PENDLETON — Circle City Corvair Club, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, was featured in the annual Pendleton Kiwanis Kar Show recently.

“I chose to have the Corvair as the cover vehicle for the flyers in support and celebration of a club full of amazing people,” car show organizer John Shull said.

Shull said he’s been a Circle City Corvair Club member since 2017. He’s been a board member for several years and currently serves as secretary.

“These are highly underappreciated cars with amazing owners who love to come out and support causes. I felt they deserved a day in the spotlight to show off and teach people about the cars, since many people don’t know about them.”

The club has 70 members across Indiana, treasurer Rod Lasley said.

It meets monthly, takes road trips and participates in various car shows “to continue to bring attention to one of Chevrolet’s most revolutionary automobiles,” Lasley said.

“The air-cooled, 6-cylinder, rear-engine car was well ahead of its time during its 10 years of existence from 1960 through 1969.”

2024 Pendleton Kiwanis Kar Show Winners

Best of Show: Sid Hiatt of Anderson, 1955 Buick Special

People’s Choice: Larry Gardner of Pendleton, 1929 Mercedes SSK Replica

Domestic Pre-40: Les Graham of Elwood, 1929 Ford Sedan

Domestic 40-59: Roger and Mary Eldridge of Fortville, No car info

Domestic 60-79: Mike Kiefer of Noblesville, 1964 Studebaker Daytona Wagonaire

Domestic 80-99: Odell Cantrell of Pendleton, 1986 Buick Grand National

Domestic 2000+: Tony Love of Anderson, Chevy Cobalt

Import Pre-80: Lee Spall of Pendleton, 1974 MG B

Import 80-2000: Matt Cayton of Anderson, 1990 Volvo 240 Wagon

Import 2000+: Melissa Garner of Mays, 2003 Jaguar XK8

Truck 2WD: Luke Matty of Knightstown, 1967 GMC Custom Pickup

Truck 4×4: Jessie Gugel of Anderson, 1978 Ford F150

Ford: Larrey Haney of Fortville, 1955 Ford Country Squire

GM: Dwight House of Noblesville, 1970 Chevy Camaro

Mopar: Dane Bryant of Greenfield, 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T

Rat Rod: Dave Atwood of Frankton, 1932 Ford Victoria

Hot Rod: Steve and Sharon Johnson of Pendleton, 1935 Chevy 3-Window Coupe

Motorcycle: Andrew Tilton of Pendleton, 2014 Harley Street Glide

Modified: Henry Long of Indianapolis, 1948 Cadillac Sedanette

Paint: Tony Price of Fortville, 1972 Chevy C10

Interior: John Cruser of Fishers, 1984 Chevy C10

Engine: Ted & Judy Williams of Richmond, 1969 Pontiac Firebird

Corvair: Rod Lasley of North Salem, 1964 Chevy Corvair Monza

Top 20:

Brad Templeton of Pendleton, 1923 Ford Model T

Chris Preissler of Sheridan, 1966 Chevy Corvair Monza

Doug and Debbie Brian of Lewisville, 1973 Plymouth Duster

Scott Litten of Chesterfield, 1971 Chevy Camaro Z28

Larry and Belinda Mabbit of Anderson, 1939 Chevy Master 85

Steve Hill of Centerville, 1967 Chevy Chevelle SS

Mike Kirby of Noblesville, 1934 Chevy Master

Terry George of Anderson, 1948 Ford 2-Door

Dean Kingery of Anderson, 1969 Chevy Camaro Z28

Brandon Poe of New Castle, 2014 Dodge Challenger R/T

Jason Glaze of Anderson, 1984 Pontiac Trans Am

Duane Kingery of Fishers, 1953 Chevy 3100

Phil Sunderland of Anderson, 1963 Chevy Impala Station Wagon

Jim Lloyd of Pendleton, 1949 Chevy Pickup

Old Man ZZ of Mays, 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

Jason Tinsley of Indianapolis, 1970 Chevy Chevelle

Andy Ebbert of Pendleton, 1982 Ford Mustang GT

Henry Downs of Rushville, 1966 Chevy Chevelle SS

Joe Hanshew of Pendleton, 1965 Chevy Corvette

Mike Rabideau of Westfield, 1962 Nash Metropolitan