A Spectacular 2021 Return for DeutscheMarques!

Calling DM9 "spectacular" is an understatement. Thousands of visitors admired a record-setting number of beautiful German cars on a picture-perfect July day.

Dozens of awards recognized the significance of these vehicles, and six of them (pictured here, minus the Audi) took home the coveted "Best In Show" crystal trophy.

Here are the happy winners.

DeutscheMarques 9 – July 10, 2021

Audi Winners:

Judges: Jason Cardani, Kris Tumidamsky, Dan Cubric, Abigail McClung, Adam Kern

Best in Show Audi: Tim Post, Grand Rapids, MI 1985 Coupe GT

Best of the 2010s: Jim Scatena, Ludington, MI 2020 R8

Best of the 2000s: Bill Lausch, Hollland, MI 2001 TT

Best of the 1990s: Jeff King, Coopersville, MI 1993 URS4

Best Daily Driver: Christopher Englerth, Kalamazoo, MI 2005 R8

Best Survivor: Jake Froelich, Sturgis, MI 2005 B5 A4

Cleanest Concours Car: Michael Botsko, Grand Haven, MI 2005 TT Coupe 3.2 S-Line

Judge’s Special Award: Zachary Betts, Grand Rapids, MI Coolwater 4-door wagon

Sharpe BMW Winners:

Judges: Dan Sales, Kyle Walters, Alan Dalman

Best in Show BMW: Paul Norman 2003 Z8

Best of the 2010s: Harvey Nuttall 2017 M6

Best of the 2000s: Adam & Amanda Losca, Michiana, IN 2003 M5

Best of the 1990s: Zack Rubin, Ann Arbor, MI 1998 M3

Best of the 1980s: Dom Federico, Grand Rapids, MI 1988 M6

Best of the 1970s Tom Weersing, Zeeland, MI 2800 C5

Best Classic (1969 and Earlier) Bryan Lepley, Kalamazoo, MI 1969 2002

Best Daily Driver: Kevin Schneider, Portage, MI 2011 328

Best Survivor: Paul McCord, East Lansing, MI 1988 635 CSI

Cleanest Concours Car: Kash Abdul-Rahman, Pendleton, IN 2006 M6

Judge’s Special Award: Daniel Crouse, Kalamazoo, MI 1984 E30

 

Orrin B. Hayes Mercedes Winners:

Judges: Trevor Miller + Undisclosed Team

Best in Show Mercedes: Matthew Short, Kalamazoo, MI 2018 Mercedes-AMG GTR

Best of the 2010s: Alex Ortner, Keeho Harbor, MI 2011 SLS-AMG

Best of the 2000s: Robert Grabill, Chicago, IL 2004 SL55 AMG

Best of the 1990s: Richard Vaughan, Berkley, MI 300 CE-24

Best of the 1980s: Jack and Mary Ryan, Vicksburg, MI 1983 380SL

Best of the 1970s Robert Kirshman, Augusta, MI 1972 SL350

Best Classic (1969 and Earlier) Frank Butler, Maumee, OH 1959 300SL

Best Daily Driver: Ben Fisher, Grand Haven, MI E63 AMG

Best Survivor: Joe Royston, Grandville, MI 1985 300TD

Cleanest Concours Car: Don Brabik, Maple City, MI 1958 190SL

Judge’s Special Award: John Van Landingham, Columbus, OH 1978 6.9

Porsche Grand Rapids Winners:

Judges: Richard Rakow, Jeff Schutter, Chris Wilks, Ryan Heisur

Best in Show Porsche: Paul Norman, Hickory Corners, MI 1989 Singer Porsche

Best of the 2010s: Andy Behro, Jenison, MI 2018 Cayman

Best of the 2000s: Darren Draves, Hickory Corners, MI 2005 Carrera GT

Best of the 1990s: Brent Abrams, Dowagiac, MI 1991 928 S4

Best of the 1980s: Rocky Tebeau, Coopersville, MI 2000 911

Best of the 1970s Steve Maslen, Richland, MI 1973 911E

Best Classic (1969 and Earlier) Paul Masanek, Skokie, IL 1962 356B

Best Daily Driver: Libby Miller, Byron Center, MI 2021 Panamera GTS Sport Turismo

Best Survivor: L. Boebel, East Grand Rapids, MI 1964 356C

Cleanest Concours Car: Dwayne Johnson, Kentwood, MI 1996 911 Carrera

Judge’s Special Award: Don Sjolin, Ada, MI 1974 911

 

Munk’s Motors Volkswagen Winners:

Judges: Matthew Kent, Adam Kern, Neely Kent, Brett Siegwart

Best in Show VW: Greg Sanchez, Melvindale, MI 1977 Campmobile

Best of the 2010s: Troy Cox, Kalamazoo, MI 2013 Golf R

Best of the 2000s: Chris Schop, Chelsea, MI 2000 GTI

Best of the 1990s: Jeff Wells, Grand Rapids, MI 1996 Golf Harlequin

Best of the 1980s: Ryan Niewoonder, Mattawan, MI 1983 Rabbit GTI

Best of the 1970s Michael Lucas, Grand Rapids, MI 1975 Scirocco

Best Classic (1969 and Earlier) Brent Walter, Huntington, IN 1967 Beetle

Best Daily Driver: Drew & Sarah Marie Clark, Mattawan, MI 1963 Bug

Best Survivor: Richard Deming Jr., Hastings, MI 1965 VW Dune Buggy

Cleanest Concours Car: Gary Saulter, Rockford, MI 1975 Samba (Type II)

Judge’s Special Award: Ted Smith, Southfield, MI 1959 GRU Single Cab

Hagerty “Other” Marques Winners:

Judges: Jason Cardani, Kris Tumidamsky, Dan Cubric, Abigail McClung, Adam Kern

Best in Show “Other”: Ken Adams, Tipton, MI 1959 TS-250 Goggomobile Coupe

Best of the 1970s Bill Gephart, Kalamazoo, MI 1971 Opel GT

Special Judges’ Award Robert Bullard, Richland, MI 1989 Trabant 601

Thank you to our esteemed panel of judges and congratulations to everyone who entered the show! EVERY German car is a show car!

Pre-Registration Passes 200 Cars!

WOW! More than 200 vehicles are now pre-registered for Saturday! Pre-registration closes tonight at 6:00 PM (Thursday, July 8). It only takes about a minute and will save you a wait in line Saturday morning.

DM2021Pre-Registration

Show Schedule

 2021 DeutscheMarques Schedule:

8:00 AM          Gate opens, show cars enter, parking and registration begins

9:00 AM          Show starts for visitors

10:30 AM        Our Oom-Pah band begins delighting visitors!

12:00 PM         Gate closes for show cars – SHARP!

Plenty of food options are available, including German brats, burgers, hot dogs and some exciting food truck options. Plus German beer, wine and soft drinks.

1:45 PM           Group “family photo” in front of Shell station

2:00 PM           Awards Presentation

2:30 PM           "Best in Show" photo of ALL six winners – in front of Shell Station

3:00 PM           DM9 comes to a triumphant close. Come back tomorrow for

                        “Mad Dogs & Englishmen – A British Car Faire!” 

DM9 Almost here!

 Super Excited! DM9 presented by Garage Kept Motors is almost here! A few days away and we are expecting a huge turnout. We have many  goodies to give away from Griots and Stoner Car Care.