2024 Judging

Concours Judging will be uncomplicated and a pleasurable experience. As we evaluate your vehicle, we will consider many factors including authenticity, condition and overall presence. If you do not want your vehicle judged, make sure you indicate this during registration and confirm this at the check in tent.

It is important we have an accurate phone number to reach you on the day of the event.

We ask that the owner be present during judging. (Judging will take place between 9am – 12pm) The judges will ask the owner to open the doors, hood, trunk and glove boxes of the vehicle. Hoods should be left closed after judging until judging has ended. Windows and convertible tops (if applicable) should be up for judging.

For the safety of others, please follow these rules:

  • A fire extinguisher must accompany the vehicle and be displayed.

  • Vehicles may not be held for sale during the show.

  • Engines should not be started during the show.

  • Vehicles must be stationary and remain on the show field until released for departure.

Judging will be based on these general categories:

  • Vehicle exterior
  • Vehicle interior
  • Vehicle engine compartment
  • Extra consideration may be given for unique elegance & presence

The areas for evaluation are as follows:

Vehicle Exterior:

Evaluation of the car’s exterior, including: paint, panel fit, chrome, emblems, lights, glass, tires/wheels, and undercarriage cleanliness.

Vehicle Interior:

Evaluation of the car’s interior, including: seats, door panels, dashboard, carpet, headliner, console (if any), gauges, steering wheel, switches, accessories, and seat belts (if any).

Vehicle Engine Compartment:

Evaluation for cleanliness & orderliness of: components, wiring, hoses/clamps & accessories.

Elegance & presence:

This is an subjective evaluation for uniqueness, historical significance, rarity, and provenance of the vehicle. This extra consideration might be used as the tipping point to determine the best in class.

The Saturday Downtown Open Car Show awards are presented during the event. Judging is informal by a team of Lake Mirror Classic volunteers. Judges recuse themselves for any club vehicles they are members or individuals they personally know.
More than 80 winners receive ribbons. These show the team of judges recognize excellence and appreciate your unique vehicle.

Concours Chief-Judges

Mel Mann

Mel Mann

co-Chief Judge, Concours

For the past four decades, Mel has been an avid collector of American chrome and muscle cars, and all eras of Corvettes.  He is a past president of the Antique Automobile Club of America – South Florida Region (“AACA”), co-chairing over 75 car shows in Miami, including 2 national meets.  The AACA national award for the finest Corvette is given in his honor annually.   He served as the chairman of the Memory Lane exhibit at the Miami International Auto Show for 24 years, and the Art Deco Weekend car festivals for 18 years.   Mel judges as a distinguished judge at many concours events in the USA and Canada.  

Ira Shapiro

Ira Shapiro

co-Chief Judge, Concours

Ira has been active with the Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance since its inception as Chief Judge and Class Team Lead. Along with the Boca Raton Concours, he has judged at the Miami Concours, Cobble Beach Concours, Highlands Motor Festival, Keels and Wheels and the Lake Mirror Classic.