Annual car show draws 202 vintage classics

    Despite temperatures upward in the 90s, the North Country Cruisers annual Show ‘n Shine event at the Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum was well attended, with 202 cars registered in the show, excluding member’s vehicles, which would be a total of 250 vehicles.
    “If it wasn’t for all of our families and volunteers who helped, the show wouldn’t have been as successful as it was,” said Tim McAtee, show chairman. “We also would like to thank all of our sponsors who help year after year with the show.”
GRABBING A MEMORY – Above, Lee Long takes a photograph for his scrapbook of the vintage cars on hand at the North Country Cruisers’ annual Show ‘n Shine at the Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum on Aug. 28-29.
    On the grounds was the Veteran’s Van, which assisted more than 20 veterans for a variety of programs, along with others who visited the van.
    Scott St. Peter garnered the People’s Choice Award with his F150 pickup, while Robert Russell took the Best of Show honors with his 2003 Chevy Silverado.
    Winners of the pre-‘50s class were: first, Ken Stanke, 1947 Chrysler Coupe; second, “Moon” Mullins, 1929 Ford pickup and third, Paul and Linda Brown, 1926 Model T.
    1950s: first, Wayne Crosby, 1955 Chevy Belair; second, Matthew Bragdon, 1951 Studebaker and third, Larry Nelson, 1951 Mercury.
    1960s: first, Bonny Folsom, 1964 Chevy; second, Bill and Linda Small, 1960 Chevrolet and third, Sonny Hornsbrook, 1964 Chevy SS.
    1970s: first, Albert Raymond, 1970 Plymouth Roadrunner; second, Wayne Banister, 1974 Pontiac 400 and third, Raymond McAvoy, 1974 Nova.
    1980s: first, Ricky Nelson, 1980 Z28 Camaro; second, Vint Cassidy, 1983 Chevy El Camino and third, Gregory Grant, 1989 Pontiac Trans Am.
    1990s to present: first, Cindy Goodine, 2010 Dodge Challenger; second, Randy and Paula Mulherin, 2001 Monte Carlo and third, Jerry Hinson, 2000 Camaro SS.
    Muscle Cars: first, Sylvanus Pearce, 1967 Ford Fairlane; second, Terry Johnson, 1973 Dodge Challenger and third, Jean and Guy Ayotte, 1968 Ford Torino.
    Street Rods: first, Paul Hasselman, 1932 Chevrolet; second, Allen and Judy Lounsbury, 1940 Hudson and third, Jeff and Andrea Conelle, 1942 Dodge Club Coupe.
    Mustangs: first, Paul Vokey, 1999 Mustang; second, George and Carol Smith, 1965 Mustang and third, George Knorr, 1969 Ford.
, A gentleman checks out the engine of a classic truck.
    Pickups 1973 and older: first, Paul and Lynn Ward, 1933 Chevrolet; second, Geoff and Jill Togwell, 1963 Chevy and third, Scott St. Peter, 1956 F-100.
    Pickups 1974 and newer: first, Robert Russell, 2003 Chevy Silverado; second, Cole Brown, 1991 GMC Sonoma and third, Tom McAvoy, 1977 Sierra Classic.
    Foreign: first, Pete and Darlene Kinney, VW Type 3; second, Wilda Koman, 1978 MG and third, James Smith, Porsche.
    Special Interest: first, Dave Brown, 1937 Chevy Tow Truck; second and third, Wayne Campbell, 1926 Model T and 1916 Model T.
    Convertibles; first, Raymond Michaud, 1969 Olds Cutlass; second, Ralph Conway and third, Terry Leavitt, 1963 Pontiac Lemans.
    Corvettes: first, Steve Hitchcock, 1961; second, Terry Wade, 1968 Sting Ray and third, Paul Spinney, 2001.
    Big Rigs: first, James Sholler, 1946 Chevy; second, Barrett and James Westerdahl, 1997 Peterbilt.
    Under Construction: first, Rachel Carmichael, 1935 Ford pickup; second, Jeff and Marylou Kivler, 1977 Datsun and third, Sheila and Keith Murchie, 1964 Pontiac GTO.
    Motorcycles: first, Richard Fazio, 1972 Trike; second, Gerald and Leona Michaud, 1964 Suzuki and third, Tony Rogers, 2006 Yamaha.
    Four-door Cruisers: first, Sonja and Marvin Harriman, 1956 Dodge Coronet; second, Malcolm House, 1956 Cadillac and third, Ron and Jean Trott, 1973 Gran Torino.
    Kids Stuff: first, Dustin DeMerchant, Murray Pedal Tractor; second, Michael Paul Taylor, 1955 Chevy and third, Logan Morley, 1955 T-Bird.
    Antique Tractors: first, Joseph Narducci, 1950 John Deere.
    Sheila Murchie won the car seat, while the 50/50 winner was Pam Oakes. Driving the longest distance were Bill and Linda Small of Maine and the Red Neck Rodders of New Brunswick, Canada.
    The best club attendance went to the Red Neck Rodders.