The Vintage Car Club’s 15th Annual Car & Bike Show on September 9, witnessed an impressive turnout, drawing car and bike enthusiasts from Minden and the surrounding areas. With a remarkable array of vehicles on display and perfect weather, attendees reveled in the sights and sounds of this automotive extravaganza.
The winners of this prestigious event were as follows:
Best of Show: Shelby Townsend’s 1961 Econoline Truck
People’s Choice: Vincent Chevallier’s 1978 Chevy Camaro
Oldest Participant: Doyle Williams
Youngest Participant: Allie Kate
The event featured several categories showcasing both antique and modern vehicles:
Antique Class A2 (1900-1925 Original):
1st Place – Steve Fowler’s 1931 Model A
2nd Place – Ivory Bradford’s 1956 Chevy
3rd Place – Tommy Bourn’s 1931 Cord
Antique Class A5 (1900-1925 Modified):
1st Place – John Frazier’s 1955 Blue Beliar
2nd Place – Shelley Francis’s 1958 Pink Cadillac
SMC1 Sport & Muscle (1960-1975):
1st Place – Bruce Puckett’s 1967 Chevy Nova Blue
2nd Place – Ty Bryan’s 1967 Chevy Camaro Silver
3rd Place – Pat Cox’s 1969 Pontiac Firebird Green
SMC2 Sport & Muscle (1976-1985):
1st Place – Vincent Chevallier’s 1978 Camaro Red
2nd Place – Bobby Igo’s 1977 Chevy Coupe Malibu
SMC3 Sport & Muscle (1986-2000):
1st Place – Anthony Davis’s 1989 Caprice Burgundy
2nd Place – Dale Brett’s 1997 Chevy Camaro White
3rd Place – Larry Banks’s 1988 Chevy Camaro Red
SMC4 Sport & Muscle (2001-2010):
1st Place – Richard Roton’s 2002 Pontiac Trans Am
2nd Place – Daniel Lincoln’s 2001 Plymouth Prowler
SMC5 Sport & Muscle (2011-Present):
1st Place – Shawn Archer’s 2019 Camaro
2nd Place – Patrice Harper’s 2022 Camaro
C1 Corvette Class (1952-1962):
1st Place – Robert Blake’s 1962 Chevy Corvette
C2 Corvette Class (1963-1967):
1st Place – Dudley Beene’s 1966 Chevy Corvette
C3 Corvette Class (1968-1982):
1st Place – Jan Munsell’s 1971 Chevy Corvette
2nd Place – Dr. E. Frazier’s 1970 Chevy Corvette
3rd Place – Les Sadler’s 1978 Chevy Corvette
C4 Corvette Class (1984-1996):
1st Place – Justin Vasquez’s 1989 Yellow Corvette
2nd Place – Roy Scroggins’s 1995 Chevy Corvette
C5 Corvette Class (1997-2004):
1st Place – Mark Kendrick’s 2003 Chevy Corvette
2nd Place – Brian Westgate’s 2002 Chevy Corvette
3rd Place – Ricky Leonard’s 2002 Chevy Corvette
C6 Corvette Class (2005-2010):
1st Place – L. J. Gipson’s 2009 Chevy Corvette White
2nd Place – Audra Sadler’s 2009 Chevy Corvette
3rd Place – Wardell Clayton’s 2009 Chevy Corvette
C7 Corvette Class (2011-2014):
1st Place – Calvin Williams’s 2014 Chevy Corvette
2nd Place – John Roden’s 2013 Corvette Grand Sport
3rd Place – Robert Shaw’s 2014 Corvette Grand Sport
S7 Corvette Class (2015-Present):
1st Place – Randy Walker’s 2016 Chevy Corvette Z06
2nd Place – Dean Smith’s 2023 Chevy Corvette
3rd Place – Howard Warren’s 2016 Chevy Corvette
Big Rig (Any Make, Any Year):
1st Place – Karey Bryce’s 1959 Peterbilt 351
M1 Mustang Class (1964 1⁄2-1967):
1st Place – Henry Lawrence’s 1965 Ford Mustang
2nd Place – Mickey Perryman’s 1966 Ford Mustang
3rd Place – Philip White’s 1966 Ford Mustang
M8 Mustang Class (2005-2009):
1st Place – Billy Jackson’s 2007 Ford Mustang
2nd Place – Patricia Rushing’s 2009 Ford Mustang
M9 Mustang Class (2010-2014):
1st Place – Kelly Watkins’s 2014 Mustang GT
M10 Mustang Class (2015-Present):
1st Place – Robert Widner’s 2020 Shelby GT500
2nd Place – Kay Rhame’s 2017 Ford Roush Mustang
Mopar Class (1926-1978):
1st Place – Jerry Stinnett’s 1969 Roadrunner
2nd Place – Grace Edwards’s 1968 Dodge Charger
3rd Place – Charles Hile’s 1972 Dodge Charger Demon
Import & Misc Cars (All Years and Makes):
1st Place – Marcus & Carlie Thompson’s 2013 Honda Civic
2nd Place – Aaron Wilson’s 1957 Porsche
3rd Place – Levonne Nash’s 2022 Honda Civic
Domestic Class (Present Original & Slightly Modified):
1st Place – Ferris Bauman’s 1993 Cadillac
2nd Place – Mike Harper’s 1997 Pontiac
3rd Place – Andrew Lincoln’s 1963 Ford Sedan
SR1 Street Rod Class (1900-1959):
1st Place – Cindy Hirth’s Tudor Sedan Pink
2nd Place – Russell Adams’s 1934 Ford Coupe Brandy Wine Red
3rd Place – Bob Mathew’s 1934 Ford Coupe Red
T1 Truck Class (Original, Any Year):
1st Place – Shelby Townsend’s 1961 Econoline Truck
2nd Place – Robert Jackson’s 1972 C10 Chevy Truck
3rd Place – Mike Martin’s 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Truck
T2 Truck Class (Customized, Any Year):
1st Place – Shereaz Henderson’s 1969 Chevy C-10
2nd Place – Mark Griffith’s 1969 GMC C-15
3rd Place – Steve Cooper’s 1966 Chevy Custom Truck
Jeep Class (Any Year):
1st Place – Qynasha Erving’s 2008 Jeep Wrangler
2nd Place – Pat Harper’s 2022 Jeep Gladiator
Rat Rod (Any Year, Chopped, Lowered, or Painted):
1st Place – Marvin Willis’s 1934 Ford Woodie
2nd Place – Morgan Prothro’s 1921 Ford Rat Rod Roaster
3rd Place – Charles Hile’s 1953 Dodge Rat Rod
MC3 Class (Shadow, Any Make, Motorcycle Upright):
1st Place – Danny Whitehead’s 1971 CB 750
2nd Place – Derrick Harris’s 2005 Honda VTX
MC5 Class (Motorcycle Trike, Any Three-Wheel):
1st Place – Earnest Hildreth’s 2016 Honda Goldwing
2nd Place – Elroy Davis’s 2007 Honda Goldwing
3rd Place – Shelley Davis’s 2007 Harley Sidecar
MC6 Harley Davidson (Any Year):
1st Place – Gerald White’s 2009 Road Glide
2nd Place – Ricky Carter’s 2010 3 Wheels
Off-Road Class:
1st Place – Allie Kate’s 1983 Honda ATC 70
2nd Place – Thomas Adam’s 1985 Honda ATC 70
This event celebrated a remarkable collection of automotive history and enthusiast spirit, making it a memorable day for all attendees and participants.