Ephrata car show winners announced
JOEL MARTIN | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 2 years, 9 months AGO
Cars polished until they glowed are a staple at the Eprhata Anything with Wheels Car Show and Shine, hosted by the Ephrata Chamber of Commerce last weekend. Car experts and aficionados - and people that just enjoy cool cars - gathered on C Street near the Grant County Courthouse for the event.
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EPHRATA — Dennis Crossley has been awarded Best in Show at the 2023 Anything with Wheels Car Show and Shine, according to an announcement from the Ephrata Chamber of Commerce. Crossley won with his 2021 Corvette, sponsored by Pro Auto Repair. Crossley’s ’Vette also win the Kids Choice Award, sponsored by Summit Racing.
The other winners of the show are:
Best Pre-’30s: Kerry Taylor, 1901 Buick Horseless Carriage, MandH Glass
Best of the ’30s: Rick Darling, 1932 Ford Roadster, First Interstate Bank
Best of the ’40s: Bob and Judy Kent, 1941 Chevrolet Pickup, Washington Trust Bank
Best of the ’50s: Dave Robbins,, 1954 Ford Crestline Victoria, Water Pros Culligan
Best of the ’60s: Garth Dano, 1966 Pontiac GTO, Windermere Real Estate
Best of the ’70s: Jack McLaughlin, 1970 Pontiac GTO Judge, Time Out Pizza
Best of the ’80s: Frank and Barbara Schemp, 1985 El Camino, Goin Postal
Best of the ’90s: Venito Trujillo, 1995 Harley Davidson Dyna Glide, Bob and Peggy Muchlinski
Best Late Model: Dean Johnson, 2008 Corvette, Clear Choice Realty
Best Early Model Truck: Kelly Cash, 1956 Chevrolet 1/2 Ton, Tommer Construction
Best Late Model Truck: Richard Bittle, 1985 Chevrolet K5 Blazer, Pioneer Performance
Best Farm Vehicle: Rock Witte, 1949 Dodge Pickup, Farmers Insurance
Best Import: Kelly Moore, 2005 Lotus, O’Reilly Auto Parts
Best Motorcycle: Ernie Pack, 2010 Boss Hoss Trike, RBG Music
Best Host Vehicle: Kevin Danby, 1968 Mustang, Best Western Rama Inn
Best Interior: Larry Hutchinson, 1963 Studebaker Lark, Warren Clan
Most Unique: Jim Muldur, 1968 Chevrolet C-50, Clear Risk Solutions
Best Work in Progress: Peter Reeve, 1976 GMC High Sierra, AJ’s Performance Auto
Coolest Wheels: Steven Neel, 2006 Dodge Magnum SRT8, GRANCO Federal Credit Union
Best Engine: Robert Cole, 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle, Bob and Peggy Muchlinski
Most Likely to be Pulled Over: Matt Moore, 2000 Porsche Boxster S, State Farm Insurance
Best Low Rider: Essy Pina, 1984 Monte Carlo, M&H Glass
Loudest Pipes: Morgan Cruz, 2008 Corvette Z06, Beckie’s on 1st Avenue
Best Rat Rod: Johnathan Burke, 1963 Ford Falcon Rat Rod, Harr’s Cars
People’s Choice: Chris Avilla, 1994 Chevrolet S10, Ephrata Grocery Outlet
Fred Goetz Memorial: Erik Nielson, Chevrolet El Camino, Four Seasons Farm Supply
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