Canyon Lake Car Show
Thank you to everyone who attended the 18th Annual Canyon Lake Car Show this year! This annual tradition attracts over 200 classic cars and hundreds of spectators to the Canyon Lake Lodge. Twenty-seven awards were given out to the most impressive vehicles. The next Car Show is on October 4, 2025. We look forward to seeing you there!
Car Show History
For more than 15 years, the Canyon Lake Car Club and Canyon Lake POA have collaborated to bring this impressive event to Canyon Lake. Proceeds from this event are donated to various groups and causes in and around Canyon Lake. Funds from previous year's events have been donated to Helping Hands, Project T.O.U.C.H., the Canyon Lake Little League, Canyon Lake Veterans Memorial, Canyon Lake Emergency Preparedness Committee, charity golf tournaments, college scholarships, park benches at the Lodge, Progeria Research Foundation, Oak Grove Center in Murrieta, amongst others.
Car Show Winners
2024 Winners
2024 Car Show Winners
| Award | Winner | Vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| Best of Show (in Memory of Joe Landin) | Robert Christopher | 1970 Dodge Charger R/T |
| President's Choice | Fugi Barron | 1966 Chevy Impala |
| Best Engine | Ed Allen | 1970 Chevy Nova |
| Best Interior | Roy Jolly | 1956 Mercury Montclair |
| Best Paint | Mark Thompson | 1955 Chevy Nomad |
| City Choice | Les Dunham | 1959 VW Panel |
| City Choice | Brad Pounders | 1955 Chevy 3100 Pick-up |
| Canyon Lake POA Choice | Frank Marquez | 1936 Ford Roadster |
| Canyon Lake POA Choice | David Chochian | 1971 Chevy Corvette |
| 1900-1929: Best of Class | Steven Del Castillo | 1919 Ford Roadster |
| 1930-1949: Best of Class | Ted Thompson | 1935 Ford Model A Huckster |
| 1930-1949: Award of Excellence | Dave Deboe | 1937 Ford Cabriole |
| 1950-1955: Best of Class | Daniel Cortez | 1955 Chevy Bel Air |
| 1950-1955: Award of Excellence | Louie Flores | 1954 Ford F-100 |
| 1956-1959: Best of Class | Tom Rollins | 1958 Chevy Pick-up |
| 1956-1959: Award of Excellence | Gerrit Verhagen | 1957 Chevy 210 |
| 1960-1964: Best of Class | Clay Collins | 1964 Chevy Chevelle |
| 1960-1964: Award of Excellence | Bruce Bennett | 1964 Ford Mustang |
| 1965-1967: Best of Class | Mike Richadi | 1965 Mercury Marauder |
| 1965-1967: Award of Excellence | Ron Adler | 1965 VW Crew Cab |
| 1968-1972: Best of Class | Jay Stewart | 1972 Detomaso Pantera |
| 1968-1972: Award of Excellence | Ed Stevens | 1969 Dodge Charger |
| 1973-2003: Best of Class | Jeff Waldron | 1973 Dodge Charger |
| 1973-2003: Award of Excellence | Natasha Mercado | 1975 VW Samba Bus |
| Specialty Vehicles: Best of Class | Milton Thomas | Beerster Great Racer |
| Specialty Vehicles: Award of Excellence | Trey Bowen | 1994 Jeep Sahara (Jurassic Park Theme) |
2023 Winners
2023 Car Show Winners
| Award | Winner | Vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| Best of Show | Ryan Carter | 1959 Cadillac Coupe DeVille |
| President's Choice | Matt de los Cabos | 1972 Chevy K5 Blazer |
| Best Engine | Jim Penner | 1963 Chevy Nova |
| Best Interior | Roy Jolly | 1948 Chevy Fleetmaster |
| Best Paint | Robert Maldonado | 1955 Chevy Side Step |
| City Choice | Saul Alvarado | 1965 VW Bug |
| City Choice | Richard Miller | 1968 Chevy Camero |
| Canyon Lake POA Choice | Mike Ducharm | 1959 Pontiac Bonneville |
| Canyon Lake POA Choice | Leon Motte | 1954 Chevy Corvette |
| 1900 – 1929: Best of Class | Ronnie Johns | 1929 Ford Sedan |
| 1900 – 1929: Award of Excellence | Steve Del Castillo | 1919 Ford Roadster |
| 1930 – 1949: Best of Class | Danny Dorati | 1930 Ford Sedan |
| 1930 – 1949: Award of Excellence | Jim Dickerson | 1939 Ford COE |
| 1950 – 1959: Best of Class | Gerrit Verhagen | 1957 Chevy 210 |
| 1950 – 1959: Award of Excellence | Dana Stevens | 1956 Chevy Nomad |
| 1960 – 1966: Best of Class | Sean and Lisa Mason | 1964 Chevy Chevelle |
| 1960 – 1966: Award of Excellence | Jean-Paul Rosa | 1966 Ford Shelby Cobra |
| 1967 – 1972: Best of Class | Wayne Powell | 1968 Plymouth Barracuda |
| 1967 – 1972: Award of Excellence | Michael Lunder | 1968 Chevy C-10 |
| 1973 – 1979: Best of Class | Don Kopriva | 1979 Pontiac Firebird |
| 1973 – 1979: Award of Excellence | Delvin Lillie | 1974 Pantera |
| 1980 – 1989: Best of Class | Shawn at SoCal Rod and Customs | 1987 Chevy C1500 |
| 1990 – 1997: Best of Class | Billy John | 1994 Chevy C1500 |
| Specialty: Best of Class | Tim Huizenga | 1951 Chevy COE |
| Specialty: Award of Excellence | Jimm Rawson | 1950 GMC FC150 |
2022 Winners
2022 Car Show Winners
| Award | Winner | Vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| Best of Show | Robert Clanciminio | 1967 Chevy Wagon |
| President's Choice | John Siciliano | 1969 AMC AMX |
| Best Engine | Sonny Brown | 1969 Chevy C-10 |
| Best Interior | Oliver Grani | 1951 Henry |
| Best Paint | Robert McGeachy | 1969 Dodge Superbee |
| City Choice | Richard Miller | 1968 Chevy Camaro |
| City Choice | Clay Wallace | 1964 Pontiac Grand Prix |
| Canyon Lake POA Choice | Terry McCarter | 1932 Rockne |
| Canyon Lake POA Choice | Ron Adler | 1965 Volkswagon Pickup |
| 1900 – 1929: Best of Class | Bob Cassietto | 1929 Ford Woodie |
| 1900 – 1929: Award of Excellence | Buddy Teafatiller | 1928 Ford 2 Door Sedan |
| 1930 – 1949: Best of Class | Jack Williams | 1949 Olds Holiday |
| 1930 – 1949: Award of Excellence | Larry Candelaria | 1949 Mercury Coupe |
| 1950 – 1959: Best of Class | June Powell | 1957 Nash Metropolitan |
| 1950 – 1959: Award of Excellence | Jim Rawson | 1950 GMC-FC 150 Pickup |
| 1960 – 1966: Best of Class | Todd Campbell | 1965 Dodge D100 |
| 1960 – 1966: Award of Excellence | Mike Richardi | 1965 Mercury Marauder |
| 1967 – 1972: Best of Class | Wayne Powell | 1968 Plymouth Barracuda |
| 1967 – 1972: Award of Excellence | Alan Wrulevski | 1967 Chevy C10 Pickup |
| 1973 – 1979: Best of Class | Helen Weslowski | 1973 Chevy Camaro |
| 1973 – 1979: Award of Excellence | Ron Stack | 1973 Volkswagon Bug |
| 1980 – 1989: Best of Class | Robert Baadilla | 1986 Porsche 94 Turbo |
| 1990 – 1997: Best of Class | Mike & Suzy Holm | 1995 Dodge Viper |
| 1990 – 1997: Award of Excellence | Bob Whiteside | 1994 Buick Roadmaster |
| Specialty: Best of Class | Milt Thomas | 1936 BeerSter Great Racer |
| Specialty: Award of Excellence | Jimer Dickerson | 1939 Ford COE |
2021 Winners
2021 Car Show Winners
| Award | Winner | Vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| Best of Show | Patrick Jones | 1936 Ford Roadster |
| President's Choice | Sharon Angel | 1957 Chevy Bel Air |
| Best Engine | Richard Miller | 1965 Chevy Nova |
| Best Interior | Brian & Hebe Thomasson | 1962 Chevy Impala |
| Best Paint | Rick Youngquist | 1969 Chevy Chevelle |
| City Choice | Winter Pontida | 1956 Chevy Bel Air |
| City Choice | Jesse Pontida | 1972 Chevy Chevelle |
| Canyon Lake POA Choice | Rod Adler | 1965 VW Crew Cab |
| Canyon Lake POA Choice | Robert & Debbie Maldonado | 1955 Chevy Truck |
| 1900 – 1929: Best of Class | Robert Riggin | 1928 Hudson Woodie |
| 1900 – 1929: Award of Excellence | Bonne Lamdino | 1923 Ford T-Bucket |
| 1900 – 1929: Award of Excellence | Robert Collini | 1928 Dodge Sedan |
| 1930 – 1949: Best of Class | Dave Anderson | 1933 Dodge 5WC |
| 1930 – 1949: Award of Excellence | Keith Keen | 1930 Ford A Sedan |
| 1930 – 1949: Award of Excellence | Larry Candelaria | 1949 Mercury Coupe |
| 1950 – 1959: Best of Class | Russ Wells | 1956 Chevy 3100 Pickup |
| 1950 – 1959: Award of Excellence | Linda Riggin | 1955 Studebaker Pickup |
| 1950 – 1959: Award of Excellence | Bob & Joyce Grieb | 1956 Chevy Bel Air |
| 1960 – 1966: Best of Class | Craig Cullen | 1966 Ford Mustang |
| 1960 – 1966: Award of Excellence | John Petralia | 1966 Chevy Nova SS |
| 1960 – 1966: Award of Excellence | Jake Watto | 1964 Ford F-100 |
| 1967 – 1972: Best of Class | Mike Landino | 1969 Chevy Camaro |
| 1967 – 1972: Award of Excellence | Alan Wrulevski | 1967 Chevy C10 Pickup |
| 1967 – 1972: Award of Excellence | Todd Campbell | 1971 Chevy Chevelle |
| 1973 – 1979: Best of Class | Frank Thibaudeau | 1977 El Camino |
| 1973 – 1979: Award of Excellence | David Butler | 1977 Chevy Vega Wagon |
| 1973 – 1979: Award of Excellence | Ehren Enriquez | 1973 K5 Blazer |
2019 Winners
2019 Car Show Winners
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Best of Show
Marta and Dwayne Richardson, 1953 Ford F-100
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Best Engine
Darrell Greig, 1950 Olds 88
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Best Interior
Steve Baker, 1947 Ford 2 Door Coupe
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Best Paint
Armando Torres, 1955 Chevy Bel Air
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President’s Choice
Fernando Hernandez, 1968 Dodge Charger
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City Choice
Pat Elliano, 1970 Chevy Chevelle
Chip Deltaro, 1938 Chevy Business Coupe
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POA Choice
Manual Guitierrez, 1957 Ford Skyliner
Joyce and Bob Guibord, 1967 Pontic GTO Convertible
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Best of Class 1900 – 1928
Bonnie Landino, 1923 Ford T Bucket
David DiCarlo, 1928 Ford Model A
Buddy Teafatiller, 1928 Ford 2 Door Sedan
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Best of Class 1929 – 1936
Walt Lewis, 1933 Ford 3 Window Coupe
Raymond Silva, 1935 Ford 3 Window Coupe
Milt Thomas, 1936 Beerster Great Race
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Best of Class 1937 – 1948
Jim Ramsey, 1946 GMC Rat Rod
Solomon Razo, 1939 Chevy Master Delux
Michael Phillips, 1948 Anglia 2 Door
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Best of Class 1949 – 1954
Dennia McKee, 1949 Cadillac Club Coupe
Larry Candelaria, 1949 Mercury Coupe
Art Stephens, 1952 Chevy 2 Door Sedan
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Best of Class 1955 – 1964
Ron Barry, 1957 Chevy Corvette
Dallas Abrams, 1955 Chevy Bel Air
Dave Restivo, 1955 Chevy Bel Air
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Best of Class 1965 – 1976
Bill Monteleone, 1968 VW Fastback
Cole Rentgen, 1966 Lincoln Continental
Roy Ray, 1967 Chevy Chevelle
2018 Winners
2018 Car Show Winners
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Best of Show
Michael Jons, 1977 Pontiac Trans Am
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Best Engine Award
Rich Ralstin, 1931 Ford Model A
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Best Interior Award
Steve Baker, 1947 Ford Coupe
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Best Paint Award
Jeff Walton 1932 Ford Three Window Coupe
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Foose's Pick
Jim & Linda Spurbeck, 1950 Olds Delivery
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President's Choice Award
Armonda Torres, 1960 Chevy Impala
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City Choices
Ron Adler, 1965 VW Crew Cab
Dave Restino, 1955 Chevy Bel Air
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Canyon Lake POA Picks
Milton Hardaway, 1955 Chrysler New Yorker
Norm Marshall, 1947 Ford Coupe
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1900 – 1928 Winners
David Di Carlo, 1928 Ford Model A
Bonnie Landino, 1923 Ford T Bucket
Mark & Vicki Williams, 1923 Ford T Bucket
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1929 – 1936 Winners
Ed Len, 1932 Ford Roadstar Sedan
Mark Ducharm, 1929 Dodge Five Window Coupe
Bill Clark, 1929 Ford Model A Coupe
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1937 – 1948 Winners
Rob & Daryl Weber, 1941 Willy’s Coupe
Ray & Kris Hamblen, 1940 Ford Pickup
Marguerite Jungles, 1941 Graham Four Door Sedan
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1949 – 1954 Winners
Colton Stump, 1951 Hudson Hornet
Larry Candelaria, 1949 Mercury Coupe
Dennis McKee, 1949 Cadillac Coupe
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1955 – 1964 Winners
Walt Lewis, 1958 Chevy Impala
Steve Wessels, 1959 VW Single Cab
Jeremy Kite, 1963 Chevy Nova
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1965 – 1976 Winners
Fred Jones, 1967 Chevy Pickup
Roy Ray, 1967 Chevy Chevelle
Jay Stewart, 1972 Detomaso Pantera
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