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Plate on first trophy
Northants Branch
Triumph Owners M.C.C.
Concours d'Elegance

History
The Concours d'Elegance was introduced in 1983, and until 1998 it was the sole trophy awarded by the club. So for 1991-1998, both Meriden and Hinckley Triumphs were eligible (though it is almost certain that a Hinckley model never came 1st in that time). From 1999 onwards, it has been awarded to the winner of the Classic class: pre-1990 machines originating from any of the West Midlands factories, or from Newton Abbott.

Presentation
The past recipients are presented in reverse date order, from the most recent Concours to the oldest. Unfortunately, there are no complete records as to what machines won each year prior to 2011, but the complete podium is given since then.
Click on the picture to the right to display a large photo of the trophy.

   Concours d'Elegance 2015 - Classic class
                  1stRalph Love - Buccaneer
                 2ndPaul Thomas - T140D Bonneville Special
                 3rd-
   Concours d'Elegance 2014 - Classic class
                  1stRalph Love - Legend
                 2ndDenise Schmitz - Tiger Cub
                 3rdLes Barras - Tiger 90
   Concours d'Elegance 2013 - Classic class
                  1stAndrew Dominy - TX140
                 2ndPhil Short - Tiger Cub
                 3rdSteve Lathwell - TR6
   Concours d'Elegance 2012 - Classic class
                  1stRalph Love - T110
                 2ndTom McKenzies - Bonneville TT Special
                 3rdPete Stimpson - 5T
   Concours d'Elegance 2011 - Classic class
                  1stTom McKenzies - Bonneville TT Special
                 2ndDenise Schmitz - Tiger Cub
                 3rdPaul Thomas - T140D
First trophy prior to 2011

2010  Denise Schmitz
3-year gap due to tiny size of car park at Branch HQ at the time
2006  Matt Embleton
2005  Gary Binnie
2004  Matt Embleton
2003  Bob Hone
2002  Lyndon James
2001  David Mills
2000  John Walker
1999  Francis Dimmock
1998  Dave Willetts
1997  Glen Garrett
1995  Pete Butterworth
1994  Phil Pebody
1993  Alan Roberts
1992  Pete Roberts
1991  Les Barras
1990  Les Barras
1989  Pete Roberts
1988  Chris Hall
1987  Martyn Smeathers
1986  Pete Ellis
1986  Lynne Scotten
1985  Ramon Chambers
1984  Adrian Crawley
1983  Roy Traher
Plate on second trophy
Northants Branch
Triumph Owners M.C.C.
Hinckley Shield

History
The Hinckley Shield was introduced in 1999 to allow Classic and Hinckley Triumphs to be judged separately.

Presentation
The past recipients are presented in reverse date order, from the most recent Concours to the oldest. Unfortunately, there are no complete records as to what machines won each year prior to 2011, but the complete podium is given since then.
Click on the picture to the right to display a large photo of the trophy.

   Concours d'Elegance 2015 - Hinckley class
                  1stSteve Reynolds - Thruxton
                 2ndPaul Mayhew - Daytona 955i
                 3rdGary Bonham - Speed Triple 1050
   Concours d'Elegance 2014 - Hinckley class
                  1stSteve Reynolds - Thruxton
                 2ndMark Waples - Rocket III
                 3rdSteve Slack - T100 Bonneville
   Concours d'Elegance 2013 - Hinckley class
                  1stGeoff Davies - T595
                 2ndPaul Anderson - Thunderbird 1600v
                 3rdPaul Anderson - Thunderbird 1600
   Concours d'Elegance 2012 - Hinckley class
                  1stSteve Haughton - Thruxton
                 2ndPhil Barton - T100
                 3rdDoug Gillies - T100 Bonneville
   Concours d'Elegance 2011 - Hinckley class
                  1stDoug Gillies - T100 Bonneville
                 2ndRod Dawe - Sprint ST 1050
                 3rdMartin Laundon - Bonneville America
Second trophy prior to 2011

2010  Ralph Love
3-year gap due to tiny size of car park at Branch HQ at the time
2006  Phil Barton
2005  Andy Greenwood
2004  Andy Greenwood
2003  Phil Barton
2002  Keith Wake
2001  Darren Bender
2000  Paul Thomas
1999  Steve Cherry

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