Todd Rieke stands with his 1969 E Type Jaguar, the “Best European” Award winner at the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce 2nd Classic Collectors Car Show.
Submitted by Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce
Nearly 80 classic car owners and more than 600 attendees enjoyed a beautiful day in downtown Barrington viewing and voting for their favorite cars on Saturday, July 9, at the 2nd Classic Collectors Car Show hosted by the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce.
“After getting rained out on June 25, the weather couldn’t have been better on Saturday for our free, family-friendly event in support of small business and Main Street Retailers in Barrington,” said Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Suzanne Corr.
“The feedback we received from car owners and community members was extremely positive. With the generous support of our sponsors, great music, delicious food from our vendors, and help from our hardworking volunteers, the show was a great success.”
Awards were presented to car owners in the following categories: “People’s Choice” to Mike Hasanov for his 1958 Ford Fairlane; “Best European” to Todd Rieke for his 1969 E Type Jaguar; “Best American” to Mike Maggio for his 1969 Plymouth Road Runner; “Mint Condition” to Ted Mikos for his 1968 Pontiac Grand Prix; “Retro Relic” to James Bramsen’s 1932 Ford Deuce Coupe; and “Most Unique” to Lee Abrahams for his 1954 Kaiser Darrin.
Outdoor music was provided by Chris Wayman of Hot Tracks DJs, and Twisted Burger Barrington sold food and refreshments at the show.
“Collecting classic cars is more than a hobby, it is about preserving a story and a piece of history,” Corr said. “Classic car collectors pour their enthusiasm, energy, and, yes, money, into restoring and showing vintage vehicles. Owning classic cars can be irresistible and emotionally compelling for the stories they represent. They capture the art and history of engineering and design,” she said.
For details on other BACC community events, including the Family Expo on Aug. 20, in Citizens Park and the Barrington Area TasteFest on Oct. 19 at Wild Onion Brewery, visit www.BarringtonChamber.com.
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