Celebrating Our 2026 Award Winners!

ModaMiami 2026 brought together an extraordinary field of automobiles, each a testament to craftsmanship, heritage, and design excellence.

We extend our gratitude to the collectors and custodians who made this showcase possible, and we recognize this year’s award recipients for setting a remarkable standard.

The Best of Show

 

Best of Show - Post-War 

Awarded to the finest post-war automobile on the showfield, Best of Show – Post-War recognizes the motorcar that most completely exemplifies design, craftsmanship, and overall excellence from the era that reshaped motoring.

 

Winner
1967 Ferrari 275 GTS/4 NART Spider
The Jaeger Family Collection
Cincinnati, Ohio

 


 

Best of Show - Modern 

Awarded to the finest modern automobile on the showfield, Best of Show – Modern recognizes the car that most completely exemplifies design, engineering, and overall excellence among contemporary entries at ModaMiami.

 

Winner
1995 McLaren F1
The Revs Institute
Naples, Florida

 


 

Best of Show - Classic 

Awarded to the finest classic automobile on the showfield, Best of Show – Classic recognizes the motorcar that most completely exemplifies authenticity, presence, and overall excellence. It stands as the highest distinction among the classic entries of ModaMiami.

 

Winner
1934 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Lungo Spider
Joe Novogratz
Chanhassen, Minnesota

 

The Collection Awards

 

The 60th Anniversary of the Lamborghini Miura 

 

Collection Winner
1967 Lamborghini Miura P400
Nicholas & Shelley Schorsch / The Audrain Collection
Newport, Rhode Island

 

Collection Runner Up
1972 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV
Private Collection

 


 

The American Thoroughbreds

 

Collection Winner
1933 Duesenberg Model SJ 'Sweep Panel' Dual-Cowl Phaeton
Tom Maoli, The Maoli Collection
Mendham, New Jersey

 

Collection Runner Up
1929 Duesenberg Model J St. Cloud Sedan
Don Ghareeb
Vestavia Hills, Alabama

 


 

The RETROmods

 

Collection Winner
1968 Jaguar E-Type Eagle Low Drag GT
Graham Clempson
New York, New York

 

Collection Runner Up
2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA ‘Totem Automobili GT Super Marinella’
Private Collection

 


 

Supercar Skittles

 

Collection Winner
1998 Lamborghini Diablo SV
Sal Vasapolli
Montgomery, New York

 

Collection Runner Up
2010 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss
Private Collection

 


 

The Sixteen Society

 

Collection Winner
1934 Cadillac V-16 Stationary Coupe
Don Ghareeb
Vestavia Hills, Alabama

 

Collection Runner Up
1936 Cadillac V-16 Convertible Coupe
John D. Groendyke
Enid, Oklahoma

 


 

Post-War Sports Open

 

Collection Winner
1957 BMW 507 Roadster Series II
Dirk & Alexandria de Groen
Coral Gables, Florida

 

Collection Runner Up
1961 Porsche 356 B 1600 'Twin Grille' Roadster
Jeffrey and Patty Seigel
Ontario, Canada

 


 

The Apex

 

Collection Winner
2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series
Turtle Garage Collection (Philip E. Richter, Hollow Brook Wealth Management)
Wellington, Florida

 

Collection Runner Up
1989 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC 6.0 AMG 'Wide-Body'
Patina Collective
Tamarac, Florida

 


 

Continental Form

 

Collection Winner
1934 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Lungo Spider
Joe Novogratz
Chanhassen, Minnesota

 

Collection Runner Up
1937 Peugeot 402 Darl’mat Special Roadster
Stephen & Amy Plaster
Lebanon, Missouri

 


 

Cult Classics

 

Collection Winner
1957 BMW Isetta 300
Natalie Black
Palm Harbor

 

Collection Runner Up
1944 KdF-Wagen Type 82e (Beetle Prototype)
Alexander & Barbara Soultanis
North Bergen, New Jersey

 


 

American Pre-War Classics

 

Collection Winner
1934 Packard 1108 Twelve Sport Phaeton
Harry Yeaggy
Cincinnati, Ohio

 

Collection Runner Up
1930 Packard 745 Deluxe Eight Roadster
Heritage Vintage Autos
Ontario, Canada

 


 

Palm Royale

 

Collection Winner
1942 Ford Super DeLuxe Station Wagon
Bayberry Vintage Autos
Hampton, New Hampshire

 

Collection Runner Up
1958 Lincoln Mark III Convertible
Marshall J. Greenberg
Bocca Raton, Florida

 


 

Origin Stories

 

Collection Winner
1912 Packard 1-48 Six Phaeton
Gary & Lynn Dwight
Harbor Springs, Michigan

 

Collection Runner Up
1901 Panhard Levassor Type B1 Racing Car
Nicholas & Shelley Schorsch / The Audrain Collection
Newport, Rhode Island

 


 

Rosso Storico

 

Collection Winner
1967 Ferrari 275 GTS/4 NART Spider
The Jaeger Family Collection
Cincinnati, Ohio

 

Collection Runner Up
1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider
Joe Novogratz
Chanhassen, Minnesota

 


 

The Breakout Era

 

Collection Winner
1998 Lamborghini Diablo SV
Ed Bolian, VINwiki
Alpharetta, Georgia

 

Collection Runner Up
1982 Porsche 924 Turbo
Rose Lewis
Miami, Florida

 


 

Shift & Drift

 

Collection Winner
1970 Plymouth Road Runner Superbird
John & Sara Wilson
Key West, Florida

 

Collection Runner Up
1955 Chevrolet Corvette
Private Collection

 


 

The Featherweights

 

Collection Winner
1995 McLaren F1
The Revs Institute
Naples, Florida

 

Collection Runner Up
2018 Koenigsegg Agera RS
The @ccol10Collection

 


 

Checkered Flag

 

Collection Winner
1950 Allard J2
Chuck Loper
Richfield, Ohio

 

Collection Runner Up
1952 Cooper-MG Sports Two-Seater
Leah & Rob Adams
Miami, Florida

 


 

Porsche | Blanc

 

Collection Winner
1986 Porsche 911 Turbo 'Flat-Nose' Coupe
The Selective Collection
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

 

Collection Runner Up
2010 Porsche 911 Sport Classic
The Rodriguez-Duret Collection
Coral Gables, Florida

 


 

Streetcode80

 

Collection Winner
1987 Buick GNX
Rick & Elaine Schmidt
Ocala, Florida

 

Collection Runner Up
1990 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z 1LE
Ryan Snyder
Bradenton, Florida

 


 

Post-War Sports Closed

 

Collection Winner
1967 Bizzarrini 5300 GT Strada Alloy
Sally and Michael Kerns
Venice, California

 

Collection Runner Up
1970 De Tomaso Mangusta
Chuck Loper
Richfield, Ohio

 


 

British Luxury

 

Collection Winner
1932 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Saloon
Lorri & Forrest McClain
Atlanta, Georgia

 

Collection Runner Up
1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Drophead Coupe
Rose Lewis
Miami, Florida

 


 

The Maranello Formula

 

Collection Winner
2008 Ferrari 430 Scuderia
The Selective Collection
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

 

Collection Runner Up
2025 Ferrari Daytona SP3
Private Collection

 

 

The Specialty Awards

 

The Chairman's Award 

Personally selected by ModaMiami Chairman Bill Warner, founder of the Amelia Island Concours, this distinction recognizes the automobile that most captured his attention on the showfield. It celebrates instinct, character, and the unmistakable presence that makes a car impossible to walk past.

 

Winner
1967 Lamborghini Miura P400
Nicholas & Shelley Schorsch / The Audrain Collection
Newport, Rhode Island

 


 

Nicklaus Children's Award

This award is especially meaningful, as the car receiving it was selected by our special guest, Tristan Milano, who joins us from Nicklaus Children’s Hospital—one of Miami’s leading pediatric medical centers devoted to providing exceptional care to children of all ages—an organization that ModaMiami 2026 is proud to support.

 

Winner
2023 Pagani Imola Roadster
Private Collection

 


 

The Marcello Gandini Design Award

Honoring the legacy of legendary Italian designer Marcello Gandini, this award recognizes the finest Lamborghini Miura on the showfield. Presented to the example that best expresses the Miura’s groundbreaking proportions, purity of line, and enduring design influence, it celebrates one of the most beautiful shapes ever committed to metal.

 

Winner
1973 Lancia Stratos HF Stradale
Private Collection

 


 

The Cavallino Rampante Award

Awarded to the finest Ferrari on the showfield, the Cavallino Rampante Award honors the marque’s unrivaled blend of performance, beauty, and heritage. Presented to the example that most completely embodies the spirit of the Prancing Horse, it recognizes excellence worthy of Maranello itself.

 

Winner
2025 Ferrari Daytona SP3
Private Collection

 


 

The Judge Joseph Cassini Memorial Award

Dedicated to the memory of Judge Joseph Cassini, a cherished friend of the RM Sotheby’s family, this award honors his deep passion for pre-war American automobiles and the warmth of his character. Presented to the motorcar that best reflects the elegance, dignity, and gracious spirit he embodied, it celebrates both the cars he loved and the man remembered by so many.

 

Winner
1931 Cadillac V-16 Boattail Roadster
Anne Brockinton Lee / The Lee Collection
Reno, Nevada

 


 

The Pinnacle of Performance Award

Presented to the most extraordinary hypercar on the showfield, the Pinnacle of Performance Award recognizes the machine that pushes engineering, speed, and technology to their absolute limits. It honors the automobile that best represents the cutting edge of modern performance and the relentless pursuit of what comes next.

 

Winner
2018 Koenigsegg Agera RS
The @ccol10Collection

 


 

The Best Restoration Award

Presented to the finest restored automobile on the showfield, this award honors exceptional craftsmanship, accuracy, and dedication to authenticity. It recognizes the motorcar whose revival most faithfully returns it to its original character, preserving history for future generations.

 

Winner
1936 Cadillac V-16 Convertible Coupe
John D. Groendyke
Enid, Oklahoma

 


 

The Heart of Miami Award 

Presented by automotive personality Jonny Lieberman, this award celebrates the car that best captures the spirit, style, and energy of Miami. Chosen for presence as much as pedigree, it honors the automobile that feels perfectly at home under the palms and lights of ModaMiami.

 

Winner
1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Edition
Private Collection

 


 

The Spirit of Moda Award 

The Spirit of Moda Award is presented to an automobile that embodies the energy and vision of a rising enthusiast. While the car takes the stage, the honor celebrates youthful passion, hands-on commitment, and the next generation shaping the future of the collector car hobby.

 

Winner
1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport
Luke Skitt
New Cumberland, Pennsylvania

 


 

The Insta Famous Award 

Presented to the motorcar that captured the most attention across Instagram throughout the weekend, this award recognizes the vehicle that became the visual icon of ModaMiami. Chosen by the collective lens of attendees and enthusiasts alike, it celebrates the car everyone felt compelled to share.

 

Winner
1998 Toyota Supra 'V12' by Top Secret
Silver Motors
Bridgehampton, New York

 


 

The Moda Classic 'Spirit of the Cruise' Award 

Presented to the entrant and motorcar that best embodied the joy of the open road during the Moda Classic drive, this award honors enthusiasm, engagement, and a genuine love of motoring. It celebrates the participant who most fully embraced the experience beyond the showfield.

 

Winner
1910 Locomobile Model 40 Touring
The Singleton Collection
Costa Mesa, California

 


 

The Most Elegant Award 

Presented to the motorcar that best expresses grace, proportion, and refined presence, the Most Elegant Award honors the automobile whose design and presentation achieve true visual harmony. It recognizes timeless beauty that transcends era and fashion.

 

Winner
1934 Packard 1108 Twelve Sport Phaeton
Harry Yeaggy
Cincinnati, Ohio

 


 

The Spirit of Purismus Award 

Presented to the finest Porsche on the showfield, the Spirit of Purismus Award honors the marque’s philosophy of purposeful design and focused performance. It recognizes the example that most purely expresses the clarity, balance, and driver-centered character at the heart of Porsche.

 

Winner
1961 Porsche 356 B 1600 'Twin Grille' Roadster
Jeffrey and Patty Seigel
Ontario, Canada

 


 

The Three-Pointed Star Award 

Presented to the finest Mercedes-Benz on the showfield, the Three-Pointed Star Award honors the marque’s legacy of engineering, luxury, and innovation. It recognizes the example that most completely embodies the enduring standards of the star.

 

Winner
1938 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet A
Mark Hyman
St. Louis, Missouri

 


 

Spirit of the Hobby Award 
Presented by the Antique Automobile Club of America

For the outstanding restoration of a historically important production automobile

 

Winner
1934 Nash Ambassador Eight Brougham
The NB Center For American Automotive Heritage
Allentown, Pennsylvania

 


 

The Unicorn Award 

Presented to the rarest motorcar on the showfield, the Unicorn Award honors an automobile that stands apart in a class of its own. Inspired by its mythical namesake, it recognizes a presence that feels extraordinary the moment you encounter it.

 

Winner
1932 Rohr Model F Streamliner Sedan
Mary and Ted Stahl
Chesterfield, Michigan

 


 

The One of One Award 

The One of One Award recognizes an automobile distinguished by singular design, rarity, or craftsmanship - a vehicle that stands alone in concept and execution. This honor celebrates the bold individuality that defines true automotive originality.

 

Winner
1931 Duesenberg Model J Roadster "Green Hornet"
Don Bernstein & Patt Taylor
Clark's Summit, Pennsylvania

 


 

The People's Choice Award 

Chosen by the guests of ModaMiami, the People’s Choice Award honors the motorcar that captured the hearts and admiration of attendees across the showfield. Reflecting the collective voice of the weekend, it recognizes the automobile that resonated most deeply with those who experienced it firsthand.

 

Winner
2023 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport
K2 Motorcars on behalf of Rosso Stallion
Jupiter, Florida