Centurion Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 (edited) BCA Member Tom Sidoti was invited to display his freshly restored 1959 Buick Electra 225 convertible last weekend at the prestigious Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance. Tom's car was entered in one of the featured classes -- "Fins and Chrome: The Convertibles of 1959".Forum member and BCA Member Greg Cockerill worked for months to nominate suitable entries for this class, which included the following 1959 convertibles:1959 Buick Electra 2251959 Chevrolet Impala1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz1959 Pontiac Bonneville1959 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight1959 Ford Skyliner (retractable)1959 Ford Thunderbird1959 Edsel Corsair1959 Mercury Monterey1959 Lincoln Continental Mark IV1959 Plymouth Sport Fury1959 Dodge Royal Lancer D5001959 DeSoto Adventurer1959 Chrysler 300EThe class lacked only a 1959 Imperial to represent all of the Detroit nameplates that offered convertibles in 1959.Greg has indicated that the quality of the cars in the class was exceptional, and the 1959 Buick was beautifully represented by Tom's class winning Electra 225.Tom's car is among the most highly-optioned 1959 Buicks known, and was factory-equipped with the leather bucket seats, air conditioning, air ride suspension, automatic heater control, Triple Turbine transmission, Wonderbar radio, power vent windows, etc.Tom has given me permission to share some of his photos here. Congratulations to Tom and to his restorer, Greg Cook, for their winning entry. Edited August 8, 2009 by Centurion (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Centurion Posted August 8, 2009 Author Share Posted August 8, 2009 (edited) The judges at work: Edited August 8, 2009 by Centurion (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centurion Posted August 8, 2009 Author Share Posted August 8, 2009 (edited) Tom Sidoti (left) and Greg Cockerill (right): Edited August 8, 2009 by Centurion (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centurion Posted August 8, 2009 Author Share Posted August 8, 2009 (edited) The class winner: Edited August 8, 2009 by Centurion (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centurion Posted August 8, 2009 Author Share Posted August 8, 2009 (edited) The Best in Class award: Edited August 8, 2009 by Centurion (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Cool. Congrats to Tom.Good job Greg on assembling the class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizzyDale Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Hey Tom,:)SUPER car:).Thanks for making the commitment to do whatever it takes to go to the top and sharing it with all of us.diz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Cars sure were not boring in the 50s. Beautiful!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serb Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 WOW, Congratulations.STEVO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BJM Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 That's some tough tough competition. Cadillac, the 300 Chrysler. Thunderbird was a good looking 59 convertible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Last year we took a tour there while at the Buick national in Flint on the Buick Pre War after tour. Cool place. From there we went to Hell, :eek: MI that is. And just to let you know, they sold ice cream to those who were just passing though. Congrats on winning best of show. Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 70 Electra Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 (edited) Brian,Thanks for starting this excellent post recognizing Tom Sidotti's recent award. The cars in this class were indeed outstanding, and included every American 1959 convertible except, as you've pointed out, the Imperial.Speaking with Tom, I think it is fair to say that in addition to the satisfaction of winning the Best-In-Class award, he would be hard pressed to name a show that treated him better than Meadow Brook. Many first-timers to the event (both exhibitors and spectators) expect a frumpy, stuffy show and anticipate feeling out of place. I believe Tom will testify to the BCA & AACA community that he not only felt completely welcome, but met some really great folks among the other car owners, staff, and spectators. This is in addition to viewing some of the world's most exciting and valuable cars from all eras.Bob Beck (aka BigDog), is another BCA member that participated in this year's show. Bob brought his outstanding 55 Century convertible that has been featured in Hemmings Classic Car magazine. Two years ago, Bob brought a beautiful 1957 Special convertible, for a 1957 convertible class that I helped put together. I believe Bob will concur that the show is a first class event for exhibitors, and spectators alike.I encourage all car enthusiasts that have never been to Meadow Brook to give it a try--either as a spectator, volunteer, or participant. You will not be disappointed! (High quality cars can be nominated directly from the Meadow Brook website at Meadow Brook Concours d'EleganceBTW, I would like to point out that my good friend, automotive writer Tony Hossain, was equally responsible for putting together this large class of 1959 convertibles. We've worked together for several years on special themed classes at Meadow Brook. Edited August 16, 2009 by 70 Electra (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eddie Rocket Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Don't know you Tom. Have the same car here in Dublin Ireland, Love to have looking like yours. Congratulations,Brian Fortune, Dublin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JMcConnaughey Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Eddie,You may not be aware that there is a special forum devoted to the 1959 Buick, the link for which is:www.Buick-59.com :: IndexThere is on official 1959 Division of the Buick Club of America and, between the Division and the forum, there are no better sources for information on your 1959 beauty. Please visit and, if you choose, join the '59 Division.Best regards,Jeff McConnaughey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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