Please refer to the list of classes below and refer to Entry Standards below.
Judging Standards
Rather than awarding first, second and third prizes in each class, our judges will be asked to designate a percentage of the cars in each class to receive a ribbon indicating an Award of Merit. From that group, judges will choose one vehicle designated Best of Class. From the Best of Class winners, an overall Best of Show entry will be selected. The Race Car Class will also designate one car to receive the Martin Swig Memorial Award for outstanding contribution to the support of vintage racing.
As has been our custom, in addition to our usual overall awards and several new ones, Best of Class vehicles will parade over the Ironstone Amphitheater stage. We feel this change is consistent with our determination to keep the Ironstone Concours d’Elegance a fun, relaxing and elegant event…more reminiscent of the European concours d’elegance of the 1930s, where each car was judged on its overall elegance and style rather than for its minutely detailed restoration or physical perfection.
Entry deadline is August 29, 2025. The show field will be available for car placement starting at 10:00 a.m. on Friday. To avoid the Saturday-morning rush, we prefer that entrants come early and place their vehicles on the field Friday afternoon. All entered vehicles must be in their assigned spaces no later than 9:30 a.m. on Saturday.
Please remember that only stock, unmodified cars are accepted at Ironstone Concours d’Elegance. We also love original, unrestored and well-maintained vehicles. All entrants and participants are invited to attend the Cars & Stars wine-tasting reception and dinner on Friday night and the Gala Luncheon on Saturday. These wonderful events are important in our efforts to raise funds for our worthy beneficiaries.
Entry Standards
Entrants are encouraged to drive their cars to the Ironstone Concours d’Elegance. Each entered vehicle will be judged in its class or category by standards emphasizing the elegance and integrity of the vehicle’s design as deemed appropriate for its era and type.
Undercarriages, engine compartments, trunks and personal areas will not be judged. Judges will take no notice of normal vehicle wear and usage.
The entry committee must approve all applications and reserves the right to reject any vehicles that do not meet the standards of the Ironstone Concours d’Elegance. Vehicles must be driven through the checkpoint and onto the show field. A special trailer unloading and parking area will be available.
Note: Any vehicle that has won Best In Class will not be eligible for judging in the year immediately following. However, previous winners are welcome for display only and may return for judging in future years.
A Antique
B Vintage 1925-1942
C American & European Classic 1925-1948 Open
D American & European Classic 1925-1948 Closed
E Pierce-Arrow
F Packard
G Porsche 356
G-1 MG “T” Series
H Wood Bodied Automobiles
I Race Cars
I-1 Ragtime Racers
J AMC, Nash Hudson, Rambler
K Unrestored to 1942
L Unrestored 1946-1973
M Micro and Mini Cars
N American Production 1946-1954
O American Production 1955-1963
P American Production 1964-1973
Q American Muscle Cars through 1973
Q1 Chevrolet Corvette
R Postwar European & Japanese through 1973
S Model A Ford
T Ford Thunderbird
U Vintage Commercial through 1973
U-1 Vintage Military Vehicles
V Vintage Motorcycles through 1973
W Vintage Trailers and Housecars
X DeTomaso Automobiles
Z Vintage Tractors and Stationary Engines
ACCESS
Mobility-challenged guests may seek assistance by calling
(209) 728-1251 for cart service to a drop-off location as well as restricted elevator access.
The venue has large flat concrete sidewalks, but there are many elevation changes and numerous stairs. Most of the cars on display are parked on a large, open, grassy field, much of which is on a mild hill.
SEATING
Seating—with and without tables—is available at various locations on the winery grounds. Patrons should also feel free to sit at picnic tables, chairs and on stone walls.
SHADE
The Ironstone Concours d’Elegance is held outdoors. Guests should prepare properly for sun exposure. Shady areas are available throughout the venue, but afternoons can get warm, and long-term exposure to direct sunlight can be harmful. Be sure to bring and apply sunscreen.
WATER
Water is available free of charge until supplies run out. Food vendors also have beverages available for purchase.
ICE CHESTS
Guests are not allowed to bring ice chests into the Ironstone Amphitheatre grounds.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Alcohol will be available for purchase. Guests may not bring their own alcoholic beverages into the venue.
DRESS
This is a casual, family-friendly event. Guests are encouraged to come in period attire.
PETS
Well behaved pets on a leash are welcome. Please mind your pet around the cars and children. Pet owners should be prepared to clean up after their animals.
PARKING
Parking is available in the lower parking lot and on overflow parking at the top of the hill. Please respect others regarding speed and dust. Handicapped parking is available in designated locations.
ENTRY ROAD
Please do not speed on the entry road or parking areas. There are livestock and permanent neighbors in the area. Roads are not designed for large vehicles, so please be careful of slower traffic.
RESTROOMS
Restrooms are located throughout the venue. Please check the map in your program for the facility nearest you.
DRONE PHOTOGRAPHY
Drones are not permitted at the event. Drone operators will be escorted off the premises and will not be allowed to return to future shows.
MEDIA RIGHTS
All media rights are retained by the Ironstone Concours Foundation. For information about press passes, please call (209) 269-6950.
LOST & FOUND
For lost and found items, please go to the security office at Ironstone Vineyards. The office telephone number is (209) 728-1251.
BEST OF SHOW
R-6: 1964 Aston Martin DB5 Saloon Coupe
Paul & Tere Carrubba – Aptos, California
MOST ELEGANT OPEN CAR
F-1: 1926 Packard 243 Rollston Roadster
Rob Hilarides – Visalia, California
MOST ELEGANT CLOSED CAR
D-1A: 1926 Rolls Royce Phantom 1
Ed & Karen Archer – Hayward, California
BEST UNRESTORED CAR
A-4: 1911 Sears Motor Buggy Runabout
Vince O’Brien – Greenbrae, California
IRONSTONE FOUNDATION AWARD
K-7: 1957 Spohn DV 13 Convertible
Kirk Wentland & Larry Camuso – San Jose, California
IRONSTONE SPONSOR’S AWARD
Y-1: 1967 Amphicar 770 Amphibious
Scott Mikkelson & Todd Darling – Sacramento, California
BEST COMPETITION CAR – MARTIN SWIG AWARD
I-10: 1957 Porsche 356A Coupe Racer
Paul & Nancy Frame City – Sacramento, California
4-H AWARD
G2-5: 1952 MG TD Roadster
Joe & Sue Gresch – San Jose, California
FFA AWARD
L-12: 1971 Porsche 911 T Coupe
Jeremy & Carolyn Kautz – Valley Springs, California
HAGERTY AWARD
U1-7: 1952 Dodge M 37 Truck
Allan & Linda De Salvo – Los Gatos, California
Class A: Antique
A-1: 1904 Oldsmobile Runabout
Vincent O’Brien – Greenbrae, California
Class C: American & European Classics – Open
C-3: 1941 Chrysler Lebaron Newport Phaeton
National Automobile Museum – Reno, Nevada
Class D: American & European Classics – Closed
D-3: 1937 Chrysler Airflow 8 Sedan
William Adams – Oakdale, California
Class E: Pierce-Arrow
E-4: 1934 Pierce-Arrow 840 Convertible Coupe
Bob Jacobsen – Los Altos, California
Class F: Packard
F-1: 1926 Packard 243 Rollston Roadster
Rob Hilarides – Visalia, California
Class G: Porsche 356
G-1: 1952 Porsche Pre A 356 Coupe
Donald & Julie Greenman – LaCrescenta, California
Class G-1: Porsche 356 Outlaw Class
G1-7 : 1964 Porsche 356 Sunroof Coupe
Kim & Rachel Nelson – Shingle Springs, California
Class G-2: MG “T” Series
G-6: 1953 MG TD
Karl & Renorise Krause – Sonora, California
Class J: AMC, Nash, Hudson
J-5: 1973 AMC Javelin Pierre Cardin Coupe
Scott Mikkelson & Todd Darling – Sacramento, California
Class K: Unrestored, to 1957
K-5: 1940 Ford Deluxe 8 2-Door Sedan
James & Christine McKinney – Dublin, California
Class L: Unrestored 1958-1973
L-9: 1967 Lincoln Continental Limo
Tom & Terry Machado – Stockton, California
Class M: Micro & Mini Cars
M-1: 1950 Volkswagen 11c Split Window Coupe
Richard Davis – Pleasanton, California
Class N: American Production, 1920-1953
N-14: 1953 Chrysler New Yorker Deluxe Newport
Randy Kunes – Fairfield, California
Class N-1: Chevrolet Corvair
N1-9: 1966 Chevrolet Corvair Coupe
Wes Nicholas – Folsom, California
Class O: American Production: 1954-1962
O-2: 1954 Oldsmobile Super 88 2-Door Sedan
Rick & Sandy Sanguinetti – Windsor, California
Class P: American Production 1963-1973
P-1: 1963 Buick Riviera Hardtop Coupe
Chandler Thomas Knapp – Fair Oaks, California
Class Q: American Personal Sports 1962-1973
Q-7: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS Hardtop
Ron & Laureen Roach – Columbia, California
Class Q-1: Ford Personal Sports 1965-1969
Q1-8: 1969 Mustang Boss 429 Coupe
Robert Brayton – Oakdale, California
Class Q-2: Pontiac Personal Sports 1968-1973
Q2-7: 1969 Pontiac Lemans S Custom Coupe
Dennis Simonson – Clovis, California
Class Q-3: Chevrolet Coupe
Q3-7: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible
Donald Westbie – Sonora, California
Class R: Postwar European & Japanese Grand Touring through 1973
R-6: 1964 Aston Martin DB5 Saloon Coupe
Paul & Tere Carrubba – Aptos, California
Class R-1: Postwar European & Japanese Grand Touring through 1973
R1-7: 1967 Fiat Dino Spider by Pininfarina
Gerry & Lilly Mugele – Glen Ellen, Nevada
Class R-2: Jaguar Automobiles
R2-6: 1960 Jaguar Mark 1X Saloon
Glenn Rondeau – El Dorado Hills, California
Class R-3: MG (Non “T” Series) Automobiles
R3-1: 1957 MG A Roadster
Everett J. Keithley – Woodlake, California
Class R-4: Austin Healey Automobiles
R-1: 1956 Austin Healey 100 BNR Roadster
Kevin Samra – Riverbank, California
Class R-5: Morgan Automobiles
R5-1: 1960 Morgan Drophead Coupe
Roy Charles Lane – Columbia, California
Class S: Ford Model A Automobiles
S-2: 1929 Ford A 2-Door Sedan
Mike & Eileen Benapfl – Murphys, California
Class T: Ford Thunderbird
T-4: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
Jack & Suzanne Mathieson – Alameda, California
Class U: Vintage Commercial Vehicles through 1973
U-1: 1915 REO Speedwagon Truck
Peter Wright – Montrose, CO
Class U-1: Vintage Military Vehicles
U1-4: 1942 Willys MB Shore Patrol Jeep
Paul & Phyllis Turounet – Murphys, California
Class V: Vintage Motorcycles through 1973
V-5: 1956 Triumph TR5 Trophy Motorcycle
Jerry Meadows – Sparks, NV
Class W: Vintage Trailers and Housecars
W-2: 1964 Airstream GlobeTrotter Trailer
Arlen & Shirley Manning – Napa, California
Class X: DeTomaso Automobiles
X-13: 1974 DeTomaso Longchamp 2-Door Sedan
Greg Taylor – Burlingame, California