June 16, 2012 – Montvale, New Jersey. Over 100 classic Mercedes-Benz owners made the trek to Mercedes-Benz corporate headquarters for the 49th annual “June Jamboree” car show, sponsored by the Mercedes Club Northern New Jersey chapter.
Vehicles competed in 16 classes of Concours judging, where vehicles were scrutinized by judges and rated on a point system for authenticity and cleanliness of:
The lower-level lobby entrance was used to register car show entrants. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
1. Interior, upholstery, trunk, hard top, soft top
2. Chrome, plastic, rubber, glass, lights, trim.
3. Engine compartment.
4. Exterior paint, finish, bodywork.
Equally participated in was the “Popular Vote” category where show goers simply vote for their favorite vehicle entries, split into seven categories based on vintage. To view a quick walk around video tour of the show, click here.
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1971 Mercedes 280SE 3.5 Cabrio owned by Richard Raskin.
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Mercedes-Benz USA corporate headquarters. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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1968 Mercedes 250SL owned by Mickey Wilson.
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1960 Mercedes 220SE coupe owned by Bruce Ianelli.
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1956 Mercedes 190SL owned by Claire Wegner.
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1992 MERCEDES 190E 2.6
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1991 Mercedes 420SEL.
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2012 Mercedes SLS coupe owned by Ethan Goldman.
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The circular drive covered entry way at Mercedes-Benz Montvale, NJ headquarters. (Photo credit: Carl Schwartz)
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1964 Mercedes 230SL owned by Jerry Robinson at check-in.
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1985 Mercedes 300CD owned by Carl Belt.
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1978 Mercedes 240D owned by Cindy Fischer.
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1978 Mercedes 240D owned by Cindy Fischer.
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1978 Mercedes 240D owned by Cindy Fischer.
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1985 Mercedes 300TD wagon owned by Mike Schwab.
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1972 Mercedes 280SE 4.5 owned by David North. This owner replaced original 14-inch alloy wheels with 15-inch versions of the exact same 1970-85 design. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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1972 Mercedes 280SE 4.5 owned by David North.
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99.9% of all Mercedes “bundt” style wheels of this 1969-85 design were 14 inches in diameter. It’s a little-known fact 15-inch factory versions of these wheels (shown here) have been available all along.
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1950 Mercedes 170 owner Alvin Martz after registration. (Photo credit: Carl Schwartz)
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1981 Mercedes 300TD wagon owned by Alex Rosner.
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1982 Mercedes 300GD Gelandewagen 2-door owned by Michael Mendes.
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A 1964 Mercedes 220SE at vehicle check-in. (Photo credit: Carl Schwartz)
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1995 Mercedes E320 coupe owned by Oliver Seligman.
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Check-in line at Mercedes-Benz June Jamboree car show June 2012. (Photo credit: Carl Schwartz)
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1986 Mercedes 560SL owned by Frank Conforti.
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The lower parking deck concours show car section at June Jamboree show June 2012. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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1967 Mercedes 250SE coupe owned by Keith Morgan.
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2012 Mercedes SLS convertible. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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1973 Mercedes 280SE 4.5 owned by Aurelein deSeze
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1979 MERCEDES 300SD
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1964 Mercedes 230SL owned by Jerry Robinson.
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Mercedes club Vice-President Nick Ford checks in John Longo’s 1971 250. The “Turbodiesel” badge on the trunk is custom installed and does not reflect the actual powerplant in the vehicle. (Photo credit: Carl Schwartz)
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1971 Mercedes 250 owned by John Longo.
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Trunk view of 1971 Mercedes 250 owned by John Longo.
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1983 Mercedes 500SEL custom convertible owned by Gary Strassberg.
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2012 SL series model variations. (Photo credit: Carl Schwartz)
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1998 Mercedes SL500 Sport owned by Joe LoFaro.
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1987 Mercedes 560SL owned by Bob Walther
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1957 and 1958 Mercedes 220S Cabriolets. (Photo credit: Carl Schwartz)
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1989 Mercedes 560SL owned by P.J. Ehmann.
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1956 Mercedes 300C customized wagon owned by Bruce Ianelli. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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1956 Mercedes 300C owned by Bruce Ianelli.
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1956 Mercedes 300C customized wagon interior view. (Photo credit: Carl Schwartz)
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1978 Mercedes 450SLC 5.0 owned by Michael Goldberg.
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1955 Mercedes 190SL with hardtop roof panel in place owned by Bob Platz.
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1955 Mercedes 190SL with hardtop roof in place owned by June Platz.
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1955 Mercedes 190SL with owner June Platz. (Photo credit: Carl Schwartz)
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1982 Mercedes 380SL owned by Tom Kressly.
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1991 Mercedes 560SEL owned by David Barclay.
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2012 Mercedes SLS Gullwing coupe owned by Mercedes-Benz USA. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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2012 Mercedes SLS Gullwing coupe. (Photo credit: Carl Schwartz)
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2012 Mercedes SLS Gullwing coupe interior. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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1971 Mercedes 280SL owned by Chuck Benz.
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1971 Mercedes 280SE Cabriolet owned by David Lipson. (Photo credit: Carl Schwartz)
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1981 Mercedes 300D owned by Andy Gusman.
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1992 Mercedes 190E 2.6
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1987 Mercedes 560SL owned by Vinnie Milo.
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1957 Mercedes 220S Cabriolet owned by Hans Karl. (Photo credit: Carl Schwartz)
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1995 Mercedes E320 Cabriolet owned by Linda Gates.
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1995 Mercedes E320 Cabriolet owned by Linda Gates.
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1989 Mercedes 560SL owned by Sylvia Sama-Piliero.
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1956 Mercedes 190SL owned by Claire Wegner.
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1991 Mercedes 420SEL in desert taupe color.
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1950 Mercedes 170V owned by Alvin Martz
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1950 Mercedes 170 owned by Alvin Martz. (Photo credit: Carl Schwartz)
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1950 Mercedes 170 interior. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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1971 Mercedes 280SL owned by W. Franklin Richardson.
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1978 Mercedes 450SL owned by Claude Bennett
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1980 Mercedes 450SLC owned by Michael Goldberg. (Photo credit: Carl Schwartz)
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1967 Merceded 230 Finback owned by Pete Weigang.
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1986 Mercedes 190E 2.3 16-valve owned by Peter Lomvetas.
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1970 Mercedes 280SL owned by Terry Spaeth.
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1956 Mercedes 190 Ponton sedan owned by Tony Libertelli.
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2012 Mercedes CLS in lobby of Mercedes-Benz Montvale headquarters. (Photo credit: Carl Schwartz)
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1965 Mercedes 190D owned by Classic Cars Today contributor John Bleimaier.
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1965 Mercedes 190D owned by John Bleimaier. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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Hood view of a 1965 Mercedes 190D.
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1997 Mercedes SL500 owned by Jerry Alpart.
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1967 Mercedes 230SL owned by Victor Gates.
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1984 Mercedes 380SL owned by Marc Loranger.
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1995 Mercedes SL320 owned by Natalie Jason.
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1991 Mercedes 560SEC owned by David North
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1985 Mercedes 300TD wagon owned by Ross Wilson.
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1990 Mercedes 560SEC owned by Jay Hirsch.
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1993 Mercedes 300CE coupe owned by Valery Moskin.
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1993 Mercedes 300E owned by Doug Ochwat.
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1998 Mercedes S500 owned by Dominick Citera.
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1989 Mercedes 560SL owned by George Heinze.
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1988 Mercedes 300TE wagon owned by David Lamm.
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1992 Mercedes 500E owned by Roger Egolf.
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1987 Mercedes 560SEC owned by John Welsh.
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1980 Mercedes 450SLC owned by Michael Goldberg.
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1971 Mercedes 280SE Cabrio owned by David Lipson.
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1997 Mercedes SL500 Anniversary Edition owned by John Votta.
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1997 Mercedes SL500 Anniversary Edition owned by Don Stellhorn.
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1997 Mercedes SL500 Anniversary Edition owned by Don Stellhorn. (Photo credit: Carl Schwartz)
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1998 Mercedes E300 TurboDiesel owned by Arpi Keretz.
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2001 Mercedes E320 wagon owned by David Veith.
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2001 Mercedes E320 wagon owned by Raymond DiMiglio
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1987 MERCEDES 560SEC
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2002 Mercedes SLK320 owned by Carl Schwartz.
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1999 Mercedes CL500 owned by Andre Seojanovic.
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2002 Mercedes SLK320 owned by Paul Reitnauer.
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2004 Mercedes E320 wagon owned by John Anaischick.
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2003 Mercedes E55 AMG owned by Rocky Miranti. (Photo credit: Carl Schwartz)
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2007 Mercedes CLK550 Cabrio owned by Bob Donnelly.
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2000 Mercedes S500 owned by Dan Antelino.
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2003 Mercedes C320 owned by Samantha DiMiglio.
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2011 Mercedes S63 AMG owned by Cliff Robert.
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2010 Mercedes C63 AMG owned by Paul Reitnauer.
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2009 Mercedes SL550 owned by Billy Viars.
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2012 Mercedes C63 AMG coupe owned by Steve Sander.
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2012 Mercedes E350 Cabriolet owned by Fred Marcus.
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2012 Mercedes C300 Luxury Edition owned by Alan Andrea.
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2001 Mercedes CLK320 owned by Priscilla Sedita.
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2003 Mercedes E55 AMG owned by Rocky Miranti.
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2002 Mercedes SLK32 AMG owned by Gregory Bob
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2005 Mercedes SLK55 AMG owned by Gregory Butler.
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2001 Mercedes SLK230 owned by Tom Elder.
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2004 Mercedes SL55 AMG owned by Eckart Scheffler.
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2002 Mercedes SLK230 owned by Paul Reitnauer.
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2000 Mercedes ML320 owned by Felipe Cuadra.
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2008 Mercedes SL550 owned by Fred Gwinn.
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2007 Mercedes SL500 owned by Roger Mahieu.
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2012 Mercedes E350 Cabriolet owned by Donald Boop.
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1983 Mercedes long-wheelbase S-Class 1983 380SEL customized convertible. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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Long wheelbase S-Class 1983 380SEL customized convertible. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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Long wheelbase 1983 S-Class 380SEL customized convertible. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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1983 Long wheelbase S-Class 380SEL customized convertible. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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1983 Long wheelbase S-Class 380SEL customized convertible. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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1983 S-Class 380SEL customized convertible. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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Mercedes Benz Club Vice-President Nick Ford puts together picture slide show for Awards assembly after the show. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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Tabulating the concours show scores from judges to determine winners. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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Some 2012 Smart cars in the parking lot of Mercedes-Benz headquarters in Montvale, New Jersey. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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Upper level show car area. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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The lower-level lobby entrance was used to register car show entrants. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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About Sean
Welcome to Classic Cars Today Online! We seek to explore the subject of classic vehicles from the 1950s through today. It is our belief that a car needn't be old to be respected and admired for graceful design, historical significance, and future value. As founder and Editor-In-Chief, I welcome contributions from you about your own car-related interests and ownership experiences. As far as myself, I've worked in the automotive service field and have been a contributor to Autoweek Magazine, The Star, Mercedes Enthusiast Magazine, Examiner.com and more. Currently, I'm a copywriter and own several foreign and domestic classic cars. In my spare time, you'll find me serving as Technical Editor and officer of several car clubs, being a concours car show judge, and meeting some great folks around the tri-state NY / NJ / Pennsylvania area at car shows. - Sean Connor