Showing off some classic cars
This 1947 Ford Coe, entered by Rick Abbott, of Waukon, was the winner in the truck category at the annual Great River Car Show and Cruise, held in McGregor on July 15. (Photos by Gary Howe)
Ken Meyer, of Castalia, shines up a 1955 Ford Crown Vic. The car, entered by Kim Meyer, took third place in the classic car category.
Randy Miller, of Elgin, shows off his 1964 Ford Falcon.
This 1956 Chevy Bel Air, entered by Ralph Livingston, of Garnavillo, placed second in the classic car category.
A total of 66 entrants participated in the car show.
Classic tunes and unique cars greeted attendees of the annual Great River Car Show and Cruise, held July 15, in McGregor.
A total of 66 entrants participated in the car show. Winners included:
Classic Car
Robert (Chopper) Thornton, McGregor, 1956 Chevy Handyman Wagon
Ralph Livingston, Garnavillo, 1956 Chevy Bel Air
Kim Meyer, Castalia, 1955 Ford Crown Vic
Antique Car
Erik Wedo, Waukon, 1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe
Truck
Rick Abbott, Waukon, 1947 Ford COE
Rich Reints, Clarksville, 2004 Chevy SSR
Special Interest
Jerry Steward, Cedar Falls, 1953 Chevy Bel Air
Bobby Slaughter, McGregor, custom-made pulling tractor
Derek Miller, Elgin, 1979 Ford F100
Muscle Car
Randy Pejchl, Monticello, 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS
Carson Palmer, Guttenberg, 1966 Pontiac GTO
Tim Sautter, Luana, 1968 Olds Cutlass
Street Rod
Scott Bucholtz, Weyauwega, Wis., 1938 Chevy Coupe
Randy Thornton, Marquette, 1936 Hudson Terraplane
Doug Eischeid, Harpers Ferry, 1939 Chevy Master Deluxe
Late Model
Dan Fischer, Phillips, Wis., 1978 Chevy Camaro Z-28
Al Demmer, Dyersville, 1984 Buick Regal
John Lewis, Delhi, 2009 Dodge Challenger
Imports
Brad Jahnke, Prairie du Chien, 1964 Volkswagon Transporter
John Fassbinder, 1970 Mercedes 280SE
There were no sports car entries.
For the mayor’s choice awards, McGregor mayor Harold Brooks selected a 1966 Chevy Chevelle entered by Galen Heineman, of Fairbank. Marquette mayor Larry Breuer chose a 1938 Chevy Coupe entered by Scott Bucholtz. of Weyauwega, Wis.
The “People’s Choice” award, which was selected by the public, went to the 1968 Olds Cutlass entered by Tim Sautter, of Luana.
The farthest entrant was Dan Fischer, who traveled 231 miles from Phillips, Wis.
The grand prize in the raffle—a three-hour cruise for up to 25 people on the Maiden Voyage—went to Beth Ware. Darci Jones won the first-place prize of a two-night stay at Maggie’s Bed and Beth. Second prize—a one-night stay at The Junction Cabin—was awarded to Chopper Thornton. Brooke Hackett won the third prize—two Casino Queen buffets.
Thirty-four total raffle prizes were handed out from various sponsors.
