Antique and classic auto show planned

According to organizer Harold Kilhefner, the 40th annual Antique and Classic Car Show held at Terre Hill Community Park in 2023 went well. "We had a great year last year," said Kilhefner. "We had perfect weather and just shy of 150 cars (registered)." Kilhefner is proud of the number of cars that turn up for the event. "Years ago, when I took this over, we got 80 to 100 vehicles," he said. "We have averaged 150 vehicles in good weather."

The 41st annual Terre Hill Antique and Classic Car Show will be held in the park, 210 Lancaster Ave., Terre Hill, on Sunday, June 2. Car registration will begin at 8 a.m. Registration will end at 11:30 a.m., and voting will end at 2 p.m. Winners will be announced at 2:30 p.m.

On May 2, the weather was perfect for antique and classic cars to be brought out into the sunshine to be photographed for this article. Jeff Shirk brought the Buick his father bought new in 1955 to the park. Paul Lausch brought his 1965 Studebaker Daytona, and Jon Seibel brought his 1953 Chevy. Bob Snader's 2014 Dodge Challenger rounded out the group.

Cars will be entered in one of 18 classes sponsored by local businesses. The first six classes are devoted to antique cars ranging from 1900 to 1999. Categories for street rods and street machines are included, along with classes for Camaros, Firebirds, Barracudas, Javelins/AMXs, and Mustangs. Corvettes, trucks, motorcycles, and farm tractors will each have a class, and an open class will be designated for vehicles built from 2000 to 2024. Class 17, which is for cars, trucks, and motorcycles that are not yet 25 years old, has been a popular class, according to Kilhefner. "(Cars in that class) can win prizes just like the other classes," he said, pointing out that the 2014 Challenger Snader brought to the park is a "perfect example of what can go into that class."

Class 18 is for cars that have been judged by the Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) and have scored a First Juniors or Seniors award.

First-, second-, and third-place awards will be given out in each class. Rather than bring in judges to examine the cars, the event will provide each registered car owner with a ballot to vote on his or her favorites. Entrants are also eligible for door prizes given away from 11:30 a.m. to about 2 p.m. In addition, a special Weaverland Valley Best of Show trophy will be awarded. The 2024 best of show car will be featured on the 2025 dash plaque. Winners will be announced at 2:30 p.m. Cars receiving first-, second-, and third-place recognition for each class will be paraded to the stage area to receive cash prizes.

Funds raised by the event will help support the Weaverland Valley Fire Department, which serves the towns of Terre Hill and Goodville.

There is no charge for spectators to attend the show. Breakfast and lunch items will be available for purchase from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The show will be held rain or shine. Preregistration, which is discounted, is open until Thursday, May 30. More information may be found by searching for "Terre Hill Antique & Classic Car Show" on Facebook. Readers who have questions about the event may call 717-445-4581.