From poodles to Panteras the Huntington Beach Concours for classics and collectibles on June 3 had something for everyone. Early morning sunshine and a light breeze attracted a large number of spectators. A wide variety of cars, motorcycles and special interest vehicles were on hand at Huntington Beach Central Park where the 33rd annual renewal of the popular summer event was held. Two early 1970s Panteras were displayed next to the Lincolns, much as they were when new and sold in Lincoln dealerships.
A gorgeous standard poodle appropriately named Sporty pranced among the entries to the delight of everyone. In a growing trend, special interest vehicles such an Army truck with trailer, a VW bus camper and a Sportliner bus proved popular.
LCOC members’ cars ranged from Bob Barger’s 1956 Mark II to Alan Cressy’s special 1987 Stars & Stripes Sail America Lincoln, one of only about 2,000 made to honor the U.S. victory in the famed America’s Cup yacht race. Bob received the top honors from the Thunderbird Club who voted his Mark II their favorite among all the Lincolns and Marks in the show.
Jim Ayres and Elayne Bendel both displayed their 1964 Continental convertibles and attendees were very pleased to welcome long-time LCOC member Bruce Hutchinson and his beautiful blue Mark VII to the event.
Two stellar Mark IIIs and a Mark IV were part of the LCOC contingent and both Bob Blevins and Ron Cressy entered their Mark VIIs into the show.
Hungry visitors consumed nearly 3 dozen donuts and four containers of Starbucks coffee throughout the day.
The long day ended with dissemination of awards in many classes. First place winners received an engraved plaque and a 5 gallon bucket of Mother’s car maintenance products. Second and third place winners each received an engraved plaque. The Lincoln winners are listed below:
Class 8B, Lincoln – 1949-1960 All including Mark II – Street
Place #1, Bob Barger, 1956 Continental Mark II
Class 8C, Lincoln – 1961-1969 All, except Mark III – Concours
Place 1, Elayne Bendel, 1964 Lincoln Continental
Class 8D, Lincoln – 1970-1989 Including 1969 Mark III & 1990-1992 Max VII – Concours
Place 1, Bruce & Helen Hutchinson, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII Continental Coupe
Place 2, Sherree Kopfer, 1971 Lincoln Mark III
Place 3, Donald Torrence, 1970 Lincoln MK III
Class 8D Lincoln – 1970-1989 including 1969 Mark III & 1990-1992 Mark VII – Street
Place 1, Robert Blevins, 1990 Lincoln Mark VII
Place 2, Alan Cressy, 1987 Lincoln Town Car – Stars and Stripes
For a list of all the award winners visit the HB Concours website at http://www.hbconcours.org/
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