Scarsdale Concours Winners List

Scarsdale's passion for cars was driven home last Sunday when dozens of vintage and modern cars participating in the annual Concours d'Elegance lined the streets of the Village and attracted automobile aficionados and novices alike.

It was the thirteenth anniversary of the showcase that began with an idea from Scarsdale High School students Evan Cygler and Dennis O'Leary. Their passion for cars gave birth to an automobile show designed to both share great cars with the community and to raise funds for charities. With the help of the Scarsdale Police Department and village officials, the idea took off. Half of Scarsdale Village was closed to make room for impressive Ferraris, Porsches, Aston Martins, Bentleys, and many more.

"It was supposed to be a one to two or even three year project," Cygler said near the end of the show. "And here we are today, at show number 13, which just concluded. It's amazing how over time, the show is staying alive and there are people volunteering themselves throughout the year."

Since 2004, more than $350,000 have been raised for local charities. These have included Habitat for Humanity of Westchester, the White Plains Hospital, and the Kellner Family Pediatric Liver Disease Foundation. This year, the Concours is donating to The Warrior and Family Assistance Fund, the Scarsdale & Edgemont Family Counseling Service, and The Paulie Strong Foundation, a pediatric cancer fund.

Scarsdale's Concours isn't limited to locals but most participants hail from the community. There are usually about 120 cars on display, but the threat of rain scared some car owners away.

"As a high school student, there's definitely not as many kids interested in cars today. It's also just a nice way to give back to the community," says Daniel Patrizio, one of the younger members on the board of directors. Cygler agrees. "My greatest awareness is seeing younger people getting into cars, asking to sit in a car, seeing a smile on their face, and that's where the passion begins... I guess we're kind of constantly promoting the next generation. We're promoting cars, we're promoting a hobby. And even though it's motor transportation, it's a piece of art. And that's quite special."

People enjoyed the food stand and the live band, and even sitting in some of the cars. John Vasta, a Greenwich Concours award winner and his 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Splitwood Coupe, offered one of the motivations for the car show. "It's not an investment, it's just a nice venue. People seem to appreciate it." John later won the award of 'Best Corvette.'

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Best English Car
1966 Austin Healy 3000 MK III BJ8
Mark Goodman
He has owned this car for 47 years, second owner.

Best German Car
1987 Porsche 930 Turbo
Nick Vasserman

Best American Car
1931 DeSoto SA-Series Roadster
Michael DeAngelis
Formerly from the William (Bill) Harrah Collection. Bill Harrah paid $675 for it in 1965.

Best Ferrari
1965 Ferrari 275 GTB Berlinetta B4 Pininfarina
Howard Riina
Dr. Riina is from Scarsdale, NY.

Best Porsche
2015 Porsche 918 RS Spyder
Larry Fehrenbaker

Best Corvette
1963 Corvette Split-Window coupe
John Vasta

Best Ford
1959 Ford Skyliner Retractable Top
Robert Jennings

Best Muscle Car
1968 American Motors AMX Fastback
Robert Carlsen

Best Competition Car
1966 Chevrolet Corvette 427 Yenko
Larry Sachs

Most Exciting Car
1968 Ford Shelby Mustang KR500 Convertible
Larry Sachs

Most Outstanding Coachwork
1947 Lincoln Continental Coupe
Ed Falkenberg
Originally owned by radio and TV host, Arthur Godfrey. Ed is a Scarsdale local and long-time Concours supporter.

Preservation Award
1978 Citroen Deux Chevaux
Robert Lachman
Only 66,932 KM, original Michelin, imported from France.

Judge's Award
1948 Pontiac Silver Streak Woody Wagon
James Bruno
Features a "straight-8" cylinder engine.

Maroon & White Award
1965 Buick Skylark Gran Sport Hardtop
Kenneth Creary

Chubb Collector Car Award
1958 Alfa Romeo Giuletta Sprint Race Car #555
Santi Spadaro

Miller Motorcars Award
1967 Chevrolet Corvette
Larry Sachs
All original car, only 19,000 miles.

Pepe Motors Award
1964 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 special
Leif Waller
All original car, only 39,924 miles. Still has original plastic covers on the seats. Leif is also a Scarsdale local.

Founder's Choice Award
1973 Ferrari 246 GTS Dino
Aaron Dorr

Best in Show
1952 Cunningham Competition-Spec Coupe
Charles Schoendorf
The only Cunningham exported new, to a Brazilian owner, factory
speced for competition with leather hood hold-down straps, ducted braking system and 40 gallon fuel tank.