The 15th Annual Legends of The Autobahn® – August 14, 2025
Presented by Continental Tire
Pacific Grove Golf Links | Pacific Grove, California
Experience the Ultimate Celebration of German Automotive Excellence
Legends Of The Autobahn® is a premier all-German marque Concours d’Elegance, returning for its 15th year to the scenic Pacific Grove Golf Links on California’s Monterey Peninsula. Held during the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours Week, Legends unites enthusiasts of Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz for an unforgettable day filled with heritage, design, and performance.
LEGENDS OF THE AUTOBAHN BEST OF SHOW:
John Sarkisyan
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing
BMW CAR CLUB OF AMERICA WINNERS
| Owner Name | Vehicle | |
|---|---|---|
| CLEAN CLASS | ||
| FIRST PLACE | Loid Watts | 1970 BMW 2800 CS |
| SECOND PLACE | Geo Martin | 2003 BMW M3 |
| THIRD PLACE | Donald Villarrel | 2008 BMW 335I |
| M CLASS EARLY | ||
| FIRST PLACE | Vincent Gormally | 1985 BMW M535i |
| SECOND PLACE | Bill Broeder | 1995 BMW M3 Lightweight |
| THIRD PLACE | Marina Kordich | 1988 BMW M6 |
| M CLASS LATE | ||
| FIRST PLACE | Rafael Santana | 2019 BMW M4 CS |
| SECOND PLACE | Luis Herrera | 2018 BMW M5 |
| THIRD PLACE | Andrew Go | 2016 BMW M3 |
| SUPER CLEAN CLASS | ||
| FIRST PLACE | Michael Sicoli | 1970 BMW 2002 |
| SECOND PLACE | Oscar Miranda | 2005 BMW 220 ci |
| THIRD PLACE | Andres Alcaraz | 2024 BMW i5 |
| PRESERVATION CLASS | ||
| FIRST PLACE | David Ferreria | 1991 BMW 850i |
| SECOND PLACE | Lisa Mahalak | 1967 BMW 1600 |
| THIRD PLACE | Russ Gray | 1990 BMW 325ic |
| CONCOURS CLASS | ||
| FIRST PLACE | Chris Macha | 1970 BMW 2800 |
| SECOND PLACE | George Aguilar | 1997 BMW 840i |
| THIRD PLACE | Alexander Lopez | 2010 BMW M3 |
| TUNER CLASS | ||
| FIRST PLACE | Elias Solis | 1983 BMW E30 |
| SECOND PLACE | Eliv Solis | 1991 BMW E30 |
| THIRD PLACE | Can Chong | 1993 BMW E36 |
| 2002 CLASS | ||
| FIRST PLACE | Art Gabriel | 1973 BMW 2002 |
| SECOND PLACE | Chris Smith | 1972 BMW 2002 tii |
| THIRD PLACE | Marc Nevis | 1973 BMW 2002 tii |
| COUPE CLASS | ||
| FIRST PLACE | Greg Cabral | 1972 BMW 3.0 CS |
| SECOND PLACE | Donald Lawrence | 1974 BMW 3.0 CS |
| THIRD PLACE | Paul Cain | 1974 BMW 3.0 CS |
Special Awards
| Award | Owner Name | Vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| BMW NA | Chris Smith | 1972 BMW 2002tii |
| BEST OF MARQUE | Vincent Gormally | 1985 BMW M535i |
MERCEDES-BENZ CLUB OF AMERICA WINNERS
| Owner Name | Vehicle | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1-2 | ||
| Vintage/Classics | ||
| 1. | Zaher Murad | 1960 190SL |
| 2. | Sandy Edelstein | 1969 280SL |
| 3. | Melinda Lincoln | 1967 230SL |
| Class 3 | ||
| Young Timers | ||
| 1. | Andy Chan | 1993 500E |
| 2. | Eric Bergstedt | 1992 500E |
| 3. | Jason Leong | 1993 500E |
| Class 4 | ||
| Modern Classics | ||
| 1. | Donald Harvey | 1999 SL500 |
| 2. | Kristopher Ewing | 2002 SL50 |
| Class 5 | ||
| Modified 1/Period Correct & Tribute | ||
| 1. | James Peregrino | 2018 GTC Roadster |
| 2. | Vince Blaine | 2015 C63s AMG Edition 1 |
| 3. | Brian Merrion | 1983 500SEC Cabriolet |
| Class 6 | ||
| Modified 2/Restomod & Modern Interpretation | ||
| 1. | Alex Yadgarov | 1955 SL Gullwing Project One Edition |
| 2. | John Sarkisyan | 1955 Gullwing EV |
| 3. | Alex Yadgarov | 1955 190SL V12 |
| Class 7 | ||
| AMG | ||
| 1. | Fred Phillip | 1999 C43 |
| 2. | Daniel Houze | 2012 SLS AMG |
| 3. | James Barron | 2009 SLR McLaren |
Special Awards
| Award | Owner Name | Vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| Bruno Sacco Award | Tavit Meshefedjian | 1991 560SEC AMG Shooting Brake Widebody |
| Chairman Award | Eric Bergstedt | 1992 500E |
| Best of Marque | Alex Yadgarov | 1955 SL Gullwing Project One Edition |
AUDI CLUB GROUP WINNERS
| Place | Car # | Owner Name | Year | Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Rings Classic | ||||
| 1 | A 103 | Bryan Porter | 1970 | Karmann Ghia |
| 2 | A 101 | Drake Bennett | 1983 | UrQuattro – Red/Fisher |
| 3 | A 102 | Matthew Kile | 1970 | NSU Ro80 |
| Audi Sports | ||||
| 1 | A 200 | Larry Whitney | 2017 | S8 Plus Dynamic |
| 2 | A 202 | Jared Arnold | 2013 | S6 |
| 3 | A 201 | Christina Aguilar | 2000 | Audi S3 Quattro |
| Audi Sedan | ||||
| 1 | A 300 | Mike Young | 2025 | Q7 |
| Audi Customs | ||||
| 1 | A 402 | Rob Aguilar | 2005 | Audi B6.5 RS4 Avant |
| 2 | A 400 | James Loucks | 2002 | Audi B5 S4 |
| 3 | A 403 | Thomas Allan | 2015 | Audi RS5 |
| Audi RS | ||||
| 1 | A 505 | Anthony Scripilliti | 2008 | Audi RS 4 |
| 2 | A 503 | David Salazar | 2008 | Audi RS 4 |
| 3 | A 506 | Namvar Kiaie | 2015 | Audi RS5 |
| H.P.D.E Customs | ||||
| 1 | A 700 | Michael Polkabla | 2020 | R8 Performance |
Special Awards
| Award | Owner Name | Vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| Ken Bennett Memorial “Wild Card” | Albert Oetting | 1956 VW Jarmann Ghia |
| Best of Marque | Anthony Scripilliti | 2008 Audi RS 4 |
Participating Marques
BMW Car Club of America
Founded in 1969, BMW CCA has grown to become the world’s largest owner supported single-marque car club. Today, BMW CCA has 67 chapters nationwide, with more than 70,000 dues paying members mutually enhancing one another’s BMW ownership experience. As BMW’s most active and vibrant enthusiast organization, the club represents a lifestyle of passion and performance as powerful as the cars our members drive.
Mercedes-Benz Club of America
Simply stated, the Mercedes-Benz Club of America, or MBCA, is a community of people with a passion for Mercedes-Benz—one of the most revered luxury vehicles in the world. Our community is comprised of men, women and young adults living in the United States, Canada and 22 foreign countries from Argentina and Brazil to New Zealand and Norway. Since 1956, we have introduced tens of thousands of Mercedes-Benz owners and lessees to a network that shares a common enthusiasm for an uncommon automobile.
Audi Club North America Local Chapters
Audi Club North America (ACNA) is the largest club of Audi aficionados in the world. If you feel passionately about your Audi, this is the club for you! We hope you will soon be enjoying the camaraderie and fun of networking with fellow Audi enthusiasts throughout North America. Discover unique opportunities to enhance your Audi ownership experience – from technology and performance to lifestyle and community.
Contact Information
BMW Car Club of America
Frank Patek
Executive Director
2350 State Hwy 101 S.
Greer, SC 29651
864-250-0022
Mercedez-Benz Club of America
Katie Carruth
719-633-6427
Audi Club Local Chapters
Larry Whitney
aptosaudifan@gmail.com
831-332-5858
Media and Sponsorship
Jason Kazian
Director of Marketing
BMW Car Club of America
864-250-0022 ext 222
Sponsors
We salute our sponsors and thank them for their support for Legends of the Autobahn! You can see the full list of sponsors below. If you are interested in sponsorship or vendor booth opportunities, contact Jason Kazian at jkazian@bmwcca.org.
