By Carl HessFor Digital First Media
Early morning rains dampened the parking lot at Haldeman Ford but not the enthusiasm of the Berks County Mustang Car Club who promoted the annual Haldeman Ford Car Show on Saturday, June 17. Despite the rain and subsequent high humidity level, the show attracted 88 entries.
The event raised $2,000 for this year’s benefactor, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, which is a global organization funding type 1 Diabetes research.
During the show, Christine Gabel of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation publicly thanked Todd Haldeman for hosting the car show at his dealership in Kutztown and the Berks County Mustang Car Club for running the event which benefitted the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
AWARD WINNERS:1959 and Older: George Bryde – 1957 Chevrolet BelAir
1960 to 1969: Douglas Rapp – 1963 Ford Falcon Ranchero
1970 to 1979: Rich Schaller – 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler
1980 to 1989: Owen Server – 1988 Ford Ranger
1990 to 1999: Kevin Semmel – 1994 Ford Mustang GT
2000 to 2009: JJ Slonaker – 2005 Ford Mustang
2010 to Present: Eric Hawk – 2013 Ford Shelby GT500
Special Interest: Teresa Glahn – 2006 Ford Mustang GT
Motorcycle: Tricia Knauss – 2015 Suzuki GSX
Berks County Mustang Car Club: Don Hughmanick – 1969 Mustang Limited Edition 600
Additional “Top Pick” Awards went to Terry Hartman, Alice Slishet, Barry Moyer, Denise Kurutz, Margie Kemp, Dan Miller, David Small, Beth Luckenbill, Joe Rama, Joseph Balberchak, Jeff Duplak, Robert Swartzell, Sherry Croll, Eric Messina, Marty Werner, Steve Fry, Jeff Armao, Sue Hughmanick, Joe Eisenhart and Richard Balthaser.
SPECIAL AWARDS:Diamond in the Rough: Owen Server – 1988 Ford Ranger
Joe Cool Award: Tom Witmer – 1940 Ford Tudor Sedan
Best Abandoned Brand: Alana Lienti – 1976 Pontiac Firebird
Fresh Off the Lot: Jeff Duplak – 2017 Chevrolet Corvette
Best Theme: JJ Slonaker – 2005 Ford Mustang
TOP AWARDS:Kids Choice: Jessica Messina – 1966 SVT Cobra Mustang
BCMCC President’s Choice: Tom Witmer – 1940 Ford Tudor Sedan
Haldeman Ford’s Choice: Jeff Armao – 2007 Ford Shelby GT
Best of Show: Rich Schaller – 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler
