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British Car Show rolls into Lewes

Karen Duffield of Milton relaxes in her mother Jane’s 1959 Nash Metropolitan during the May 4 British Car Show at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal in Lewes. Duffield took home first place in the featured marque. DENY HOWETH PHOTOS
Deny Howeth
May 10, 2019

Despite a stormy weather forecast, the 24th annual British Motorcar Show unfolded at the Lewes Ferry Terminal May 4, where the Nash Metropolitan was this year’s featured marque. The show attracted 101 preregistered cars, while 11 more cars registered at the show. Typical British weather was predicted, but the rains held off until nearly 2 p.m., when the skies opened up, forcing cancelation of the highly anticipated Winners Circle parade. Nearly 1,000 spectators admired the 90 cars that arrived on the grounds and voted for their favorites in each category. Winners were selected by a popular vote of show attendees.

Best in Show: William Young, Smyrna; 1958 Metropolitan 1500 convertible

Category I: Up to 1956
First Place: William Smarr, Milford; 1937 Austin Low Loader
Second Place: Tod Emeigh, Seaford; 1955 Austin Healey 100 Le Mans
Third Place: Chris Kleppinger, Easton, Md; 1954 MGTF

Category II: 1957-1962
First Place: Joseph Marchione, Absecon, N.J.; 1959 Lotus Elite
Second Place: Mark McCarraher, Boyerstown, Pa.; 1959 MGA
Third Place: Jack Stern, Walkersville, Md.; 1958 MGA 1500 Roadster

Category III; 1963-1968
First Place: Ron Jernigan, Greenwood; 1966 Austin Mini Cooper S
Second Place: Walt Lubun, Newark; 1967 Austin-Healey 3000
Third Place: Steve Hunter, Severna Park, Md; 1966 Triumph TR4A

Category IV; 1969-1974
First Place: Don Dean, Frederick, Md.; 1969 MGC-GT
Second Place: Rhonald Jernigan, Seaford; 1970 Triumph TR-6
Third Place: Richard Popham, Ellicott City, Md.; 1970 Jaguar E-type

Category V; 1975-1980
First Place: Suzy Smarr, Milford; 1976 Triumph TR6
Second Place: Jason Witter, Mount Airy, Md.; 1977 Leyland Mini Cooper
Third Place: Tom Albertalli, Toms River, N.J.; 1979 MGB

Category VI; 1981-2000
First Place: Elwood Smith, Wall, N.J.; 1998 Aston Martin DB7 Volante
Second Place: Jackie & Stan Breita, Millville; 1990 Jaguar XJS V12
Third Place: Michael Humphries, Berlin, Md; 1989 Bentley Eight

Featured Marque – Nash Metropolitan
First Place: Jane Duffield, Milton; 1959 Nash Metropolitan
Second Place: Kenneth Sleight, Pasadena, Md.; 1958 Nash Metroplitan

Premier Class – First Place Winners & Best in Show winners from the 2016 Show; one award in this category
First Place: Peter Rohrbacher, Bordentown, N.J.; 1957 AC Ace

Karen Duffield of Milton relaxes in her mother Jane’s 1959 Nash Metropolitan during the May 4 British Car Show at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal in Lewes. Duffield took home first place in the featured marque. DENY HOWETH PHOTOS
Carolyn Baraowski’s 1975 MG is ready to travel.
This sweet pup isn’t sure about the cars but seems to enjoy the lush grass.
Mort Resnicoff decorates with British flair.
A hood ornament is in full relax mode.
A Triumph grill could be a face.
A Bently hood ornament is a classic.
Tod Emeigh’s 1955 Austin Healey 100 Le Mans is ready for its pilot.
William Smarr brought his 1937 Austin Low Loader.
Not exactly an Uber, but a taxi nonetheless.
The unmistakeable Rolls-Royce hood emblem and Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament.
Make way, the British are here.
This car is certain of its heritage.
Plenty of space for the crowd to meander.
Does anyone have Grey Poupon? Yes, this Jaguar is packing.
A 1977 Leyland Mini Cooper – can he fit?
The dashboard of Peter Rohrbacher’s 1957 AC Ace.
At right, a 1965 Austin Mini Moke designed for a light military vehicle in the style of a Jeep, but its small wheels and low ground clearance made it impractical as an off-road vehicle. A 1966 Triumph Spitfire has the hood popped.
First-place winner in the Premier Class is Peter Rohrbacher’s 1957 AC Ace. Photographs in the passenger seat show what appears to be the car in a 1958 wreck.
First-place winner in the Premier Class is Peter Rohrbacher’s 1957 AC Ace.

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