There were 248 entries at the 17th annual Historic Montesano Car Show, up from last year’s total. All manner of classic cars lined Main Street and branched out onto East and West Broadway and down First Street, drawing hundreds of spectators on a warm, cloudless Saturday.
More than 50 awards were presented in the afternoon, including Montesano Mayor Vini Samuel’s nod for her favorite, Tom Skinner’s 1929 Buick. The Police Chief’s Choice award went to Chuck Jenkins for his 1971 Chevelle, the Fire Chief’s to Jerry Tech’s 1965 F-250, and the Lake Sylvia Ranger’s Choice to Joe Rogerson and his 1966 Mustang.
Taking the People’s Choice Award was a 1962 Impala entered by Jason Meneely; the Participant’s Choice Award went to Carol Wiss and her 1953 Crown Victoria.
There was a lot going on Saturday in downtown Montesano. Along with the hundreds of classic cars, the kids got to enjoy the annual Summer Kidsfest in Fleet Park. There were bounce houses and inflatable slides, face painting, and a Home Depot craft table. The Montesano Fire Department had their trucks parked on First Street, and kids were welcome to explore the big rigs and even try their hand at hitting a target with a fire hose.
The Saturday Morning Market and its vendors made way by moving their variety of wares to West Marcy Avenue for the day.
17th annual Historic Montesano Car Show award winners:
Long Distance: Joe Rogerson, Custer, Washington
Friday Night Cruise-In trivia: Edwin Zillyett
Club Participation: (tie) Push Rods and Kitsap Klassics
B&B Automotive: Don Muhlhauser, 1994 F150
Bank of the Pacific: Linda & Russ Becker, 1953 F100 Rat Rod
Bee Hive Restaurant: Hal & Gail Arnold, 1934 Ford Sport Sedan
Cut Rate Auto Parts: Terry & Susy Pratt, 1956 Dodge Coronet
Earley Tire Point S: Steve & Judy Gibler, 1973 Gran Torino
Edward Jones (Steve Poler): Pat Russell, 1965 GTO
The Fishin Hole: Dean & Donnie Burton, 1955 Bel Air
Flamingos of Black Lake: Art Tanner, 1978 MGB
Embellishing (Pam Foss): Bob Mayhew, 1956 Olds Super 88
Fournier Insurance Solutions: Eric Meyn, 1972 Dodge Demon
Gene’s Stop & Go: Kenny & Kathy Durkee, 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk
Gepetto’s: Jon Atwood, 1977 Coupe de Ville
Hotshots Espresso: Jack Sutherby, 1969 Camaro
J&J Extreme Auto Body: Vicki & Bill Huennekens, 1935 Chev
Debbi Klingelhoffer Agency: Dale & Linda Brant, 1950 Chev Fleetline
John Fox, Auctioneer: Jeff LaBreck, 1930 Ford AA truck
Magic Auto Repair: Amy Chaney, 1959 Ford Anglia
Midnight Cruizers: Matt Dickson, 1969 Camaro SS
Montesano Farm & Home: Kory Kingery, 1942 Dodge Rat Rod
Montesano Moose Lodge #1210: Dave Dalley, 1955 Chev
Montesano Quick Stop 76: Jack Williams, 1934 Ford Roadster
Montesano Vision Center: David & Linda Moehrke: 1967 VW truck
NAPA: Steve Flemetis, 1926 Ford truck
Olympus Rally: Justin Sutherby, 1989 Nissan Skyline GTR
Organics 101 Market: John Ervin, 1967 GTO
PBM Trucking: Fred & Karen Sorger, 1959 Impala
Pick-Rite Thriftway: Thomas Lovell, 1958 Impala
Pile Up on the Hill: John Hubler, 1950 Olds 88
Price & Price Realty (Debora Wood): Mike Dermond, 1940 Ford Woody
Propane Etc: Todd Connell, 1955 Studebaker President
Harbor Awards: Bill Justis, 1952 Chev Sedan Delivery
Harbor Awards: Joe & Beth Pavletich, 1934 Ford Tudor
Vini E. Samuel, Attorney at Law: Don Palesivich, 1940 Packard
State Farm Insurance (Duane Lovell): Keith & Sharon Shoemaker, 1936 Chev
Subway: Marvin Ulakovich, 1965 Mustang
Summit Pacific Medical Center: Ed Simmons, 1940 Ford
Timberland Bank: Doug & Debbie Thumma, 1933 Ford Woody
Titus-Will Chevrolet/Cadillac:Leo & Louise Nixon,1962 Skylark
Tracy’s Print Shop: Kenny Coffey, 1969 Chevelle SS
Umpqua Bank: Eric & Holly Jensen, 1965 Mustang
Vaughan Co: Jason Poukkula, 1951 GMC
Westside Pizza: Allan Foglesong, 1969 Camaro SS
Wynoochee River Winery & Gardens: MIke Mattson, 1937 Chev pickup
Mayor’s Choice: Tom Skinner, 1929 Buick
Police Chief’s Choice: Chuck Jenkins,1971 Chevelle
Fire Chief’s Choice: Jerry Tech, 1965 F250
Lake Sylvia Ranger’s Choice: Joe Rogerson, 1966 Mustang
People’s Choice: Jason Meneely, 1962 Impala
Participant’s Choice: Carol Wiss, 1953 Ford Victoria
DAN HAMMOCK | GRAYS HARBOR NEWS GROUP There were 248 classic cars at the Historic Montesano Car Show Saturday. Here some of the hundreds who caught the show walk along West Broadway in front of the Montesano Courthouse.
DAN HAMMOCK | GRAYS HARBOR NEWS GROUP Main Street in Montesano was packed well into Saturday afternoon for the Historic Montesano Car Show. There were 248 entries this year, up from last year, and the show covered North and South Main streets, and several blocks of Broadway. At the same time, the Saturday Market was going on West Marcy Avenue, where it moved to make room for the bounce houses and other kids’ entertainment that took over Fleet Park for the day.
DAN HAMMOCK | GRAYS HARBOR NEWS GROUP The interior of a Mustang, one of many classics on display at the Historic Montesano Car Show Saturday.
DAN HAMMOCK | GRAYS HARBOR NEWS GROUP There were 248 entries in the 2019 Historic Montesano Car Show Saturday, including these parked along North Main Street across from City Hall.
DAN HAMMOCK | GRAYS HARBOR NEWS GROUP A convertible 1958 Chevrolet Impala owned by Thomas Lovell picked up the Pick-Rite Thriftway award at the Historic Montesano Car Show Saturday.
DAN HAMMOCK | GRAYS HARBOR NEWS GROUP The Montesano Kids Summerfest took over Fleet Park during the Historic Montesano Car Show Saturday, pushing the Saturday morning market onto West Marcy Avenue. There was face painting, bounce houses and a Home Depot craft table, and the Montesano Fire Department let kids explore the trucks and try their hand at working a fire hose.
