90 classic entries draw large crowd downtown
By Donnie A. Lucas
Thanks in part to perfect spring weather, spectators and vintage car and truck owners came out in droves to downtown Albany last Saturday for the 15th annual Albany Classic Car Show.
Organizer Robert Snyder reported that 90 vehicles were entered in the show, up considerably over the numbers from the last couple of years that were held down by COVID-19 and the weather.
“The number of entries was back up this year, and it included a lot of new people who haven’t been here before,” Snyder said. “There was also a big turnout of people who wanted to watch the burnout on Friday and then get a look at the cars and trucks on Saturday. The weather was great, and that helped too.”
He said that the show has averaged between 50-60 entries the last few years.
“We were a little overwhelmed at first getting everyone entered and parked, but it turned out really good,” he said. “It would be great if we can stay at somewhere between 80 to 100 entries in the future.”
The show kicked off at 8:00 a.m. and was open to all classics, antiques, hot rods, customs, trucks, and even a couple of motorcycles, each receiving a goodie bag from sponsor Eagle Auto Parts while they lasted.
“I really am appreciative of all the support we received, especially from our financial sponsor, First National Bank, and from Eagle Auto Parts, who has continued to donate goodie bags and door prizes over the years,” Snyder said. “I also had a lot of help from our car show crew who all showed up and helped. Having so many more entries kept us hopping.”
Several food vendors were on site to provide food and drink opportunities.
Snyder thanked the Albany Volunteer Fire Department for helping with the burnout by hosing down the street between participants, as well as being present Saturday with a bounce house for kids.
Snyder said that the local car club held its first hamburger fundraiser on Friday evening at the car museum on Main Street, raising about $350 to help offset expenses of operating the museum.
“This was our first year to have the fundraiser, which did all tright, but we have some ideas on how to improve that for next year,” Snyder said.
A 50/50 fundraiser was held on Saturday among entrants in the show with proceeds going to Albany resident Blaine Niell who lost her home to fire earlier in the year.
“We raised enough to give her $500, but then the person who won the 50/50 contest donated back his 50 percent, and some of the people who won cash prizes also gave their money to her,” he said. “When it was all over, we were able to deposit $1,350 in her account.”
Complete results of the car show are as follows:
SPECIAL AWARDS
Best Paint – John and Jan Meador, Woodson, 1966 Mustang
Best Engine – Kenneth McCoy, Abilene, 1957 BelAir
Best Interior – Mick Parkerson, Burleson, 1969 Camaro
Furthest Distance – Dwight Carnutt, 190 miles
First National Bank Pick – Ruthie Craven, 1974 Bronco
Flying A Museum Pick – Sterling Robertson, Abilene, 1930 Model A pickup
Wayne & Jane Award – Jan Banner ,1964 Ford Falcon convertible
Peoples Choice Car – Bryan Woodward, Breckenridge, 1956 Corvette
Peoples Choice Truck – Dylan Rhodes, Clyde,1972 C-10
Best of Show Car – Ron Rich, Crowley,1955 Chevy,
Best of Show Truck – Eddie Baugh, Clyde, 1942 REO
Best Burn-Out – Robbie Kitchens, Hico
Eagle Auto Sponsor Pick – Steve Longmire, Abilene, 1962 C-10
Category Winners
Original Car Pre ‘49 – 1. Claude and Melissa Boyd, Clyde,1940 Ford Dulux; 2. Phillip Perley, Cisco, 1934 Graham Blue Streak
Original Truck Pre ‘49 – 1. Eddie Bayh, Clyde, 1942 REO Truck
Original Car ‘49 Up – 1. Chris and Magh Bryant, Abilene, 1976 Chevy Impala; 2. Dennis Montoya, Abilene,1959 Cadillac Coupe deVillee
Ford Car’49 Up – 1. Bruce Davis, Abilene, 2004 Thunderbird Convertible; 2. Wayne White, Cross Plains, 1956 Thunderbird
Original Pontiac ‘49 Up – 1. C.W. Brown, Tuscola, 1974 Grand Prix; 2. Hatton Moore, Abilene, 1976 Grand Prix
Original Truck ‘49 Up – 1. Lucas Ringo, Albany, 1954 Chevy 3100 Pickup; 2. Frank Friddle,Breckenridge, 1969 Chevy C10
Classic Muscle Car – 1. David Ratliff, Baird, 1965 Mustang Fastback; 2. Jose Diaz, Clyde, 1985 Chevy Monte Carlo SS
Classic Camaro Muscle Car – 1. Mick Parkerson, Burleson, 1969 Chevy Camaro; 2. Bruce and Chase Belson, Weatherford, 1968 Chevy Camaro RS Convertible
Classic Pontiac Muscle Car – 1. Bruce Southey, Ft. Worth, 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400; 2. Lonnie and PeggyWatson, Weatherford, 1977 Pontiac CanAm
Classic Chevy – 1. Dale Winters, Clyde, 1938 Chevy 2-door Deluxe; 2. Barton Burgoon, Abilene, 1965 Chevy Impala
Classic Ford – 1. Thomas Toy, Abilene, 1972 Ford Bronco; 2. Mindy Simmons, Clyde, 1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe
Tri-Five 55-57 Chevy – 1. Ron Rich, Crowley, 1955 Chevy BelAir; 2. Steve Barnes, Woodson, 1956 Chevy BelAir
Street Rod Car Pre’49 – Joe West, Abilene,1932 Duece Roadster HiBoy; 2. Duane and Jill Allen, Clyde, 1927 Ford Roadster
Street RodTruck Pre’49 – Sterling P. Robertson, Ablilene, 1930 Ford Model A Pickup; 2. Diedra and Clifton Day, Weatherford, 1936 Ford Pickup
Custom Car Pre’68 – Anthony Castillo, Hawley, 1932 Ford 3 Window Coupe; 2. Jan Banner, Hawley, 1964 Ford Convertible
Classic Mustang – 1. Ian Shepherd, Abilene, 1969 Ford Mustang Convertible; 2. Ernie Doshier, Breckenridge, 1967 Ford Mustang
Modified Pickup ‘49-’54 – 1. Mark Odom, Abilene, 1949 Ford F1 Pickup
Modified Pickup’60-’66 – 1. Steve Longmire, Abilene, 1962 Chevy C-10 Pickup
Modified Pickup’67-’72 – 1. Dylan Rhodes, Abilene, 1972 Chevy C-10 Pickup; 2. Canyan Barnes, Woodson, 1972 Chevy Cheyenne
Modified Pickup ‘73-’90 – 1. Joe Polk, Abilene, 1987 Chevy R10; 2. Phil Schueller, Hawley, 1990 Chevy KS Blazer
Modern Muscle – 1. Kyme Logtensten, Abilene, 2007 Ford Shelby GT; 2. Rick Bailey, Abilene, 2015 Chevy Camaro RS
Corvettes – 1. Eddie Sanders, Abilene, 1966 Chevy Corvette Sting Ray Coupe; 2. Randa Doshier, Breckenridge, 1982 Chevy Corvette
Rat Rod – 1. Don Cantrell, Merkel, 1932 Chevy Converdat; 2. JB Evans, Tuscola, 1946 Studebaker M/5 Pickup
Imports – 1. Robert Rocha, Abilene, 1966 VW Beetle; 2. – Connie Michon, Clyde, 1962 VW Beetle
Unfinished – 1. Chandler Hartgraves, Clyde, 1971 GMC C1500
Motorcycle – 1. Joel Viertel, Moran, 2006 Heritage Soft tail;
2. Jody Campbell, Albany, 2019 HDStreet Glide Special
Special Interest – 1. Jack Dulin, Clyde, 2010 Jeep Wrangler; 2. – Kevin Hendley, Lubbock, 1978 Chevy C10
