Car show draws 36 entries years ago
Marion Lions Club annual car show drew 36 entries this year.
"We average 32 a year, so we were pleased," said Doug Marler, organizer.
Threats of rain dissipated early, along with the damp, foggy morning. A big crowd was on hand to see the cars, as well as participate in citywide garage and sidewalk sales.
Best of show went to Bub Lovelady, Marion, with a 1931 Chevrolet.
Best paint was given to Mark Littel, Andale, for a 1969 Mustang Mach I.
Winners by class are:
1945 and older — 1. Rod Williams, Florence, 1927 Buick. 2. Ray Abrahams, Hillsboro, 1932 Chevrolet. 3. Gary Johnson, Hutchinson, 1941 Ford.
1946 to 1953 — 1. Monty Frazier, Wichita, 1950 Chevrolet Fleetline. 2. Mike Duerksen, Hillsboro, 1949 Plymouth.
1954 to 1963 — 1. David Silhan, 1963 Chevrolet Nova.
1964 and newer — 1. Richard Vogt, Halstead, 1974 AMC Matador. 2. Mark Littel, 1969 Mustang. 3. Dustin Johnson, Marion, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro.
Pickups — 1. Ken Nightingale, Galva, 1936 Chevrolet. 2. Greg Wolff, Herington, 1970 Chevrolet. 3. Al Church, Marion, 1934 Ford.
