2023 Deutsche Classic Award Winners

Judging is based on presentation, fit and finish, not correctness.  Categories of judging include: chassis, engine compartment, interior and exterior. A tabulation of the judge’s findings determine the winner of a specific award. Each entry is eligible for one award. All awards are custom designed, hand built and unique to each show category.

** Winners MUST be present to win trophy **

Best Audi
2nd Andrew Dunkle - 2009 Audi TTS, Sponsored by Audi Reading
1st Elijah Groff - 2012 Audi A7, Sponsored by Audi Reading

Best BMW
3rd David Keytanjion - 1994 BMW 850 CI, Sponsored by BMW of Reading
2nd Robert W. Ogle - 1999 BMW M Roadster, Sponsored by BMW of Reading
1st Jim Damon - 1976 BMW 2002, Sponsored by BMW of Reading

Best Mercedes-Benz
3rd Daniel R. Kelly - 1969 Meredes-Benz 280 SL, Sponsored by Tom Masano Mercedes-Benz
2nd Michael Lopsanzski - 1967 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL, Sponsored by Tom Masano Mercedes-Benz
1st Joe Leo - 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL SS AMG, Sponsored by Tom Masano Mercedes-Benz

Best Porsche

3rd Justin Suhrum - 1994 Porsche 968, Sponsored by Autohause Lancaster Porsche
2nd Thomas Beil - 1964 Porsche 356 SC, Sponsored by Autohaus Lancaster Porsche
1st Victor L. Morgado - 1972 Porsche 911 T, Sponsored by Autohaus Lancaster Porsche

Best Air-Cooled Volkswagen
3rd - Jason Rotkiske - 1972 VW Beetle, Sponsored by Southern PA VW Club
2nd - Rich Schiepan - 1971 VW Bus, Sponsored by Southern PA VW Club
1st - John Leuzzi - 1977 VW Super Beetle Conv., Sponsored by Southern PA VW Club

Best Water-Cooled Volkswagen
3rd - Bill Schwartz - 2003 VW GTI, Sponsored by Volkswagen Reading
2nd - Tim & Tom Fritz - 1987 VW Scirocco, Sponsored by Volkswagen Reading
1st - Stefan Ohmke - 1981 VW Pick-UP, Sponsored by Volkswagen Reading

Best Opel
1st Robert Stull - 1969 Opel GT, Sponsored by Transportation Emporium

Best Micro / Orphan
Robert Colfer - 1955 Messerschmitt, Sponsored by Transportation Emporium

Best Assembled: Dustin & Heather Huffman - 1968 Meyers Manx, Sponsored by Rock Mill Industries

Oldest Vehicle: Charles Haws - 1939 BMW R71, Sponsored by Hyde Villa NAPA Auto Parts

Farthest Driven: Al Erkanli - 1973 BMW 2002, Sponsored by Hyde Villa NAPA Auto Parts
Best Preservation: Fred Slifer - 1949 IMME R 100, Sponsored by Privateer Automotive
Best Motor: Tom Moyer - 2004 BMW M3, Sponsored by Huber’s Auto Group
Best Interior: Greg Falk - 1961 VW Karmann Ghia Conv., Sponsored by Transportation Emporium
Best Exterior: Otto Christensen - 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL, Sponsored by Dayton Kustom & Kolor
Best Motorcycle: Robert Lincoln - 1976 BMW R75/6, Sponsored by Hyde Villa NAPA Auto Parts
Best of Show: Gary Crull - 1972 VW Fridolin, Sponsored by Rock Mill Industries