The past became the present on July 16 on Adams Avenue under a cloudless sky as over 150 antique cars lined Adams Avenue for the 10th annual Grande Ronde-A-View Car Show.

The car show was put on by the Union County Timber Cruisers Car Club and sponsored by Baxter Auto Parts, M.J. Goss Motor Co, La Grande Gold & Silver, The Market Place, and Les Schwab Tire Center.

The Grande Ronde-A-View Car Show was again run in conjunction with La Grande’s annual Crazy Days celebration.

In addition to its five primary sponsors, the club also received donations of raffle items from local merchants, businesses and the community.

Car show winners

Best in Show: White Diamond 1934 Hudson Terraplane owned by Tom and MaryAnn Tomunson of Powell Butte.

Participants’ Choice: Yellow 1948 Willys/Overland Jeepster owned by Cresta DeLint of Cove.

Baxter Auto Parts: Sunset pearl 1952 Chevy 2 door sedan owned by John and Sharon Palmer of Salem.

MJ Goss Motors: Burgundy 1949 Chevy convertible owned by Bill and Arlene Robinson of Pasco, Washington.

La Grande Gold and Silver: Yellow and white 1957 Ford Fairlane convertible owned Roy Roberts of Selah, Washington.

The Market Place: Yellow and white 1957 Chevy Belair owned by Joe and Joan Piccione of Boise, Idaho.

Les Schwab Tire Center: Daytona blue 1931 Ford PU owned by Kathleen McCall of Hermiston.

Club’s Choice: Birkshire green 1957 Ford F-100 Custom cab owned by Bill and Teresa Henke of Wallowa.

Best GM: Silver blue 1958 Buick 4 door hardtop owned by Jim and Kathy Schuette of Salem.

Best MOPAR: Parade green 1957 Chrysler 300-C owned by Rusty and Thelma Roe of Hermiston.

Best FoMoCo: Burgundy 1948 Lincoln Convertible owned by John and Jeannie Martin of Powell Butte.

Pre-1930 Car: Blue 1929 Ford A owned by Terry Keller of Walla Walla, Washington.

1930-1939 Car: Black 1937 Chevy Coupe owned by Jesse Hale of Cove.

1940-49 Car: Green and silver 1949 Chevy Coupe owned by Todd Christerman of Baker City.

1950-1954 Car: Red 1951 Chevy Deluxe two-door hardtop owned by Bill and Pat MacInnes of Fossil.

Grand Prize 1955-1959 Car: Black Cherry 1958 Chevy Impala owned by Richard Latham of Stanfield.

First Place 1955-1959 Car: Beige/copper 1956 Chevy four door owned by Ron and Joyce Anderson from Kamiah, Idaho.

Grand Prize for 1960-69 Car: Teal blue 1968 Chevy Camaro owned by Dave Baker of Lake Steven, Washington.

First Place 1960-69 Car: Black 1968 Chevy Camaro RS owned by Mike and Kristi Lapp of Pendleton.

Grande Prize 1970-1979 Car: Mist green 1970 Chevy Chevelle owned by Larry Wainwright of Deer Park, Washington.

First Place 1970-79 Car: Red 1975 Volkswagen Beetle owned by Shelby Dole of College Place, Washington.

1980-Newer Car: Red metallic 2008 Chevy Corvette owned by Jim Martin of Unalakleet, Alaska.

1949 and Older Truck: Viper red 1937 Ford PU owned by Donna Locke of Union.

1950-59 Truck: Yellow 1950 Chevy PU owned by Charlie Williams of Baker City.

1960-Newer Truck: Brown/tan 1983 GMC Caballero owned by Arwin Moore of Walla Walla, Washington.

Two Seater Car: Black 1985 Lamborghini Countach owned by Keith Delaney and Nancy Thompson of Corvallis.

Grande Prize Street Rod: Red 1935 Ford two door sedan owned by Steve Rion of Pendleton.

First Place Street Rod: Sassy green 1931 Ford A Roadster owned by Summit Academy of Cottonwood, Idaho (This car was built by the Cottonwood High School shop class).

4 x 4 Vehicle: Copperhead Orange 1981 Jeep CJ 7 owned by Donny Walker of Island City.

Orphan: (Manufacturer no longer in business) Blue 1969 Oldsmoble Toranado owned by William Hickey of Walla Walla, Washington.

Work In Progress: Light Blue 1963 Dodge Dart GT owned by Lenny Weber of Island City,

Vehicle Towing Trailer: Gray 1941 Ford Coupe pulling a Teardrop Trailer. The owner was Bill Watson of Klamath Falls.

Motorcycle: Orange flames and grey 2004 Big Dog Copper/Trike owned by Michael Strong of Kennewick, Washington.

Best Host Car: Red and white 1959 Chevy Belair owned by Arlan and Mary Ann Miesner of La Grande.

Best Paint: Blue 1951 Ford owned by Phil Hale of Crescent.

Best Interior: Dark blue 1947 Ford Coupe owned by Bill Stark of Hermiston.

Law Enforcement: Black 1947 Dodge Truck owned by Mark Fogg of Walla Walla, Washington was judged by two Union County law enforcement officers.

Fire Department: Red 1965 Ford Fastback 2+2 owned by Wesley Hively of Vida. This award was judged by Stan Grove from the La Grande Fire Department. This award is given to the vehicle “Most Likely to Arrive at a Fire First.”

The judges for all but law enforcement and fire department categories were: Bryan Ackley, Mark Goss, Steve Oliver, Troy Berglund, Josh Black, Eric Laurence, Robert Strope, Larry Glaze, Larry Nice, Justin Rock, Jeff Miesner, Brian Harvey, Stan Grove, Lanny Erikerson, John Lackey, Jack Walls, Stan Terry, Cody Bowen, and Chris Huxoll.

The public had an opportunity to view the classic cars as they cruised up and down Adams Avenue the evening of July 16. Max Square was the hub of the cruise for car show participants and the public. At Max Square people listened to oldies music presented by Pacific Empire 105.9 FM.

Award presenters

“Cruise Favorite” trophies were awarded by local businesses/individuals during the show. The businesses and individuals awarding “Cruise Favortie’’ trophies were: Aaron’s of La Grande; Alegre Travel; Blue Mountain Outfitters; Brent Clapp Media Service; Bri Troutman & Associates; Cam Credits; Commercial Tires of La Grande; Dan Pokorney; Direct Music Source; The Dusty Spur Cafe; Edward Jones – Gary Anger; Express Lube & Car Wash; Globe Furniture; Growing Wise; Houghts 24 Flavors; Joe Beans; John Howard & Associates Real Estate; La Grande Main Street Downtown; Laurence Auto Body and Paint; Lisa Mangum; Mamacitas Grill, LLC; Orange Rhino; Paul Swigart Financial Service, Inc.; Red Cross Drug Store; Rock & Sons; State Farm Insurance; Sub Shop 21; Tap That Growlers; The Landing Hotel; The Nickel; The Winner’s Circle; The Other Guys Auto Sales