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!
2024 Colonial Notice
Hello! Please note the 2024 Colonial has been canceled due to the loss of our dear friend Carl Dunham. We will be reaching out to all entrants immediately. We will be planning a Rally Ride on Sunday, September 15, 2024 through the beautiful Litchfield Hills. For more information please click below. Thank you