CLEARLAKE — The Lakeshore Lions Club”s 10th annual “Show and Shine Car Show” drew participants from near and far. The show was held in conjunction with the club”s 53rd annual Redbud Parade and Festival on July 3 in Clearlake.
“To me, this is really exciting,” Bob Ferias, who showed his 1937 Ford two door sedan Humpback said. “All the people; all the vendors. This is a great turnout.”
Awards were presented in 19 categories. Results were reported as follow:
*?Convertible: Jack McMannus, 1941 Cadillac
*?Full Custom: Jack McMannus, 1941 Ford convertible
*?Resto Rod: Ron Madariaga, 1948 Ford convertible
*?Pro Built: Jim and Diane Tullos, 1951 Ford two door sedan
*?Best Paint: Joe and Norma Colabella, 1957 Chevy sedan delivery
*?Best Engine: Pat and Kathy Gard, 1956 Chevy pick-up
*?Best Upholstery: Joe and Norma Colabella, 1957 Chevy sedan delivery
*?Most Exotic: Pat and Kathy Gard, 1956 Chevy pick-up
Car Class
*?1900-27: Ted Brown, 1925 Ford Model T
*?1928-34: Charles Mattos, 1934 Ford sedan
*?1935-40: Ruby Gilmore, 1936 Ford Phaeton
*?1941-48: Pat Morano, 1947 Chevy two door sedan
*?1949-54: Jim Mallard, 1949 Mercury sedan
*?1955-59: Joe and Norma Colabella, 1957 Chevy sedan delivery
*?1960-73: Bill Constable, 1970 Dodge Challenger
Truck Class
*?Stock (1900-49): Ted Brown, 1925 Ford Model T
*?Modified (1900-49): Joe and Norma Colabella, 1934 Ford pick-up
*?Stock (1950-73): John Jorgenson, 1959 Volkswagen
*?Modified (1950-73): Pat and Kathy Gard, 1956 Chevy pick-up
The Lakeshore Lions Club would like to thank the sponsors of the 10th annual “Show and Shine Car Show:” Bob Kraft Muffler and Brake, Burrell”s Automotive, Clearlake Auto Parts, Enterprise Towing and Automotive, Clearlake Granite, Fox Trot Hair Salon, Cheaper Sign, Clearlake Automotive, Al”s Upholstery, P&L Body Shop, Kevin Ness Jewelers and Perfect Printers. The club would also like to thank the City of Clearlake for going “out of their way” in preparing Lakeshore Drive and the parks for the event.
Contact South County reporter Denise Rockenstein at drockenstein@clearlakeobserver.com or call her directly at 994-6444, ext. 11.
