Car show beats the rain, brings the fun

AMENIA — The Amenia Lions kept their fingers crossed on Sunday, Sept. 25, that the weather would cooperate as they held the 10th Annual Community Classic Car Show at Four Brothers Drive-In Theatre. It did, to a point.

Everyone knows that classic car enthusiasts generally don’t take their “babies” out in adverse weather, so the turnout was a little less than previous years. However, as the day would have it more than 50 cars roared in and enjoyed a morning of music, car trivia contests, raffle prizes, fun and judging.

Master of Ceremony, Larry Moore, welcomed everyone, thanked the generous sponsors and kept the ball rolling amid some light-hearted heckling. The entire club also bid a touching farewell to Lion Wayne Euvrard after 43 years of service as he and his wife, Cami, will be relocating to South Carolina.

As the rain pushed in, raffle prizes and trophies were awarded. The judges had a difficult time choosing among so many wonderful entries and appreciated the efforts of the 2022 judges that included Jack Gregory, Dane Medici, and John Perotti.

Robin Vogel knows her 1966 Ford Mustang very well, inside and out —  she built the engine. Photo submitted

The classic cars all had their own charms, inviting spectators to imagine the history they’ve seen. Photo submitted

The winner of Best in Show was James Whalen, who accepted his award from Amenia Lions President Jessica Moore. It appeared the day belonged to the trucks in 2022. Whalen was chosen by the spectators for “Best in Show” with his 1977 Ford Pickup with a very close tie for second between E.J. Brazee from Millerton with his 1993 Dodge Pickup W150 and Jean Kearns from West Cornwall with a 1979 Chevy Pickup. Photo submitted

Hoods open, ready and waiting for judging.  Photo submitted

Club President Jessica Moore gave Lee Bates from Dover Plains the 2nd Place award with her 1966 Ford Mustang in the 1961 to 1980 category. Photo submitted

Robin Vogel knows her 1966 Ford Mustang very well, inside and out —  she built the engine. Photo submitted

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