There were 200 cars registered, along with the North Country Cruisers’ vehicles and the Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum’s vintage tractor collection and some late arrivals boosted the overall number to around 250 units on display.
“This is a new record in spite of nearly $4 a gallon gas prices,” said Tim McAtee, show chairman. “It was perfect weather and we sold out the food booth and T-shirts, so the sponsors got lots of advertising.”
The President’s Memorial Trophy was presented to the family of Dick Morton, who was a club friend and supporter.
Other special awards were The Best of Show winner was Shawn Zotynia, 1953 Ford sedan, while the Peoples’ Choice was won by Malcolm Ford, 2005 Mustang GT.
Best Interior, Shawn Zotynia; best import, Pete Kinney; best paint, Carol Williams; best Ford, Tracy Nichols; Best Chevy, Bill Dempsey; Best Dodge, Gary Ruff and Kids’ Choice, Dean Grivois. Shayna Bartman was the winner of the child safety seat giveaway.
The ice cream cruise drew 47 cars and many of those in attendance participated in fun activities held during the two-day event. Rachael Marshall won the teeter-totter game with a time of 7.6 seconds, while Joel Redman won Saturday’s Blind Driving Challenge and Toni Sherwood won Sunday’s challenge, beating her husband and all other competitors.
“Everyone watching said she drove faster with the blind fold on than off,” laughed McAtee. “We want to thank Houlton Power Sports for the use of the 4×4 side-by-side.”
Throughout the weekend, the North Country Cruisers had plenty for adults and children to do while checking out the vintage vehicles. Children were able to break open a piñata made by Paula Dahlk.
“They got lots of candy,” smiled McAtee.
The ballot crew, according to McAtee, did an “outstanding job” getting the results promptly.
The top winner of the Pre-50s category was Wayne Campbell, taking first place with his 1916 Ford and second place with his 1926 Ford. Finishing third was Gerald and Leona Michaud with their 31 1/2 Graham.
In the 1950s division, first place went to Shawn Zotynia, 1953 Ford sedan; second, Wayne Crosby, 1955 Chevy and third, Dave and Bobbie Pryrocli, 1956 Mercury.
Winners of the 1960s category, first, Wesley Bucklin, 1969 Roadrunner; second, Sonny Hornbrook, 1964 Chevy SS and third, Bonnie Folsom, 1960 Impala.
For the 1970s, first, Charlie Lane, 1970 Hemi-Cuda; second, Shelly Murchie, 1974 Camaro and third, Raymond McAvoy, 1974 Chevy Nova.
First in the 1980s division, Bev and Phil Nason, 1987 Buick Grand National; second, John Britton, 1981 Camaro and third, Ann Cassidy, 1983 El Camino.
Top in the 1990 to current model category, first, Gary Smith, 2003 Chrysler Sebring; second, Randy and Paula Mulherian, 2001 Monte Carlo and third, Carol Williams, 2011 Chevy Camaro.
In the Muscle Car division, first, Raymond Michaud, 1969 Olds Cutlass; second, Frank Desjardins, 1971 Chevy Chevelle and third, Skip Moran, 2008 Cobra.
Street Rods, first, Paul Hasselman, 1932 Chevy Coupe; second, Alan Lounsbury, 1940 Hudson and third, Pam Oaks, 1939 Chevy Coupe.
In the Mustangs, first, George Smith, 1965 Mustang; second, Ginger King and third, Malcolm Ford, 2005 Mustang.
Pickups 1973 and older, first, Reed Campbell, 1936 Ford; second, Don Moore, 1952 Chevy and third, Mitch La Forest, 1968 Chevy C-10.
Pickups 1974 and newer, first, Josh Murchie, Big Yella; second, Peter and Darlene Kinney, 1974 Ford F 150 and third, Tom McAvoy, GMC Sierra.
Foreign vehicles, all makes, first, Peter and Darlene Kinney, 1969 Volkswagon Type 3; second, “Champ,” 1974 Volkswagon Super Beetle and third, Geraldine Khan, 2008 Mazda.
Special Interest category, first, Sylvanus Pierce, 1964 Thunderbird; second, Joe Cupozzi, 1943 IHC M-W-4-233 and George Rettit, 1955 Wileys.
Convertibles, first, Bernard St. Amand, 1964 Comet; second, Jim Chandler, 1965 Buick and third, Malissa Carter, 1972 Chevy.
Corvettes, first, Steve Hitchcock, 1961 Corvette; second, Terry Wade, 1971 Corvette and third, Terry Larson, 1968 Sting Ray.
Big Rigs, first, Ron Schriver.
Under Construction, first, Peter and Darlene Kinney, 1970 VW Type 3; second, Carl Delong, 1976 Ford Maverick and third, Leroy and Jackie Colella, 1966 Chevelle SS.
Motorcycles, first, Gary Meritt, 1912 Indian; second, Jim Quark, 1999 Harley and third, Gerald and Leona Michaud, 1954 Suzuki.
Four-door cruisers, first, Marvin and Sonya Harriman, 1956 Dodge; second, Vinton Cassidy, 1955 Chevy and third, Larry Nelson, 1951 Mercury.
Kids Stuff, first, Isaiah and Abel Murchie, pedal car; second, Nolan and Felicity Murchie, 1965 GTO and third, Reyty Saucier, Western Auto tractor truck.
Antique tractors, first, Bob Bartlett; second, Del Hastey and third, Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum.
McAtee said plans are already under way for next year’s show.
“We would like to include getting a pedal car for the kid’s games so they can have their own versions of the teeter-totter and Blind Driving Challenge,” he said. “We are looking forward to next year, any ideas can be given to a club member.”
McAtee also thanked the Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum for its hospitality, along with David Hersey, who provided the music.
A Leaf Peeping Cruise will be held at the beginning of October, depending upon the weather. Anyone can join the cruise. For more information, call a club member or McAtee at 532-8692.
