Over 100 automobiles line the streets for the Downtown car show

  • A 1930 Ford Model A, owned by Joe Scheidt, stands out at the Downtown Auto at Sundown Car Show in Shawnee on June 14.
    A 1930 Ford Model A, owned by Joe Scheidt, stands out at the Downtown Auto at Sundown Car Show in Shawnee on June 14.
  • A picture of the late Christopher Stone of Earlsboro leans against his 1991 Ford Foxbody Mustang at the Downtown Auto at Sundown Car Show in Shawnee on June 14. Stone's father, Michael Stone, said they restored the car together, and he continues to work on it in the three years since his son passed away. C. Stone enjoyed racing the car, and his father had a get together for his friends to sign the hood.
    A picture of the late Christopher Stone of Earlsboro leans against his 1991 Ford Foxbody Mustang at the Downtown Auto at Sundown Car Show in Shawnee on June 14. Stone's father, Michael Stone, said they restored the car together, and he continues to work on it in the three years since his son passed away. C. Stone enjoyed racing the car, and his father had a get together for his friends to sign the hood.
  • About 65 signatures cover the hood of a 1991 Ford Foxbody Mustang which belonged to the late Christopher Stone of Earlsboro. Stone's father, Michael Stone, said he held a get together for his son's friends after his passing three years ago, and he may need to have another signing event, as some of the autographs have faded. The car could be seen at the Downtown Auto at Sundown Car Show in Shawnee on June 14.
    About 65 signatures cover the hood of a 1991 Ford Foxbody Mustang which belonged to the late Christopher Stone of Earlsboro. Stone's father, Michael Stone, said he held a get together for his son's friends after his passing three years ago, and he may need to have another signing event, as some of the autographs have faded. The car could be seen at the Downtown Auto at Sundown Car Show in Shawnee on June 14.
  • A 1962 Volkswagen Beetle, owned by Les Clift, and a 1966 VW Beetle, owned by Richard Abney, were among the vehicles at the Downtown Auto at Sundown Car Show in Shawnee on June 14.
    A 1962 Volkswagen Beetle, owned by Les Clift, and a 1966 VW Beetle, owned by Richard Abney, were among the vehicles at the Downtown Auto at Sundown Car Show in Shawnee on June 14.
  • A family walks by several classic vehicles at the Downtown Auto at Sundown Car Show in Shawnee on June 14.
    A family walks by several classic vehicles at the Downtown Auto at Sundown Car Show in Shawnee on June 14.
  • A 1980 Chevy Malibu, owned by Billy Roll, with hydraulics sits an angle among other red cars at the Downtown Auto at Sundown Car Show in Shawnee on June 14.
    A 1980 Chevy Malibu, owned by Billy Roll, with hydraulics sits an angle among other red cars at the Downtown Auto at Sundown Car Show in Shawnee on June 14.
  • The details of this 1939 Chevrolet Truck/Rat Rod, owned by Jason Phillips, make it interesting among the vehicles at the Downtown Auto at Sundown Car Show in Shawnee on June 14.
    The details of this 1939 Chevrolet Truck/Rat Rod, owned by Jason Phillips, make it interesting among the vehicles at the Downtown Auto at Sundown Car Show in Shawnee on June 14.
  • A 1966 Chevy C-10, belonging to Randy and Lisa Schultz, stands in the foreground of a line of red and orange vehicles at the Downtown Auto at Sundown Car Show in Shawnee on June 14.
    A 1966 Chevy C-10, belonging to Randy and Lisa Schultz, stands in the foreground of a line of red and orange vehicles at the Downtown Auto at Sundown Car Show in Shawnee on June 14.
  • A 1966 Triumph Spitfire, owned by John Bourland of Earlsboro was one of the many vehicles in the Downtown Auto at Sundown Car Show in Shawnee on June 14. Bourland said he owned a similar British car in high school, and he has had this one for four years.
    A 1966 Triumph Spitfire, owned by John Bourland of Earlsboro was one of the many vehicles in the Downtown Auto at Sundown Car Show in Shawnee on June 14. Bourland said he owned a similar British car in high school, and he has had this one for four years.

    Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

    After the rains cleared on Saturday, June 14, nearly 100 registered vehicles—and about 20 more unregistered—filled the stretch of Main between Beard Street and Kickapoo Avenue for the annual Downtown Auto Body at Sundown Car Show in Shawnee. 

    The following is a list of the winners: 

    Why Not? Award - Steve Collins, 1930 Ford Model A 

    Best Import - Gustavo Sandaval, 2013 Nissan GTR 

    Best Mini Truck - David Baldwin, 1987 Mazda B2000 

    Best Lowrider - Isaac Acosta, 1966 Chevy Impala 

    Best Interior - David Verable, 2019 Ram 1500 

    Best Paint - Randy Branum, 1972 VW Bug 

    Wives’ Pick - Nathan Walker, 1970 Chevy C10 truck 

    Best Motorcycle - Joseph Nelson, 2015 Harley Davidson Road Glide 

    Best 2000s - Michael LaPlante, 2005 GMC Sierra 

    Top 90s - Kody VanDyke, 1997 GMC Sierra 

    Top 90s - Kevin Blackshere, 1997 Chevy Silverado 

    Top 80s - Reba Sparks, 1982 Chevy C10 truck 

    Top 80s - Tanner & Sammantha Kasterke, 1980 Chevy C10 truck 

    Top 70s - Jordan Willliams, 1972 Chevy C10 truck 

    Top 70s - Steve Pitts, 1973 Chevy Camaro SS 

    Top 60s - Randy & Lisa Schultz, 1966 Chevy C10 truck 

    Top 60s - David Carter, 1961 Chevy Impala Bubble Top 

    Top 50s - Buddy & Sherilyn McCalister, 1956 Chevy Nomad 

    Top 50s - Jerry Willson, 1957 Chevy Coroners Car with flames 

    Special Interest - Toby Hulbutta, 2004 Ford F250 

    Best of Show - Larry Epple, 1955 Chevy Bel Air

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