Monterey car week is full of major events in the car world, but none are less serious than the Concours d’Lemons held Saturday, August 15 in Laguna Grande Regional Park in Seaside, California.
This year’s event saw over 100 entrants, thousands of spectators and much local and national media attention. From soul sucking Japanese appliances, to cars of unmitigated gaul, …
You do know that Galaxie is awesome, right?
In reply to mazdeuce:
Absolutely. I'd drive it. Honestly, I'd drive anything that wins a Concours d'Lemons award.
And here's a list of the award winners.
Overall Awards:
Worst Of Show: Rene Aguirre – Baja 1964 Galaxie
Major Award: Mike Thompson – Peugeot 404
Long Distance Award: Mike Harrel – 1968 Saab
Most Dangerous Car: Scott Graves – 1972 Honda 600
Dedication To The Cause: William Hughes – 1973 Mercury Comet
Hagerty’s Kitschiest Car Award: Scott King and Sandy Edelstein – 1996 Subaru SVX AWD
Sweetest Lemon Award: Collectively to the Cosworth Vega club
Class Winners:
Rust Belt American Junk (GM): William Hughes – 1976 Cadillac DeVille
Rust Belt American Junk (Ford): Richard Julian – 1956 Ford F 350
Rust Belt American Junk (Other): Wayne Carini – 1962 Dodge Lancer wagon
Soul Sucking Japanese Appliance: Mad Maxima – 1996 Nissan Altima
Cars of Unmitigated Gaul (French): Matt Spielberg – 1964 Citroen Ami wagon
Kommunist Kars: Scott Oldham – 1987 Yugo
Rueful Brittania (British cars): Alan Smolinisky – 1999 Gem/Land Rover
Swedish Meatballs: Mike Harrel – 1968 Saab 96
Self-Satisfied Krautten Wagens: Joe DeBattista – 1964 Opel Kadett Sports
You'll need to log in to post.
