2025 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 Andrew Dunkle - 2009 Audi TTS, Sponsored by Garnet Auto Group
Best BMW
3rd Max Spangler - 1988 BMW 325is, Sponsored by Liqui Moly
2nd Jared Reed - 1995 BMW M3, Sponsored by Liqui Moly
1st Jim Roe - 1971 BMW 2002tii, Sponsored by Liqui Moly
Best Mercedes-Benz
3rd Bruce Rosenbaum - 1969 Meredes-Benz 280 SE Coupe, Sponsored by Classic Workshop
2nd Chet Dudzinski - 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLG5 AMG, Sponsored by Classic Workshop
1st Nick & Christine Gianuzzi - 1999 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL, Sponsored by Classic Workshop
Best Porsche
3rd Doug Arnao - 1970 Porsche 914-6, Sponsored by Autohaus Lancaster Porsche
2nd Greg Chaputo - 1997 Porsche 993, Sponsored by Autohaus Lancaster Porsche
1st Alan Weidner - 1976 Porsche 914, Sponsored by Autohaus Lancaster Porsche
Best Air-Cooled Volkswagen
3rd - Mark Hood - 1952 VW Beetle, Sponsored by McGinty Motorcars
2nd - William Tschumy - 1965 VW Bus, Sponsored by Southern PA VW Club
1st - Brian Brensinger - 1965 VW Double Cab Truck, Sponsored by Southern PA VW Club
Best Water-Cooled Volkswagen
3rd - Shannon Reiqeut - 2016 VW Golf R, Sponsored by McGinty Motorcars
2nd - Tim Scanlon - 1992 VW Jetta GLI, Sponsored by Garnet Auto Group
1st - Alan Michael - 1987 VW Caravelle GL, Sponsored by Garnet Auto Group
Best Opel
1st Mark Lizewskie - 1972 Opel Manta Rallye, Sponsored by Transportation Emporium
Best Micro / Orphan
Dean Hedin - 1988 Merkur Scorpio, Sponsored by Transportation Emporium
Best Assembled: Rod Christman - 1970 Dune Buggy, Sponsored by Bupp’s Natural Gardening
Oldest Vehicle: Dan Quintiliano - 1950 VW Beetle, Sponsored by Hyde Villa NAPA Auto Parts
Farthest Driven: Klaus Nerz - 2013 Mercedes-Benz 550 SL, Sponsored by Hyde Villa NAPA Auto Parts
Best Preservation: Barry Brobst - 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300 D, Sponsored by Wes Clegg, Hagery
Best Motor: Tom Moyer - 2004 BMW M3, Sponsored by Pennair Parts
Best Interior: Elijah Groff - 2012 Audi A7, Sponsored by Advanced Odor Solutions
Best Exterior: John Leuzzi - 1977 VW Super Beetle Conv., Sponsored by McGinty Motorcars
Best Motorcycle: Robert Lincoln - 1976 BMW R90/6, Sponsored by Hyde Villa NAPA Auto Parts
Best of Show: Otto Christensen - 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL, Sponsored by McGinty Motorcars
Hagerty Youth Judging Results:
1st - Brian Brensinger - 1965 VW Double Cab Truck
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