The streets in Montesano were a flash of color and display with the over 200 entries to this years Historic Car Show, now running for 13 years.
Over the July 18 weekend the 13th annual Historic Montesano Car Show was held and brought over 200 cars to the streets of Montesano.
Organizer Dave Foss was exhausted and happy after the long awards ceremony standing in ninety-degree heat as the show closed out.
"This was one of our best years," said Foss.
Foss was joined by Miss Grays Harbor, Paige Kuhn, handing out the awards and charitable contributions to local non-profits. Then Kuhn headed off for a celebrity softball game for Special Olympics in the afternoon and Foss headed off with several cars in tow for the annual root-beer float run.
Here are the winners from the car show:
- Participants' Choice: John Ervin, Shelton, 1967 GTO
- People's Choice: Gerald Peterson, Central Park, 1923 Buick
- Mayor's Choice: Bruce Jones, Montesano, 1955 Chev Sedan Del.
- Police Chief's Choice: Dick & Nancy Wiss, Olympia, 1940 Buick
- Fire Chief's Choice: Les Rodgers, Shelton, 1966 Chevelle
- Ranger's Choice: Marv Zillyett, Montesano, 1955 Thunderbird
- Fosses Fav. 5: John Ervin, Shelton, 1967 GTO
- Fosses Fav. 5: Kay Comin, Montesano, 1964 Thunderbird
- Fosses Fav. 5: Brad Joachim, Centralia, 1948 Chev
- Fosses Fav. 5: David Weaver, Shelton, 1970 Malibu
- Fosses Fav. 5: Louie Richardson, Tenino, 1953 Studebaker
- John Fox Auctioneer: Bill&Judy Schwalbe, Tumwater,1958 Impala
- Vaughan Co: Jack Porter, Olympia, 1964 Impala SS
- Five Star: Clark & Paula Waitt, Montesano, 1929 Ford
- Titus-Will Chevrolet: Chris Lorton, Spanaway, 1972 Nova
- Gepetto's: Chuck Bleichner, Rochester, 1955 Olds 88
- Propane Etc: Jim Meyers, Ocean Park, 1966 Corvette
- Rockin' Deuce: Gerald Peterson, Central Park, 1923 Buick
- Avon/Alice Hutchinson: Rick Yarber, Olympia, 1967 Camaro
- Edward Jones/Steve Poler:Bud Graves,Winlock,1950 Chev Pickup
- Edward Jones/Brandon Klinger: Mike Brucker, Olympia,1929 Ford
- TZ's Brewed Awakenings: Joe Burich, Central Park, 1955 Cadillac
- Wynooche Meats & Deli:Shawn Madrid, Montesano,1968 Mustang
- Timberland Bank: Don & Terry Johnson, Elma, 1967 Chevelle SS
- Montesano Moose: David Parks, Montesano, 1931 Ford Truck
- Montesano Farm & Home: Jack Inglin, Raymond, 1931 Chev
- Holcomb Upholstery: Gene Hoosier, Shelton, 1969 Bronco
- Bee Hive Restaurant: Chuck Erwin, Central Park, 1956 Bel Air
- Hot Shots Espresso: Tony Halekakis, Aberdeen, 1957 Bel Air
- Westside Pizza, Steve Reames, Hoquiam, 1932 Ford
- Earley Tire: Robert Reeves, Hoquiam, 1962 Chev C-10
- Subway: Rich Erickson, Centralia, 1962 Corvette
- Charlie's Sports Bar: Rick & Fae Milbourn, Hoquiam,1963 Comet
- NAPA: Jeanne & Bill Birney, Hoodsport, 1930 Ford Pickup
- Harbor Awards: Rick & Fae Milbourn, Hoquiam, 1979 AMC Spirit
- B & B Automotive: Ron & Marva Whitaker, Lacey, 1966 Comet
- Magic Auto: Tim McAvoy, Spokane, 1979 F250 Ranger
- Dennis Co: Carolyn Randall, Olympia, 1957 Bel Air
- Pick-Rite: Bruce Madison, Central Park, 1955 Chev Sedan Del.
- Olympus Rally: Kori Kingery, Elma, 1942 Dodge Rat Rod
- OCCU: Sammy Partlow, Olympia, 1965 Valiant
- Lindley Financial: Ken Strom, Central Park, 1957 Bonneville
- Umpqua Bank: Jerry Scott, Bremerton, 1948 Chev Sedan Del.
- Montesano Quick Stop: Bob Lutz, Montesano, 1972 Chevelle
- Tracy's Print Shop: Gil Stork, Aberdeen, 1970 Camaro
- MIdnight Cruizers: David Boling, Shelton, 1967 Chevelle SS
- Summit Pacific: Larry&Cathy Rhoades, Rochester,1956 Crown Vic
- Mary's River Lumber: David Lopeman, Shelton, 1956 Nomad
- Valu-Drug: Louise Nixon, Montesano, 1962 Skylark
- Friday Night Poker Run: Fred Scott
- Poker Walk A: Sheryl Seggern
- Poker Walk B: John Perry
- Worst Hand: Carol Sayer
- Long Distance: Tim McAvoy, Spokane
Other cars came from as far away as Port Townsend, Bothell, Black Diamond, Spanaway, and from all over Grays Harbor, Thurston, Pacific and Mason Counties.
See the Historic Montesano Car Show Facebook page for more pictures of the cars and winners.