
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The award winners of the 2025 Concours d'Elegance at Copshaholm have been announced.
Entrants came from dozens of states.
Best of Show went to the Classic Car Club of America Museum in Hickory Corners, Michigan for exhibiting a 1937 Packard 1508.
Other Premier Awards include:
- J. M. Studebaker Award, presented to the Most Outstanding Studebaker:1933 Studebaker Speedway President – George & Valerie Vassos, Westfield, MA
- Spirit of Ecstasy, presented to the Most Outstanding Rolls-Royce: 1911 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost – Steven K. Haines, Niles, MI
- Edsel Ford Award, presented to the Most Outstanding Mercury: 1954 Mercury Monterey – David Koehler, Cincinnati, OH
- Raymond Loewy Award: Exemplary Exterior Design: 1939 Delahaye Type 135M – Classic Car Club of America Museum, Hickory Corners, MI
- Helen Dryden Award: Exemplary Interior Design: 1955 Chrysler Crown Imperial – Rajiv Kehr, Nappanee, IN
- Fred & Augie Duesenberg Award: Engineering Excellence: 1915 Packard Six May-48 – Allen & Nancy Strong, Urbana, IL
- The David Schultz Award: Most Outstanding Full Classic ®: 1932 Chrysler Imperial CL LeBaron convertible sedan – Mr. And Mrs. Lorenzo Nannini, Pine Grove, CA
- George Mallet Digs This Car, selected by Emmy award-winning journalist and automotive critic George Mallet: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle – John Jaskowiak, South Bend, IN
- Chief Judge’s Award, selected by Concours Chief Judge, Matt Short: 1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II – Dr. Roy Margenau, Grass Lake, MI
- President’s Choice, selected by President of the Board of the Studebaker National Museum: 1937 Packard 1508 – Classic Car Club of America, Hickory Corners, MI
- Art on Four Wheels Award, given to the automobile that best presents itself as a work of art: 1929 Auburn 8-120 Speedster – Terry and Rita Ernest, Port Huron, MI
- Chairman’s Choice Award, selected by the Concours Executive Chairman, Patrick Slebonick: 1938 Packard Darrin – Shawn Miller, Indianapolis, IN
- Master of Ceremonies Award, selected by Concours Master of Ceremonies, Bill Rothermel: 1934 Studebaker President Land Cruiser – Bob & Mia Belling, Columbia, CT
- Copshaholm Award, presented to the automobile that best embodies the style and grace of the Oliver Family mansion: 1925 Kissel Jun-55 – Jeff & Karen Ozan, Metamora, MI
- People’s Choice Award, selected by popular vote of Concours attendees: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro – Andy Wolf, Indianapolis, IN
- Junior Judging Award, chosen by Concours Junior Judges: 1961 Studebaker Lark – Kirk & Lisa Philippsen of Mishawaka, IN and 1961 Studebaker Lark VI – Thomas Cooper of South Bend, IN
- Vivian & Eric LaVine/LaVine Restorations Award: Spirit of the Hobby: 1959 Metropolitan – Burt Richmond & Diane Fitzgerald, Chicago, IL
Best of Class Awards:
- Inspired Greatness: Rolls-Royce: 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III – Charlie Mullen, Bargersville, IN
- Step Out With Mercury: 1956 Mercury Montclair – Steve Tukos, LaPorte, IN
- American Splendor I, Open-Bodied Full Classic ® Non Studebaker or Packard: 1930 Cadillac 452 – Daniel & Danica Sobieski, Goodlettsville, TN
- American Splendor II, Open-Bodied Full Classic ® Studebakers & Packards: 1930 Packard 745 Deluxe Eight – Timothy Wiggins, Aurora, IL
- European Luxury: 1939 Delage D6 75 – John Steckbeck, Fort Wayne, IN
- Studebaker Sedans: 1951 Studebaker Command Land Cruiser – Sylvia Lawer, Blairsville, PA
- Kickin’ Brass: 1908 Stoddard: Dayton K – Bill & Marcia Godisak, Dowagiac, MI
- The Roaring ‘20s: 1927 Studebaker EU – Robert & Virginia Walby, Brooklyn, MI
- Carrozzeria Ghia: 1972 DeTomaso Pantera Pre L – Ken Filipiak, West Olive, MI
- Think Small: 1960 Compact: 1961 Mercury Comet – Craig Macho, Stoughton, WI
- Think Smaller: Microcars: 1962 Fiat 600D Multipla – William T. Hudkins, Rochester, IN
- Silent Knights: 1917 Brewster-Knight 41 – Stu & Kathy Etheridge, Lynn Center, IL
For more information on the 2025 Concours d'Elegance at Copshaholm can be found online.