Past Colonial Concours Award recipients
Congratulations
We salute the many cars and vehicles that participated in past Colonial Concours d' Elegance competitions. Every one of you are valued and appreciated! A special congratulations to our award winners for both our Class Competition and our Special Awards for 2022!
COLONIAL CLASS AWARDS
American Car Open - 1931 Auburn Cabriolet, Mark Hunihan
American Car Closed - 1956 Chrysler New Yorker St Regis, Bret Contreras
German Car - 1956 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, Dr. Michael Anderson
English Car - 1035 Triumph Southern Cross Roadster, Dennis Mamchur
Italian Car - 1969 Alfa Romeo Duetto Roadster, Charles Spiegel
Muscle Car - 1968 Mustang GT
Front Engine Ferrari - 1997 Ferrari 456 GT
Beauty & Performance - 1967 Jaguar E Type, Jim Petty
Modified Car - 1953 Baldwin Special, extensive West Coast racing history, Jose Fernandez owner,
restored by Redline Automotive Restorations.
Competition Car - 1963 Aston Martin DB4 GT, Andrew Greenberg
Future Classic - 1978 Datsun 280-Z, 100% original, Ann Fagan
Grand Touring - 1955 Chevrolet Corvette, Jerry and Gail Verrilli
Best in Show - 1939 Alfa Romeo 6 C 2300 Corsa Spider by Bertone, Michael Connell owner,
restored by Redline Automotive Restorations.
COLONIAL SPECIALTY AWARDS
Most Outstanding Coachwork - 1931 Chrysler CD8 Roadster, Dane Medici
Founders Choice Award - 1953 Austin-Healey 100, Bob Markovich
Preservation Award (Post War) - 1972 MG, 100% original, Robert Baker
American Sports Car - 1955 Chevrolet Corvette, Jerry and Gail Verrilli
Super Car International - Toyota Supra, Zach Veach
Commercial Vehicle/Truck - 1955 Studebaker E-7 Pick-up, Val and Leslie Caron
Most Unique Design - 1978 Citroen 2CV, Robert Lachman
Colonial Concours Excellence Award - 1961 Jaguar XK-150, David Porter
Brew Master's Select Award, presented by Woodbury Brewery - 1973 Jaguar XKE Series 3,
Bernard A. Smith owner
Spirit of Hard Work Award, presented by Litchfield Distillery - 1955 Jaguar D-Type Tempero,
Competition Car, Steve Shabet
Hot Rod Challenge - 1935 Ford 3 Window Coupe, Peter Martin and Mike Johnson
Women in Motion Award of Excellence - 1968 Chrysler Convertible, Kira Delia
Colonial Junior Judges Award - 1939 Alfa Romeo 6 C 2300 Corsa Spider by Bertone
Michael Connell owner, restored by Redline Automotive Restorations.
Colonial Spirit of Competition - Honoring Connecticut Motorsports -
#151, 1935 Ford Stock Car, Mike Huniker
Colonial Spirit of Competition, Loud, Fast and Colorful - 1978 Chevrolet Monza,
driven by Carl Schafer, Chris and Michael Perrotti owners
Colonial 30 Under 30 - Porsche 911, Eric Holtz
Honda Prelude, Lucas Cohen
Special Thank You
We want to extend a special thank you to the New Milford Volunteer Fire Department for bringing their beautiful vintage Water Witch Two, one of New Milford's earliest fire wagons, and the community's Pride & Joy!