Exciting news of Prestigeous nominations and award

[Loren At 65GS]

 I am excited to announce the nominations and award of an AACA [Antique Automobile Club of America] National award.
 Not one but TWO of our fellow Gran Sport owner's cars have been nominated for an AACA National award.
Our often-overlooked Buicks are finally being recognized, thanks to the efforts of their owners. Both Brian Stone and Chuck Miller have restored fantastic examples of '65 Gran Sports.

 The AACA created an award category to recognize the best cars and restorations of the current year show season. This is called the "AACA National Awards".
 A separate judging team walks the show field at each AACA event, looking at the cars entered and then select a small number of cars to nominate as the best example in that show for a National Award.
 Approximately 3000 vehicles are entered in AACA shows and tours each year. Of those, about 275-300 may be selected for a National Award nomination. Of those, about 75 will be selected for the achievement of winning a National Award. The cars are selected for specific categories, depending on the era of the vehicle.

 This year, 2023, two of our fellow Gran Sport owners and forum members, were nominated - Brian Stone and Chuck Miller.
 Brian's car was at the Charlotte, NC meet, Chuck's was at the AACA Grand National meet in Bettendorf, IA.
 Both Brian and Chuck received letters of their selection in October, after the AACA meet in Hershey, PA. The judging team then meets in early December to decide the winners. The nominees are directed to present two photos of their car, views of a 3/4 front and a 3/4 rear. That's all the judges have to work with along with the judging score sheet.
 Brian's car was not selected this year. If you are showing in AACA, it is possible to be nominated more than once if you continue to get your car out for further shows.
 Chuck Miller was selected for a National Award. He will be receiving this prestigious award February 10, 2024, at the AACA National Awards Banquet in Chantilly, VA.

 A very big CONGRATULATIONS! to both Brian and Chuck on their accomplishments.

  Loren
 I would also like to thank Mark Ascher for his help in preparing this announcement.

 Brian Stone's red hard top Gran Sport and Chuck Miller's Verde Green convertible Gran Sport.

 
 
 

[elagache]

Thank you Loren for sharing this news!

Congratulations indeed to Brian and Chuck!!

Edouard

[Mark Ascher]

Congratulations to both Brian and Chuck! It is great to see these accomplishments in the AACA.
I hope you two will post the photos you took for the awards.

Mark

[GS66]

Congratulations guys! Great owners of great cars getting recognized!

[Loren At 65GS]

Here are some more pictures Chuck has sent to me.
 
 Loren

[Jimbo]

Congratulations guys
Your hard work and countless hours do make a difference. 
This is great news

[cwmcobra]

Thanks all! And thanks to Loren and Mark for putting this announcement together. I feel indescribably honored to be recognized in this way. Yes, lots of hours and work went into the restoration. But the result alone made it worthwhile, and the awards are icing on the cake. Along the way, lots of information and parts were shared by this group that helped the Verde Howitzer attain its level of restoration quality. This is a special group of good friends brought together by these cars. And it's a blessing to be a part of it!

Special congrats to Brian for his recognition. I was amazed when I found out that we had two 65 GS's nominated for AACA National Awards this year. Along with Mark's nominations in previous years, the recognition of our Gran Sports makes me extra proud of our cars and this special group of enthusiasts!

Thanks again!

 

Chuck

PS: The two 3/4 view pictures that Loren shared above were the ones that were submitted to the AACA for viewing at their selection meeting last weekend. Bob Bowen and I reviewed them together and chose them as the best of the couple hundred that I took. So, there are lots more I could share but think that less is more in this case. 

[Weldar]

Those two cars are beautiful!! Congratulations to both of you.

Dwaine

[red65gs]

Congratulations Chuck and Brian! Nice job.

[35chevcoupe]

Congratulations  Brian and Chuck .  Those cars are beautiful and I agree that its great to see these cars ( 65 Buick Gran Sports ) getting the recognition that they deserve .
Also agree that the people on this forum are the best .

[Jim]

Very nice cars ,the detailing  is amazing. Well deserved  awards.jim

[schlepcar]

Congrats guys,
   Very nice cars done to a T in detail

[option B9]

   Wow what an honor ! Congrats to Brian & Chuck, job well done. 

    Tony

[wildcat65]

Well Done!  Love Verde Green.