Awards Received
Awards Received
Having a car restored at Hill's does have its rewards. Numerous automobiles restored at our facilities have gone on to receive some of the country's most prestigious awards.
In 2005 Hill's Classic Cars began a concourse restoration of a 1957 F Series Thunderbird for the NPD collection. The F-Series Tbird, is often referred to as an "F" Bird. What made a Tbird an "F" bird was the factory equipped Paxton VR-57 supercharger. Today, 1957 F Series Thunderbirds are few and far between. Of the estimated 208 built, few survive. Since completion of this concourse restoration, this car has captured an astounding array of awards. At the Classic Thunderbirds Club International (CTCI) meet, it won People's Choice, Concours Gold, and Gold Medallion (Senior). From there, the 'bird traveled to Detroit for the Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance, where it won the Lion's Award. At Hershey, it won an AACA First Junior. It is truly one of the best examples in the country of a Baby Bird let alone an "F" bird. | |
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In 1938, This 60 Series Cadillac Convertible Coupe was delivered from the factory to Randall Cadillac Corp., Brooklyn, N.Y. This was the last model Cadillac with a rumble sear. This model Cadillac was always rare, as there were only 146 model 6167s manufactured in 1938. In 2003, this rare car arrived at Hill's Classic Cars for a complete frame off concourse restoration. Upon the completion of the restoration, this Cadillac has been invited to numerous shows and has competed in eight national shows. The automobile won primary senior award at the 2004 Cadillac & LaSalle Club Grand National, with 99.5 point out of 100 points possible (all the accessories must function at the CLC Grand Nationals and the owner forgot to put the fuse back in the clock after removing it to save the battery). At the CLC Grand Nationals in Des Moines, Iowa, August 2005, the car won senior status and a "Best of Show, Early" against very stiff competition. In AACA national meets, the automobile achieved first junior and first senior awards. Out of 5,320 vehicles shown or drivin in AACA national events in 2004, 158 were nominated for national awards. This Cadillac was one of those nominated. It was awarded an AACA certificate as an Outstanding Vehicle in the Show Year 2004. In 2005, at the Denver, Colo., Grand National, the car achieved a Grand National Senior award. The Cadillac was one of about 300 vehicles from across the nation invited to the 2004 Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance. There, it received the "Lion Award" in Class F, (American Classic Open Cars). It was also invited to the Third Annual Concours d'Elegance held on Hilton Head Island, S.C. There, it achieved a "Best in Class" 3 (American Classics 1936-1948) over 24 other fine automobiles in that class. | |



