The Return to Renton Car Show went off without a hitch Sunday and even got a bit of a spotlight with the added bonus of nice weather for the outdoor event.
Money raised from the car show will support the Renton Police Department Youth Fund. Organizers are still counting the proceeds, but say that figure is close to the $13,000 that was raised last year.
There were more than 400 classic cars on display and at least 3,000 spectators in addition to the car owners, said event organizers.
A 1948 Crosley Wagon known as the “Tiki Taxi” was this year’s crowd pleaser drawing the attention of many visitors.
A touching moment for Jim Medzegian, event organizer, was when the Steve Maxwell Memorial Trophy was won by Tamara Ottinger of the Highlands for her yellow 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger muscle car. Ottinger and her husband were close friends of Maxwell, a longtime deputy sheriff, community leader and husband of Rep. Marcie Maxwell. Steve Maxwell passed away in March of 2010 and the trophy was given in his honor.
Feedback from the show has all been positive. At the event a couple was so moved by its success that they donated $1,000 on the spot, said Medzegian.
“Everybody felt like it was a well oiled machine, running,” said Ryan Runge, event organizer.
Winner’s List:
Classy Cruiser, Jim Corner, 1958 Chev Corvette
Cool Chrome, Fred Ajeto, 1968 Camaro SS
Favorite Pre-1940’s, Ollie Burton, 1925 Buick Master Six Four Door
Favorite 1940’s, Jim Harris, 1948 Plymouth convertible
Favorite 1950’s, Keith Simmonds, 1955 Chev Belair convertible
Favorite 1960-1964, Don Olsen, 1963 Buick Riviera
Favorite 1965-1969, Tim McCullough, 1967 Shelby Cobra
Favorite 1970’s, Thurman Chinn, 1970 Plymouth Cuda
Favorite 1980’s and Newer, Sean McGiff, 1996 BMW
Favorite American Motorcycle, Sheila Young, 2007 War Eagle
Favorite Luxury, Denny & Bernie Dochnahl, 1934 Packard
Favorite Metric Motorcycle, Tracy Getty, 2009 Ural Gear-up Sahara
Favorite to Drive Down Memory Lane, Henry Pang, 1949 MG TC
Favorite to Play in the Dirt In, David Balance, 1975 Ford Bronco
Favorite Work In Progress, Dennis Myers, 1955 S/T Series Chev pick up
Founder’s Award, Roger Clements, 1958 Mercury CHP
Groovy Graphics, Will Hoffard, 1957 Nash Metropolitan
Impressive Import, Alan Lee, 1979 Toyota Cressida
Inviting Interior, Clifford Holland, 1976 Dodge Street Van
Jazzie Japanese Import, Doug Foster, 2003 Acura RSX Type-S
Lotsa Muscle, Rick Williams, 1941 Willy’s Coupe
Lusciously Low, Fuss Lindford, 1938 Chevy Coupe
Luvable License Plate, Bill Gaw, 1973 Volvo 1800 ES – plate is “SWEDEST”Wild
Makes Me Smile, Dunn the Pinstriper, 1948 Crosley Wagon “Tiki Taxi”
Most Likely to Get a Ticket, Bill Bagley, 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
Outstanding Orphan, Ana Haley, 1949 Plymouth Convertible
Phantastic Paint, Gene and Sue Busroe, 1955 Chevy Series II Stepside
Quickest Ride, Dan Feighner, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
Renton’s Finest, Michelle Banner, 1932 Ford Phaeton
Ride I’d Sell My House For, Mike & Norma Thompson, 1958 Cadillac Eldorado
Slickest Oldie, George Billings, 1936 Ford five window coupe
Splendid Survivor, Jeff Huffman, 1970 Superbird
Trickest Truck, Kitty Mansfield, 1951 Chevy 3100
Whata Hot Rod!, Martin Sampson, 1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe
Best of Show, Jerome Drzazkowski, 1957 Chevy 2 door hard top
People’s Choice, Dave Bowden, 1941 Willys Couple
Steve Maxwell Memorial Trophy, Tamara Ottinger, 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger
