Deutsche Marque


On Sunday, May 5 the 13th Annual Deutsche Marque Concours d’ Elegance will be held on the grounds of Evans’ Farm Inn in McLean, Virginia. Our first concours of the year, this is a combined event of the Washington area Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and BMW clubs. Over the years, the Deutsche Marque has been one of the area’s premier car events.

We want this to be a family event, so please bring all the kids. There is plenty of room to spread out and there is a small petting zoo on the lower grounds.

A number of members recommended we take a look at the entry fees. We did and have reduced them. It’s now $20.00 for Show Class and $10.00 for Display. Also different -- the Display Class will be rated by both judges and the public. The judges’ review will take just five minutes and, therefore, be less strict than for the Show Class. The public will vote the People’s Choice from the Display Class entries. However, the same car will only be eligible for one trophy.

Groupings for the judged classes will be determined by the total number of entries. Trophies will be awarded in each of the classes. The car with the highest point total will receive the Best of Marque Award.

As is our tradition, a buffet featuring fruit and cheeses, and excellent German wine and beer will be served after the judging has been completed. The cost for the buffet is $10.00 per person. Children under age 12 attend free.

Complete and mail the entry form in the centerfold. If you have questions, please call Chuck Landenberger at 703-204-1060.