LAKEPORT >> Officials at the Lake County Fair today announced the winners of the 3rd Annual Lake County Spring Fair Classic Car Show. The People’s Choice favorite was a 1970 Pontiac Firebird locally owned by John Mathies, Jr. from Clearlake Oaks. A multi-award winner for Best Paint, Best Convertible and Ladies Choice was a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro owned by Jenifer Campbell of Lakeport.
Lake County Spring Fair guests were given the honor of judging over 50 classic cars and trucks; multiple vintage trailers created their own Trailer Town. “Fair guests had a tough time picking their favorite” said Lake County Fair CEO, Debbie Strickler. All twelve awards were made from recycled bowling pins donated by Charlie Richardson and creatively designed through the efforts of Gary Milhaupt and Lee Campbell.
Other awards and winners were:
Best Hot Rod — a 1927 Ford T Roadster Pickup owned by Brain and Heidi Vincent of Lakeport
Best Vintage Trailer — a 1960s Aristocrat Lil Loafer owned by Donn and Donna Marschall of Kelseyville
Best Engine & Best Interior — 1955 Chevrolet 210 Pro Street car owned by David Lakatos of Kelseyville
Best Make Out Vehicle — 1956 Chevy Sedan Delivery owned by John & Denise Alderman of Kelseyville
Best Truck — 1940 Ford Pickup owned by Bill Sauer of Kelseyville
Best Tear Drop Trailer — Self built by George Elliot of Clearlake
Best Oldie But Goodie — 1939 Chevrolet Coupe owned by Rick and Carol Maneros
