2026 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 Johnny Pietrowski - 2017 Audi S3, Sponsored by Garnet Auto Group
1st Eli Casanova - 2001 Audi B5S4, Sponsored by Garnet Auto Group

Best BMW
3rd Dennis Brennan - BMW 2002ti, Sponsored by McGinty Motorcars
2nd Tom Moyer - 2004 BMW M3, Sponsored by McGinty Motorcars
1st Myles Kehs - 1999 BMW Z3, Sponsored by McGinty Motorcars

Best Mercedes-Benz
3rd Michael Lopsonzski - 1958 Meredes-Benz 190 SL, Sponsored by Classic Workshop
2nd Chet Dudzinski - 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG, Sponsored by Classic Workshop
1st Otto Christensen - 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL, Sponsored by Classic Workshop

Best Porsche

3rd Larry McElroy - 1989 Porsche 911, Sponsored by Autohaus Lancaster Porsche
2nd Jim Conrad Sr. - 1976 Porsche 914, Sponsored by Autohaus Lancaster Porsche
1st Greg Chaputa - 1997 Porsche 993, Sponsored by Autohaus Lancaster Porsche

Best Air-Cooled Volkswagen
3rd - John Leuzzi - 1977 VW Super Beetle Conv., Sponsored by Deno’s Garage
2nd - Lela Strysky - 1967 VW Beetle, Sponsored by Southern PA VW Club
1st - Greg Falk - 1958 VW Karmann Ghia, Sponsored by Southern PA VW Club

Best Water-Cooled Volkswagen
3rd - Marisa Crane - 2016 VW Golf R, Sponsored by Deno’s Garage
2nd - Matthew Laws - 1992 VW Corrado, Sponsored by Garnet Auto Group
1st - Martin Lilienthal - 1996 VW GTI VR6, Sponsored by Garnet Auto Group

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

Best Micro / Orphan
Steven George - 1957 Heinkel, Sponsored by Transportation Emporium

Best Assembled: Rod Christman - 1970 Dune Buggy, Sponsored by Bupp’s Natural Gardening

Oldest Vehicle: Deghetto - 1950 VW Beetle, Sponsored by Hyde Villa NAPA Auto Parts

Farthest Driven: PH Morgan - 1979 Mercedes-Benz 6.9, Sponsored by Hyde Villa NAPA Auto Parts
Best Preservation: Mike Lopsonzski - 1981 Mercedes-Benz 220 Cabriolet A, Sponsored by Wes Clegg, Hagerty
Best Motor: Aubrey Christman - 1972 Meyers Manx Classic Dune Buggy, Sponsored by Pennair Parts
Best Interior: Eric Huber - 1973 VW Thing, Sponsored by Advanced Odor Solutions
Best Exterior: Rich Schiepan - 1968 VW Dune Buggy, Sponsored by McGinty Motorcars
Best Motorcycle: Ed Palsha “Zeddo” - 1976 Maico AW-250-MX, Sponsored by Hyde Villa NAPA Auto Parts
Best of Show: Max Spangler - 1988 BMW 325is, Sponsored by McGinty Motorcars

Hagerty Youth Judging Results:

1st - Rick Burkey - 1963 Porsche 356

2nd - Max Spangler - 1988 BMW 325 IS

3rd - Michael Lopsonzski - 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190SL

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