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inety-six. It’s the number of vehicles registered for this year’s Oriental Classic Car Show.

A ’32 Ford 5 Window Coupe.

The event is organized by The Rotary Club and proceeds benefit their charitable efforts.

Several new entries were at the show like a ’64 Corvair Greenbrier van and a ’91 Nissan Figaro meant solely for the Japanese market.

Hood ornaments for a Nissan Figaro, an Alfa Romeo, and a Packard.

Orange, blue, and black Jeeps all in a row.

Fourteen people’s choice awards were given out as well as several ‘Best in’ awards:

Best in Show
• Andy Bayliss, New Bern – 1960 Porsche 356

Best in Show Runners Up
• David Miller, Beaufort – 1965 Mustang
• Rick Maldonato, Merritt – 1957 Chevy Bel Air

Best Truck
• Karen Keener, Jacksonville – 1948 Dodge pickup

Best Bike
• Matt Shininger, Merritt – 1981 Harley-Davidson FLHE Heritage

Best Survivor
• Faron Watson, Merritt – 1935 Plymouth P-15

Best Club Participation
• Eastern NC Porsche Club of America

Kid’s Choice Trophy
• Lester Everhart, New Bern – 1923 Ford T-Bucket

People’s Choice trophies
• Lisa Burgess, New Bern – 1991 Nissan Figaro
• Andy Bayliss, New Bern – 1960 Porsche 356
• Rick Maldonado, Merritt – 1957 Chevy Bel Air
• Tim Tabek, New Bern – 1932 Ford Model A 5-window coupe
• Danny Lloyd, Oriental – 1939 Packard Opera Coupe
• Bill Ramsden, Chocowinity – 1964 Corvair Greenbriar
• Deb & Ken Keplar, Zebulon – 1941 Dodge WC12
• David Johnson, Beulaville – 1957 Ford Skyliner
• Earle Bernard, Oriental – 1950 Willys Jeepster
• David Langston, Dover – 1967 Porsche 912
• David Miller, Beaufort – 1965 Mustang 2+2
• Garley & Barbara Daniels, Grantsboro – 1962 Chevy Impala
• Lester Everhart, New Bern – 1923 Ford T-Bucket
• Doug Ashton, Havelock – 1965 Corvette
• Chuck Griffin, Jacksonville – 1966 Mustang K-code
• Oran Benson, Pantego – 1964 Thunderbird Landau

This ’32 Ford Coupe with a matte black paint job.

Brass knuckles emergency brake on a the ’32 Ford.

A 1960 Porsche 356 took Best in Show.

Details from the ’60 Porsche owned by Andy Bayliss.

A special plate on the ’91 Nissan Figaro.

Right handed driver from Japan: a ’91 Nissan Figaro.

Several winners with their awards.

Details of the ’57 Bel Air – interior, headlights and fins.

‘65 Ford Mustang Fastback.

Inside of the ’65 Ford Mustang, looking out the back window.

The ’64 Corvair Greenbrier is one of 6,201 ever made, and about 300 that are still roadworthy.

Inside the Greenbrier.

Stickers of the day with a few newer additions.

A red ’74 Karmann Ghia owned by Jim Fletcher.

A hat for the Civil Defense league circa 1950’s.

Paul Jodin demonstrating the civil defense hat.

The ’64 Thunderbird Landeau won a people’s choice award.

A club sticker for Thunderbirds.

‘48 Ford Super Deluxe sporting an American flag.

The Chrome details on a ’48 Ford Super Deluxe.

A WWII Dodge WC12 in olive drab.

The view across the hood of the ’75 Chevy.

Details of the ’75 chevy belonging to Jean Safko.

A ’32 Ford 5 Window Coupe with the hood lifted.

The trophies waiting on winners.

The view along the river.

The ’57 Ford Fairlane Skyliner was an eye-catcher at the show.

David Johnson took home a people’s choice award for his ’57 Skyliner.

The ’69 MG Midget.

Earle Barnard is his ’50s Willys Jeepster.

A lime green 50s Willys Jeepster.

‘70 Dodge Dart Swinger.

A plush expression on the back of a ’23 Ford T-Bucket.

Rolf Anselm and Melanie Hoefsler enjoy the ’23 Ford T-Bucket. It was one of the only vehicles adults and children were invited to touch.

Rotary organizer Sam Myers.

Posted Friday October 14, 2022 by Allison DeWeese