Martin Holbrook stands next to his 1966 Ford Mustang with his Commander’s Choice trophy.
Center for Development & Civic Engagement Chief Luther Green (left) and Deputy Chief Tamara Thompson (right), receive a $10,000 donation from Sons of AMVETS Post 26 in Pendleton, represented by Commander Troy Jones (second from left) and Treasurer Charlie Wysong.
Pendleton Police Chief Marc Farrer (left) receives a $5,000 donation from Sons of AMVETS Post 26 in Pendleton, represented by Commander Troy Jones (middle) and Second Vice Commander Zach Weatherford.
Bill Brumfiel earned Best of Show with his 1955 Chevy Bel-Air.
Norman Collis earned the People’s Choice Award for his 1971 Chevy pickup truck.
PENDLETON — Sons of AMVETS in Pendleton conducted its semi-annual Car, Truck and Cycle show with 135 vehicles on display.
Best of Show, as determined by a panel of three judges, went to Bill Brumfiel for his 1955 Chevy Bel-Air.
Commander’s Choice, as chosen by Sons of AMVETS Commander Troy Jones, went to Martin Holbrook for his 1966 Ford Mustang.
Norman Collis won the People’s Choice Award for his 1971 Chevy pickup.
The judges also determined the Top 30, recognizing vehicles as diverse as a 1937 Packard, a 1957 Willys pickup and a 2021 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail.
Piston Poppers won the Club Participation Award, and a special award was presented in honor of Johnny Norris to Aaron Hahn for his 1929 Ford Model A coupe.
In addition to awarding trophies to those with vehicles in the show, Sons of AMVETS also presented a couple of donations to organizations. It gave $10,000 to Marion VA Medical Center/Center for Development & Civic Engagement (CDCE), in Marion, and $5,000 to the Pendleton Police Department.
“Our money will be used to purchase Sig Sauer AR 15s; we are super excited for this gift,” Chief Marc Farrer said.
CDCE Chief Luther Green said the CDCE, which assists veteran patients in a variety of ways and settings, will use its funds to further serve the organization’s mission.
“With winter coming we will buy clothing, shoes and coats for homeless veterans. It will also provide (food boxes or vouchers for) meals for Thanksgiving and Christmas,” Green said.
Top 30
Connie Atwood, Alexandria, 1968 Chevy Camaro R/S
Gerry Barker, Indianapolis, 1956 Chevy Bel-Air
Steve Biehl, Anderson, 1957 Chevy Bel-Air
Buster Blunk, Shelbyville, 1967 Chevy Impala SS
Shane Carmichael, New Palestine, 1967 Chevy Camero SS
Gene Crye, Anderson, 2002 Chevy Corvette
Lee Foreman, Anderson, 1969 Chevy Camaro SS
Steve Griffith, Pendleton, 1972 Chevy Monte Carlo
Steve Hatfield, Anderson, 1965 Chevy Corvette Stingray
Roger Haynes, Yorktown, 1969 Pontiac GTO
Jim Hewson, Pendleton, 1965 Chevy Impala
Shannon and John Kimbley, Greenfield, 1930 Ford Model A Tudor
Robert Long, Greenfield, 2001 Chevy custom Corvette
Larry Morton, Pendleton, 1972 Chevy Nova
Brandy Perkins, Pendleton, 1965 Plymouth Belvedere
Brandon Poe, New Castle, 2014 Dodge Challenger R/T
Larry Poe, New Castle, 2012 Dodge Challenger R/T
Marion Potts, Greenfield, 1957 Willys, pick-up 444
Jim Proper, Greenfield, 1966 Ford Mustang GT 350
Steve Quiggins, Fortville, 1929 Ford Model A
Doug Riha, Noblesville, 1957 Cadillac convertible
Bill Ross, Indianapolis, 1968 Chevy truck
Kelley Seibert, Frankton, 2014 Chevy Camaro
Dan Snyder, Pittsboro, 1937 Packard two-door sedan
Jason Tinsley, Indianapolis, 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS 454
Lanny Weatherford, Anderson, 1963 Chevy Nova convertible
Chad Whistler, Pendleton, 2021 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail
Dave Williams, Anderson, 1957 Chevy Bel-Air
Ted and Judy Williams, Richmond, 1969 Pontiac Firebird
Scott Yancey, Anderson, 1970 Chevy RS-Z/28 Camaro