & Gene Epstein

Best in Class—1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II, Ronald Sedley

Foreign Luxury Closed 1945-1975 (Bentley Class)

Excellence in Class—1960 Bentley S2, Faye & Jonathan Kellerman

Best in Class—1957 Bentley S1, James Dutton

Foreign Luxury Closed 1945-1975 (Rolls-Royce Class)

Excellence in Class—1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II, Chuck Loper

Best in Class—1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III, Harry Davis

Foreign Sports Open through 1959

Excellence in Class—1958 Jaguar XK150 OTS, Chris Lapinski

Best in Class—1957 Aston Martin DB 2/4 MK III, Don & Harris Brodie

Foreign Sports Closed through 1959

Excellence in Class—1958 A.C. Aceca, L. Hanko & Axel Rosenblad

Best in Class—1955 Jaguar XK140 FHC, Lloyd Gillespie

Foreign Sports Open 1960-1975

Excellence in Class—1965 Austin Healey 3000, Mitchell Kaminsky

Best in Class—1962 Ferrari 2550 Cabriolet, Ted Johnson

Foreign Sports Closed 1960-1975

Excellence in Class—1973 Ferrari Daytona 365 GTB/4, Dennis Nicotra

Best in Class—1969 Iso Grifo 7 Litre, Gus Pope

One Off’s and Limited Production

Excellence in Class—1937 Ford Eifel, Claudia & John Southard

Excellence in Class—1935 Ford 48, Norman Wolgin

Best in Class—1953 MG TD Sport Speciale, Diane & Howard Banaszak

Best in Class—1952 Muntz Jet, William Sipko

Fifty Years of Porsche

Excellence in Class—1962 Porsche 356b, Alex Dearborn

Excellence in Class—1967 Porsche 911 Targa, G. Larry Wilson

Excellence in Class—1970 Porsche 914, Larry Saxby

Best in Class—1963 Porsche 2000 GS, Peter Bartelli

Best in Class—1969 Porsche 911 2.0 S, Leah & Robert Adams

Preservation Excellence in Class—1965 Sunbeam Tiger Mark I, Kim Barnes

Best in Class—1958 Cadillac Fleetwood, James Verraster, III

Microcars

Excellence in Class—1957 BMW Isetta 300, Celia & Tom O’Neill-

Best in Class—1939 Crosley Convertible, Dr. Brian & Becky Hinrichs

Mercedes-Benz Classic Pre-War Open

Excellence in Class—1886 Mercedes-Benz Motor Wagon, Stephen

Plaster

Best in Class—1937 Mercedes-Benz 170H, Alain Cerf

Mercedes-Benz Classic Pre-War Closed

Best in Class—1935 Mercedes-Benz 130H, Olivier Cerf-

Mercedes-Benz SL

Excellence in Class—1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, Richard Rose

Excellence in Class—1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL, Christine & Jimmy

Skotidas

Best in Class—1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, Lisa & Leo Schigiel

Best in Class—1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing, The Premier

Collection

Best in Class—1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL, Malcolm Newbourne

Best in Class—1967 Mercedes-Benz 250 SL, W. Kettelhack

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2014 Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance Award Winners Mercedes-Benz Collectible Open

Excellence in Class—1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5, Edward Grayson

Best in Class—1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 Se, Mitchell Terk, MD

Mercedes-Benz Collectible Closed

Excellence in Class—1971 Mercedes-Benz 380 Se, G. Larry Wilson

Best in Class—1952 Mercedes-Benz 220 “Lieferwagen,” Dennis Frick &

Lori Van Houten Frick

Sponsors Choice Award- Honda Aircraft

1965 Honda 5600, Tony Blevins

Sponsors Choice Award- PermaPlate

1953 Glasspar G-2, H. DeWayne Ashmead

Sponsors Choice Award- CBS

1911 Packard ’30,’ Michael DeAngelis

Sponsors Choice Award- AutoNation

1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing, The Premier Collection

Sponsors Choice Award- Wheels Up

1969 Chevrolet Corvette 427, John Russo

Sponsors Choice Award- J.R. Dunn Jewelers

1929 Packard 640, Darrel Cole-

Sponsors Choice Award- Ferrari

1962 Ferrari 250 Cabriolet- Ted Johnson

Cars That Matters Award

1963 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster/Shark Coupe

HVA Award

1935 Mercedes-Benz Cabriolet A, The Premier Collection

Ulysse Nardin Timeless Award

1952 Daimler DB18-SS, Joshua Teverow

Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County Award

1953 Nash Healey LeMans Coupe, Leonard McCue

Best European Classic

1939 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster, The Premier Collection

Best American Classic

1930 Packard 734, H. DeWayne Ashmead-

Best Closed Post-War Car

1965 Shelby GT350, Susan & David Turner

Best Closed Pre-War Car

1935 Desoto Airflow, Debbie & John Wagner

Best Open Post-War Car

1957 Ford Thunderbird, Larry Coe

Best Open Pre-War Car

1937 812 SC Phaeton, Mary Beth Sheehan

Most Elegant Post-War Closed

1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Flying Spur, Ed Waterman

Most Elegant Post-War Open

1959 Cadillac Eldorado, Mary Beth Sheehan

Most Elegant Pre-War Closed

1938 HRG, Stephanie & Orin Smith

Most Elegant Pre-War Open

1931 Duesenberg J-104, Adeline & Ralph Marano

Essence of Design

1950 Jaguar 120 OTS, Frank Rubino

Rolling Sculpture

1947 Bentley Mark VI, Stephanie & Orin Smith

Spirit of the Road

1957 Fiat Jolly, Thomas duPont

Timeless Elegance

1959 Bentley S1 Fastback Continental, Fred Kriz

Chief Judge Award

1955 Californian Roadster, Geoffrey Hacker

Chairman’s Choice Award

1961 Maserati 3500 Coupe, Blake Stevenson

Founders Award

1955 Ferrari Europe, Stephen Bruno

People’s Choice Award

1947 Bentley Mark VI, Stephanie & Orin Smith

Grand Marshal Award, Top Tier Class

1958 Mercury Montclair, Warren Wubker

Best of Show

1939 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster, The Premier Collection

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2014 Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance Award Winners MOTORCYCLE AWARDS

Pre-War Domestic

1930 Henderson KJ, Dave Clemons

Pre-War Foreign

1913 FN, Dee & Jim Thomas

Post-War Domestic Thru 1965

1946 Indian Chief, George Hervert

Post-War British Thru 1965

Excellence in Class—1950 Matchless G9 Super Clubman,

Mark Sepulveda

Best in Class—1953 Triumph T120 Bonneville, Don Mays

Post-War Japanese Thru 1965

1961 Honda CB92, Mary Alice Behrens

Post-War European Thru 1965

1965 BMW R69S, Robert Scharf

Post-War Domestic 1965-1975

1970 Harley-Davidson XR750, Robert Sinclair

Post-War British 1965-1975

Excellence in Class—1967 Matchless G15CS, William Tracy

Best in Class—1973 Triumph X75 Hurricane, Mark Bromley

Post-War Japanese 1965-1975

1972 Honda CB100 Sport, Robert Brandner

Post-War European 1965-1975

1969 Ducati 350 Desmo, Chet Litwin

Racing Motorcycles (All Years)

1967 Triton, Richard Nixon

People’s Choice Award

1929 Harley-Davidson JD, Larry Smith

Best of Show

1934 Brough Superior 11-50

From Left to Right: Brian Quail, Jamie

McDonnell IV, Tom duPont

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