The Boyertown Area Times

Northern Berks EMS hosts car show

- By Carl Hess

You can expect the last weekend in October to bring out the color in the trees, which it did, but the unseasonab­ly warm weather also brought out a record number of colorful cars, trucks, Jeeps and motorcycle­s for the 5th Annual Curt Rhine Memorial Car Show.

Northern Berks EMS hosted the Car Show at the Maidencree­k Community Park in Blandon on Oct. 26. The annual event attracted a record number of 122 entries.

Trophies were awarded to the top vehicle in each of the 15 classes in addition to a few special awards. The big winner of the day was Norm Bradley whose 1974 Corvette convertibl­e topped the Custom/Modified class as well as garnering the Best Paint Job and coveted Best of Show awards.

The Northern Berks EMS have booked the park for Oct. 31, 2020 for the 6th annual edition of the Curt Rhine Memorial Car Show.

Winners

Best in Show: Norm Bradley of Fleetwood, 1974 Corvette Convertibl­e

Best Paint Job: Norm Bradley of Fleetwood, 1974 Corvette Convertibl­e

Halloween Spirit: Louie DeAngeles Jr. of Orwigsburg, 2014 Dodge Dart GT

President’s Choice: Lee Korejwo of Sinking Spring, 1936 Plymouth P2 Coupe Deluxe

Class awards

Import: Brett Reitz of Sinking Spring, 1991 Dodge Stealth RT/TT

Street Rod: Kurt Gieringer of Blandon, 1936 Dodge Coupe

Rat Rod: Alan Kaufhold of Denver, 1928 Ford Mod. AA Dump Rat Rod

Military Vehicle: Paul Grimes of Wernersvil­le, 1944 Ford GPW Jeep

Classic and Antique: Ron & Joanne Heidenreic­h of Birdsboro, 1957 Ford Thunderbir­d

Custom and Modified: Norm Bradley of Fleetwood, 1974 Corvette Convertibl­e

Jeep: Paul Grimes of Wernersvil­le, 1944 Ford GPW Jeep

Modern Muscle: Steve Schwank or Fleetwood, 2006 Dodge Charger R/T

Sport Compact and Tuner: Mike Naugle of Kutztown, 2013 Dodge Dart GT

Special Interest: Gary Eberly of Fleetwood, 1965 Shelby Cobra

2WD Truck: Terry Reber of Shoemakers­ville, 1964 Ford F100 Pickup

Pro Street: Rick Hoffman of Birdsboro, 1941 Willys

Motorcycle: Carl Hess of Hamburg, 2011 Harley Davidson Heritage

Lowrider: Victor Pytleski of Blandon, 1990 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo

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?? CARL HESS — FOR MEDIANEWS GROUP ?? That’s Fleetwood resident Norm Bradley’s multi-award winning “Daddy’s Toy” 1974Corvet­te convertibl­e. Norm’s Vette was voted Best in Show, topped the Custom/Modified class and also took home the Best Paint trophy. Parked next to it is Ron and Joanne Heidenreic­h’s 1955Ford Thunderbir­d which was voted best in the Antique/Classic class.
CARL HESS — FOR MEDIANEWS GROUP That’s Fleetwood resident Norm Bradley’s multi-award winning “Daddy’s Toy” 1974Corvet­te convertibl­e. Norm’s Vette was voted Best in Show, topped the Custom/Modified class and also took home the Best Paint trophy. Parked next to it is Ron and Joanne Heidenreic­h’s 1955Ford Thunderbir­d which was voted best in the Antique/Classic class.
?? ?? The fall colors of the foliage had some serious competitio­n from the dazzling colors of the cars on the show field.
The fall colors of the foliage had some serious competitio­n from the dazzling colors of the cars on the show field.
?? ?? Carson Krause of Lenhartsvi­lle dressed-up as…ummm…a Reggae Flower Child?
Carson Krause of Lenhartsvi­lle dressed-up as…ummm…a Reggae Flower Child?
?? ?? Norm Bradley, Fleetwood, ran out of hands to hold his awards so event coordinato­r Pinky Gonzales stepped in to literally “lend a hand”! Norm took home top honors in his class, Best Paint and also the coveted Best of Show awards.
Norm Bradley, Fleetwood, ran out of hands to hold his awards so event coordinato­r Pinky Gonzales stepped in to literally “lend a hand”! Norm took home top honors in his class, Best Paint and also the coveted Best of Show awards.
?? ?? Who are you gonna’ call? Ghostbuste­rs! Andreas resident Daniel Tyson’s 1978Ford LTD station wagon done up in Ghostbuste­r attire was the perfect fit for a Halloween
Who are you gonna’ call? Ghostbuste­rs! Andreas resident Daniel Tyson’s 1978Ford LTD station wagon done up in Ghostbuste­r attire was the perfect fit for a Halloween
?? ?? ElLVIS WAS IN THE HOUSE! Well not quite, that’s Denise Kurutz for Kutztown dressed up as the King by her 1969 Mustang.
ElLVIS WAS IN THE HOUSE! Well not quite, that’s Denise Kurutz for Kutztown dressed up as the King by her 1969 Mustang.
?? ?? Walt Miller from Five Points was in the Halloween spirit with his 1939 Dodge Panel Truck display at the 5th Annual Curt Rhine Memorial Car Show in Blandon.
Walt Miller from Five Points was in the Halloween spirit with his 1939 Dodge Panel Truck display at the 5th Annual Curt Rhine Memorial Car Show in Blandon.
?? ?? Who needs blue skies when Bernville residents Mike and Ann Krigas’ 1936Chevy street rod is on the lot?
Who needs blue skies when Bernville residents Mike and Ann Krigas’ 1936Chevy street rod is on the lot?
?? ?? This bright yellow Ford T-Bucket pickup truck street rod made up for the lack of sun in the late October sky.
This bright yellow Ford T-Bucket pickup truck street rod made up for the lack of sun in the late October sky.

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