The Fountain Elms Invitational 2010

Meyda Tiffany Trophy - Best of Show
1939 AC 16-80 Sport March 2-Seat Roadster Robert Cushman, Bedford, NH

The 14th Annual Fountain Elms Invitational will be held on July 3, 2011. This show is limited to award winning pre-war vehicles displayed by invitation only. While many of the vehicles at the Invitational are full Classics, there is always an interesting mix of brass, antique and commercial vehicles also invited.

Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute Award - Most Elegant Vehicle
1934 Pierce-Arrow 1248A Town Car Robert Sands, Buffalo, NY

The Invitational is held on the landscaped grounds surrounding Fountain Elms, a restored Victorian house museum, located on the campus of the Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute in Utica, NY. This Italianate mansion, together with its fountain, gazebo and Victorian gardens, provides an elegant setting for the display of antique vehicles

Chairman’s Trophy
1906 Cadillac Model M Double Tulip Victoria Albert and Maureen Nippert, Schoharie, NY

On Sunday morning Invitational participants begin their day with a champagne continental breakfast at which time they receive a gift basket of local products. Next, their vehicles are professionally photographed by the fountain in front of Fountain Elms. At noon all participants are treated to a luncheon on the mansion’s enclosed and air conditioned terrace.

David and Jane Sayre Bryant Award – Most Unique Vehicle
1904 Kreiger-Brasier Electric Limousine David and Karen Berg, Harmony, NJ

The Fountain Elms Invitational awards ceremony is held at the gazebo beginning at 3:30 pm. At this time all participants are recognized and receive a bottle of “Fountain Elms” champagne and the completed photo plaque of their vehicle in front of the mansion. A total of 9 Waterford crystal trophies are presented to the winners in various categories. The Meyda Tiffany Trophy – Best of Show Award is a custom made, one of a kind trophy produced especially for the Fountain Elms Invitational by the Meyda Tiffany Company.

2009 Meyda Tiffany Award

The Meyda Tiffany Trophy – Best of Show Award


Fountain Elms Alumni Award – Best Alumni Car
1928 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A Boat Tail Peter Boyle, Oil City, PA

Mohawk Motorcades Automobile Club Award – Best Exterior
1941 Chrysler Barrel Back Estate Wagon Alan Rosenblum, New Hartford, NY

Fountain Elms Award – Best Interior
1931 Cord L-29 Cabriolet Chris Mahoney, Leicester, NY

City of Utica Award – People’s Choice
1913 Renault Type DM 5-Passenger Touring Jerry and  Nancy Huffman, Churchville, NY

 

Oneida County Award – Best Period Costume
The Walter Miller Family, Syracuse, NY

2010 Fountain Elms Invitational Participants

 

 

2010 Fountain Elms Invitational Participants

 

 

1908 Pullman Model H Touring W. Fred “O” Rosemiller, York, PA

1910 Elmore Model 36 Demi-Tonneau Alfred Shaw, Wayne, PA

1910 Franklin Model H Touring Bob and Jill Barrett, Angola, NY

1914 Lozier Type 84 Meadowbrook Runabout Clark Rittersbach, East Rochester, NY

1920 Peerless Model 56 Sedan-Limousine Walter Miller, Syracuse, NY

1925 Lincoln Model L 7-Pass. Sport Touring Joyce and Mark Goyette, Bennington, VT

1927 Nash Advance Six 260 Coupe Bob Cook, Riverton, CT

1928 Essex 2-Door Coach Cindi and Robin Bailey, Waterford, NY

1928 Mack AC Stake Body Donald A. Hosenfeld, Walworth, NY

1929 Ford Model A Roadster Dan Cerio, Syracuse, NY

1930 Packard 733 Phaeton Eugene and Rae-Gina Wescott, Cortland, NY

1931 Buick 8-55 Phaeton William Accisano, Hawley, PA

1936 Morgan 4-4 Roadster Anthony Souza, Ottsville, PA

1938 Cadillac V-16 Convertible Sedan James and George Staley, DeRuyter, NY