It was another blow out event at this weekend’s 27th annual ‘Show of Wheels’ in downtown Fairfield. The competition was fierce and the judging extremely serious business.

(Photos by Natalia V. Marsters)

 

This year’s Show of Wheels was a major success with well over 150 entries of vintage cars, trucks, motorcycles, and tractors.

Sonny Bennett with his 1966 Chevy II Nova SS drove away with the 2025 Best of Show trophy and $500.

Of note, Carla Shelton of Royal, Arkansas was recognized for having driven the furthest to compete, and Gypsy MC International logged in the most entries for Club participation.

This event is presented each year by the City of Fairfield and Fairfield Chamber of Commerce.

Winners for the 2024 Show of Wheels include the following:

Class 1 (original car Pre 1950) – 1st Place: Mark Smith, 1930 Model A; James Gunter, 1948 Plymouth

Class 2 (original car 1950-1959) – 1st Place: Bradley Jones, 1957 Ford Fairlane; 2nd Place: Russell Heilman, 1959 Ford Galaxy 500

Class 3 (original car 1960-1969) – 1st Place: Robert Grissman, 1966 Chevelle SS; 2nd Place: Wayne Stark, 1968 Pontiac Bonneville

Class 4 (original car 1970-1979) – 1st Place: Sonny Wills, 1970 Chevelle SS; 2nd Place: Bill Clark, 1970 Chevelle SS

Class 5 (original car 1980-1999) – No Entries

Class 6 (original car 2000-present) – No Entries

Class 7 (custom/modified car pre-1959) – 1st Place: Ron Cannon, 1937 Ford Coupe; 2nd Place: Carroll Cheek, 1940 Ford Tudor

Class 8 (custom/modified car 1960-1969) – 1st Place: Sonny Bennett, 1966 Chevy Nova SS; 2nd Place: Greg Price, 1967 Chevy Nova SS

Class 9 (custom/modified car 1970-1979) – 1st Place: Danny Andries, 1975 Cadillac Conversion; 2nd Place: William Hicks, 1978 Chevy El Camino

Class 10 (custom/modified car 1990-present) – No Entries

Class 11 (original truck pre-1950) – 1st Place: Bill Capers, 1928 Model A

Class 12 (original truck 1950-1964) – 1st Place: Glenn Simpson, 1951 Willys Truck; 2nd Place: Kenneth Belt, 1962 Chevy C10

Class 13 (original truck 1965-1979) – 1st Place: Glenn Bush, 1972 Chevy Chyanne Super; 2nd Place: John Small, 1969 Ford F100

Class 14 (original truck 1980-1994) – 1st Place: Scott Isaacs, 1986 Chevy C20; 2nd Place: Garro Godwin, 1986 Chevy C30

Class 15 (original truck 1995-present) – 1st Place: Mark Rogers, 2023 Chevy Silverado; 2nd Place: Shirley Mays, 2016 Jeep Wrangler

Class 16 (custom/modified truck pre-1964) – 1st Place: Lloyd Howard, 1941 Ford Truck; 2nd Place: Bobby Wake, 1963 Chevy C10

Class 17 (custom/modified truck 1965-1979) – 1st Place: Karla Keaton, 1967 Chevy C10; 2nd Place: Ferron Howard, 1969 Ford F100

Class 18 (custom/modified truck 1980-1994) – 1st Place: Russell Keaton, 1983 Chevy C20; 2nd Place: Darian Spearman, 1984 Chevy C10

Class 19 (custom/modified truck 1995-present) – 1st Place: Terry Fletcher, 1999 Chevy S10; 2nd Place: Brirelda Rodriguez, 2019 Dodge Ram 3500

Class 20 (Tri-five Chevrolet 1955-1957 original) – No Entries

Class 21 (Tri-five Chevrolet 1955-1957 modified) – 1st Place: Michael Brown, 1955 Chevy BelAir Beauville; 2nd Place: Jimmy Nichols, 1955 Chevy 210 Tudor

Class 22 (Corvette 1953-1982) – 1st Place: Dion Looney, 1974 Chevy Corvette; 2nd Place: Dolly Madison, 1974 Chevy Corvette

Class 23 (Corvette 1984-present) – 1st Place: Medra Patterson, 2019 Chevy Corvette; 2nd Place: Richard Carson, 2016 Chevy Corvette

Class 24 (Pony Car 1964-1986 original) – 1st Place: Jim Hay, 1969 Mach 1; 2nd Place: Sammy Cook, 1966 Ford Mustang

Class 25 (Pony Car 1987-present original) – 1st Place: David Evans, 2014 Shelby GT 500; 2nd Place: Noland Johnson, 2011 Boss 302 Mustang

Class 26 (Pony Car 1964-1986 modified) – 1st Place: Jerry Shoemaker, 1966 Ford Mustang; 2nd Place: JB & Diana Lewis, 1965 Ford Mustang

Class 27 (Pony Car 1987-present modified) – 1st Place: Robert DeWitt, 2025 60th Anniversary Ford Mustang

Class 28 (Street Rod – Truck pre-1950) – 1st Place: Larry McFarland, 1929 Ford Model A

Class 29 (Street Rod – Car pre-1950) – 1st Place: David Crundwell, 1931 Chrysler Coupe

Class 30 (Street Rod – Open top T-buckets & roadsters) – 1st Place: Joe Choate, 1923 Ford T-Bucket; 2nd Place: Shaw Mills, 1923 Ford T-Bucket

Class 31 (Motorcycle – American Stock – 2000-up) – No Entries

Class 32 (Motorcycle – American Stock – pre-1980-2000) – Bones Ford, 1996 Harley Davidson

Class 33 (Motorcycle – American Custom Bagger or Cruiser) – 1st Place: Scott Isaacs, 2007 Harley Davidson Electra Glide, 2nd Place: Richard Cain, 2020 Harley Davison Road Glide Custom

Class 34 (Motorcycle – American Custom Chopper) – 1st Place: Lyn Utsey, 1983 Harley Davidson

Class 35 (Motorcycle – Metric – 1980-present) – 1st Place: Richard Cain, 2016 Polaris Sling Shot

Class 36 (Motorcycle – Antique 1979) – 1st Place: John Dvorachek, 1960 Cushman Super Eagle; 2nd Place: Dan Masquelier, 1959 Harley Davidson

Class 37 (Motorcycle – Vintage Custom) – No Entries

Class 38 (Competition / Race Car) – No Entries

Class 39 (Import) – 1st Place: Dale Adams, 1929 Mercedes Benz; 2nd Place: Mitchell Huffman, 1993 Honda DelSol

Class 40 (Unique) – 1st Place: Carroll Estes, 1966 Chevy Patrol Car; 2nd Place: Lee McKiernan, 1948 International Metro

Class 41 (Ratrods) – 1st Place: Keith Rogers, 1946 Jeep Truck

Specialty Awards

Mayor’s Choice – Michael Brown, 1955 Chevy BelAir Beauville

Sheriff’s Choice – Michelle German, 1953 Chevy 3100 Truck

Fire Chief’s Choice – Glenn Bush, 1972 Chevy Cheyenne

Police Chief’s Choice – Sammy Cook, 1966 Ford Mustang

Best Ford Motor Company Entry – Jim Hay, 1969 Mach 1 Mustang

Best General Motors Entry – Karla Keaton, 1967 Chevy C10

Best Mopar Entry – David Crundwell, 1931 Chrysler Coupe

Club Participation Award – Gypsy MC International

Best Engine – Larry McFarland, 1929 Model A

Best Paint – Bill Clark, 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS

Best Interior – Michael Brown, 1955 Chevy BelAir Beauville

Who Drove the Furthest – Carla Shelton of Royal, Arkansas

Contestant’s Choice Award – Ray Sanders, 1950 Ford F1

Best in Show Award – Sonny Bennett, 1966 Chevy II Nova SS