Boardwalk Classic Car Show results

The 16th Annual Classic Car Show brought thousands of car enthusiasts to the world-famous Wildwoods Boardwalk to revel in the incredible collection of completely restored classic cars on display during the four-day, island-wide event.
The weekend as well as the cars have come and gone but the winners get to leave with their car and a trophy to signify the dedication and passion it takes to own one of these stunning cars.
Trophies were awarded to the Best Original and Best Rod. Best of Show Plaques were awarded to the Best Engine, Best Interior, and Best Paint. Additionally, the “Winner’s Circle” event that took place Saturday evening at the Wildwoods Convention Center awarded the Top 40 Winners of the show.
The show’s top honor “Best in Show” went to a 1957 Olds 98 Starfire owned by Daryl Matthews from Pennsylvania. The “Best in Show” honor was selected from the winners of seven categories; Top Gun, Ladies’ Choice, Best Interior, Best Paint, Most Likely to Get Pulled Over, Club Participation Award and Best Engine.
Here is the complete list of the Top 40 Winners:
1. Daryl Matthews – Lebanon, PA -1957 Oldsmobile 98 Starfire (Best In Show)
2. Ken Smith – Coatesville, PA -1932 Ford Roadster
3. Joseph J. Aufiero – Bensalem, PA – 1961 Corvette Roadster
4. Ronnie Sullivan – Bensalem, PA – 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger
5. Michael Watkins – Wilmington, DE – 1970 Pontiac GTO
6. Kenny Hiemstra – Franklin Lakes, NJ – 1967 Ford Mustang
7. James S. Celano – Freehold, NJ – 1941 Willy’s AmerCar-4 Dr
8. Edward G. Mascia – Ocean View, NJ – 1937 Ford Pickup
9. John Krause – Narberth, PA – 1955 Chevy Bel-Air
10. Robert Crean, Sr. – Sicklerville, NJ – 1950 Chevy 3100 Ice Cream Truck
11. Dan & Rosemary Fraioli – White Plains, NY – 1947 Buick Roadmaster
12. Joel Franckowiak – Wernersville, PA -1968 Ford Mustang
13. Craig Sacco – Hammonton, NJ -1970 Dodge Challenger
14. Marvin Charles – Muncy, PA – 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A
15. John Schofield – Oakford, PA – 1929 Ford Model A
16. Ray Plummer – Baltimore, MD – 1967 VW Beetle
17. Al Heisinger – Sayreville, NJ – 1970 AMC AMX
18. Rocco Dipasquale – Clifton Heights, PA – 1966 Chevy Nova
19. Al & Mary Ann Improta – South Bench, NY – 1934 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery
20. Jerry Parnes – Ardmore, PA – 1969 Chevy Camaro
21. Willard J. Ramph, Jr. – Jersey Shore, PA – 1956 Ford Crown Victoria
22. Michael Vicario – Wildwood, NJ – 1951 Kaiser Delex
23. Jack Walls – Wilmington, DE – 1955 Chevy 150 Business Coupe
24. Joe Cofrancesco – Wilmington, DE – 1969 Pontiac GTO
25. Frank Selvage – Forked River, NJ – 1977 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Indy Pace Car
26. Jim Carey – Medford, NJ – 1968 Plymouth Roadrunner Sirius
27. Willie Mullen – Rochelle Park, NJ – 1962 Ford Galaxie 500
28. Joseph Montalban – Toms River, NJ – 1967 Lincoln Continental
29. Gene Dannenfelser – Haddon Heights, NJ – 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass
30. Tony Richards – Catonsville, MD – 1937 Ford Coupe
31. Eddie Klesh – Brookfield, CT – 1948 Pontiac Silver Streak Custom
32. Daryl Matthews – Lebanon, PA – 1957 Oldsmobile 98 Starfire
33. Walt Perdue – West Chester, PA – 1957 Cadillac Biarritz Convertible
34. Gordan Matwell – Bearcreek, PA -1962 Chevy SS Impala 409
35. Michael Piscano – Hamilton, NJ – 1957 Chevy Bel-Air
36. Don Knobick – Bath, PA – 1970 Chevy Corvette
37. Bruce Smith – Wildwood Crest, NJ – 1948 Lincoln Continental Convertible
38. Sarah & Ben Eastburn – New Britian, PA – 1955 Chevy Sedan Delivery
39. Jason Fenske – Wayne, NJ – 1973 Cuda
40. John Vila – Millville, NJ – 1967 Chevy Camaro
Special Trophies:
• Best In Show – Daryl Matthews – Lebanon, PA – 1957 Oldsmobile 98 Starfire
• Best Interior – Walt Perdue – West Chester, PA – 1948 Cadillac Convertible
• Best Paint – Gino Irvello – Havertown, PA – 1964 Chevy Corvette
• Best Engine – Paul Culotta – Staten Island, NY – 1949 Chevy Fleetline
• Most Likely To Get Pulled Over – Dennis Reider – Pottstown, PA – 1946 Special Construction Street Rod
• Ladies Choice – James S. Huff – Carney’s Point, NJ – 1954 Ford F-100
• Top Gun – Michael Monteleone – Bethel, CT – 1970 Oldsmobile 442 D.R.A.G.
• Club Participation – Larry Kozlowski – Eastern, PA – Aces & Eights
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