The Celebration of Automobiles was held Saturday, May 11th, 2013 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indiana. The third annual event paid tribute to the heritage of automotive development at the famed track for more than 100 years.
Held in conjunction with the Indianapolis 500, the Celebration of Automobiles 2013 featured approximately 200 classic cars from 1910 to 1970 on display among some of the most iconic spots at IMS, including the Pagoda Plaza and Legends Row. European marques and Brass Era cars were featured, with new additions to the show including classes for open-wheel race cars from 1910-70, Indy 500 pace cars and unrestored cars.
Best of Show Pre-War at the 2013 Indianpolis Celebration of Automobiles was awarded to 1929 Duesenberg J Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton owned by Charles Lettes, while Roger Eiteljorg’s 1957 Bentley S1 Continental Coupe won the Best of Show Post-War category.
Indianpolis Celebration of Automobiles – Award Winners
Best of Show Pre-War:
1929 Duesenberg J Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton – Charles Lettes, Bloomfield Hills, Mich.
Best of Show Post-War:
1957 Bentley S1 Continental Coupe – Roger Eiteljorg, Indianapolis
Best of Show Foreign:
1936 Delahaye 135 Competition Figoni – Roger Willbanks, Denver
Best of Show American:
1930 Stutz SV 16 Monte Carlo – Joseph and Margie Cassini, West Orange, N.J.
Indianapolis 500 Drivers Choice Award:
1937 Delahaye Type 145 V-12 Grand Prix – Peter Mullin, Oxnard, Calif.
Best Full Classic Presented by the Indiana Region of the Classic Car Club of America:
1930 Stutz SV 16 Monte Carlo – Joseph and Margie Cassini, West Orange, N.J.
Best Indiana Built Car Presented by the Auto Clubs Council of Indiana:
1931 Marmon V16 Convertible Coupe – Greg Dawson, Indianapolis
Media’s Choice Award:
1968 Bizzarrini 5300 SI Spyder – Don and Diane Meluzio, Yorktown, Pa.
People’s Choice Award:
1948 Chrysler Town and Country Convertible – Greg Ornazian, Troy, Mich.
Vintage Motorsport Trophy:
1932 Hupmobile Hup Comet Indy Race Car – Greg Ornazian, Troy, Mich.
Best Chevrolet Award:
1958 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster Convertible – Albert Cavallaro, Westlake, Ohio
The Mayor’s Choice Award:
1958 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster Convertible – Albert Cavallaro, Westlake, Ohio
Indianpolis Celebration of Automobiles – Photo Gallery
[Source: IMS]
