Classic cars on display at Kiwanis club event
By Sue Hughes | For The Times-Post
PENDLETON — With the sounds of 50’s and 60’s music and the smell of K-burgers wafting through the air, people walked through Falls Park on Saturday looking at classic cars.
John Shull, organizer of the show, said “We have 158 cars this year.” The car show which is sponsored by Pendleton Kiwanis was the combined idea of John Carey and Neil Shull. The first show was in 2011. Tragically Shull died shortly after that. The Kiwanis decided to continue the car show in Shull’s memory.
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Dennis Johnson, 71, was showing off his 1969 Dodge Dart Swinger.
“My son Toby and I rebuilt this car, it took us 20 years,” he said.
Sitting with Johnson was his good friend, Larry Gardner, 88. This was the fourth year they have been showing their cars at the show. Gardner’s ‘29 Mercedes SSK rebuild won the People’s Choice award.
Rylee Ransom brought his 1939 Model A Ford.
“My great uncle and great grandpa rebuilt it,” Ransom said. “I have no idea how long it has been in our family.”
Dave Voelrathe has a 1955 Chevy that his wife found on eBay. Voelrathe’s son found an all-white pedal car and sent it to his dad. Voelrathe painted it to match and also had it on display.
Neil Shull’s son, John, took over running the car show 6 years ago. The Kiwanis donate all the proceeds to children’s causes in Madison County.
“I bought 1500 hamburgers and will probably sell out,” Carey said.
One of the traditions of the car show is the playing of the National Anthem. Immediately following the anthem, all the car owners rev their engines.
“It’s a community outlet,” Shull said. “The town of Pendleton has been very supportive of us.”
List of Winners
Best of Show – Sid Hiatt of Anderson – ’55 Buick Special
People’s Choice – Larry Gardner of Pendleton – ’29 Mercedes SSK Replica
Domestic Pre-40 – Les Graham of Elwood – ’29 Ford Sedan
Domestic 40-59 – Roger & Mary Eldridge of Fortville – No car info
Domestic 60-79 – Mike Kiefer of Noblesville – ’64 Studebaker Daytona Wagonaire
Domestic 80-99 – Odell Cantrell of Pendleton – ’86 Buick Grand National
Domestic 2000+ – Tony Love of Anderson – Chevy Cobalt
Import Pre-80 – Lee Spall of Pendleton – ’74 MG B
Import 80-2000 – Matt Cayton of Anderson – ’90 Volvo 240 Wagon
Import 2000+ – Melissa Garner of Mays – ’03 Jaguar XK8
Truck 2WD – Luke Matty of Knightstown – ’67 GMC Custom Pickup
Truck 4×4 – Jessie Gugel of Anderson – ’78 Ford F150
Ford – Larrey Haney of Fortville – ’55 Ford Country Squire
GM – Dwight House of Noblesville – ’70 Chevy Camaro
Mopar – Dane Bryant of Greenfield – ’68 Dodge Coronet R/T
Rat Rod – Dave Atwood of Frankton – ‘32 Ford Victoria
Hot Rod – Steve & Sharon Johnson of Pendleton – ’35 Chevy 3-Window Coupe
Motorcycle – Andrew Tilton of Pendleton – ’14 Harley Street Glide
Modified – Henry Long of Indianapolis – ’48 Cadillac Sedanette
Paint – Tony Price of Fortville – ’72 Chevy C10
Interior – John Cruser of Fishers – ’84 Chevy C10
Engine – Ted & Judy Williams of Richmond – ’69 Pontiac Firebird
Corvair – Rod Lasley of North Salem – ’64 Chevy Corvair Monza
Top 20:
Brad Templeton of Pendleton – ’23 Ford Model T
Chris Preissler of Sheridan – ’66 Chevy Corvair Monza
Doug & Debbie Brian of Lewisville – ’73 Plymouth Duster
Scott Litten of Chesterfield – ’71 Chevy Camaro Z28
Larry & Belinda Mabbit of Anderson – ’39 Chevy Master 85
Steve Hill of Centerville – ’67 Chevy Chevelle SS
Mike Kirby of Noblesville – ’34 Chevy Master
Terry George of Anderson – ’48 Ford 2-Door
Dean Kingery of Anderson – ’69 Chevy Camaro Z28
Brandon Poe of New Castle – ’14 Dodge Challenger R/T
Jason Glaze of Anderson – ’84 Pontiac Trans Am
Duane Kingery of Fishers – ’53 Chevy 3100
Phil Sunderland of Anderson – ’63 Chevy Impala Station Wagon
Jim Lloyd of Pendleton – ’49 Chevy Pickup
Old Man ZZ of Mays – ’71 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Jason Tinsley of Indianapolis – ’70 Chevy Chevelle
Andy Ebbert of Pendleton – ’82 Ford Mustang GT
Henry Downs of Rushville – ’66 Chevy Chevelle SS
Joe Hanshew of Pendleton – ’65 Chevy Corvette
Mike Rabideau of Westfield – ’62 Nash Metropolitan
