Ephrata car show winners announced

Cars polished until they glowed are a staple at the Eprhata Anything with Wheels Car Show and Shine, hosted by the Ephrata Chamber of Commerce last weekend. Car experts and aficionados - and people that just enjoy cool cars - gathered on C Street near the Grant County Courthouse for the event.
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by JOEL MARTIN
Staff Writer | July 20, 2023 1:30 AM

EPHRATA — Dennis Crossley has been awarded Best in Show at the 2023 Anything with Wheels Car Show and Shine, according to an announcement from the Ephrata Chamber of Commerce. Crossley won with his 2021 Corvette, sponsored by Pro Auto Repair. Crossley’s ’Vette also win the Kids Choice Award, sponsored by Summit Racing.

The other winners of the show are:

Best Pre-’30s: Kerry Taylor, 1901 Buick Horseless Carriage, MandH Glass

Best of the ’30s: Rick Darling, 1932 Ford Roadster, First Interstate Bank

Best of the ’40s: Bob and Judy Kent, 1941 Chevrolet Pickup, Washington Trust Bank

Best of the ’50s: Dave Robbins,, 1954 Ford Crestline Victoria, Water Pros Culligan

Best of the ’60s: Garth Dano, 1966 Pontiac GTO, Windermere Real Estate

Best of the ’70s: Jack McLaughlin, 1970 Pontiac GTO Judge, Time Out Pizza

Best of the ’80s: Frank and Barbara Schemp, 1985 El Camino, Goin Postal

Best of the ’90s: Venito Trujillo, 1995 Harley Davidson Dyna Glide, Bob and Peggy Muchlinski

Best Late Model: Dean Johnson, 2008 Corvette, Clear Choice Realty

Best Early Model Truck: Kelly Cash, 1956 Chevrolet 1/2 Ton, Tommer Construction

Best Late Model Truck: Richard Bittle, 1985 Chevrolet K5 Blazer, Pioneer Performance

Best Farm Vehicle: Rock Witte, 1949 Dodge Pickup, Farmers Insurance

Best Import: Kelly Moore, 2005 Lotus, O’Reilly Auto Parts

Best Motorcycle: Ernie Pack, 2010 Boss Hoss Trike, RBG Music

Best Host Vehicle: Kevin Danby, 1968 Mustang, Best Western Rama Inn

Best Interior: Larry Hutchinson, 1963 Studebaker Lark, Warren Clan

Most Unique: Jim Muldur, 1968 Chevrolet C-50, Clear Risk Solutions

Best Work in Progress: Peter Reeve, 1976 GMC High Sierra, AJ’s Performance Auto

Coolest Wheels: Steven Neel, 2006 Dodge Magnum SRT8, GRANCO Federal Credit Union

Best Engine: Robert Cole, 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle, Bob and Peggy Muchlinski

Most Likely to be Pulled Over: Matt Moore, 2000 Porsche Boxster S, State Farm Insurance

Best Low Rider: Essy Pina, 1984 Monte Carlo, M&H Glass

Loudest Pipes: Morgan Cruz, 2008 Corvette Z06, Beckie’s on 1st Avenue

Best Rat Rod: Johnathan Burke, 1963 Ford Falcon Rat Rod, Harr’s Cars

People’s Choice: Chris Avilla, 1994 Chevrolet S10, Ephrata Grocery Outlet

Fred Goetz Memorial: Erik Nielson, Chevrolet El Camino, Four Seasons Farm Supply