See the Winners: 2021 MVPA CONVENTION, South Bend, Indiana
The MVPA hosted its 2021 International Convention inside and around the Century Convention Center in South Bend, Indiana. Concurrently, the Armor Modeling & Preservation Society (AMPS) held their 2021 Super Regional Show.
Each year the Military Vehicle Preservation Association’s annual International Convention brings together historic military vehicle enthusiasts from around the world and throughout the U.S. Many of the best vehicles – of all types and eras – and recognized experts are found in one place. The 2021 MVPA International Convention took place in South Bend, Indiana, August 12-14 at the Century Center.
With the arrival of the MVPA Yellowstone Trail Convoy, more than 100 historic military vehicles were on display throughout the weekend. Vendors were located both outside and with the Century Center. The Armor Modeling & Preservation Society (AMPS) held their 2021 South Bend Super Regional Show in conjunction with the Convention giving visitors a lavish “scale view” of many military vehicles and models.
In addition to the usual host of special lectures, tours, and opportunities to buy and sell, this year’s convention had some extra buzz. Because 2021 marked the 50th anniversary of AM General, and 160 years of military vehicle production in South Bend, the company stepped forward as a sponsor of the 2021 convention. AM General’s representatives selected what they believed to be the best examples of South Bend’s extensive military production: The owner of those vehicles selected by AM General displayed their vehicles in the prominent AM General pavilion on the convention ground for the duration of the convention. In addition, the owners of the selected vehicles received a check for $1,500.
Other vehicles and owners recognized include (as of press date, this list has not been finalized and is subject to revision):
Motorpool Class
Bronze:
L. Coleman Knight, 1985 AM General M151a2
Silver:
Erick Hawk, 1972 Ford M151A2
Dan Brewer,1944 Studebaker M29 Weasel
Sean Carrigan, 1967 Gemco M416
Gold:
Mark Ingram, 1941 Willys MB
Charles Lutz, 1945 Ford GPW
L. Coleman Knight, 1963 Kaiser M170
Jeff Oosting, 1985 AM General M998
John Smith, 1955 Willys M38A1
Carl Schiele, 1960 American Motors M422 Mighty Mite
Daniel Wesolowski, 1942 Ford GPW
Gold Veterans:
Greg Hiltgen, 1943 Willys MB
Restored Class
Bronze:
No bronze awarded.
Silver:
John Murray, 1945 Studebaker T106/M29 Weasel
Bruce Haffner, 1943 BSA British Folding Bicycle
Patrick Sturgis, 1945 Studebaker M29C Weasel
Gold:
John Murray, Ford M151A1C
Tracy Emmons, 1952 Willys M38
Tim Evans 1952, JI Case tractor SI
Master Class
Peter Ferris, 1942 Willys MB
John Murray, 1945 Studebaker M29C Weasel
Phillip Huffman 1940 Dodge WC-1
Bill Kish, 1942 Ford GPW
ORIGINAL CLASS
No entries.
MODIFIED CLASS
No entries.
Best Display
5th Armored Division
Judges Choice Award
Lindsay Clark, 1941 Ford GP 4-wheel steer prototype
Best of Show
Phillip Huffman, 1940 Dodge WC-1
Participants Choice Award
John Cheney, 1952 Pontiac M76 Otter
AM GENERAL MANUFACTURER’S AWARDS
Jeff Oosting, 1985 AM General M998 HMMWV
James Carter’s 1970 Kaiser Jeep M816
Patrick Sturges, 1945 Studebaker M29C.
Ken Hoelscher, 1942 Studebaker US6
Greg Horvath’s 1979 AM General M718A1.
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