CLEARLAKE, Calif. – American Legion Post No. 437 hosted its fourth annual Show and Shine Car Show and Barbecue on Saturday in Clearlake.
Joe Colabella of Clearlake, took the trophy for “best in show” with his shiny, black 1957 Nomad.
Members of Lake Lords of Lake County and several other local participants, along with those from the San Francisco Bay Area joined the field of 29 entrants.
Post Commander Jon Rogers said he was pleased with the turnout, the diversity of the vehicles and the enjoyable nature of the show.
He said he was impressed with the collaboration of the event as well, with the Sons of the American Legion, 40 & 8, and the Ladies' and Children's auxiliaries pulling together to it more than a car show.
“The fewer rules, the more fun,” Rogers said. “There aren't a lot of rules for the show. It's more about fun, food and prizes.”
The event included music and dancing, raffles and a barbecue luncheon.
Additional trophies were presented as follows: Rex Clayton, 1932 Ford truck, first runner-up; Dave and Kathy Lakatos, 1955 Chevy, best modified; Kristi Wilder, Volvo, under construction.
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