A cruise-in at the La Grande Drive-In Theater kicked off the annual

Grande Ronde-A-View event where the community was invited to come and

view the cars, rock out to music provided by Classic Rock 98.7 and enjoy

an old-fashioned night at the movies.

A glimpse of automobile history was evident Saturday as the public

was treated to more than 120 vintage and classic cars that lined Adams

Avenue Saturday as the Union County Timber Cruisers Car Club presented

its third annual Grande Ronde-A-View car show sponsored by Baxter Auto

Parts.

Most of the collector cars came from various parts of Oregon, Washington and Idaho. The vehicles dated from the early 1920s to a present-day display by local dealers: Goss Motors, 2010 Camero; Frontier Motors, 2010 Challenger; Legacy Ford, 2011 Mustang; and AC Power Sports, several motorcycles.

Twenty-six awards and trophies were presented. Winners were selected by local volunteer judges.

Best of Show: Gary and Sue Miller from Sherwood, 1947 Ford Super Deluxe Coupe

People’s Choice: Loren and Nancy Clevenger from Kennewick, Wash., 1968 Chevy Camero

Best Car Club Participation: Rod Runners West from Newburg, 15 cars

Law Enforcement (most likely to get a ticket): Tyler and Sam Kennon from La Grande, 1970 Mercury Marauder

Pre-1930 car: David Partridge from Walla Walla, Wash., 1927 Ford T Coupe

Pre-1930 truck: Jim and Judy Naughton from Pendleton, 1928 Ford PU

1930-39 car: Dave Piper from Walla Walla, Wash., 1934 Dodge DT Sedan

1930-39 truck: Bob and Janet Staley from La Grande, 1939 Studebaker Coupe

1940-49 car: Bill and Christie Piatt from Newberg, 1947 Oldsmobile 66

1940-49 truck: Dale and Joan Coles from Dallesport, Wash., 1949 Chevy PU

1950-59 car: Jim and Suzy Hale from Battleground, Wash., 1950 Olds Coupe

1950-59 truck: Bob and Bonnie Earls from The Dalles, 1955 Ford PU

1960-69 car: Mike and Kristi Lapp from Pendleton, ’68 Chevy Camero

1960-69 truck: Bob Hartwell from Walla Walla, Wash., 1969 Chevy El Camino

1970-79 car: Dean Davis from Prineville, 1970 Dodge Challenger

1970-79 truck: Alan and Lynda King from Baker City, 1972 Chevy El Camino

1980-newer car: Bob Sherer from La Grande, 2007 Ford Shelby GT500

1980-newer truck: Mike Maiuri from College Place, Wash., 2004 Dodge Rumblebee

Rat Rod: Don Kelly from La Grande, 1933 Chevy Sedan

Youth (under 21): Meredith Matthews from Union, 1968 Chevy Caprice

Orphan: Tim and Laura McManus from La Grande, 1950 Studebaker Coupe

American Two-Seater: Curt and Terry Ellson from Newburg, 2003 Corvette

Foreign-built: Jack Wallace from The Dalles, 1983 Mercedes Benz

Vehicle towing trailer: Robert and Mavis Olsen from Moro, 1934 Hupmobile

Long Distance: Michael and Vickie Hartel from Aumsville

On Saturday evening, the public had an opportunity to view a parade of the classic cars as they cruised on Adams Avenue.

To wrap up the weekend, 35 cars went on a Poker Cruise, touring Union County. The cruise ended with a barbecue lunch at the Starkey Station.

The third annual Grande Ronde-A-View car show was another huge success due in part to the many generous donations of raffle items and the continued support of the local merchants, businesses and the community, organizers said.