The 16th Annual Canyon Lake Car Show featured more than 225 classic and specialty cars, trucks, and hot rods.
Sponsored by the Canyon Lake Car Club in partnership with the POA, the show featured food and merchandise vendors, a silent auction, music by Brett Harrell of High Energy Sound and Lighting, and a ski show featuring Canyon Lake’s own ShowCal Skiers.
More than 25 trophies were awarded. Canyon Lake Car Club members were not eligible for awards. The winners are as follows:
Best of Show
Robert Clanciminio, 1967 Chevy Wagon
President’s Choice
John Siciliano, 1969 AMC AMX
Best Engine
Sonny Brown, 1969 Chevy C-10
Best Interior
Oliver Grani, 1951 Henry J
Best Paint
Robert McGeachy, 1969 Dodge Superbee
City of Canyon Lake Choice
Richard Miller, 1968 Chevy Camaro SS
Clay Wallace, 1964 Pontiac Grand Prix
Canyon Lake POA Choice
Terry McCarter, 1932 Rockne
Ron Adler, 1965 VW Pickup
Specialty Vehicles
Best of Class: Milt Thomas, 1936 Beerster Roan
Award of Excellence: Jim Dickerson, 1939 Ford COE
1900-1929
Best of Class: Bob Cassietto, 1929 Ford Woodie
Award of Excellence: Buddy Teafatiller, 1928 Two-Door Sedan
1930-1949
Best of Class: Jack Williams, 1949 Oldsmobile Holiday
Award of Excellence: Larry Candelaria, 1949 Mercury Coupe
1950-1959
Best of Class: June Powell, 1957 Nash Metropolitan
Award of Excellence: Jim Rawson, 1950 GMC-FC 150 Pickup
1960-1966
Best of Class: Todd Campbell, 1965 Dodge D100
Award of Excellence: Mike Richardi, 1965 Mercury Marauder
1967-1972
Best of Class: Wayne Powell, 1968 Plymouth Barracuda
Award of Excellence: Alan Wrublevski, 1967 Chevy C10 Pickup
1973-1979
Best of Class: Henry Weslowski, 1973 Chevy Camero
Award of Excellence: Ron Stack, 1973 VW Bug
1980-1989
Best of Class: Robert Baadilla, 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo
1990-1997
Best of Class: Mike and Suzy Holm, 1995 Doge Viper Tio
Award of Excellence: Bob Whiteside, 1994 Buick Roadmaster
The Canyon Lake Car Show is a nonprofit organization. Proceeds from the Car Show are donated to local groups and organizations. Past recipients include the Canyon Lake Little League, Helping Our People of Lake Elsinore, Canyon Lake Emergency Preparedness Committee, Menifee Youth Foundation, and other local organizations.
The 2023 Car Show is scheduled for Saturday, October 7.
