Cars lined Main Street as far as the eye could see for the 13th annual show.

Main Street gleams with biggest-ever car show

published Sunday, July 1, 2007 - 3:00 p.m. CDT

updated with results Thursday, July 5, 2007 - 4:30 p.m. CDT

Main Street Elysian became Car Show Central as nearly 150 shiny autos lined up on display for the annual 4th of July event. Organizer, Rick Kendall, said it's the biggest show and spectator turnout Elysian's ever had. Sunday's nice weather was a factor, but ask any of the auto aficionados and they say it's the quality of the cars and the way things are run that draws people to Elysian for a show that features 18 classes. The event is sponsored by Elysian Area Chamber of Commerce. (Scroll down to see award winners list and a photo gallery.)

AWARD RECIPIENTS

Stock 1900-1948: 1st place - Michael Burris of Morristown; 2nd place - Phil Stuve of Mankato

Stock 1949-1957: 1st place - Dean Burton of Faribault; 2nd place - Mert Miller of Twin Lakes and William Warmington of Faribault

Stock 1958-1964: 1st place - Orrin Bye of Albert Lea; 2nd place - John and Jeanine Lindmeyer of Shakopee

Stock 1965-1969: 1st place - Roger Engelking of St. James; 2nd place - Lyle L. Tuttle of Medford

Stock 1970-1979: 1st place - Steve Baalson of Kenyon; 2nd place - Rick and Pam Blekestad of Mankato

Stock 1980-present: 1st place - Tim Valley of Rochester; 2nd place - Shawn Wandrie of Janesville

Street Rods 1900-1932: 1st place - Bucl anmd Barb Meyer of Faribault; 2nd place - Lorna Warke of New Richland

Street Rods 1933-37: 1st place - Robert and Sue Fritz of Waseca; 2nd place - James Krenik of Shoreview

Street Rods 1938-1948: 1st place - Dennis and Rita Boettcher of Owatonna; 2nd place - Wayne Offenhauser of Elysian

Street Machines 1949-1968: 1st place - Ron Weise of Waseca; 2nd place - Bruce Sandbo of Wells

Street Machines 1969-present: 1st place - Mark Neste of Waseca; 2nd place - Jennifer Dunnette of New Richland

Convertibles Stock - 1966: 1st place - Gary Derner of Waterville; 2nd place - Chuck and Karen Burg of St. Peter

Convertibles 1967-present: 1st place - Steve Mau of Mankato; 2nd place - Jim and Helen Grunwald of Owatonna

Special interest customs: 1st place - Lowell Renken of Waterville; 2nd place - Chet Ellingson of Rosemount

Lead Sleds: 1st place - Charli Koehnen of Rosemount; 2nd place - Brad McNeill of Northfield

All Stock Pickups: 1st place - John E. Mack of Waterville; 2nd place - Bruce Blasing of Waterville

All modified Pickups: 1st place - Jim and Gail Fox of Le Sueur; 2nd place - Dave and Val Klingfus of Austin

Motorcycles: 1st place - Spencer McDermott of Owatonna; 2nd place - Mark Pittman of Waterville

Best GM: Shawn Wandrie of Janesville for his Chevy Monte Carlo Pace Car

Best Ford: Bruce Bass of St. James for his 1969 Ford Mustang, Mach I

Best Mopar: Rick and Pam Blekestad of Mankato for their 1970 Plymouth Road Runner

Best Stock Engine: Rick and Pam Blekestad of Mankato for their 1970 Plymouth Road Runner

Best Modified Engine: Jim and Gail Fox of Le Sueur for their 1955 Chevy Pickup

Best Interior: Robert and Sue Fritz of Waseca for their 1978 Chevy Sedan, Harley FLH

Best Wheels and Tires: Robert and Sue Fritz of Waseca for their 1978 Chevy Sedan, Harley FLH

Best Paint: Dennis and Rita Boettcher of Owatonna for their 1938 Chevy 2-door Sedan

5th Annual Doug Atherton Memorial Trophy: Robert L. Nordstrom of Waterville received the award for his 1970 Chevy El Camino

Best of Show: Robert and Sue Fritz of Waseca for their 1978 Chevy Sedan, Harley FLH

13th Annual Elysian Area Chamber of Commerce Car Show

Photo Gallery