The
1997 NCKCC Concours:
bigger & better than ever!
The
photographs for this photo feature were shot by Vern Hance
of the NCKCC, and by Curt Scott. Enjoy and savor!
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Club
member Ann Landers' Daytona Spyder reproduction always draws
crowds at the NCKCC bash. |
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...Cobras,
Cobras everywhere...
(we counted a total of 24 at the show)
Joel
Heinke's (Castro Valley, California) Guardsman Blue CRL Cobra.
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This
recently-completed FFR Cobra belongs to Mike & Valerie Senior
of Mission Viejo.
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Jacques
Harguindeguy (don't even try to guess: it's Basque) of Walnut
Creek, California, beside his original 289 slabside Cobra.
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VSE
Cobra Replicas was there displaying two of the firm's ultra-rigid
aluminum backbone chassis; this masterstroke shows off their
(Thunderbird) IRS setup. You gotta look under the skin to appreciate
why some folks don't hesitate to pay a little extra for this
kind of quality engineering.
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NCKCC
member Bob Bohaboy's CRL Marlene was one of the best-executed
replicars at the show. His work is a splendid example of component
car craftsmanship. |
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Mike
McBride's Sterling, captured
against a typically dramatic
early-morning Bay-area sky...
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Enviro-Tech's
Ken Levine and Danny Kowalsky (Walnut Creek, California, 510-746-4947)
were there showing off their "DriWash" cleaner, popular
among carshow exhibitors, since it enables them to keep their
car sparkling clean and protected without the usual bucket of
soapy water and drying towels. |
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Lynn
Reed's 390 Ford-powered 1935 Auburn Speedster replica. |
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Mike
Kirchen (South San Francisco) displayed his flare-fendered Porsche
356 Speedster replica. |
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Butch
Holberg's (Alameda, California) English Ford van. Butch has owned
this Van since 1964. He purchased it at auction from the "Chicken
Delight" restaurant chain when the popular home-delivery
chicken cookers went (pardon the pun) belly-up. Propulsion is
Chevy 327" V8. This crowd-pleaser took President's Choice,
Show Chairman's Choice AND Best Paint! |
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Craig
Whatley (San Rafael, California) beside his rare Thunderbird
station wagon, a 1962 Ford "ThunderCruiser." Actually,
it's a hybrid custom; the top is courtesy of a 1965 Oldsmobile
Vistacruiser. Craig walked away with the well-deserved "Most
Unique" trophy. |
 The black #21 Contemporary Cobra belongs
to Lewis Downs of Castro Valley, California. You've seen his
car before... his (Carroll Shelby autographed) dashboard is featured
on the cover of the latest "Complete Guide to Cobra Replicas."
.The equally spectacular blue/white stripes Contemporary Cobra
belongs to Tom Piana of Mountain View. Tom's Cobra deservedly
garnered 1st Place in category "Cobra Class"
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Brian
Le's (San Jose, California) Brazilian-built Lafer MG-TD replica.
It took 3rd Place in category "Classics Under $10k"
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This
red Ferrari F40 replica belongs to Claude & Vera Calderon
of Clovis, California.
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Cecil
Houston's (Buena Park, California) yellow Ferrari Testarossa
replica. It took 2nd Place in category "Sports $10k to $20k"
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Over
70 club members and other showgoers attended the ritual Saturday-night
dinner, prize giveaways and festivities at the adjacent El Torito
restaurant. |
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SHOW
AWARDS
Kit
Car Illustrated
Editor's Choice:
1st--Andre Capella--Ferrari Spyder replica (#37)
Best
of Show AND Ladies' Choice:
Bob Londagin--silver & BRG Sceptre (#50)
Best
Manufacturer:
Caroselli Design--red Rodster (#8)
President's
Choice AND Show Chairman's Choice:
Butch Holmberg--Ford Thames van
VP's
Choice:
David Jones--Cobra (#64)
Cobra
Class:
1st: Tom Piana--blue
Contemporary Cobra Roadster (#15)
2nd: Marty &
Julie Krueger--Cobra (#34)
3rd: Dennis
& Shirley Smith--Cobra (#17)
Classic
(over $20k):
1st: Bob Londagin--silver
& BRG Sceptre (#50)
2nd: Vern &
Carol Hance--1934 500K Mercedes replica (#6)
3rd: Jay &
Gery McCullough--1934 500K Mercedes replica (#42)
Classic
($10k to $20k):
1st: Hans Kiel
Jr.--Jaguar SS100 (#10)
2nd: Anthony
& Esther Moniz--Ford Shay Model A (#24)
3rd: Bob &
Barb Bohaboy--1934 500K Marlene (#7)
Classic
(Under $10k):
1st: James &
Wendy Wagner--Bugatti Typ 35 (#4)
2nd: David &
Jerry Depew--MG-TD replica (#53)
3rd: Brian Le--Lafer
MG-TD replica (#40)
Sports
(over $20k):
1st: Andre Capella--Ferrari
Spyder replica (#37)
2nd: Brinton
Jones--Manta Montage (#39)
3rd: Dale McCormick--Ferrari
Testarossa replica (#5)
Sports
($10k to $20k):
1st: Dan Barbee--Magnum
GT (#20)
2nd: Cecil Huston--Ferrari
Testarossa replica (#28)
3rd: Mike Kirchen--Porsche
Speedster replica (#61)
Sports
(Under $10k):
1st: Russ Hunsberger--Jamaican
(#45)
2nd: Tracy Spencer--Sterling
(#62)
3rd: Dennis
Ellis--Sterling (#56)
Best
Paint:
Butch Holmberg--Ford Thames van (#35)
Best
Interior: Jay
& Geri McCullough--1934 500K Mercedes replica (#42)
Best
Engine:
Tom Piana--Contemporary Cobra roadster (#15)
Most
Unique:
Craig Whatley--'62 Ford Thunderbird station wagon (#43)
The
NCKCC wishes to thank all of those who entered their cars this
year. We had a total of 70 replicars and vintage originals entered
in the show (plus many more parked in the adjacent parking lot).
The quality of these vehicles reflected the devotion and labor
put into these vehicles by their builders and restorers.
As
with all motorcar club events, the success of the occasion is
greatly enhanced by participation of club members... including
members of other motorcar clubs. Both the AHA (Association of
Handcrafted Automobiles) of southern California and the OHAA
(Oregon Handcrafted Automobile Association) were amply represented,
and helped once again to render the NCKCC show a resounding success
and great fun for all involved.
This
year (1997) a substantial percentage of the attendees reported
that they learned of the NCKCC show right here on KitCar.com
and CobraCountry.com and StreetRodCountry.com!
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