22nd Annual Lewes British Car Show held
The 22nd Annual British Motorcar Show was held May 6 at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal. Sponsored by the Lewes Chamber of Commerce and the British Car Club of Delaware, the show, formerly held on the grounds of the Lewes Historic Society, outgrew that venue and now is held at the Ferry Terminal. Trophy’s were awarded in the eight classes by popular votes by the attendees.The Triumph TR6 was the featured marque at the 22nd show. This year’s event attracted 95 preregistered cars and five cars registered on the day of the show. British weather was predicted the day of the event but on Saturday morning black clouds hovered yet the strong winds blew them away. Nearly 700 spectators admired the 67 cars that arrived on the grounds and voted for their favorites in each category. The rain held off until after the Winners’ Circle parade.
Best in Show: Dennis Morrison, Fallston, Md.; 1960 Triumph TR3A
Category I; Up to 1956
First place; Andy Moutenot, Cranbury, N.J.; 1953 Morgan 4/4
Second place; Hal Brundage, Lewes; 1955 Austin Healey 100-4
Third place; Mort Resnicoff, Monroe Township, NJ.; 1950 MGTD
Category II; 1957-62
First place; Bill Smarr, Milford; 1957 Austin FX-3
Second place; Mike Tyler, Lewes; 1962 Austin Healey 3000 MKII
Third place; David Haines, Millsboro; 1960 Austin Healey 3000
Category III; 1963-68
First place; Walt Lubun, Newark; 1967 Austin Healey 3000
Second place; Joe Parlanti, North Potomac, Md.; 1966 Sunbeam Tiger
Third place; David and De Mensh, Gaithersburg, Md.; 1967 Marcos 1600 GT
Category IV; 1969-74
First place; Jeff Pulford, Bethesda, Md.; 1971 Jaguar XKE
Second place; Fred and Connie Schuchard, Bridgeton, N.J.; 1971 Morgan Plus 8
Third place; Richard Popham, Ellicott City, Md.; 1970 Jaguar E-Type
Category V; 1975-80
First place; Carolyn Baranowski, Millsboro; 1975 MGB
Second place; Walter Reifsnyder, Georgetown; 1975 MGB
Third place; Humberto Zepeda, Frederick, Md.; 1977 MG Midget
Category VI; 1981-2000
First place; Dave Morrow, Selbyville; 1986 TVR 280i
Second place; Geoff Sundstrom, Lewes; 1994 Jaguar XJS
Third place; Rudy Swanson, Lewes; 1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spur
Featured Marque - Triumph TR6
First place; Brad and Melanie Hauck, Baltimore, Md.; 1972 Triumph TR6
Second p; Stuart Honick, Hammonton, N.J.; 1971 Triumph TR6
Third place; Suzy Smarr, Milford; 1976 Triumph TR6
Premier Class – Comprised of First Place Winners and Best in Show winners from the 2016 Show - (Only one award in this category)
First place; Tod Emeigh; Seaford; 1955 Austin-Healey 100 Lemans
