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2019 Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance Class Awards

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2019 Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance Awards Ceremony Presentations

Porsches were featured at the 2018 Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance at Ault Park with 70 of the German Cars on the field for the 70^th anniversary of the marque. The celebration continues in 2019 where several of Porsche’s first model, the 356, will be exhibited in the Sport Classics display.

The three Porsche 356s are decidedly different despite the similarities – a Coupe, a Speedster and a Roadster make up the trio of rear engine, air-cooled wonders. This is your chance to see how Porsche differentiated, speed, luxury and elegance into the early cars.

The elder stateman of the group is the 1956 356A Coupe belonging to Mike Immarino. This early A series car is the oldest of the “European Scripted” cars remaining, is equipped with the original 1600 Normal engine and has been heartily enjoyed since its restoration. A lovely silver exterior is complemented by a fetching deep red interior and beige steering wheel and knobs; a fine example of early Porsche luxury.

The antithesis of the luxurious 356A Coupe is the 1958 356A Speedster of long-time Concours supporter Andy Manganaro. The Speedster model was created at the request of US importer Max Hoffman to provide a lightweight version of the 356A suited to racing. This particular Speedster has been an award winner at a number of Concours d’Elegance and sports a fabulous local history. Lithesome is an apt description of the Speedster with its low removable windscreen, spartan interior and Super 1600 engine; an all numbers matching example in dark green with tan top and interior this car will spark dreams of flat fours, swing axles and baggy tops.

The youngster amongst the Porsche 356 contingent is the stunning triple-black 1962 356B Twin Grill D’Ieteren-bodied Roadster from Terrance Orr’s collection. The D’Ieteren Brothers built 249 examples in their Belgian Coachworks for 1962, the last year of Roadster production. Sporting a Super 90 engine, the Roadster balanced performance and elegance; as the successor to the Speedster it also featured a  removable windscreen for racing, however with roll-up windows and more elegantly appointed interior.

These three luscious sports cars will compare and contrast the engineering influences in the early history of Porsche that made the brand what it is today. See these fine examples and over 200 other wonderful vehicles in the gardens of Ault Park at the Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance on Sunday June 9, 2019. Tickets and information are available at www.ohioconcours.com.

Provided by Kurt Niemeyer

We are pleased to announce our Honored Collectors for 2019, Judge Joseph and Margie Cassini of Llewellyn Park, New Jersey.

The Cassini Collection has twice won Best of Show at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Four of the Cassini Collection’s award-winning automobiles will be displayed on the show field at the Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance:

The 1931 Duesenberg Model J Tourister by Derham, designed by Gordon Buehrig, is one of eight built on the Model J chassis. It was once owned by Andy Granatelli.

The 1931 Stutz DV-32 Convertible Victoria by LeBaron is believed to be the only one in existence. It was owned for many years by William Bools of Cincinnati.

The 1961 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet Series II is one of only 200 built. Its coachwork is by Pininfarina.

The 1927 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A S Roadster by Fleetwood is the “Valentino Roadster,” custom built for silent screen heartthrob Rudolph Valentino, who died before delivery. It was awarded Best of Class at the 2018 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

These extraordinary representatives of the Cassini Collection will be displayed together on Ault Park’s upper field at the 2019 Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance. Click here to get your tickets.

Photos courtesy of Ned J. Lawler, Shamrock Motoring Images, and Joseph Cassini