About the Ponte Vedra Auto Show
The St. Johns County (SJC) Chamber of Commerce will host the 16th annual Ponte Vedra Auto Show presented by Fields Auto Group on Sunday, September 9, 2018, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. in Nocatee.
The Auto Show, which is open and free to spectators, will feature up to 180 classic and new collectors’ cars all vying for the show’s 30+ trophies, including a few additional special awards for Best in Show 70th Anniversary of the Porsche 356, Best in Show 50th Anniversary of the Suburu, Best in Show 40th Anniversary of the Mazda RX-7 and Best in Show 60th Anniversary of the Austin Healey .
“We are thrilled to have Fields Auto Group as the presenting sponsor for what will be a very special event this year,” stated Isabelle Renault, president & CEO of the SJC Chamber. This will be the events third year in Nocatee although at a new location within the northeast St. Johns County community.
“Fields Auto Group is proud to partner with the 2018 Ponte Vedra Auto Show,” said Garry Redig, vice president of operations of Fields Auto Group. “This will be an exciting event showcasing some of the best in the history of the automotive industry. We are looking forward to a great Show at a spectacular new location in Nocatee.”
The 2018 Ponte Vedra Auto Show is funded in part by the St. Johns County Tourist Development Council.
2018 Award Winners
2017 Award Winner
Wells Fargo Advisors Best in Show Classic - Mark Becker 1936 Chrysler C-9 Airflow Coupe
Porsche For the Spirit of It! - Rob Sewell 1997 Porsche Carrera S
Best in Show Off- Road - Steve Rand 1969 Citroen Mehari
Best in Show 50th Anniversary of the Shelby Super Snake - Mitt Layton 1968 Shelby GT500KR
Best in Show 70th Anniversary of the Ferrari - Duke & Melanie Steinemann 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB
Best in Show 50th Anniversary of the Camaro - Rick Mills 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Lexus Pursuit of Perfection - Craig Dion 1980 Datsun by Nissan 280 ZX
Porsche Heritage Trophy - John Lovejay 1965 Porsche Cabriolet
Pre War Classic - George & Maureen Beebe 1935 Ford Deluxe Woodie Station Wagon
Post War Classic Domestic - Jerry Richter 1950 Mercury Monterey
Post War Classic Euro - Michael Losey 1949 MG TC EXU
Most Outstanding Pony Car - Chris Baldwin 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
Judges Favorite Pony Car - Scott Maycott 1967 Chevy Camaro
Most Outstanding American Muscle - Rich Dizinno 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS Convertible
Judges Favorite American Muscle - Marc & Regina Premil 1970 Dodge Coronet 500
Best Exotic - Richard Scharer 2017 Maserati Granturismo Sport Coupe
Custom Car Award - Buzz & Sarah St. Johns 1932 Ford Roadster
Checkered Flag Racecar Award - Darek Stenner 1965 Ford Shelby GT 350
Most Outstanding Corvette - Michael Lucas 1967 Chevrolet Corvette
Judges Favorite Corvette - Ronnie & Pam Edge 1956 Chevrolet Corvette
Most Outstanding Mustang - Mike Smith 1966 Ford Mustang
Judges Favorite Mustang - Mark Greer 1966 Ford Mustang
Most Original/Barn Find - Edward Witlen 1959 MG MGA
Best Classic Off-Road – Robin Springer 1951 Willy's M38
Porsche Future Classic - Bryan Barker 2016 Porsche GT4
Future Classic Euro - Kevin Robert Cook 2017 Mercedes Benz C43 AMG
Future Classic – Best New Pony Car - Luis Perez Jr 2017 Chevrolet Camaro Fifty
Future Classic – Best New Corvette – Michael Simpson 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
Future Classic – Best New Muscle Car - Steve Luty 2003 Mercury Marauder
Future Classic - Best New Off-Road - Brian Webber 1988 Honda Acty
Chambers Choice Award - Tom Hindle 1985 Citroen 2 CV Charleston
Best in Show Classic - Giancarlo Fruzzetti, 1970 Fiat 124 Coupe
Fields Lexus “Pursuit of Perfection” - Bill Burchette,2017 Acura NSX
Best in Show 60th Anniversary of Austin-Healey - Bill Young, 1960 Austin-Healey Bugeye
Best in Show 70th Anniversary Porsche - Alan Winer, 1959 Porsche 356A T2
Best in Show Off-Road - Chris Railing, 1945 Willys MB
Porsche Jacksonville “For the Spirit of it!” - Charles Cordes, 2012 Porsche B59
Florida Crown Region Porsche Heritage Trophy - John Lovejoy, Jr., 1959 Porsche Conv. D
Pre War Classic - Michael Sisco, 1936 Dodge D2 Business Coupe
Post War Classic Domestic - George Breslin, 1953 Lincoln Capri
Post War Classic Euro - Dennis DuBois, 1966 VW Beetle
Most Outstanding Pony Car - Brandon Cipko,1965 Ford Mustang GT Fastback
Judges Favorite Pony Car - Chris Baldwin, 1969 Chevy Camaro 228
Most Outstanding American Muscle - Matt Jones, 1987 Grand National
Judges Favorite American Muscle - Andy Musil, 1968 Pontiac GTO
Best Exotic - Randy Lindsey, 2004 360 Challenge Stradale
Custom Car Award - Roberto Cruz, 1972 VW Bus
Race Car Award - Mike Ferran, 1966 GT 40 MKIIB
Most Outstanding Corvette - Michael Lucas, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette
Judges Favorite Corvette - Ronnie and Pam Edge, 1958 Chevrolet Corvette
Most Outstanding Mustang - Tom and Peggy Gilliland, 1967 Shelby Mustang GT 500
Judges Favorite Mustang - Jeffrey Lowcher,1969 Ford Mustang, Mach 1
Most Original/Barn Find Award - Kerry Hunter, 1967 Corvette
Best Classic Off-Road - Jon P. Boyton, 1963 Meyers Manx Dune Buggy
Florida Crown Region Future Classic Porsche - Russell Stapleton,1968 Porsche 944 Turbo
Future Classic Award Euro - Graziano Fruzzetti, 2003 Ferrari 360 Spyder
Future Classic – Best New Pony Car - David Grooms, 2017 Ford Shelby GT350R
Future Classic – Best New Muscle Car - Fernando Quintana,2018 Dodge Hellcat
Future Classic – Best New Corvette - Sue Norton, 2018 Corvette Grand Sport
Future Classic – Best New Off- Road - Chuck Newman,2003 Stewart Stevenson Light Military
Chambers Choice Award - Erik Olsen, 1963 Porsche 356B S-90
Presented by:
Hotel Partners
Hilton Garden Inn
Group Name: Ponte Vedra Auto Show
Special Accounts and Rates, Group Code: link below
Booking Link
DoubleTree by Hilton St. Augustine Historic District
Room Block Name: Ponte Vedra Auto Show
Group Code: PVA
St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce
1 News Place STE C
St. Augustine, FL 32086
904.829.5681
Ponte Vedra Beach Division, St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce
200 Solano Rd, STE B
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
904.285.2004
photos by Matus Foris Photography