For those of us that plan to have our cars judged at the show on Friday, I've reached out to Alan Oldfield asking about judging criteria. Here are my questions and his responses:
Thank you for planning to bring your car, along with your friends to the GS Nats! Let me respond to your questions:
1. Points judged restoration class: Is judging criteria similar to BCA/AACA 400-point systems? I have a BCA Senior Gold and AACA Senior Grand National/National Award car and would like to understand if I need to be prepared for a different points system and criteria?
Judging in the Concours class is nearly identical to the BCA/AACA 400 point system. If you are familiar with BCA 400 point system, it's the same at the GS Nats. If you want to ask more specific questions, you can reach out to Sid Meyer who is the chief judge in the Concours class. 2. Survivor/Survivor Legend classes: Does a car that had an engine repaint in 1977 and has never been repainted except for touch-ups qualify for either of these classes?
Yes, it would qualify for Survivor Legend. We recently made a change in Survivor class to better accommodate Buicks that have had either an engine repaint, or a repaint of the exterior. These are now classifed as "Survivor Legend" cars and are still judged on the same 400 point system. A Buick in this class may have either an engine repaint, OR an exterior repaint and will not be penalized. The rest of the car will be judged for its originality, with points deducted for items that are restored or replaced. We do not deduct for normal wear items such as tires, batteries, belts and hoses as long as they are replaced with the correct type for the year/make/model.3. Modified/restomod class: Is there such a class? Will a 65 GS with non-Buick engine, non-original transmission and some technology upgrades fit in a class and be eligible for judging?
I’ve checked with Sid and can tell you in the past non Buick powered cars have not had a class in the show; that has been Richard Lasseter’s call, not mine or Sid. The car and owner are certainly welcome to display and enjoy the cars and camaraderie but there isn’t a judged class.
You or the car owner could email or call Richard to discuss. He’s always been open to input from members and participants.The lack of a restomod class like the new one acknowledged by the BCA is disappointing, but it is what it is.
Now hoping for good weather and looking forward to seeing many of you at the meet!
Chuck
