Krankers Motor Revue 1958

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The poster from the second annual Krankers Motor Revue.
A photo of Lanny Ericson's 1956 Chevrolet that was taken at the second annual Krankers Motor Revue. Photo from The George Contaoi Photo Collection.
A photo of Santo Vasques' 1950 Chevrolet Convertible taken at the 1958 Krankers Motor Revue. The Long Beach Renegades made the top showing at the show, taking home 5 of the 15 prizes. Club President Santo Vasques won the Full Custom Award with his 1950 Chevrolet. Photo from The George Contaoi Photo Collection.
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The second annual Krankers Motor Revue was held June 7th and 8th 1958 at the National Orange Show Grounds. The show was co-sponsored by the San Bernardino Junior Chambers of Commerce and the Krankers Car Club in an effort "to promote better understanding between the public and youth connected with cars."


Awards and Winners

The Long Beach Renegades car club made the top showing, taking home five of the top 15 prizes.


Best Constructed Car: Scotty's Mufflers Drag Competition, San Bernardino, California
Sweepstakes Winner: Bud Collins, Long Beach Renegades
Moderate Custom Class: Robert Smith, San Bernardino Klusters
Commercial Pickup: James Castro, Castro & Sons Auto Works, Colton, California.
Club Participation: Long Beach Renegades
Full Custom: Santo Vasques' 1950 Chevrolet Convertible, Long Beach Renegades
Mild Custom: Johnny Martinez, Independent, Gardena
Semi Custom: Hersh Conway, Kustoms of Los Angeles
Full Custom Pickup: Ed Cousins, Long Beach Renegades
Semi Custom Pickup: Jud Morgaon, Long Beach Renegades
Street Roadster: Jerry McKenzie, Scottsdale, Arizona
Best Paint Job: Jim Erickson, Stockton, California
Appreciation Trophy: Spencer Murray, Rod & Custom Dream Truck, Hollywood, California
Best Appearing Club: Cut-Outs Long Beach
Street Coupe: Robert Van Klemmid, Anaheim, California




 

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