EQUINUNK, PA — On June 20, the Equinunk Historical Society held its 16th annual car show. Despite less than ideal weather, over 120 vehicles made their way to the show.

Four Special Recognition Awards were presented. They went to Joe Kooistra from Honesdale, PA for his 1957 Chevy Belair, an old-school “gasser;” Don Karcher from Starlight, PA for his 1933 Dodge coupe; Mike Novatnak from Hawley, PA for his 1962 Chevy Impala convertible, a frame-off restoration with a 409 engine and four-speed; and Joe Griffin from Walton, NY for his 1934 Ford pickup.

Taking the People’s Choice Award was Rodney Updegrave Jr. from Tremont, PA for his 1954 Cadillac Fleetwood.

Although this year’s winners were all popular classic cars and trucks, the show prides itself on its vehicle diversity (e.g. last year’s People’s Choice Award went to a 2010 Peterbilt 389 “Big Rig”).

The show was hosted on the land of Mel Freilich and Caren Raphael. Jim Balakian and Lenny Caputi provided parking on their land. Numerous volunteers worked to make the event a success, as did many local merchants and patrons.