Car Show features 110 classics

June 20, 2013 · 0 Comments

The 8th Annual Classic Car Show & Street Festival, sponsored by Oatman’s and the Town of Shelburne, took place over the weekend.

The event, blessed by a warm sunny day, drew hundreds of classic car lovers, families and daytrippers alike to the community.

For the children, the was an ice cream eating contest. The rules were simple: “don’t rush, enjoy your cone. All you have to do to win is eat ice cream!”

The winners of the children’s ice cream eating contest are:

• 1st Place: Nick Williams – winning $100

• 2nd Place: Ashton Crouse _ winning $50

Classic Car Show winners;

• Best in show: Ron Passer ‘57 Buick

• 2nd: Ron and Diane Payne ‘28 Ford

• 3rd: Peter Larcombe ‘69 Chevy Nova

• People’s Choice: Martin Mollot ‘69 Chevy Nova SS

• Best Modified: Gord Macdonald ‘51 Chevy Pickup

• Best Original: Martin Mollot ‘69 Chevy Nova SS

• Farthest Travelled: Terry Pattison 1980 Chevy El Camino

• Most Unique: John and Deb Peterson ‘29 Ford Model A

• Best HotRod sponsored by Hot Rod Builders: Bill and Bev Robbins ‘31 Ford 5 window coupe.

“I would like to thank all town staff and works staff for all of their efforts in making this show possible,” said Shawnette Crouse, Special Events & Committee Coordinator, Town of Shelburne. “I would also like to thank Josh & Jim Oatman and volunteers for their ongoing support and commitment to the event. A special thanks to Crewson Insurance and Dufferin Country Auto Centre Inc. for their generous sponsorships.”

Also see our ‘Letters’ section for a special thank you to event organizers from the Oatman Family.

By Wendy Soloduik