“Best of Winners”

Best of Show                       Randy Walker 1969 Ford Torino
Best Paint                            Terry Hill 1973 Cuda
Best Truck                            Stan Allen 1990 K5 Blazer
Best Import                          Bob Kindred 1958 MG Roadster
Best New Gen                     Lou Brichetto 2007 Mustang GT
Best Muscle                        Sam Emerson 1967 Chevelle SS 396
Best Classic                        Larry Stevenson 1939 Ford Tudor Sedan Deluxe
Best Motorcycle                  Roman Leal 2005 Harley Lowrider
Best Engine                        Gary Fox 1972 Oldsmobile $$@
Best Specialty                     James Kizer 1965 VW Beetle

 “Top 10 Judged”

John Fishbeck   1965 Mercury Comet
Mel Willsey       1965 Ford Fairlane
Bob Patton       1955 Chevy 210
John Glick        1967 Ford Mustang
Dennis Pruitt    1955 Ford T-Bird
Duane Mack      1958 Chevy Impala
Mike Hubenthal 1968 Dodge Charger
Roger Heldman 1970 Dodge Charger
Anthony Pacheco 1999 Astro Van
Jill Upton           1969 Dodge Swinger

By Brett Hickman

​The Southsider Voice-sponsored September cruise-in demonstrated that summer is still alive with car enthusiasts. Over 75 classic, restored, customized cars and hot-rods, including a great array of Ford Mustangs, were displayed free-of-charge on a fantastic early September evening.

In its sixth season, the popular cruise-ins are held on the first Friday of each month from May through October beginning at 6 p.m. There's no entry-fee for car buffs to show off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. Visitors are welcome to tour the parking lot and admire the vehicles.

The event that attracts enthusiasts is organized and hosted by The Southsider Voice’s publisher and owner, Kelly Sawyers, in Beck Service Center’s parking lot, at the southeast corner of Madison and Edgewood avenues.

Each cruise-in features a festive atmosphere complete with live music played by DJ Paul Rippy, who helps promote the event.

Kelly Sawyers offers free food and water, which this month’s menu included Chicka-Boom chicken, pasta salad and fruit salad.

The last cruise-in of the season is set for Friday, Oct. 4.