The 16th Annual Car & Bike Show brought vintage vehicle enthusiasts together in downtown Minden on September 14 with the town’s streets lined with classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Hosted by the Vintage Car Club, the event attracted participants and spectators from across the Ark-La-Tex region for a day filled with competition, entertainment, and family fun.
The event featured various classes of vehicles, with entries ranging from antique cars to modified muscle cars and motorcycles. Among the day’s winners, Danny and Shelley Francis took first place in the Antique Class A2 (1926-1959 Original) with their 1931 Ford Model A, while Charles Morganthall’s 1970 Chevy Chevelle earned him first in the SMCI Sport & Muscle (1960-1975) class. Morganthall also took home the prestigious Best of Show award with his 1956 Chevy.
Other notable winners included Monica Moore, who took first place in the SMC3 Sport & Muscle (1986-2000) class with her 1986 Buick, and Dean Smith, who claimed the top spot in the C8 Corvette Class (2020-Present) with his 2023 Chevy Corvette. The People’s Choice award went to Tommy Bourn for his 1965 Shelby Cobra, while 11-month-old True was recognized as the youngest participant of the event.
The show featured a variety of other vehicle categories, including trucks, street rods, and motorcycles. In addition to the vehicle displays, visitors enjoyed great food, entertainment, and the lively atmosphere that has become a hallmark of the annual event.
With perfect weather and a strong turnout, the Vintage Car Club’s “Show & Shine” once again proved to be a hit with car enthusiasts of all ages.
Here is the complete list of winners:
Antique Class A2 (1926-1959 Original)
1st: Danny & Shelley Francis — 1931 Ford Model A
2nd: Charlotte Cornelius — 1957 Chevy Bel Air
3rd: Rick Wolfe — 1939 Ford Model A
Antique Class A5 (1926-1959 Modified)
1st: Dennis Bryant — 1955 Chevy
2nd: Warren Anderson — 1957 Chevy
3rd: Mike Griffith — 1955 Chevy
SMCI Sport & Muscle (1960-1975)
1st: Charles Morganthall — 1970 Chevy Chevelle
2nd: Bruce Puckett — 1967 Chevy Nova
3rd: Larry Morgan — 1971 Chevy Chevelle SS
SMC2 Sport & Muscle (1976-1985)
1st: Brandon Murrell — 1985 Monte Carlo
SMC3 Sport & Muscle (1986-2000)
1st: Monica Moore — 1986 Buick
2nd: D. J. Morris — 1987 Buick
3rd: Quinten McCoy — 1987 Buick
SMC5 Sport & Muscle (2011-Present)
1st: Jared Harper — 2024 Camaro
2nd: Robert Riley — 2019 Cadillac
Corvette Classes:
C1 Corvette Class (1952-1962)
1st: Robert Blake — 1962 Chevy Corvette
C2 Corvette Class (1963-1967)
1st: Roy Scoggins — 1963 Chevy Corvette
C3 Corvette Class (1968-1982)
1st: Dr. Edrene Frazier — 1970 Chevy Corvette
2nd: Joshua Adams — 1982 Chevy Corvette
3rd: Les Sadler — 1978 Chevy Corvette
C5 Corvette Class (1997-2004)
1st: Brian Wescott — 2002 Chevy Corvette
2nd: Kathy Staton — 2000 Chevy Corvette
3rd: Perry Sample — 2000 Chevy Corvette
C6 Corvette Class (2005-2013)
1st: L. T. Gipson — 2009 Chevy Corvette
2nd: Victor Airizme — 2013 Chevy Corvette
3rd: James Walker — 2010 Chevy Corvette
C7 Corvette Class (2014-2019)
1st: Calvin Williams — 2014 Chevy Corvette
2nd: Teddy Washington — 2014 Chevy Corvette
3rd: Connie & Arthur Bibbs — 2016 Chevy Corvette
C8 Corvette Class (2020-Present)
1st: Dean Smith — 2023 Chevy Corvette
2nd: L. J. Langois — 2023 Chevy Corvette
3rd: Larry Modest — 2023 Chevy Corvette
Mustang Classes:
M1 Mustang Class (1964 1/2-1967)
1st: Poncho Coderre — 1966 Ford Mustang
2nd: Jim McGee — 1965 Ford Mustang
3rd: Michael Harris — 1965 Ford Mustang
M2 Mustang Class (1968-1970)
1st: Tony Hamilton — 1970 Ford Mustang
M5B Mustang Class (1984-1993)
1st: Julian Griffith — 1986 Mustang
M7 Mustang Class (1999-2004)
1st: Jay Jennies — 1965 Ford Cobra
M8 Mustang Class (2005-2009)
1st: Billy Jackson — 2007 Mustang
Mopar Class (1962-1978)
1st: Corey Singetery — 1968 Plymouth Fury
Import & Miscellaneous Cars (All Years)
1st: Dale Smith — 1981 Datsun
2nd: Dale Smith — 1984 Mazda
3rd: Dale Smith — 1977 Datsun
Truck Classes:
T1 Truck Class (Original, Any Year)
1st: Rodney Festervan — 1957 Ford
2nd: Teary Gray — 1981 Chevy
3rd: Joseph Rayner — 1966 Chevy
T2 Truck Class (Customized, Any Year)
1st: Charles Morganthall — 1951 Chevy
2nd: Larry Rasberry — 1956 GMC
3rd: Eric Hubson — 1990 Chevy
Motorcycle Classes:
MC1 Class (Harley-Davidson, Any Year)
1st: Gerald White — 2012 Harley
2nd: Rusty Myers — 2011 Harley
MC2 Class (Crotch Rocket, Any Factory Street Bike)
1st: Allison Arrington — 2021 Jeep Wrangler
MC3 Class (Shadow, Any Upright Motorcycle)
1st: Derrick Harris — 2005 Honda
2nd: Farris Baughman — 1955 Cushman
MC5 Class (Motorcycle Trike, Any Three-Wheel)
1st: Najan Shakir — 2021 Polaris
2nd: Leroy Frost — 2021 Polaris
3rd: Terry Johnson — 2015 Goldwing
Off-Road Class:
1st: Marsha Glasscock — 1975 Toyota
2nd: Quine Plucket — 1970 Ford
3rd: David Elliott — 1986 Ford
Special Awards:
Best of Show: Charles Morganthall — 1956 Chevy
People’s Choice: Tommy Bourn — 1965 Shelby Cobra
Youngest Participant: True, 11 months
Oldest Participant: Farris Baughman
Farthest Traveled: Michael Harris — Memphis, Tenn.
With another successful event in the books, the Vintage Car Club looks forward to continuing this cherished tradition in the years to come.
