2023 Concours d'Elegance at Copshaholm To Feature 1932 Peerless V16 Sedan Prototype

SOUTH BEND, IN – The 2023 Concours d’Elegance at Copshaholm is proud to feature a 1932 Peerless V16 Sedan Prototype as part of its Multi-Cylinder Motoring: The Twelves & Sixteens class.  The car is exhibited courtesy of the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum in Cleveland, Ohio. Peerless was once one of the world’s pre-eminent luxury automobile manufacturers and began exploring V16 power in the early 1930s. Just the single prototype was completed, featuring coachwork by the Murphy Body Company.

 

The 2023 Concours d’Elegance at Copshaholm will showcase over 80 exquisite vehicles across ten classes. Other highlights include programs by nationally-renowned historians Ken Gross and Brian Baker as well as a documentary on pioneering race car driver Paula Murphy, which will be hosted by documentary producer Cindy Sisson.

 

The Concours at Copshaholm’s Chief Judge is renowned automotive scholar and historian Matt Short. Judging will be French Traditional. The awards ceremony will be narrated by noted automotive raconteur, Bill Rothermel. The Concours d’Elegance at Copshaholm will be held Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the Studebaker National Museum in South Bend, Indiana. The show field opens to the public at 10am and closes at 4pm. The Pass In Review and Awards ceremony begins at 2:30pm.  For more information, visit www.concoursatcopshaholm.org.

2023 Concours d'Elegance at Copshaholm To Celebrate Corvette’s 70th anniversary

SOUTH BEND, IN – The 2023 Concours d’Elegance at Copshaholm celebrates the Corvette’s 70th anniversary with a special class devoted to “America’s Sports Car.” The class will feature Corvettes from each of the car’s 8 generations. Additionally, National Corvette Museum Curator and former General Motors designer Brian Baker will be on hand to present a special program, “Seventy Years of America’s Sports Car,” at 1pm in the Wiekamp Auditorium. Admission is included with a Concours ticket.

 

Other programs at the 2023 Concours d’Elegance at Copshaholm include “Rolling Sculpture: Streamlined and Art Deco Cars and Motorcycles 1930-1941,” presented by automotive author and historian Ken Gross, in the Wiekamp Auditorium at 11am. At noon, the Concours will screen “Paula Murphy: Undaunted,” a documentary on pioneering race car driver Paula Murphy, hosted by Producer Cindy Sisson.

 

The Concours at Copshaholm’s Chief Judge is renowned automotive scholar and historian Matt Short. Judging will be French Traditional. The awards ceremony will be narrated by noted automotive raconteur, Bill Rothermel. The Concours d’Elegance at Copshaholm will be held Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the Studebaker National Museum in South Bend, Indiana. The show field opens to the public at 10am and closes at 4pm. The Pass In Review and Awards ceremony begins at 2:30pm.  For more information, visit www.concoursatcopshaholm.org.

2023 Concours d'Elegance at Copshaholm To Welcome Automotive Author & Historian Ken Gross

SOUTH BEND, IN – The 2023 Concours d’Elegance at Copshaholm is delighted to welcome automotive author and historian Ken Gross as its featured guest. Ken has been around automobiles his entire life and most recently has been Guest Curator for fourteen highly-acclaimed exhibitions of extraordinary automobiles and motorcycles in fine art museums. Mr. Gross previously served as Executive Director of the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles and has been a Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Chief Class Judge for 31 years. He also serves on the Pebble Beach Selection Committee and is the Chief Judge for the Greenwich (CT) Concours d’Elegance. He is the Concours Director for the Chattanooga MotorCar Festival and he serves on the Advisory Boards of the American Hot Rod Foundation and T.R.O.G. (The Race of Gentlemen).

 

Ken will be presenting the a program titled “Rolling Sculpture: Streamlined and Art Deco Cars and Motorcycles 1930-1941” in the Wiekamp Auditorium at 11am. Admission to the program is included with your Concours ticket. Additionally, Ken will serve as a guest judge and select and present the “Ken Gross Digs this Car” award at the Pass In Review and Awards Ceremony, beginning at 2:30pm.

 

The Concours at Copshaholm’s Chief Judge is renowned automotive scholar and historian Matt Short. Judging will be French Traditional. The awards ceremony will be narrated by noted automotive raconteur, Bill Rothermel. The Concours d’Elegance at Copshaholm will be held Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the Studebaker National Museum in South Bend, Indiana. The show field opens to the public at 10am and closes at 4pm. The Pass In Review and Awards ceremony begins at 2:30pm.  For more information, visit www.concoursatcopshaholm.org.

Screening of Women in Motor Sports Documentary "Paula Murphy: Undaunted" at 2023 Concours d'Elegance at Copshaholm

Poster about the Paula Murphy: Undaunted documentary showing during the Concours. Images of Paul sitting on the #9 Studebaker Avanti and the STP racer at the Bonneville Salt Flats.

SOUTH BEND, IN – The Studebaker National Museum announces the screening of the new Paula Murphy documentary, “Paula Murphy: Undaunted,” underwritten by Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA*), at the 2023 Concours d’Elegance at Copshaholm, at Noon in the Wiekamp Auditorium. Ms. Murphy drove for Studebaker in its record-setting Bonneville Salt Flats campaign in the fall of 1963. She drove the #9 Studebaker Avanti to over 170 mph in addition to her other record-setting runs. The #9 Avanti will be on featured display during the Concours.

 

The screening is included with admission to the Concours at Copshaholm.

 

Paula Murphy defied odds and stereotypes as she carved her way to becoming the Andy Granatelli-sponsored "Miss STP" by setting speed records and competing in various race categories. While gaining fans, she also drew ire from the NHRA in 1967 when they rescinded her license. A die-hard supporter of her career, Granatelli fought for her place in the sport and was soon reinstated. Despite setbacks and wrecks, Paula did not stop moving and lived on to be known as "the fastest woman on wheels" as she broke records, and barriers, for future women in motorsports. 

 

*WIMNA is a community of professionals devoted to supporting opportunities for women across all motorsport disciplines by creating an inclusive, resourceful environment to foster mentorship, advocacy, education, and growth, ensuring our sport's continued strength and successful future. For more information, https://womeninmotorsportsna.com/

 

Awards will be presented in all classes, as well as Best of Show and other special awards of distinction. The Concours at Copshaholm’s Chief Judge is renowned automotive scholar and historian Matt Short. Judging will be French Traditional. The awards ceremony will be narrated by noted automotive historian, Bill Rothermel. Special guest at this year’s Concours will be author, historian, and journalist Ken Gross.

 

For more information, visit: www.concoursatcopshaholm.org.

Vehicle Application Opens for the fifth annual Concours d'Elegance at Copshaholm

SOUTH BEND, IN – The Studebaker National Museum announces vehicle applications are now open for the fifth annual Concours d’Elegance at Copshaholm, co-presented by LaVine Restorations & The JBS Collection. This exclusive gathering celebrates automotive design, engineering and culture and will be held Saturday, July 8, 2023, in South Bend, Indiana. The Concours will open to the public at 10am and will close at 4pm. The Pass In Review and Awards ceremony will begin at 2:30pm.

The 2023 featured marques are Oldsmobile and Jaguar. Full Classic® Indianapolis-built automobiles will be showcased as will twelve- and sixteen-cylinder Full Classic® motorcars. The Concours at Copshaholm will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Corvette as well as vehicles over 100 years old in the “Centennial Club” class. Other class highlights include American station wagons, Harley-Davidson motorcycles, pick-up trucks, as well as Raymond Loewy-era Studebakers. Rounding out the show field will be “New Deal Motoring” featuring popular-priced cars built between 1933 and 1942.

 Awards will be presented in all classes, as well as Best of Show and other special awards of distinction. The Concours at Copshaholm’s Chief Judge is renowned automotive scholar and historian Matt Short. Judging will be French Traditional. The awards ceremony will be narrated by automotive historian and raconteur, Bill Rothermel.

 To submit your car for application, visit: www.concoursatcopshaholm.org/vehicleapplication.  The full class list is shown below. The submission deadline is March 17, 2023, and owners will be notified of the Selection Committee’s decision by April 7, 2023.

 

  • The American Station Wagon - An open class for American-built station wagons

  • The Best Thing on Wheels: Oldsmobile - A class for Oldsmobile-branded automobiles

  • The Centennial Club: Pre-1923 Automobiles - An open class for all automobiles built in 1923 or prior

  • The Corvette at 70 - Corvettes of all years (35-year rule waived for this class)

  • Grace, Space and Pace: Jaguar - SS and Jaguar automobiles

  • Harley-Davidson Motorcycles - Harley-Davidson bikes made prior to 1987

  • Haul of Fame: Pickup Trucks - An open class for pickup trucks

  • Indianapolis Classics: Cole, Duesenberg, Marmon, National, Stutz - A class for all Indianapolis-built Full Classic® automobiles

  • Multi-cylinder Motoring: The Twelves and Sixteens - An open class for automobiles with twelve or sixteen cylinder engines

  • New Deal Motoring: 1933-1942 - An open class for 1933-1942 “affordable” automobiles

  • Studebaker’s Finest: The Raymond Loewy Era - A class for 1938-1955 Studebakers, 1956 Hawks, and the Studebaker Avanti

 

For more information, visit: www.concoursatcopshaholm.org.

2022 Concours d’Elegance at Copshaholm Announces Winners

SOUTH BEND, IN – The 2022 Concours d’Elegance at Copshaholm is pleased to announce this year’s award winners. Competition was extremely tight, drawing entrants from more than thirteen states.  Capturing Best Of Show was a 1936 Packard Super Eight, owned by Allen & Nancy Strong, from Urbana, IL. It was selected from over 80 vehicles. Renowned automotive historian, Matt Short, served as Chief Judge for the event. His professional experience includes The Henry Ford, The R.E. Olds Museum, the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum, and America’s Packard Museum. He has also served on the boards of the Society of Automotive Historians, the National Association of Automobile Museums, and the Packard Motor Car Foundation.

Other Premier Awards include:

J.M. Studebaker Award, presented to the Most Outstanding Studebaker
1930 Studebaker Dictator – Virgil & Margaret Studebaker, Troy, MO

The Standardized Quality Award: Most Outstanding Chrysler
1932 Chrysler Imperial – Ted & Mary Stahl, Chesterfield, MI

Raymond Loewy Award: Exemplary Exterior Design
1934 Packard Twelve Sport Phaeton – Pete Todo, Hobart, IN

Helen Dryden Award: Exemplary Interior Design
1920 Packard Twin Six Runabout – Timothy Heywood, Frankfort, IL

Fred & Augie Duesenberg Award: Engineering Excellence
1935 Chrysler Airflow – Raymond Jackson, Alsip, IL

Mayor’s Choice
1966 AMC Ambassador 880 – Mark Lemon, South Bend, IN

President’s Choice
1934 Studebaker Commander – John Kircher, Columbus, OH

Dave Kinney Digs This Car Award
1972 Ford Mustang Sprint – Robert Thomas, Indianapolis, IN

The Master of Ceremonies Award
1970 AMC Javelin Mark Donohue – Douglas Gehrke, Plymouth, IN

Chairman’s Choice Award
1970 AMC Javelin Trans-Am – Fritz Helmuth, Topeka, IN

Vivian & Eric LaVine/LaVine Restorations Award: Spirit of the Hobby
1951 Hudson Hornet – Larry Kennedy, Indianapolis, IN

 

BEST OF CLASS AWARDS: 

Class A:  Ultimate Luxury: Packard & Pierce-Arrow, 1920-1933
1931 Packard Deluxe Eight – Tom & Donna Tuls, Holland, MI

Class B: Ultimate Luxury: Packard & Pierce Arrow, 1934-1940
1937 Packard Twelve – Gene & Sally Perkins, Greenwood, IN

Class C:  Commanders & Dictators
1936 Studebaker Dictator – Terry & Marcia Frye, Verona, WI

Class D:  Walter’s Chryslers
1930 Chrysler 70 – Tim & Julia Wolfe, Sidney, OH

Class E:  The American Motors Corporation
1970 AMC Rebel Machine – Terry Weiner, Buffalo Grove, IL

Class F: Only In a Jeep
1964 Jeep Station Wagon – Tom & Trish Bishop, Westerville, OH

Class G: Stablemates: The American Pony Car
1970 Ford Shelby Mustang GT 500 – Chuck & Theresa Shelby, Lafayette, IN

Class H: Independent Thinking: Hudson & Nash
1927 Hudson Series O Roadster – Jeff & Karen Ozan, Metamora, MI

Class J:  Personal Luxury
1955 Kaiser Manhattan – Gilbert & Rosemary Chestney, Chelsea, MI

Class K: Teutonic Transportation
1958 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL – Timothy Stronger, Leesburg, IN

Class L: The Avanti at 60
1963 Studebaker Avanti – Fred Mazur, Sarver, PA

PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD:

1956 Cadillac Coupe DeVille – Dr. Joseph D’Avanzo, Northville, MI

JUNIOR JUDGING AWARD:

1966 Studebaker Commander – Doug & Katie Hodak, Darien, IL

Next year’s Concours d’Elegance at Copshaholm is scheduled for Saturday, July 8, 2023.  For more information, visit: www.concoursatcopshaholm.org.

The Concours d’Elegance at Copshaholm To Showcase a Stainless Steel-bodied 1936 Ford

Photo Credit: Hagerty

SOUTH BEND, IN – The Concours d’Elegance at Copshaholm will showcase a stainless steel-bodied 1936 Ford Deluxe Tudor Touring Sedan, courtesy of the Early Ford V-8 Museum in Auburn, Indiana. This car is one of six stainless steel-bodied 1936 Fords built by Allegheny Steel to promote the many uses of stainless steel. The six stainless Fords were distributed to Ford sales executives in each of its six U.S. regions. Of the six, just four are known to survive today.

 

The Concours at Copshaholm’s Chief Judge is renowned automotive scholar and historian Matt Short. Judging will be French Traditional. The awards ceremony will be narrated by noted automotive raconteur, Bill Rothermel. Special guest at this year’s Concours will be automotive journalist and historian Dave Kinney.  Kinney is the founder and publisher of the Hagerty Price Guide as well as a senior member of the American Society of Appraisers. The Concours d’Elegance at Copshaholm is co-presented by The JBS Collection & LaVine Restorations and will be held Saturday, July 9, 2022, at the Studebaker National Museum in South Bend, Indiana. The show field opens to the public at 10am and closes at 4pm. The Pass In Review and Awards ceremony begins at 2:30pm.  For more information, visit www.concoursatcopshaholm.org.

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