Ridgeland Euro-Fest Winners 2023
The Ed Wettach Love of the Auto Award
Left to right: Hannah Collums Opdyke (Granddaughter) Eleanor H. Wettach, Taylor Poole and his son Grant, Richard Poole (Recipient of 2023 Ed Wettach Award), and Webb Collums (son and Dealer Principle Ferrari of Atlanta)
Taylor Poole pictured above, reveled that as a young Boy Scout, Ed Wettach gave him his first ride in a Ferrari. That is the Ed Wettach we love.
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| Best of Show | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Best of Show Vintage | 1946 Indian Corgi Brockhouse Papoose | Roger Harris | |
| Best of Show Nouveau | 2020 McClaren GT | Mike Glore | |
| Sponsor's Choice | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari of Atlanta "La Dolce Avita" Award | 2022 Ferrari Roma | Buddy McClain | |
| Rolls-Royce "Crown Award" | 2023 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost | James Frank | |
| Mercedes of Jackson "Star Award" | 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 | Middleton O'Malley | |
| Taggart, Rimes, & Wiggins "Good Counsel" Award | 2016 Morgan 3 Wheeler | Marc Schmitz | |
| Gateway Tires "Good Tread" Award | 1972 Porsche "Outlaw" | Frank Camalo | |
| McClain Resort "Relax" Award | 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | Barry Atkisson | |
| Speed Commercial Real Estate "Investment Property" Award | 1984 BMW 633 CSi | Galen Poole | |
| Lee Michael's Fine Jewelry "Golden" Award | 2022 Toyota Supra A91-CF (Mfg. In Austria) | Ray Welborn | |
| Cutco "Cutting Edge" Award | 1983 Pininfarina Azzurra | Mike Hooten | |
Class Winners
| British | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| British Closed | Best in Class | 1964 Gordon-Keeble GK-1 | Pat Cashman |
| British Open | Best in Class | 1961 Triumph TR3 | Thomas Elkin |
| British Open | Outstanding in Class | 1987 Jaguar XJ-SC | Bill McGrew |
| British Open | Outstanding in Class | 1970 Triumph TR-6 | Danny Varnado |
| German | |||
| German Closed | Best in Class | 1966 Volkswagen Microbus | Dave Huff |
| German Open | Best in Class | 1997 Mercedes SL500 | Karen Atkisson |
| German Open | Outstanding in Class | 1969 Mercedes 280 SL | Jim Stephens |
| Grand Saloon | |||
| Grand Saloon Open | Best in Class | 2017 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe | Brad Champlin |
| Grand Saloon Open | Outstanding in Class | 1987 Rolls-Royce Corniche | Alejandro Gort |
| Grand Saloon Closed | Best in Class | 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur III | James Franks |
| Grand Saloon Closed | Outstanding in Class | 1976 Rolls-Royce LWB Silver Shadow | Anton Heine III |
| Grand Saloon Closed | Outstanding in Class | 1974 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | Jim Clark |
| Grand Saloon Closed | Outstanding in Class | 2012 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | Bobby Major, Jr. |
| MG | |||
| MG Open | Best in Class | 1960 MG A | Keith Turner |
| MG Open | Outstanding in Class | 1949 MG TC/EXU | John Lange |
| MG Open | Outstanding in Class | 1949 MG TC | Dennis Norris |
| MG Open | Outstanding in Class | 1969 MG MGB | Tom Brown |
| MG Closed | Best in Class | 1973 MG B GT | Gene Johnston |
| Italian | |||
| Italian Open | Best in Class | 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Veloce | Andy Menapace |
| Italian Closed | Best in Class | 1966 Fiat 500F | Sarah Hooten |
| Motorcycles | |||
| Motorcycles | Best in Class | 1961 Triumph Bonneville | Donald David |
| Motorcycles | Outstanding in Class | 1950 Triumph 6T Thunderbird | Mickey Guidroz |
| Motorcycles | Outstanding in Class | 1946 Indian/Corgi Brockhouse Papoose | Roger Harris |
| Motorcycles | Outstanding in Class | 1971 Rickman Triumph Metisse | Roger Harris |
| Featured Marque BMW | |||
| BMW | Best in Class | 1968 BMW 1600 | John Lorio |
| BMW | Outstanding in Class | 1989 BMW 325iS | Eric Giles |
| BMW | Outstanding in Class | 2015 BMW M4 Twin Turbo | Jeff Lemon |
| Land Rover | |||
| Land Rover Open | Best in Class | 1958 Land Rover Series 1 Outstanding in Class | Taylor Poole |
| Land Rover Closed | Best in Class | 1993 Land Rover Defender 130 | David Lewis |
| Land Rover Closed | Outstanding in Class | 1984 Land Rover Defender 110 | Richard Poole |
| Land Rover Closed | Outstanding in Class | 1966 Land Rover 109 S2A | John Poole |
| Special Interest (Less Than 25 Years Old) | |||
| Special Interest Open | Best in Class | 2022 Ferrari Portofino M | Rachel Ravenstein |
| Special Interest Open | Outstanding in Class | 2014 Ferrari 458 Spider | Mark Milam |
| Special Interest Open | Outstanding in Class | 2020 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 R | Monty Monteith |
| Special Interest Closed | Best in Class | 2023 Maserati MC20 | John Ravenstein |
| Special Interest Closed | Outstanding in Class | 2018 Ferrari 488 GTB | Brent Milam |
| Special Interest Closed | Outstanding in Class | 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS63S | Rick Siefert |
| Special Interest Closed | Outstanding in Class | 2018 Porsche Turbo Exclusive | Phil Daigrepont |
| Porsche Outlaw | |||
| Porsche Outlaw | Best in Class | 1972 Porsche 1972 T | Gus Lard |
| Sponsors Choice Awards | |||
| Ferrari of Atlanta "La Dolce Avita" Award | 2022 Ferrari Roma | Buddy McClain | |
| Rolls-Royce "Crown Award" | 2023 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost | James Frank | |
| Mercedes of Jackson "Star Award" | 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 | Middleton O'Malley | |
| Taggart, Rimes, & Wiggins "Good Counsel" Award | 2016 Morgan 3 Wheeler | Marc Schmitz | |
| Gateway Tires "Good Tread" Award | 1972 Porsche "Outlaw" | Frank Camalo | |
| McClain Resort "Relax" Award | 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | Barry Atkisson | |
| Speed Commercial Real Estate "Investment Property" Award | 1984 BMW 633 CSi | Galen Poole | |
| Lee Michael's Fine Jewelry "Golden" Award | 2022 Toyota Supra A91-CF (Mfg. In Austria) | Ray Welborn | |
| Cutco "Cutting Edge" Award | 2016 Morgan 3-Wheeler | Marc Schmitz | |
