Shined up and ready for display, more than 100 classic cars and trucks took center stage in Knights Ferry on Saturday, April 5.
It was the annual Knights Ferry Classic Car Show, which is sponsored by the Community Club and raises money for a variety of community projects.
Longtime coordinator Miles Shuper said it was the 11th year for the event, though they did miss putting on the show one year due to the pandemic.
But it’s something he said the community supports and something auto enthusiasts from throughout the region enjoy.
“It’s tremendous for the community; we’ve profited close to $80,000” over the years, Shuper said.
This year, he noted, the entries had to be limited to 130 vehicles, though if they had the room they would have had many more on display.
“We only have one street,” he said, explaining that the automobiles are displayed on Main Street and stretch from one end to the other. “We have great weather and a big turnout.”
The weather on Saturday was virtually picture perfect in the small community, with blue skies and a few puffy clouds, along with warm early spring temperatures. Many of the vehicles featured storyboards detailing their transformation; others were for sale; some were still somewhat in the process of restoration. All, however, had a story and owners were happy to spend time talking shop with visitors.
There was also live music, a variety of food options, beverages and dozens of raffle prizes featured in an early afternoon drawing. Several vehicle owners also went home with trophies.
Shuper said he couldn’t ask for a better crew to help put on the annual show.
“I take a lot of pride in it because we get so many people involved every year,” he explained. “We have very loyal supporters and it’s a community wide event; we get a bunch of volunteers.”
He said even though he is the organizer for the show, much of the work is taken on by those volunteers, who help keep things running smoothly.
“I haven’t had to do much of anything the last couple of years,” Shuper admitted of what has become a well-oiled machine to host the April event.
“People are so supportive,” he added. “It does your heart good.”
