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The 2012 DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7 was a huge success. Despite scorching temperatures, 88 examples of German automotive excellence hit the show field and a panel of judges awarded numerous prizes including The Delta Porsche Cup, The Harold Zeigler BMW Trophy and the Hayes Mercedes-Benz Cup for the first time. Click on an image to enlarge, or hit slideshow at upper right. Please visit http://www.DeutscheMarquesAG.com
Photography by Bradley S. Pines / Contact: bspines@gmail.com

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  • The Delta Porsche Cup sits atop a 2013 Porsche Boxter S before the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. Delta Porsche of Grand Rapids www.DeltaPorsche.com, the exclusive Porsche dealer sponsor, provided several examples of their new cars and staff to explain their features. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

    The Delta Porsche Cup sits atop a 2013 Porsche Boxter S before the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. Delta Porsche of Grand Rapids www.DeltaPorsche.com, the exclusive Porsche dealer sponsor, provided several examples of their new cars and staff to explain their features. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

  • This the inaugural event poster featuring the 1928 Mercedes 540K Sport Tourer on loan to the Gilmore Car Museum by William U. and Barbara Parfett. The car was on display in front of the DeutscheMarques registration station. Poster design and photography by Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com

    This the inaugural event poster featuring the 1928 Mercedes 540K Sport Tourer on loan to the Gilmore Car Museum by William U. and Barbara Parfett. The car was on display in front of the DeutscheMarques registration station. Poster design and photography by Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com

  • Charles VanWyk from Delta Porsche cleans Porsche sports cars before the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. Delta Porsche provided several examples of their new cars and staff to explain their features. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

    Charles VanWyk from Delta Porsche cleans Porsche sports cars before the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. Delta Porsche provided several examples of their new cars and staff to explain their features. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

  • Andy Cone, left, and Shane Thompson, Harold Zeigler BMW client advisors, talk with prospective buyers during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. Cone and Thompson helped present The Harold Zeigler BMW Trophy to the Best in Show BMW winner, Hector Orlandi. The Kalamazoo dealership was the exclusive BMW sponsor of the event. Visit www.HayesCars.com. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

    Andy Cone, left, and Shane Thompson, Harold Zeigler BMW client advisors, talk with prospective buyers during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. Cone and Thompson helped present The Harold Zeigler BMW Trophy to the Best in Show BMW winner, Hector Orlandi. The Kalamazoo dealership was the exclusive BMW sponsor of the event. Visit www.HayesCars.com. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

  • A group of BMWs, from a 2-cylinder classic to a V12-powered coupe, are on display during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. Many Michiana Chapter BMW CCA members attended. Event sponsors Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche displayed a variety of new cars. Visit www.HaroldZeiglerBMW.com for info. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

    A group of BMWs, from a 2-cylinder classic to a V12-powered coupe, are on display during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. Many Michiana Chapter BMW CCA members attended. Event sponsors Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche displayed a variety of new cars. Visit www.HaroldZeiglerBMW.com for info. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

  • Registrar Margaret Hamlett greets Dave and Eve Dolenski in their BMW M3, leading a line of participants arriving to the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. The Dolenskis were among many Michiana Chapter BMW CCA members to attend. Event sponsors Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche displayed a variety of new cars. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

    Registrar Margaret Hamlett greets Dave and Eve Dolenski in their BMW M3, leading a line of participants arriving to the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. The Dolenskis were among many Michiana Chapter BMW CCA members to attend. Event sponsors Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche displayed a variety of new cars. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

  • Terry Schieble arrives for the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. Delta Porsche provided several examples of their new cars and staff to explain their features. Terry Schieble of Portage, Michigan, the Porsche Best of Show winner for his 1967 Porsche 911s, will be the first name engraved on The Delta Porsche Cup, an annual trophy donated by the Grand Rapids dealer. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

    Terry Schieble arrives for the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. Delta Porsche provided several examples of their new cars and staff to explain their features. Terry Schieble of Portage, Michigan, the Porsche Best of Show winner for his 1967 Porsche 911s, will be the first name engraved on The Delta Porsche Cup, an annual trophy donated by the Grand Rapids dealer. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

  • Members of the Volkswagen community relax in the shade near their air-cooled VWs during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. Links to several VW clubs may be found at www.DeutscheMarquesAG.com (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

    Members of the Volkswagen community relax in the shade near their air-cooled VWs during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. Links to several VW clubs may be found at www.DeutscheMarquesAG.com (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

  • A cyclist peeks at a BMW M6 on display during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. Many Michiana Chapter BMW CCA members attended. Event sponsors Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche displayed a variety of new cars. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

    A cyclist peeks at a BMW M6 on display during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. Many Michiana Chapter BMW CCA members attended. Event sponsors Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche displayed a variety of new cars. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

  • The first car to arrive before the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7 was this BMW M3 carrying the trophies, posters, t-shirts, signs and awards. Soon the show field would be filled with shining examples of German automotive engineering. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

    The first car to arrive before the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7 was this BMW M3 carrying the trophies, posters, t-shirts, signs and awards. Soon the show field would be filled with shining examples of German automotive engineering. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

  • The first car to arrive before the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7 was the BMW M3 carrying the trophies, posters, t-shirts, signs and awards. It also had a deceased flying stowaway. Soon the show field would be filled with shining examples of German automotive engineering. The car won a dirtiest BMW award. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

    The first car to arrive before the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7 was the BMW M3 carrying the trophies, posters, t-shirts, signs and awards. It also had a deceased flying stowaway. Soon the show field would be filled with shining examples of German automotive engineering. The car won a dirtiest BMW award. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

  • Andy Cone and Shane Thompson, Harold Zeigler BMW client advisors, talk with prospective buyers during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. Cone and Thompson helped present The Harold Zeigler BMW Trophy to the Best in Show BMW winner. The Kalamazoo dealership was the exclusive BMW sponsor of the event. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

    Andy Cone and Shane Thompson, Harold Zeigler BMW client advisors, talk with prospective buyers during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. Cone and Thompson helped present The Harold Zeigler BMW Trophy to the Best in Show BMW winner. The Kalamazoo dealership was the exclusive BMW sponsor of the event. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

  • The Foreign Car Services Porsche PCA racer is on display at the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. Foreign Car Services in Kalamazoo, Mich., was a Supporting Vendor of DeutscheMarques and was the exclusive independent shop invited to the event. FCS is owned by veteran PCA racer Claudio Kaempf, who won an award at DeutscheMarques with his 1970 Porsche 911 GT4S class racer. Visit FCS online at www.Foreign-Car-Services.com (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

    The Foreign Car Services Porsche PCA racer is on display at the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. Foreign Car Services in Kalamazoo, Mich., was a Supporting Vendor of DeutscheMarques and was the exclusive independent shop invited to the event. FCS is owned by veteran PCA racer Claudio Kaempf, who won an award at DeutscheMarques with his 1970 Porsche 911 GT4S class racer. Visit FCS online at www.Foreign-Car-Services.com (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

  • A group of Porsches, many members of the West Michigan Region of the Porsche Club of America, arrive for the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. Delta Porsche provided several examples of their new cars and staff to explain their features. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

    A group of Porsches, many members of the West Michigan Region of the Porsche Club of America, arrive for the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. Delta Porsche provided several examples of their new cars and staff to explain their features. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

  • A group of BMWs, from 4-cylinder models to a V12-powered coupe are on display during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. Many Michiana Chapter BMW CCA members attended. Event sponsors Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche displayed a variety of new cars. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

    A group of BMWs, from 4-cylinder models to a V12-powered coupe are on display during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. Many Michiana Chapter BMW CCA members attended. Event sponsors Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche displayed a variety of new cars. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

  • Registrar Margaret Hamlett greets Jerry Broersma in his Porsche 944, leading a line of participants arriving to the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. Broersma was one of many West Michigan Region PCA members to attend. Event sponsors Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche displayed a variety of new cars. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

    Registrar Margaret Hamlett greets Jerry Broersma in his Porsche 944, leading a line of participants arriving to the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. Broersma was one of many West Michigan Region PCA members to attend. Event sponsors Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche displayed a variety of new cars. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

  • Charles VanWyk, a Delta Porsche staff member, informs prospective buyers about the 2013 Porsche Boxter sports car during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. Delta Porsche provided several examples of their new cars and staff to explain their features. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

    Charles VanWyk, a Delta Porsche staff member, informs prospective buyers about the 2013 Porsche Boxter sports car during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. Delta Porsche provided several examples of their new cars and staff to explain their features. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

  • Classic air-cooled Volkswagen Karmann Ghias are parked in the shade near their more modern brethren during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. Links to several local VW clubs may be found at www.DeutscheMarquesAG.com. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

    Classic air-cooled Volkswagen Karmann Ghias are parked in the shade near their more modern brethren during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. Links to several local VW clubs may be found at www.DeutscheMarquesAG.com. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

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  • Winner of the Best of the 1970s Volkswagen Award, Aki Tsuji of Delton's 1970 Karmann Ghia autostick coupe, a "retirement toy" has sleepy eyes during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. Tsuji is a member of The Good Volks. The event was sponsored by Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

    Winner of the Best of the 1970s Volkswagen Award, Aki Tsuji of Delton's 1970 Karmann Ghia autostick coupe, a "retirement toy" has sleepy eyes during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. Tsuji is a member of The Good Volks. The event was sponsored by Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

  • Michael Betz, in blue, the West Michigan PCA webmaster and a DeutscheMarques judge, announces awards during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. Betz is flanked by DeutscheMarques officials, Brad Pines, left, and PJ Hamlett and Lindsay Draime, in white. Many WMR PCA members attended. Event sponsors Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche displayed a variety of new cars. (Photo courtesy of John A. Lacko / LackoPhoto.com)

    Michael Betz, in blue, the West Michigan PCA webmaster and a DeutscheMarques judge, announces awards during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. Betz is flanked by DeutscheMarques officials, Brad Pines, left, and PJ Hamlett and Lindsay Draime, in white. Many WMR PCA members attended. Event sponsors Zeigler BMW, Hayes Mercedes-Benz and Delta Porsche displayed a variety of new cars. (Photo courtesy of John A. Lacko / LackoPhoto.com)

  • Andy Cone, left, and Shane Thompson, Harold Zeigler BMW client advisors, talk with participants to present The Harold Zeigler BMW Trophy to the Best in Show BMW winner, Hector Orlandi, during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7.The Kalamazoo dealership was the exclusive BMW sponsor of the event. (Photo courtesy of John A. Lacko / LackoPhoto.com)

    Andy Cone, left, and Shane Thompson, Harold Zeigler BMW client advisors, talk with participants to present The Harold Zeigler BMW Trophy to the Best in Show BMW winner, Hector Orlandi, during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7.The Kalamazoo dealership was the exclusive BMW sponsor of the event. (Photo courtesy of John A. Lacko / LackoPhoto.com)

  • Hector Orlandi of Kalamazoo smiles in front of his 1958 BMW 600 which was judged Best in Show BMW during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. Orlandi's name will be the first engraved on The Zeigler BMW cup which will be on display at the Kalamazoo dealership, the exclusive BMW sponsor of DeutscheMarques. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

    Hector Orlandi of Kalamazoo smiles in front of his 1958 BMW 600 which was judged Best in Show BMW during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. Orlandi's name will be the first engraved on The Zeigler BMW cup which will be on display at the Kalamazoo dealership, the exclusive BMW sponsor of DeutscheMarques. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

  • Hector Orlandi of Kalamazoo's tiny two-door (one in front), a 1958 BMW 600 was judged Best in Show BMW during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. Orlandi's name will be the first engraved on The Zeigler BMW Cup,which will be on display at the Kalamazoo dealership, the exclusive BMW sponsor of DeutscheMarques. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

    Hector Orlandi of Kalamazoo's tiny two-door (one in front), a 1958 BMW 600 was judged Best in Show BMW during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. Orlandi's name will be the first engraved on The Zeigler BMW Cup,which will be on display at the Kalamazoo dealership, the exclusive BMW sponsor of DeutscheMarques. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

  • The Harold Zeigler Trophy. Each year the Best in Show BMW winner's name from DeutscheMarques will be engraved on the base. The 2012 winner was Hecktor Orlandi. The Trophy will be on display at the Kalamazoo dealership. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

    The Harold Zeigler Trophy. Each year the Best in Show BMW winner's name from DeutscheMarques will be engraved on the base. The 2012 winner was Hecktor Orlandi. The Trophy will be on display at the Kalamazoo dealership. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

  • Joel Phillips of Kalamazoo smiles in front of his 1995 Audi S6, judged Best in Show Audi during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. DeutscheMarques was a gathering of all German cars and will be an annual event at the museum. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

    Joel Phillips of Kalamazoo smiles in front of his 1995 Audi S6, judged Best in Show Audi during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. DeutscheMarques was a gathering of all German cars and will be an annual event at the museum. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

  • Jon and Jan Smucker of Goshen, Indiana smiles in front of their 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL, judged Best in Show Mercedes-Benz during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. Smuckers' names will be the first engraved on The Orrin B. Hayes Mercedes-Benz Cup, which will be on display at the Kalamazoo dealership, the exclusive Mercedes-Benz sponsor of DeutscheMarques. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

    Jon and Jan Smucker of Goshen, Indiana smiles in front of their 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL, judged Best in Show Mercedes-Benz during the inaugural DeutscheMarques German auto event at the Gilmore Car Museum on July 7. Smuckers' names will be the first engraved on The Orrin B. Hayes Mercedes-Benz Cup, which will be on display at the Kalamazoo dealership, the exclusive Mercedes-Benz sponsor of DeutscheMarques. (Bradley S. Pines / BSPines@gmail.com)

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