The 29th Annual Dana Point Concours d' Elegance took place on June 26, 2011 on the Monarch Beach Golf Links at the prestigious St. Regis resort in Dana Point, California. Honoring the 125th anniversary of the first Benz automobile, the featured Marque for the 2011 Dana Point Concours was Mercedes-Benz. The Dana Point Concours also added a special class for the 50th anniversary of the Jaguar E-type.
2011 Winners Circle
Best of Show
1931 Bugatti Type 51

The Nethercutt Collection - Sylmar, CA
*Image provided by Greg Mahoney
Featured Marque Award
1962 300SC Hardtop Roadster

Helmut Reiss - Laguna Beach, CA
Chairman’s Classic Car Award
1931 Marmon 145 Le Barron

Aaron & Valerie Weiss - San Marino, CA
Briggs Cunningham Award
1948 Bentley Mark VI Saloon

Pierre Lemicux - Palm Springs, CA
Catherine Thyen Award
1956 Continental Mark II Coupe

Representative John Campbell – Irvine, CA
Design Achievement Award – Closed
1967 Ferrari 275 GTB

Robert Aldridge - Costa Mesa, CA
Design Achievement Award – Open
1955 Porsche RS 550 Spyder

Pieter & Cheryl Dunkel - Newport Beach, CA
Meguiar’s "Finish Fantastique" Award
1931 Packard 833 Roadster

Mrs. James Edwards - Newport Beach, CA
Honorary Judges’ Choice
1913 Mercedes Benz Double Phaeton Torpedo

Jack & Helen Nethercutt - Sylmar, CA
Elegance Award, Pre-War
1938 Delahaye 1.45 Coupe

Pieter & Merle Mullin - Los Angeles, CA
Elegance Award, Post-War
1953 Mercedes Benz 300 S Coupe

William Keck – Irvine, CA
Car Classes
Class 1 - Antique and Vintage (to 1925)
1913 Mercedes-Benz 37/95 Double Phaeton Torpedo
FIRST PLACE

Jack & Helen Nethercutt - Sylmar, CA
1910 Packard "Thirty" Gentleman's Runabout
SECOND PLACE

John Walters - Coto de Caza, CA
1921 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost
THIRD PLACE

Rick Rawlins - Balboa Island, CA
Class 2a - American Classics CCCA (1925-1948) Open
1931 Marmon 145 Le Barron
FIRST PLACE

Aaron & Valerie Weiss - San Marino, CA
1930 Cadillac 452A Fleetwood
SECOND PLACE

Frederick Lax - Malibu, CA
1931 Packard 833 Roadster
THIRD PLACE

Mrs. James Edwards - Newport Beach, CA
Class 2b - American Classics CCCA (1925-1948) Closed
1937 Packard 1501-1012 Formal Sedan
FIRST PLACE

Philo & Diane Smith - Laguna Beach, CA
1934 Pierce Arrow Silver 2-door coupe
SECOND PLACE

Chuck & Carol Swimmer - San Diego, CA
1931 Franklin 153 DeLux Airman Speedster
THIRD PLACE

Robert Webb - Los Angeles, CA
Class 3 - European Classic CCCA (1925-1948)
1931 Bugatti Type 51
FIRST PLACE

The Nethercutt Collection - Sylmar, CA
1930 Rolls Royce Phantom II
SECOND PLACE

Danny & Karen Howard - Tarzana, CA
1938 Delahaye 1.45 Coupe
THIRD PLACE

Peter & Merle Mullin - Los Angeles, CA
Class 5 - Auburn / Cord / Duesenberg – 1935
1935 Duesenberg Speedster
FIRST PLACE

General William Lyon - Newport Beach, CA
1931 Duesenberg Convertible
SECOND PLACE

Richard Law - Capo Beach, CA
Class 6a - American Luxury Touring (Postwar)
1956 Ford Thunderbird
FIRST PLACE

Crevier Classic Cars - Costa Mesa, CA
1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
SECOND PLACE

Dennis Katovsich - Newport Beach, CA
1956 Continental MKII Coupe
THIRD PLACE

John Campbell - Irvine, CA
Class 6b - European Luxury Touring (Postwar)
1961 Jaguar Mark II
FIRST PLACE

Tom Krefetz - N/A
1969 BMW 2800 CS Coupe
SECOND PLACE

Murray Fowler - Costa Mesa, CA
1951 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith
THIRD PLACE

Dan & Kathy Kulka - Huntington Beach, CA
Class 7a - Porsche (to 1965)
1962 Porsche 356 Cabriolet
FIRST PLACE

Paul Colony - Pasadena, CA
1960 Porsche 356 T5 Roadster
SECOND PLACE

Charles McPherson - Dana Point, CA
1955 Porsche 356 Continental Super
THIRD PLACE

Jim and Tiffany Liberty - Newport Beach, CA
Class 7b - Porsche (1966 - newer)
1986 Porsche 930 Turbo
FIRST PLACE

Joseph DeMeo - Santa Monica, CA
1968 Porsche 912 Targa
SECOND PLACE

Ron Cook - Dana Point, CA
1985 Porsche 911 Carrera
THIRD PLACE

Robert Cantarini - Lake Elsinore, CA
Class 8 - Woodies and Wagons (to 1960)
1941 Packard Woody
FIRST PLACE

Kornier Family - Orange, CA
1947 Ford Sportsman
SECOND PLACE

Crevier Classic Cars - Costa Mesa, CA
1947 Ford Sportsman Woodie Convertible
THIRD PLACE

Larry Ginsburg - Laguna Beach, CA
Class 9a - Austin Healey / MG / Triumph
1955 MG TF 1500
FIRST PLACE

John Farwick - Orange, CA
1964 Austin Healey BJ8 MK3
SECOND PLACE

Colin Seid - La Jolla, CA
1948 MG TC
THIRD PLACE

Rick & Jill Pullen - Yorba Linda, CA
Class 9b - Italian Sports Cars under 3 litres
1972 Fiat Dino Spider 2.4 Litre
FIRST PLACE

Bill Reinert & Jan Kreider - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
1961 Lancia Appia
SECOND PLACE

Mike Baum - Laguna Beach, CA
1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider
THIRD PLACE

Drew & Josephine Alcazar - Phoenix, AZ
Class 9c - Sports Cars under 3 litres (all others to 1984)
1959 A/C Bristol
FIRST PLACE

Crevier Classic Cars - Costa Mesa, CA
1952 Singer 4AD
SECOND PLACE

Craig & Dannie McLaughlin, Encinitas, CA
1960 Lotus Elite Coupe
THIRD PLACE

Will & Maritza Nighswonger - Dana Point, CA
Class 9d - Sports Cars over 3 litres (to 1984)
1963 Apollo 3500 Coupe
FIRST PLACE

Bud & Stephanie Bourassa - Scottsdale, AZ
1953 Glasspar
SECOND PLACE

Jerry Wood - N/A
1953 Nash Healey Le Mans Coupe
THIRD PLACE

Bob Segui, Santa Maria
Class 9e - Italian Coachwork with American V-8 Engines
1968 Iso Grifo 7-liter Coupe
FIRST PLACE

Don & Carol Murray - Laguna Beach, CA
1966 Bizzarini P538 LeMans Roadster
SECOND PLACE

Richard Wasselink - San Juan Capistrano, CA
1969 Bizzarrini 5300 Strada Coupe
THIRD PLACE

Ron Spindler - Los Angeles, CA
Class 10a - Mercedes Benz (125th Anniversary)
1958 Mercedes-Benz 180 D
FIRST PLACE

Mercedes-Benz Classic Center - Irvine, CA
1957 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster
SECOND PLACE

Roger Rousset - Newport Beach, CA
1967 Mercedes Benz 250 SL
THIRD PLACE

Jon Bernardi - San Marcos, CA
Class 10b - Mercedes Benz 300SL
1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing
FIRST PLACE

Russell Hook - La Jolla, CA
1961 Mercedes Benz 300SL Roadster
SECOND PLACE

Tom & Linda Bau - Ladera Ranch, CA
1961 Mercedes Benz 300SL Roadster
THIRD PLACE

Barry Kornier - Orange, CA
Class 11 - Ferrari (to 1984)
1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4
FIRST PLACE

Robert Aldridge, Crevier Classic Cars - Costa Mesa, CA
1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS Spyder
SECOND PLACE

Russell Hook - La Jolla, CA
1973 Ferrari 365 GTC/4
THIRD PLACE

David & Victoria Wilhelm - Coto de Caza, CA
Class 12 - Mini-cars to 1970 (Special Class)
1948 Davis Devon Tarnutzer & Carini Collection
FIRST PLACE

Rick Tarnutzer - Newport Beach, CA
1960 Fiat 600 Jolly
SECOND PLACE

Chris Schwartz - Irvine, CA
1958 BMW Isetta
THIRD PLACE

David Raab - Tustin, CA
Class 13a - Jaguar XK120/140/150
1961 Jaguar XK-150 3.8 DHC
FIRST PLACE

Tom Krefetz - Vista, CA
1955 Jaguar XK-140M OTS
SECOND PLACE

Robert & Virginia Huntington - N. Tustin, CA
1953 Jaguar XK120 FHC
THIRD PLACE

Tim & Patti Tunnell
Class 13b - Jaguar XKE (1961-1963)
1962 Jaguar XKE Convertible
FIRST PLACE

Aaron & Valerie Weiss - San Marino, CA
1963 Jaguar XKE Series 1 Coupe
SECOND PLACE

Malcolm Schneer - Costa Mesa, CA
1963 Jaguar XKE Series 1 Roadster
THIRD PLACE

Robert & Virginia Huntington - N. Tustin, CA
Class 13c - Jaguar XKE (1961-1973)
1967 Jaguar XKE Series 1 4.2 Roadster
FIRST PLACE

Ken & Ann Smith - La Jolla, CA
1970 Jaguar XKE 4.2 OTS
SECOND PLACE

Dave Wellwood & Glen Maijata - Ventura, CA
1967 Jaguar XKE Series 1 2+2 Coupe
THIRD PLACE

Walt Lima - San Diego, CA
Class 14 - Shelby Cobra and Mustang (to 1970) (original cars only)
1963 Cobra Roadster
FIRST PLACE

Richard Munroe - Orange, CA
1965 Shelby GT350
SECOND PLACE

Mike Martin - San Juan Capistrano, CA
1966 Shelby GT350H
THIRD PLACE

Mike Martin - San Juan Capistrano, CA
Class 15a - Race cars (pre-1960)
1946 Kurtis Ross-Page Special
FIRST PLACE

Petersen Automotive Museum - Los Angeles, CA
Porsche 1955 550 RS Spyder
SECOND PLACE

Peter & Cheryl Dunkel - Newport Beach, CA
1952 Jaguar XK120 Race Car
THIRD PLACE

Bill Rooklidge - N/A
Class 15b - Race cars (1960 to current)
1967 MG C-GTS
FIRST PLACE

Henry Camisasca - Irvine, CA
1966 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350H
SECOND PLACE

Bernie & Diana Kretzschmar - Costa Mesa, CA
1964 Ford Mustang Shelby 289 FIA Cobra
THIRD PLACE

Bob Stockwell - Costa Mesa, CA
Class 17 - American Muscle Cars (1960 to 1974)
1969 Oldsmobile 442
FIRST PLACE

John Lewis - Huntington Beach, CA
1968 AMC AMX Fastback
SECOND PLACE

Troy & Wanda Mytinger - Trabuco Canyon, CA
1963 Chevrolet Impala SS 409
THIRD PLACE

Rick Lorenzen - Rancho Dominguez, CA
Class 18a - Corvette (1953 – 1964)
1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
FIRST PLACE

Bob Cuevas - Irvine, CA
1957 Chevrolet Corvette
SECOND PLACE

Dennis Pagliano – San Marino
1954 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
THIRD PLACE

Richard Guerrero - Dana Point, CA
Class 18b - Corvette (1965 to 1967)
1967 Chevrolet Corvette
FIRST PLACE

Peter Koretz - Valencia, CA
1967 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
SECOND PLACE

Harry LeKites - Huntington Beach, CA
1967 Chevrolet Corvette L71 Convertible
THIRD PLACE

Gordon Wangers – Henderson, CA
Class 19a - Traditional Hot Rods (to 1934)
1933 Ford Deluxe Roadster
FIRST PLACE

Dennis Proud - Balboa Island, CA
1932 Ford Roadster
SECOND PLACE

Chris Young - Huntington Beach, CA
1932 Ford Roadster
THIRD PLACE

Ron Leland - Dana Point, CA
Class 19b - Customs (1935 to 1960)
1936 Ford Roadster
FIRST PLACE

Fred DeFalco - Anaheim, CA
1949 Buick Sedanette
SECOND PLACE

Bart Rinker - La Quinta, CA
1940 Mercury Roadster Convertible
THIRD PLACE

Harold Saul - Anaheim Hills, CA
MOTORCYCLE CLASSES
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Class 24a - American Production (1901-1929)
FIRST PLACE
1912 Pierce
Carl Haren - N/A
Class 24b - American Production (1930-1977)
FIRST PLACE
1941 Indian Chief
Robert Myers
SECOND PLACE
1947 Indian Chief
Richard Terrones
Class 24c - European Production (1901-1929)
FIRST PLACE
1952 Vincent Black Shadow
Dick Klatt
SECOND PLACE
1937 BMW R4
Evan Bell
THIRD PLACE
1952 Ceicato Tourismo
Ted Galelli
Class 24d - European Production (1953-1964)
FIRST PLACE
1956 Velocette 500
Charlotte Martin
SECOND PLACE
1960 Moto Guzzi
Raul Padestra
THIRD PLACE
1964 BMW R60/2
Scott Williams
Class 24e - European Production (1965-1977)
FIRST PLACE
1967 BSA Spitfire
Brian Pearson
SECOND PLACE
1966 Ducati Monza
Dave Alfonso
THIRD PLACE
1970 Ducati 350 Desmo
Ted Galelli
Class 24f - Japanese Production (1957-1969)
FIRST PLACE
1969 Honda CL 350
Jane Brennan
Class 24g - Japanese Production (1970-1977)
FIRST PLACE
1975 Kawasaki Mach 4
Dan Ambrecht
Class 24i - Competition (1950-1977)
FIRST PLACE
1955 Ducati 125
Hugo Gallina
Class 24j - Motorcycles of Interest or Significance
FIRST PLACE
1959 Ducati Mariana Gran Sport
Marcelo Doffo