1931 Duesenberg Model J Earns Award Of Excellence: Grand Boulevard Walk Of History Honors At The Classic Auto Show

March 19, 2019 by The Classic Auto Show

From Its New Home At The OC Fair & Event Center, Two-Day Festival Featured More Than 1,500 Vehicles, and Appearances By Grand Marshal Adam Carolla and Automotive Industry Celebrities

 

Costa Mesa, Calif. (March 19, 2019) –A stunning, pristinely conditioned 1931 Duesenberg Model J earned the Award of Excellence: Grand Boulevard Walk of History honors at the third annual Classic Auto Show, held at the OC Fair & Event Center.  The honor capped a weekend celebration highlighted by record attendance, display of more than 1,500 rare vintage cars and the presentation of 25 awards.

The two-day festival kicked off with special appearance by Grand Marshal Adam Corolla, who hand-picked two vehicles from his private collection to display: Paul Newman's Championship Triumph TR6 and the Datsun 510 'Different Drummer' Trans Am.  The weekend also featured interviews with automotive celebrities Dave Kindig, Wayne Carini, Mark Worman, Mike Finnegan, Bogi Lateiner, and Lyn St. James. 

Showcasing classics from antiques and pre/post war to the hot rods, muscle cars, lowriders and Japanese imports that personify Southern California's iconic car culture, the two-day festival also featured an all-new '40 Shades of Green' collection to commemorate St. Patrick's Day on Sunday.

The event also offered show-goers its popular Grand Boulevard, a stunning display of 30 historically significant vehicles including the 1931 Model J Duesenberg, 1962 Fiat Jolly, 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spider, a 1941 Tatra T87, 1915 Pierce Arrow Model 48 Seven Passenger Suburban, 1976 Bricklin SV1 - the Canadian version of a DeLorean, and a 1956 Cadillac Limousine 7533 used under the dictatorship of Generalismo Francisco Franco, and more.

In addition, a dedicated marketplace with more than 150 exhibitors offered show-goers a first-hand look at the latest aftermarket products and services.

'The well documented love affair between Southern Californians and their cars, vans and trucks was in full-force this past weekend,' said Michael Carlucci, senior vice president at LeftField Media, the show's producer.  Thanks to our relocation to this new venue, we were able to offer show-goers an unprecedented selection of priceless vehicles and other attractions, all under sunny skies and perfect temperatures.  We look forward to returning to the OC Fair & Event Center for years to come.'

The Classic Auto Show culminated on Sunday afternoon with an awards presentation recognizing standout vehicles as determined by a judging panel of celebrity guests.  Honorees included:

Award of Excellence: Grand Boulevard Walk of History	1931 Duesenberg Model J
Award of Excellence: Car Club	Citroen Car Club
Award of Excellence: Private Owner	1972 Nissan Fairlady Z
Best in Show: Domestic Car Club	Early Ford V8 Club of America
Best in Show: Foreign Car Club	Der Blitzkrieg Kafers (DBK)
Best in Show: Domestic Private Owner	1915 Pierce Arrow Model 48 7-Passenger Suburban
Best in Show: Foreign – Grand Blvd.	1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona
Best in Show: Foreign Private Owner	1955 VW Bus
Best in Show: 40 Shades of Green	1967 Pontiac Firebird 400
Best in Show: Antique	1915 La Bestioni Boat Trail Speedster
Best in Show: Classic Truck	1964 Chevrolet C10
Best in Show: Hot Rod	1935 Ford Roadster
Best in Show: Japanese Vehicle	1972 Toyota Sprinter Trueno TE27
Best in Show: Lowrider	1964 Chevy Impala SS
Best in Show: Modified	1927 Ford T Modified Lakes Roadster
Best in Show: Multi-Generational	1962 Ford Custom Cab
Best in Show: Muscle	1970 Oldsmobile 442
Best in Show: Paint	1961 Chevrolet Impala Convertible
Best in Show: Post-War	1969 Citroen Break
Best in Show: Pre-War	1930 Cadillac V-16 Roadster Convertible
Best in Show: Roadster	1932 Ford
Best in Show: Women in Wheels	1957 Chevy Stepside
Car That Stole Our Hearts	1955 Bosley GT Mark 1
Grand Marshall Award	1962 Chevrolet Impala
Kids Choice: Grand Boulevard	1949 Mercury from the movie Grease
Most Creative Display: Domestic Car Club	Long Beach Model T Club
Most Creative Display: Foreign Car Club	1967 Austin Mini Pickup
People's Choice Award	1964 Mini Cooper
Special Anniversary Best in Show	Mini Owners of America

The Classic Auto Show was supported by event sponsors Akzo Nobel, 3M, Hagerty, Meguiar's, Original Parts Group (OPG), Kicker, Car Capsule, Tub O' Towels, Ronald McDonald House of Central Valley, Airstream, and more.  Media sponsors include Hemmings Motor News, Sports Car Market, MotorHead Media (Racing Junk.com), Old Cars Weekly, AutaBuy, Auto Round-Up, Epoch Times, Auto Trader, Petersen Automotive Museum, Automobile Driving Museum, San Diego Automotive Museum, California Automotive Museum, Southern California Newspaper Group, KTLA, KUSI, Los Angeles magazine, Orange Coast Magazine, among others.