535 German Cars attend DM10!

It's official! 535 cars attended DM10 on July 9, 2022, continuing our record-breaking turnouts. That's 7% bigger than last year. We have consistently grown all ten years, thanks to a lot of cool cars coming from far and wide.

Leading the increase was Audi, with a 27% improvement over 2021! Congrats to Audi Club Michigan president David Keller and his leadership team!

Porsche was up nearly 13%, thanks to no conflicts with their annual Porsche Parade this year.

And Mercedes-Benz had a very respectable increase of 10%. New M-B president Matthew Short gets some of that credit.

Largest marque represented? BMW, again. But Porsche is hot on their heels. Look for the 2022 pie chart here!

Thank you all for attending! Mark your calendars for the first Saturday after July 4 next year. That would be July 8, 2023! See you at DM11!

 DeutscheMarques 10 - Attendance by Marque

 

DeutscheMarques 10 – July 9, 2022

 

Audi of Grand Rapids Winners:

Judges: Ryan Heiser, Mary Siegwart, Brett Siegwart

Best in Show:	Werner Gottschalk, Rochester Hills	1985 Ur Quattro
Best of the 2010s:	Stephen Palumbo, Lowell	2012 R8
Best of the 2000s:	Josh Hall, Ada	2008 RS4
Best of the 1990s:	Lars Wendl, Kentwood	1993 Audi 80 Cabriolet
Best of the 1980s:	Brad Post, Grand Rapids	1985 Coupe GT
Best Daily Driver:	Tyler Hamersma, Grand Rapids	2003 S8
Best Survivor:	Pamela Loyd, Rodney	2006 A4
Cleanest Concours Car:	Brian DiVita	2007 S4 Cabriolet
Judge’s Special Award:	Trevor Burie	1998 A6 Wagon

 

Sharpe BMW Winners:

Judges: Brian Ach, Ron Harshman

Best in Show:	Rick Rey, Niles	1957 502
Best of the 2010s:	Steven Podgurski, Holland	2013 Alpina B7
Best of the 2000s:	Bob Pekrul, Rockford	2002 M3
Best of the 1990s:	David Spalding, Chicago, IL	1993 M5
Best of the 1980s:	Thomas Peet, Willis	1988 M3
Best of the 1970s	Steve Maslen, Richland	1971 2000 Tii Touring
Best Classic (1969 and Earlier)	Bryan Lepley, Kalamazoo	1969 2002
Best Daily Driver:	Joshua Rager, Granger, IN	2021 M2 Competition
Best Survivor:	Fred Oakes, Lansing	1986 325
Cleanest Concours Car:	Gina Fairfield, Holland	2022 540i xdrive
Judge’s Special Award:	Paul Thieme, Highland	2011 BMW IM3

 

Orrin B. Hayes Mercedes Winners:

Judges: Harvey Nuttall, Albert Di Zenzo, Michael Kennedy

Best in Show:	Joe & Linda Prihoda, Grand Rapids	1983 380SL
Best of the 2010s:	George Connell, Marco Island, FL	2011
Best of the 2000s:	Mark Frank, Kalamazoo	2008 Mercedes CL65
Best of the 1990s:	Chris Bahlman, Dearborn	1991 190E 2.3
Best of the 1980s:	Robert Buffham, Grand Rapids	1987 560 SL
Best of the 1970s	Robert Kirshman, Augusta	1972 350 SL
Best Classic (1969 and Earlier)	Don Drabik, Maple City	1958 190 SL
Best Daily Driver:	Adam Carr, Lowell	1984 300D Turbo Diesel
Best Survivor:	Joe Royston, Grandville	1985 300 TD
Cleanest Concours Car:	Gary Castile, Traverse City	2007 AMG SL55
Judge’s Special Award:	Adam Pickworth, Hamilton	1985 190E 16V

 

Porsche Grand Rapids Winners:

Judges: Richard Rakow, Kevin Mazer, John Hansen

Best in Show:	Rick Riley, Grand Rapids	1959 356 Coupe
Best of the 2010s:	Jose Rios, Bristol, IN	2016 GT3 RS
Best of the 2000s:	Al Wilson, Holland	2006 Boxster S
Best of the 1990s:	Claudio Kaempf, Portage	1997 993
Best of the 1980s:	Matthew Nahass, Rochester Hills	1986 944
Best of the 1970s	Paul & Marci Thieme, Grand Rapids	1971 914-6
Best Classic (1969 and Earlier)	Steve Maslen, Richland	1965 356 SC
Best Daily Driver:	Fred Oakes, Lansing	2001 911 Turbo
Best Survivor:	Amber Door, Jenison	1984 911
Cleanest Concours Car:	Christopher Young, Southfield	____ 996
Judge’s Special Award:	Josh Quellet, Holland	1984 Carrera

 

Munk’s Motors Volkswagen Winners:

Judges: Lindsay Draime, Jim Mulcrone, Cory Haab

Best in Show:	John Hanson, Battle Creek	1952 Bug
Best of the 2010s:	John & Toni Behrendt, Galesburg	2022 Golf R
Best of the 2000s:	Jeff Von Holten, Middleville	2005 Phaeton
Best of the 1990s:	Ken Berman, Farmington Hills	1996 Harlequin
Best of the 1980s:	Dan Sales, LaPorte, IN	1987 GTI – 16V
Best of the 1970s	Kenneth Adams, Tipton	1974 Thing (Acapulco ed.)
Best Classic (1969 and Earlier)	Mike & Laura Kennedy, Galesburg	1965 Beetle
Best Daily Driver:	Albert Di Zenzo, Chicago, IL	1984 Jetta
Best Survivor:	Nick Hizer, Kalamazoo	1995 B4 Passat
Cleanest Concours Car:	Martie & Jon Ritter, Vicksburg	1966 Type 1
Judge’s Special Award:	Dorothy & Peter Dykema, Hickory Corners	1968 Type 3 Notchback

 

Spring Valley Motors “Other” Marques Winners:

Judges: Richard Rakow, Kevin Mazer, John Hansen

Best in Show:	Mark Rahn, Portage	1964 Amphicar 770
Best of the 1970s	Tim Kelley, Middleville	1974 Kubelwagen (repro)
Best Classic (1969 and Earlier)	Richard Saft	1943 Schwimmwagen