Auburn Cruise-In adds fun on Fourth
By: Jim Turner
By: Jim Turner
Despite competition from other Fourth of July activities and despite its long-time organizer being unavailable, the Auburn Cruise-In was a huge success on a fun day at Auburn's beautiful park on an equally beautiful Independence Day.
When it was learned that event
organizer Bob Wylie would be unavailable
on this holiday. J.R. Cundiff of Russellville,
who has organized similar events in other
parts of the county, took over with the able
assistance of his wife Zelma.
Over 50 vehicles were entered, ranging
from cars almost a century old to a 2009
sports car. Motorcycles, trucks and
adaptations of a number of auto bodies
and engines were on display in the shaded
area around the creek at McCutchen-Coke
Park.
Mayor Dewey Roche presented his
annual trophy, and awards were handed out
recognizing the age of vehicles and of
entrants along with those coming the
longest distance.
A highlight was the presentation of a new
award from the Auburn Historical Society.
Founder Eloise Hadden chose the 1955
Chevy Bellaire owned by Bobby and Linda
Keown of Morgantown. "I call the car
'Girlfriend,' because when someone asks where he is, I say, 'He's out in the garage with his girl friend,'" Linda laughed.
Many of the other wives of exhibitors could echo those sentiments, since owning a vintage vehicle is a major
commitment. The number of couples present, however, demonstrated a car show is a family affair.
When it was learned that event
organizer Bob Wylie would be unavailable
on this holiday. J.R. Cundiff of Russellville,
who has organized similar events in other
parts of the county, took over with the able
assistance of his wife Zelma.
Over 50 vehicles were entered, ranging
from cars almost a century old to a 2009
sports car. Motorcycles, trucks and
adaptations of a number of auto bodies
and engines were on display in the shaded
area around the creek at McCutchen-Coke
Park.
Mayor Dewey Roche presented his
annual trophy, and awards were handed out
recognizing the age of vehicles and of
entrants along with those coming the
longest distance.
A highlight was the presentation of a new
award from the Auburn Historical Society.
Founder Eloise Hadden chose the 1955
Chevy Bellaire owned by Bobby and Linda
Keown of Morgantown. "I call the car
'Girlfriend,' because when someone asks where he is, I say, 'He's out in the garage with his girl friend,'" Linda laughed.
Many of the other wives of exhibitors could echo those sentiments, since owning a vintage vehicle is a major
commitment. The number of couples present, however, demonstrated a car show is a family affair.
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