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RETRO. This 1958 CRC Retro-vette garnered a lot of attention during the ninth annual Washtucna Classic Auto Show. Owner Jim Coleman of Moscow, received the open entry award for his retro, two-tone vehicle. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson
Car enthusiasts and local community members strolled down Main Street in Washtucna last weekend, enjoying the diverse selection of vehicles entered into the ninth annual Washtucna Classic Auto Show.
The new location was well received by attendees and participants, and there are hopes for the show to continue growing in the future.
A wide selection of vendors provided a variety of products across the street from the cars, pickups and motorcycles registered for the event.
Students from the Washtucna Band sold food out of the concession booth as a fundraiser, while Memories Diner served up a variety of foods for those in attendance and donated a portion of the proceeds to the band students.
Throughout the day, raffle drawings and door prizes were distributed. Before the conclusion of the event, 14 awards were presented to participants.
In the 4x4 category, the Washtucna Fire Department won with their 1989 Uni Mog. Gerry Schoesler, Ritzville, received the award for the best foreign vehicle for a 1974 VW Thing.
In the modified/hot rod division, Bob Castaneda of Oakland, California, won with the most unique vehicle at the event, a 1988 Radio Flyer.
Trevor Ahlers from Walla Walla won the best motorcycle with a 2014 Victory Cross Country Tour.
Shorty Maxson of Coeur d’Alene won the Rat Rod division with her 1934 Plymouth. In the open entry contest, Jim Coleman of Moscow, Idaho, received the award for his 1958 Corvette with a 2012 frame.
In the 1900-1949 car division, Rod Kinch from Washtucna received the first place award with his 1941 Chevy.
Maxson received her second award of the day for the best truck in the 1900-1949 division with a 1937 Ford Plu.
The winner of the 1950-1975 car category was Chris Jamison from Spokane Valley with a 1968 Mercury Cougar.
The 1950-1975 truck winner was Jim Brode, Lind, with his 1957 Chevrolet 3100.
In the 1976-present car category, the winner was David Williams of Othello with his 2014 Chevy Camaro. The winner of the 1976-present pickup was Kerry Wahl of Lind with a 1977 Chevy 1500.
The Best of Show car award was presented to Karen and David Bauman of Washtucna for their classic 1957 Buick Super.
The Participant’s Choice award went to Brent and Jerri Potts of Prescott for the 1964 Dotson 320 pickup.
For more information about the event, visit http://www.washtucna.com.
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