More than 170 classic and collectable automobiles were showcased in last year’s Ponte Vedra Auto Show.
Presented by the Fields Auto Group and hosted by the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce, the annual event was overflowing with attendees, car enthusiasts and vendors, making it the largest auto show in the event’s history. The Best in Show Classic winner was awarded to Giancarlo Fruzzetti for his 1970 Fiat 124 Coupe, earning a perfect score of 100 points. This award was sponsored by Wells Fargo Advisors.
The Best in Show 60th Anniversary of Austin-Healey, sponsored by Meehan’s Irish Pub, was awarded to Bill Young, with his 1960 Austin-Healey Bugeye. Charles Cordes, with his 2012 Porsche B59, was awarded the Porsche Jacksonville “For the Spirit of It!” award, sponsored by Porsche of Jacksonville. Celebrity endurance racecar driver Hurley Haywood was also in attendance signing books and posing for photos with fans of all ages.
2018 Ponte Vedra Auto Show winners
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, 1986 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
