Vehicle Entry
Please join us at the 2013 Ironstone Concours d’ Elegance, Saturday, September 28! This year we will feature special classes for Vintage Race Cars, Chrysler Airflow, Borgward, Packard, Pierce-Arrow, Bentley and Rolls-Royce in addition to our usual displays of classic vehicles, vintage trailers and antique motorcycles.
As in recent years, our judging process will be as follows: Rather than awarding first, second and third prizes in each class, our judges will be asked to designate a percentage of the cars in each class to receive a ribbon indicating an “Award of Merit.” From that group, judges will choose one vehicle designated “Best of Class.”
As has been our custom, in addition to our usual overall awards and several new awards, “Best of Class” vehicles will parade over the stage. We feel this change is consistent with our determination to keep Ironstone a fun, relaxing and elegant event…more reminiscent of the Concours d’Elegance of the 1930s, where each car was judged on its overall elegance and style rather than for its minutely detailed physical perfection.
Entry deadline is September 1, 2013. The show field will be available for car placement starting at 10:00 a.m. on Friday. To avoid the Saturday-morning rush, we prefer that entrants come early and place their vehicles on the field Friday afternoon. All entered vehicles must be in their assigned spaces no later than 9:30 a.m. on Saturday.
Remember, only stock, non-modified cars are accepted at Ironstone. We also love original, unrestored and well-maintained vehicles. All participants are invited to attend the Welcome Wine-Tasting reception and dinner on Friday night and the Gala Luncheon on Saturday. These wonderful events are important in our efforts to raise funds for our worthy beneficiaries.
Vehicle Classes, 2013 Ironstone Concours d’Elegance
| Class A | American & European Antique Cars, 1896-1924 |
| Class B | American & European Vintage Cars, 1925-1942 |
| Class C | Open American & European Classic Cars, 1922-48 |
| Class D | Closed American & European Classic Cars, 1922-48 |
| Class E | Pierce-Arrow Automobiles |
| Class F | Packard Automobiles |
| Class G | Rolls-Royce & Bentley Automobiles |
| Class H | Wood Bodied Automobiles & Station Wagons |
| Class I | Chrysler & DeSoto Airflows |
| Class J | Vintage Race Cars |
| Class J -1 | Borgward Automobiles |
| Class K | Unrestored Vehicles, pre-World War II |
| Class L | Unrestored Vehicles, post-World War II |
| Class M | Mini & Micro Cars |
| Class N | American Automobiles, 1946-54 |
| Class O | American Automobiles, 1955-61 |
| Class P | American Automobiles, 1962-71 |
| Class Q | European Sports Cars |
| Class R | American & European Postwar Coachbuilt Automobiles |
| Class S | Individually Designed Automobiles |
| Class T | Ford Model A Automobiles |
| Class U | Ford Thunderbird Automobiles |
| Class V | Vintage Commercial Vehicles |
| Class W | Vintage Motorcycles |
| Class X | Vintage Trailers & Campmobiles |
| Class Y | Previous Year’s Winners |
Notes:
- Any vehicle that has won a Best In Class in 2012 will not be eligible for judging in 2013, however is welcome for display only and welcome to return for judging in future years.
- The Ironstone Concours d’Elegance reserves the right to combine and divide classes based on the entry mix. Due to space limitations, some classes may be limited in the number of vehicles accepted.
- Individual marque classes will be broken out depending on entry numbers.
- The Ironstone Concours d’Elegance is a display of vehicles and motorcycles in their original or restored-to-original condition. Modified cars, hot rods and customs should look to other display venues.
The Ironstone Concours d Elegance supports the display of 1971 and earlier vintage automobiles and motorcycles in their original or restored-to-original condition.
Entrants are encouraged to drive their cars to the concours. Each entered vehicle will be judged in its category by standards emphasizing the elegance and integrity of the vehicle’s design as deemed appropriate for its era and type. Undercarriages, engine compartments, trunks and personal areas will not be judged. Judges will take no notice of normal vehicle wear and usage.
The entry committee must approve all applications and reserves the right to reject any vehicles that do not meet concours standards. Vehicles must be driven through the check point onto the concours field. A special trailer unloading and parking area will be available.
Entry Fees
Entry fees are non-refundable. For one vehicle, the fee is $50. Each additional vehicle by the same owner can enter for $35.
Paid entries entitle the owner(s) to general admission for two adults, one gift basket, two buffet lunch tickets and, in the morning, coffee and donuts for two. Additional guest tickets may be purchased in advance for $20 per adult.
Entry Form
Please submit one or more photographs of your vehicle with your entry form, or email digital images to: cmbock@sbcglobal.net. Be sure to include your name and address with each photo.
All entered vehicles must be in their assigned show spaces no later than 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 28, and must remain on the event grounds until 4:00 p.m. Owners are encouraged to park their vehicles in their assigned spots on Friday to avoid the Saturday-morning rush. Security guards will be in place from noon Friday forward.
For additional entry information, please contact Chris Bock at (530) 477-8233 or email him at cmbock@sbcglobal.net.
For judging information, please contact Ted Raines (530) 676-3463.
