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| The Results are in for the 16th Annual Boardwalk Classic Car Show! | ||
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ben Rose 609.846.2657 brose@wildwoodsnj.com The Results are in for the 16th Annual Boardwalk Classic Car Show The Wildwoods - October 2, 2009 - The 16th Annual Classic Car Show brought thousands of car enthusiasts to the world-famous Wildwoods Boardwalk to revel in the incredible collection of completely restored classic cars on display during the four-day, island-wide event. The weekend as well as the cars have come and gone but the winners get to leave with their car and a trophy to signify the dedication and passion it takes to own one of these stunning cars. Trophies were awarded to the Best Original and Best Rod. Best of Show Plaques were awarded to the Best Engine, Best Interior, and Best Paint. Additionally, the "Winner's Circle" event that took place Saturday evening at the Wildwoods Convention Center awarded the Top 40 Winners of the show. The show's top honor "Best in Show" went to a 1957 Olds 98 Starfire owned by Daryl Matthews from Pennsylvania. The "Best in Show" honor was selected from the winners of seven categories; Top Gun, Ladies' Choice, Best Interior, Best Paint, Most Likely to Get Pulled Over, Club Participation Award and Best Engine. Here is the complete list of the Top 40 Winners: 1. Daryl Matthews - Lebanon, PA - 1957 Oldsmobile 98 Starfire (BEST IN SHOW) 2. Ken Smith - Coatesville, PA - 1932 Ford Roadster 3. Joseph J. Aufiero - Bensalem, PA - 1961 Corvette Roadster 4. Ronnie Sullivan - Bensalem, PA - 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger 5. Michael Watkins - Wilmington, DE - 1970 Pontiac GTO 6. Kenny Hiemstra - Franklin Lakes, NJ - 1967 Ford Mustang 7. James S. Celano - Freehold, NJ - 1941 Willy's AmerCar - 4 Dr 8. Edward G. Mascia - Ocean View, NJ - 1937 Ford Pickup 9. John Krause - Narberth, PA - 1955 Chevy Belair 10. Robert Crean, Sr. - Sicklerville, NJ - 1950 Chevy 3100 Ice Cream Truck 11. Dan & Rosemary Fraioli - White Plains, NY - 1947 Buick Roadmaster 12. Joel Franckowiak - Wernersville, PA -1968 Ford Mustang 13. Craig Sacco - Hammonton, NJ -1970 Dodge Challenger 14. Marvin Charles - Muncy, PA - 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 15. John Schofield - Oakford, PA - 1929 Ford Model A 16. Ray Plummer - Baltimore, MD - 1967 VW Beetle 17. Al Heisinger - Sayreville, NJ - 1970 AMC AMX 18. Rocco Dipasquale - Clifton Heights, PA - 1966 Chevy Nova 19. Al & Mary Ann Improta - South Bench, NY - 1934 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery 20. Jerry Parnes - Ardmore, PA - 1969 Chevy Camaro 21. Willard J. Ramph, Jr. - Jersey Shore, PA - 1956 Ford Crown Victoria 22. Michael Vicario - Wildwood, NJ - 1951 Kaiser Delex 23. Jack Walls - Wilmington, DE - 1955 Chevy 150 Business Coupe 24. Joe Cofrancesco - Wilmington, DE - 1969 Pontiac GTO 25. Frank Selvage - Forked River, NJ - 1977 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Indy Pace Car 26. Jim Carey - Medford, NJ - 1968 Plymouth Roadrunner Sirius 27. Willie Mullen - Rochelle Park, NJ - 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 28. Joseph Montalban - Toms River, NJ - 1967 Lincoln Continental 29. Gene Dannenfelser - Haddon Heights, NJ - 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass 30. Tony Richards - Catonsville, MD - 1937 Ford Coupe 31. Eddie Klesh - Brookfield, CT - 1948 Pontiac Silver Streak Custom 32. Daryl Matthews - Lebanon, PA - 1957 Oldsmobile 98 Starfire 33. Walt Perdue - West Chester, PA - 1957 Cadillac Biarritz Convertible 34. Gordan Matwell - Bearcreek, PA -1962 Chevy SS Impala 409 35. Michael Piscano - Hamilton, NJ - 1957 Chevy Bel-Air 36. Don Knobick - Bath, PA - 1970 Chevy Corvette 37. Bruce Smith - Wildwood Crest, NJ - 1948 Lincoln Continental Convertible 38. Sarah & Ben Eastburn - New Britian, PA - 1955 Chevy Sedan Delivery 39. Jason Fenske - Wayne, NJ - 1973 Cuda 40. John Vila - Millville, NJ - 1967 Chevy Camaro Special Trophies: "Best In Show - Daryl Matthews - Lebanon, PA - 1957 Oldsmobile 98 Starfire "Best Interior - Walt Perdue - West Chester, PA - 1948 Cadillac Convertible "Best Paint - Gino Irvello - Havertown, PA - 1964 Chevy Corvette "Best Engine - Paul Culotta - Staten Island, NY - 1949 Chevy Fleetline "Most Likely To Get Pulled Over - Dennis Reider - Pottstown, PA - 1946 Special Construction Street Rod "Ladies Choice - James S. Huff - Carney's Point, NJ - 1954 Ford F-100 "Top Gun - Michael Monteleone - Bethel, CT - 1970 Oldsmobile 442 D.R.A.G. "Club Participation - Larry Kozlowski - Eastern, PA - Aces & Eights For more coverage on this event please visit www.ThunderMoto.com. For more information about The Wildwoods visit www.WildwoodsNJ.com or call 609.729.9000. ### About the Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority The Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority (GWTIDA) was formed in 1993 to consolidate the tourism economy of its three founding municipalities: Wildwood, Wildwood Crest and North Wildwood. The Wildwoods have won numerous travel and tourism awards, heralding the resort for its beaches, boardwalk and attractions. In 2009, the Wildwoods were named one of Sherman's Travel's "Top Ten American Boardwalks' and one of Time.com's "50 Authentic American Experiences." In addition, the Wildwoods were also voted "Best Town" and "Best Beaches" in the 2009 WTXF-TV My Fox Philly Hot List, Jersey Shore Edition contest. The Wildwoods were also named "Best Beaches" in the 2008 Top Ten New Jersey Beaches public survey, sponsored by the New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium. Wildwoods beaches were named "Best Beach for Family Vacations," "Best Beach for Tourism" and "Best Beach for Events" in the same survey. The Tourism Authority operates the Wildwoods Convention Center and acts as the island's destination marketing organization overseeing the development, research, planning, marketing, advertising, promotion, public and media relations encompassing the tourism, meeting and convention industry in the Wildwoods. Additionally, the Authority funds, assists with and hosts more than 180 annual special events to enhance the visitor experience and extend the tourism season, including the Thunder On The Sand Race Series, Family Nights On The Boardwalk, Friday Night Fireworks, The New Jersey State Barbeque Championships and Anglesea Blues Festival, Classic Car Shows, the International Kite Festival, Irish and Italian Festivals and the National Marbles Tournament, among others. For more information on the Wildwoods, contact the GWTIDA at 1-800-WW-By-Sea (800-992-9732) or visit its web site, www.WildwoodsNJ.com. | ||
