On the weekend of April 19-21, 2012 in Las Caballerizas, Dos Rios, Huixquilucan, Mexico, there were more than 400 cars total in the Concours and 26 cars in Club Jaguar Mexico's JCNA sanctioned Concours. JCNA South Central Director Enrique Vila's 1957 XK-140MC OTS scored 100 points, and 1st place in Class, at the April 15th 2012 Mexico City JCNA Concours. This car is its original color combination of pastel blue with French grey and dark blue interior, with a blue hood. This rare XK-140MC OTS was restored by specialists at Classic Showcase, and we congratulate you on your victory, Enrique!
During the weekend of April 13-15, 2012 in Arroyo Grande, CA, the JOCA hosted the 2012 Southwest Regional Concours, sanctioned by the JCNA and sponsored by XKs Unlimited. Stan Elman received first place in C05 Champion Class, and a score of with 100 points for his remarkable 1966 XKE Roadster restored by Classic Showcase. Congratulations Stan - a job well done, and all the best in becoming national champion for 2012!
Also receiving first place honors with a score of 99.41 in the Preservation class (C19A), was Tom Krefetz, with his striking Primrose Yellow 1965 XKE OTS! This is an amazing car with 29,613 original miles, and is in orginal condition having just one previous owner!
The 8th Annual La Jolla Concours d'Elegance took place during the weekend of March31-April 1, 2012, and featured an impressive collection of classic cars, amongst them this beautiful 1959 Jaguar XK-150S 3.4 FHC from the personal collection of Tom Krefetz. The XK-150S (restrored by Classic Showcase) took first place in the European Post-War category, and was just one of many vintage European classic automobiles on display at the annual La Jolla Concours!
The April 2012 edition of The E-Type Magazine recaps Arizona Auctions in Janauary 2012, and features a recent Classic Showcase restoration!
The Desert Classic Concours d'Elegance was the 5th annual celebration of the motorsports lifestyle in Rancho Mirage, CA. The multiple days of well-attended events and activities culminated with a Concours d'Elegance at the world-class Westin Mission Hills resort in Rancho Mirage on Sunday, February 26. The Desert Classic Concours d'Elegance has established itself as one of the country's premier classic car events. Stan Elman's 1966 XKE (restored by Classic Showcase) received its first victory of 2012, after achieving 1st place in the region, and 2nd place ranking in the nation by JCNA in 2011.
The San Diego International Auto Show took place December 29th - January 1st, 2012 at the San Diego Convention Center. The San Diego Jaguar Club had an exhibit displaying nine of its members Classic Jaguars. Classic Showcase displayed its restored 1964 E-Type Roadster in the colors of sand and tan. The other members cars were: a 1970 E-type Coupe, a 1967 E-type 2+2, a 1969 E-type Roadster, a 1957 XKSS, a 1953 XK120, a 1968 240, a 1959 XK150, and a 1967 420G. There were outdoor exhibitors, as well as test drives available from some of the new car manufacturers. Sunday was by far the busiest day, with all exhibits overflowing with excited car enthusiasts. Mark your calendar as this is an annual event, and sure to delight.
The Saloons in the Old West Concours d' Elegance on November 12th was held in downtown Chandler, AZ. The Jaguar Club of Central Arizona did a great job and were very hospitable. Several people traveled from California and Utah as well as other parts of Arizona to attend the event. We stayed at the San Marcos Golf Resort, a Crowne Plaza property, which is a very nice destination hotel with many amenities for all. We also enjoyed the heart of downtown Chandler with many restaurants, pubs, and shops to explore. The event itself took place in the plaza where the whole street was shut down to traffic and displayed all the classic Jaguars within the Concours. In the evening there was a cocktail hour followed by the banquet dinner and then awards presentation. Classic Showcase is proud of the 1966 E-Type Jaguar we restored which is now owned by Stan Elman. Stan received a perfect score of 100 points and won 1st place as well as Best Exterior. This win rounds out Stan's 2011 year with two consecutive 100 point scores and three 1st place trophies! Congratulations Stan!
We are also proud to announce Tom Krefetz scored 100 points and won 1st place with his 1959 Jaguar XK-150S FHC.
This is Tom's third consecutive 100 point score in 2011 which has made him the newest JCNA National Champion.
The National Award will be presented in March of 2012 at A.G.M./Western States in Phoenix. Classic Showcase is proud to have restored this award-winning Jaguar.
The Del Mar Concours was a success as the Del Mar Race Track Paddock was transformed into an exhibit for viewing some of the world's most sought-after collectable classic cars. The event took place on Sunday morning in San Diego and is known as one of the most prestigious Concours of the year. Ken and Ann Smith, good customers and collectors, proud owners of a beautiful 1936 Delahaye 135 Convertible, won best of show! We are proud to announce Tom Krefetz's with his 1959 Jaguar XK-150S FHC won first place in the Jaguar class, and his 1966 Jaguar XKE Series I FHC won second! Please not that both of these cars were shown in the same class. Classic Showcase is proud of restoring these two award-winning vehicles.
Tom Krefetz wins first and second place!
Ken and Ann Smith win best of show!
Tom Krefetz's XK-150 being judged
Ken & Ann Smith's 1936 Delahaye
Tom Krefetz, Ken Smith and Larry Thompson all win 1st in-class at the 29th Annual Dana Point Concours D' Elegance!
With more than couple hundred vehicles presented, amidst the beautiful scenery, extraordinary weather, and a view of the Pacific Ocean in the background, attendants of the event had the pleasure to view some of the finest and most exotic collection of classic and vintage sports cars the world has to offer. Tom Krefetz, Ken Smith and Larry Thompson had the pleasure of winning 1st in class with their classic Jaguar sports cars! Each winner competed in a different class and classic Showcase is proud to have had the pleasure of restoring all three of these award-winning vehicles entered in the 29th annual Dana Point Concours.
1st In Class!!
Tom Krefetz's 1961 Jaguar Mark II 3.8 Sedan
Larry Thompson's 1961 Jaguar XK-150 3.8 DHC
Ken Smith's 1967 Jaguar XKE Series I OTS
Enrique Vila won Best of Show & First Place in E-Type Series I
Gran Concurso Internacional de Elegancia, Mexico City
April 1-3, 2011
Congratulations to Enrique Vila for his First Place trophies at the Mexico City Concours d’Elegance in Mexico City over the weekend of April 1-3, 2011. Competing against 400 competitors, Enrique's Classic Showcase restored 1962 Jaguar XKE Series I, won Best of Class and First Place in E-Type Series I. Classic Showcase is very proud of his accomplishments and wishes him the best of luck for future competitions.
Restorer Trophy
Hagerty Insurance Company and the La Jolla Classic Concours committee has recognized the efforts of Classic Showcase and awarded us with the Restorer trophy at the annual La Jolla Motor Car Classic on April 3, 2011. Congratulations to all of our professional craftsman, restorers, specialists and office professionals that make Classic Showcase a success!
Ken Smith Bring Home 1st Place in European at La Jolla Motor Classic 2011
April 3, 2011 | La Jolla, CA
Ken Smith brings home another 1st place trophy for his 1967 Jaguar XKE Series I OTS, restored by Classic Showcase! His 1st place trophy was for ‘Best of Class’ in the British Sports car division at the La Jolla Motor Classic Concours held at the La Jolla Cove on April 3, 2011. Congratulations to Ken!
The New York Times interviewed Classic Showcase's owner and President, Tom Krefetz under the article Picks of the Jaguar Litter by Rob Sass. (Sunday Edition, March 6, 2011)
Classic Showcase's 1968 Fiat Abarth 1300OT received Best Fiat in Show
Classic Showcase proudly announces that our 1968 Fiat Abarth 1300OT received Best Fiat in show, competing against 85 Fiats at the 2010 Best of France and Italy car show. This car show took place at Woodley Park in Van Nuys California on November 7, 2010.
Classic Showcase Overview in JCNA Jaguar Journal
Issue November 2011
Classic Showcase being feature inside Jaguar Journal magazine for November 2010 issue. The article documented story of Classic Showcase in details. The facility and services provided by Classic Showcase was also covered in the article as well.
Inland Empire Jaguar Club: 7th Annual Wine Country Concours
October 2, 2010 (The Idyllwild Inn, Idyllwild, CA.)
Ken Smith has scored his 3rd 100 point win at the recent JCNA sanctioned Concours in Idyllwild, CA on October 3rd! This third 100 point score has made him the newest JCNA National Champion for Series I E-type! Congratulations to Ken. We are very proud of you and all of the continued efforts with Classic Showcase to obtain and maintain perfection for this exceptional Jaguar.
Jaguar Judges Training at Classic Showcase Inc.
This last Saturday June 19, 2010,, Classic Showcase hosted its annual summer Jaguar Judges training in Oceanside at Classic Showcase restoration facility.
Tom Krefetz 1959 Jaguar XK-150S FHC Wins 1st Place in Champion Class C4 Division with 9.990 points scored. For the S3 Modified Division Tom's 1963 Jaguar XKE Series I 3.8 also took 1st place.
Enrique Villa Participates in the Mexico Concours with his 1962 Jaguar XKE Series I 3.8. Restored by Classic Showcase. His Jaguar scored 99.997.
The 1966 Jaguar Series I E-Type Roadster and the 1964 Porsche 356C Coupe restored by Classic Showcase were sold at the RM Auction this past weekend in Amelia Island, Florida.
Our recent restored 1959 Jaguar XK-150S FHC was shown for the first time and took second place in the European , Post-War Sports Class over two leaders at the Desert Classic Concours D'Elegance in La Quinta, CA
There were many entrants in this class which were made up with various marks. Our 150S FHC will be shown at the upcoming JCNA Western States Event that will be held at Santa Maria,California April 26-30, 2010, hosted by The Jaguar Owners Club.
Classic Showcase was invited to display their 1957 Jaguar XK140MC OTS
at the 2010 International Auto Show to be held in San Diego, CA from
December 30, 2009 to January 3, 2010 at the
San Diego Convention Center.
David A. Levy
1962 E-type S1,FHC,Bronze
Scored 99.750 at The Jaguar Club of Ohio
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1966 Jaguar XKE Sets World Record Sale at RM Auction
Jaguar XKE OTS Restored to Show/Driver sold for a World Record price Saterday night at the RM Auction in Monterey, California. Products used were from TCP Global
Award 1st Place| European Classic 1946 to 1974
Classic Showcase won first place for the "European Classic 1946 to 1974" title at the 2nd Annual Desert Classic Concours D'Elegance in Palm Springs on March 1, 2009.
Award| Vintage Car Show
Classic Showcase's 1967 Ferrari GTC took Best Sports Car at this 42nd annual Fallbrook vintage car show, the longest running event in Fallbrook's history, on May 22nd, 2007.
Magazine| NEWSWEEK
In Newsweek September 2006 page 40 and 41, on article regarding classic car market. They quoted Tom Krefetz regarding the current classic car market and auction business.
September 25, 2006
Click here for article. p.16 | p.17
Editorials and Features| E-Type Club Magazine and Jag Tracks Magazine
E-type Club Magazine produced an editorial on Classic Showcase in the August, 2006 issue (The Nab Report, p.10 and 11) Click here for article scans. p.10 | p.11
The San Diego Jaguar Club featured a write up on Bob Anderson and Tom Krefetz’s experience at the Gran Concurso de Elegancia in Mexico. P 16 & 17 in Jag tracks. Story and Photos by Bob Anderson. Click here for article. p.16 | p.17
Hundred Pointers| The Jaguar XK120 and XK140:Performance gave them pedigree, legendary figures gave them aura, but lunacy makes them 100 point concours cars.
In the March 2005 issue of Classic Motorsports, the Jaguar XK120 and XK140 were highlighted for winning the most awards. The XK120 Alloy was a difficult car to restore due to its sophisticated shell. The car was originally intended to be used to highlight the restoration capabilities by Tom Krefetz, the owner of Classic Showcase in Oceanside, Calif..
The attention to craftsmanship, detail and authenticity put into this car in the 2 year restoration, garnered it best-in-class honors at several prestigious West Coast concours shows, culminating at the JCNA San Diego Concourses d'Elegance where it recieved 100 points. The car caught Paul McCollam's sight in the Phoenix auction as he was researching to add an earlier and rare alloy-bodied model to his collection. McCollam is also the owner of one of Clark Gable's XK120 alloy cars. Clark Gable is the Hollywood movie legend who happens to own not one but two Jaguar XKs.
Under McCollam's care, the car went on to win many additional awards including the best English sports car at the Greenwich, Conn., Concours d'Elegance; best foreign sports car at the Eastern U.S. Concours in Bethlehem, Pa; and best early foreign sport car at Meadow Brook Concours in Rochester, Mich. And now after seven years from its first 100 points at the San Diego JCNA Concours d'Elegance in 1998 this car is still scoring 100 points having recently done so at the JCNA Challenge Championship on September 2005 in Atlanta Georgia. A testament to the craftsmanship and quality of work performed at Classic Showcase.
Courtesy photo from Classic Motorsports
McCollam has been invited to bring the XK120 to the Amelia Island, Fla., Concours in March 13th, 2005.
AWARDS- Best Sports Car at the 2008 Concours - Fairfield County Concours(Westport, CT)
-First Place Collector Foreign Car 2006 - Keeneland Concours (Lexington, KY)
-Best In Show and Publishers Award - Hemming Sports and Exotic Car Show 2006 (Lime Rock, CT)
-First Place 100 points- JCNA Challenge Chanpionship, September 2005 (Braselton, GA)
-First Place 100 points - San Diego Concours d'Elegance, JCNA,August 2005
-First Place Class 2 (Nationally) at JCNA in 2004 and score 99.9933
-First Place Class 2 (Nationally) at JCNA in 2003 and score 99.98.
-Best Foreign Origin Award 1940 in 2001 - Concours of Eastern U.S. (Bethlehem, PA)
-First Place - Palm Springs Concours d'Elegance, April 1998
- Best Sports Car at the 2008 Concours - Fairfield County Concours(Westport, CT)