2019 chief judge
J.C. O'STEEN
From a young age, J.C. O’Steen has been drawn to the power and beauty cars hold. As a teen, you’d find J.C. and friends with greased hands, heads under a hood, working and learning with the hope of reveling over a rebuilt engine, paint job or system repair gone right. “There’s a soul to cars that continues to inspire me to honor their history and tell their story. I want that story to live on.” Restorer, collector, instructor, and judge, J.C. wears many hats. The enduring theme with each one is the people who become friends along the way. “Connecting with others who share that passion and joy is the most rewarding part. It’s a community like none other.”
J. C. is honored to serve as the Chief Judge of the 2019 Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance and Motoring Festival. He’s served as Chief Judge of other automotive events and has judged at national and international events including the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, Arizona Concours d’Elegance; Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance; Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance; Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance; Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance; Kiawah Island Motoring Retreat and Concours; Louisville Concours d’Elegance. He is respected by his peers for his commitment to maintaining a fair and impartial judging process in selecting the honors to be awarded.
In addition, he is a member and has judged at car organizations including Classic Car Club of America; Auburn, Cord, Duesenberg Club; Cadillac & LaSalle Club: National Corvette Restorers Society (Master/400 Judging level); and past Division Director for Bloomington Gold. He is a member of the Horseless Carriage Club, Pierce Arrow Society, AACA, Ferrari Club of America and several other car related organizations. Recognized for his dedication to excellence in perpetuating an American automotive tradition, he is a recipient of the Lee Iocacca Award.
J.C. with his wife of more than 50 years own a private collection of brass cars, “Classics”, Corvettes, race cars, micro cars and motorcycles. They have shown their cars at major concours and other events throughout the country. When not immersed in a restoration project or judging, J. C. practices law as an attorney and certified mediator in Tallahassee, Florida.
From a young age, J.C. O’Steen has been drawn to the power and beauty cars hold. As a teen, you’d find J.C. and friends with greased hands, heads under a hood, working and learning with the hope of reveling over a rebuilt engine, paint job or system repair gone right. “There’s a soul to cars that continues to inspire me to honor their history and tell their story. I want that story to live on.” Restorer, collector, instructor, and judge, J.C. wears many hats. The enduring theme with each one is the people who become friends along the way. “Connecting with others who share that passion and joy is the most rewarding part. It’s a community like none other.”
J. C. is honored to serve as the Chief Judge of the 2019 Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance and Motoring Festival. He’s served as Chief Judge of other automotive events and has judged at national and international events including the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, Arizona Concours d’Elegance; Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance; Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance; Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance; Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance; Kiawah Island Motoring Retreat and Concours; Louisville Concours d’Elegance. He is respected by his peers for his commitment to maintaining a fair and impartial judging process in selecting the honors to be awarded.
In addition, he is a member and has judged at car organizations including Classic Car Club of America; Auburn, Cord, Duesenberg Club; Cadillac & LaSalle Club: National Corvette Restorers Society (Master/400 Judging level); and past Division Director for Bloomington Gold. He is a member of the Horseless Carriage Club, Pierce Arrow Society, AACA, Ferrari Club of America and several other car related organizations. Recognized for his dedication to excellence in perpetuating an American automotive tradition, he is a recipient of the Lee Iocacca Award.
J.C. with his wife of more than 50 years own a private collection of brass cars, “Classics”, Corvettes, race cars, micro cars and motorcycles. They have shown their cars at major concours and other events throughout the country. When not immersed in a restoration project or judging, J. C. practices law as an attorney and certified mediator in Tallahassee, Florida.
apply to show
Applications are currently being accepted for the 2019 Concours d'Elegance (Sunday, Nov. 3). For more information on the requirements to participate in these events and to submit an application for 2019, CLICK HERE.
Any questions about showing a vehicle at any of the events at the Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance & Motoring Festival, contact our Exhibitor Concierge, Meredith Kronz, at (843) 785-7469 ext. 4 or MKronz@HHIConcours.com.
Any questions about showing a vehicle at any of the events at the Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance & Motoring Festival, contact our Exhibitor Concierge, Meredith Kronz, at (843) 785-7469 ext. 4 or MKronz@HHIConcours.com.
