Artomobilia announces classes for 2012

The following specialty and traditional classes will be inlcuded in the 2012 Carmel Artomobilia presented in the Carmel Arts & Design District on August 25, 2012.

SPECIALTY CLASSES

FM: Featured Marque - Jaguar - This year's featured mark is Jaguar, and will feature original, period-correct automobiles from 1938 to present.

EM: Emeritus - This class features exclusively past year's best of show winners across all makes, models and years.

TN: Then & Now - This class features original, period-correct models, both its past model alongside its present model.  Examples include the classic 50's Volkswagen Beetle and the late model Beetle.

SC: Shelby Cars - This class features original, period-correct cars built by and/or influenced by Carroll Shelby from the 50's to the present day, including his influence on the Ford GT.

NG: Next Generation - This class features a cross-setion of cars, all years, makes and models, that are owned by individuals 18 years or younger.  The purpose of this class is to provide a forum for the next generation of car enthusiasts and collectors.

TRADITIONAL CLASSES

A: Ford Model A - This class features original or restored, period-correct models.

AC1: American Coupe/Sedan - This class features original or restored, period-correct American coupe or sedan models produced from 1925 – 1954.

AC2: American Coupe/Sedan - This class features original or restored, period-correct American coupe or sedan models produced from 1955 – 1973.

ASC1: American Sports Cars - This class features original or restored, period-correct American sports car models produced from 1948 – 1959.

ASC2: American Sports Cars - This class features original or restored, period-correct American sports car models produced from 1960 – 1973.

ASC3: American Sports Cars - This class features original or restored, period-correct American sports car models produced from 1974 – 2012.

EC: European Coupe/Sedan - This class features original or restored, period-correct European coupe or sedan models produced from 1925 – 1973.

ESC1: European Sports Cars (British) - This class features original or restored, period-correct British sports car models produced from 1925 – 1960.

ESC2: European Sports Cars (British) - This class features original or restored, period-correct British sports car models produced from 1961 – 1973.

ESC3: European Sports Cars (Other) - This class features original or restored, period-correct non-British sports car models produced from 1925 – 1973.

EX: Exotic - This class features original or restored, period-correct, low-production or rare sports car models produced from 1974 – 2012.

FCC: Full Classics (Closed) - This class, as defined by the CCCA, includes "closed top" original or restored, period-correct fine or unusual motor cars which were produced from 1925 – 1948.

FCO: Full Classics (Open) - This class, as defined by the CCCA, includes "open top" original or restored, period-correct fine or unusual motor cars which were produced from 1925 – 1948.

GT: Grand Touring - This class features original or restored, period-correct, grand touring 2-door models produced from 1974 – 2012.

HP: Historically Preserved Original Vehicles - This class, as defined by the CCCA, includes un-restored, period-correct open or closed automobiles produced between 1925 – 1948.

IB: Indiana Built Full Classics - This class, as defined by the CCCA, includes original or restored, period-correct open or closed automobiles produced in the state of Indiana between 1925 – 1948.

MP1: Muscle & Pony - This class features original or restored, period-correct, muscle car or pony car models produced from 1964 – 1974.

MP2: Muscle & Pony - This class features original or restored, period-correct, muscle car or pony car models produced from 1975 – 2012.

RA: Racers - This class features original or restored, period-correct, non-street-legal, race cars campaigned from 1908 – 2012.  No replicas/recreations please.

SU: Super Cars - This class features original or restored, period-correct, high-performance sports car models produced from 1974 – 2012.

VH: Vintage Hot Rods - This class features original or restored, period-correct, traditional hot rods initially customized/built between 1940 – 1960.
The organizers reserve the right to re-assign exhibits to an alternative (relevant) class to ensure the fairest possible distribution of cars across classes.