Judging

Ayrburn is proud to present the judging team for the Ayrburn 2026 Ayrburn Classic Class

JUDGES 2026

Name	Bio
Bruce Lewis Head Judge	Executive member of Federation of Motoring Clubs, specialist judge of Ford Mustangs, 2025 Ayrburn Classic head judge
Jonathan Paape	Top-end marques & classic car specialists, former car racer & member of multiple car clubs
Janet Paape	Top-end marques & classic car specialists, fashion specialist & member of multiple car clubs
Quinton Taylor	Editor of New Zealand Classic Car magazine, car and motorcycle restorer and racer
Greg Elder	Experienced restorer of classic and vintage vehicles, former racing driver, ex Vintage Car club president
David Mehrtens	An enthusiast of motor vehicles of all ages 1900-2000. Notable restorer of Triumph TR sports cars and others. Organiser of many classic motoring events including those under the "Mainland Classic Events" banner since 1992
Vaughan Wilson	Collector, enthusiast and long-time contributor to Classic Car Magazine
Ashley Webb	Ellerslie Intermarque Concours d'Elegance Judge, former Editor of New Zealand Classic Car Magazine
Ben Selby	Motoring correspondent and photographer
Cecelia Sullivan-Grant MNZM	Classic & Vintage Car Restorer & Collector. Driver, Flyer, Member of Multiple Car Clubs & The Warbirds Worldwide Fraternity
Rob Bingham	Rob is a respected American car personality and collector, event organiser, media commentator with decades of topflight credibility.

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