3rd Annual
Gualala Arts Auto Show

Saturday, July 16, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Gualala Arts Center

If you are car enthusiasts and love the nostalgia of old cars, you'll love the Gualala Arts Auto Show.

Located on the beautifully landscaped grounds of the Gualala Arts Center, this is a car show you can actually stroll through, talk to the owners and appreciate each car, truck or motorcycle for the piece of art it is.

Best of Show in 2010 was Michael and Erica Umphenour's 1932 Ford Three-Window Coupe, remembered as sweet eye candy. Best motorcycle was won by Gary Greenowgh with a never-to-be-forgotten 1996 Harley Kiss-Tribute, but getting here is the dream road for Ducati owners and everyone who loves wind in their hair.

There are eleven classes plus display only, entries include the oldies, the very creative and some great new models you might not have seen. There is even a prize for longest distance traveled as people come from all over California to enjoy the sparkling ocean drive set off by the mystery of the redwood forests. This auto show was extremely well received last year and once again street rod buffs will fill Highway 1 for the run to Gualala. The event promises to become a permanent "happening."

This free admission show opens at 10:00 a.m. for the public and closes at 4:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided for purchase on the grounds from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Beverages (wine, beer, soft) are available all day. The awards ceremony is at 3:30 p.m. There is a People's Choice award, so come prepared to cheer your choice.

Download the Auto Show Registration Form here.

Rhythm Drivers

The Rhythm Drivers are a popular bay area blues and vintage rock band that feature the soulful lead singer and harmonica player Brad Wilson plus the dynamic guitarist Johnny "Tsunami."

This dynamic duo plus an excellent rhythm section of David French on bass and Steve DuBois on drums will create a fervor of dancers as they conjure up their high energy music.

They've been featured at "Biscuits and Blues" in San Francisco plus other popular venues and festivals and have wowed and entertained crowds since 2004 but their passion for the music goes back to the 1950s.

What a combo, vintage blues and rock with vintage autos!

Award Winners

BEST IN SHOW		Dave Sambad	1955 Chevy Bel-Air
BEST PAINT		Gary Greenough	1996 Dyna Wide Glide Harley Davidson KISS
BEST INTERIOR		Jim & Rosie Iverson	1938 Chevy Coupe
BEST MOTOR		Michael Umphenour	1970 Super Sport
MOST CREATIVE		Don L. Miller	1998 Saturn Transformer V
LONGEST DISTANCE TRAVELED		Ted Davis	2005 Lotus (213 miles)
PEOPLE'S CHOICE		Dave Bonbright	1951 Hudson Hornet
LADIES CHOICE		Tammy Bagley	1966 Ford Mustang Coupe
PIRATES CHOICE		Charlie Hardin	1963 Lincoln
SURF SUPER PICK		Bob Fowler	1967 Cadillac
TERRACE AWARD		Harry Hardin	1928 Ford Sedan
Dragster	1st		Waterman/Hampshire
Dragster	2nd		Iron Horse Dragster
HOT SEAT		Starla Resuer
American pre- 1973	1st	Starla Reuser	1955 Chevy Belair - brought back from Idaho
	2nd	Tom & Donna Cropp	1941 Buick
Antique Auto/Truck pre-1939	1st	Bob Baker	1936 Olds
	2nd	Richard Howell	1932 Ford Roadster
Commercial	1st	Michael Starr	Taxi
Contemporary	1st	Don L. Miller	1998 Saturn Transformer V
	2nd	Jack  Chladek	2005 Chevy SSR
Foreign pre- 1973	1st	Chrissy Sullivan	1963 Porsche 356 B T6 cabriolet
	2nd	Harvey Roberts	1962 MG A LT
Modified 1920 - 1929	1st	Liz Hardin	1929 Ford Model A
Modified 1930 - 1939	1st	Barry (Strawbarry) Steele	1934 Chevy Town Sedan street rod
	2nd	Bob Giuntoli	1936 Ford 3 window coupe modified
Modified 1940 - 1949	1st	David Metcalfe	1941 Chevrolet Master Deluxe Coupe
Modified 1950 - 1959	1st	Larry Marcom	1955 Chevy 2-door H.T. modified
	2nd	Barry Swain	Bill Mitchell 454C1 Small Block 600 HP       w/ Inglese EFI stack system
Modified 1960 - 1973	1st	Bill & M-L Reinking	1965 Cherolet Chevelle 2-door sedan
	2nd	Terry J Myers	1963
Motorcycle Modified all years	1st	Gary Greenough	1996 Dyna Wide Glide Harley Davidson KISS
Motorcycle pre-1973	1st	Loren Adrian	1962 Chang Jiang
Motorcycle Stock all years	1st	Antonio Costa	Indian Motorcycle 100th Ann. 1901-2001
Pick-up pre- 1973	1st	Mikey Martini	1964 Chevrolet El Camino
	2nd	René Péron	1946 Dodge Pick-up
Race Car pre-1973	1st	Dave Bonbright	1951 Hudson Hornet
Sports pre- 1973	1st	Bob Baker	1942 Jeep
Stock 1930 - 1939	1st	Rose Warner	1939 Plymouth P8 Touring Sedan
	2nd	Bruce Esenbersol	1931 Model A
Stock 1950 - 1959	1st	Rick Dunham	1958 Chevy Carry all Napco 4 x 4 Stock
Stock 1960 - 1973	1st	Michael Umphenour	1970 Super Sport 396w 4 speed       a/c rare saddle interior red
	2nd	Tammy Bagley	1966 Ford Mustang Coupe

Pinewood Derby

Pinewood Derby will also be featured at the Gualala Arts Auto Show. Purchase your official Boy Scouts of America car kit either from Gualala Arts or from any Scouts headquarters (Scout Shop, 1000 Apollo Way, Suite 106, Santa Rosa). It will consist of a block of pine, plastic wheels and metal axles.

Youth and those young at heart will be able to design and build their very own custom car to race or enter as an Art Car. Classifications include 12 and under, 13 to 18 and 19 years and older for racing. Noncompetitive classes are Historic (with owners choice to race) and Art Car. There will be racing trophies.

Boy Scouts of America are bringing their own official track. Download the Pinewood Derby Registration Form or pick one up at Gualala Arts Center.

Pinewood Derby Winners

12 Years and Under - Group A 1st place - #T4 - Tali Arvayo 2nd place - #58 - Emmett Stephens 12 Years and Under - Group B 1st place - #4 - Zidane Koller 2nd place - #107 - Matthew Eidenberger 13 - 18 Years 1st place - #6 - Garrett Gunheim 2nd place - #15 - Arambel Olesen 19 + Years 1st place - #3 - Alan Ricioli 2nd place - #4 - Diane Maxwell Open Class 1st place - #7 - Colton Osborne 2nd place - #4 Robert Wise Overall Winner Among all Classes #4 Zidane Koller Special Mention in Art Class Zephyr Gunheim - Her car was not 7 inches long - It was a foot!

3rd Annual
Gualala Arts Auto Show

Gualala Arts Center
July, 2011

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The Gualala Arts Center, located at 46501 Old State Highway in Gualala, CA,
is open weekdays 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and weekends from noon to 4:00 p.m.
Please call (707) 884-1138 for more information, or email info@gualalaarts.org.

Join us in celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Gualala Arts, 1961 - 2011

Serving the coastal communities of northern Sonoma & southern Mendocino Counties.