Classic cars cruise Wallowas
Published 10:15 am Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Rain threatened but didn’t fall
JOSEPH — Gloomy skies threatened, but there was no downpour over this year’s Wallowa Mountain Cruise in Joseph on Friday and Saturday, June 20-21, as has happened in years past.
That’s why organizers moved the event from August when rainstorms seemed to plague the cruise.
“We thought we’d try to miss the weather, but it’s gotten rained out anyway,” said Alicia Garrett, one of the organizers.
Winning the top spot of King of the Mountain was Dave Zbinden with his 1963½ Ford Galaxie 500 XL.
Also in the top rank was Dale Hope with his 1934 Ford pickup as Best in Show.
Other winners included:
Stock Restored: Lew Baynes with a 1936 Packard 1404 Coupe Convertible; 1950s, Ross Getchell with a 1958 Ford Crown Victoria; 1960s ,John Schlosser with a 1960 Chevy Impala; 1970s or later, Ken Bryan with a 1973 Dodge Charger.
Modified/Custom: David Zbinden with a 1963½ Ford Galaxie 500 XL; Pre-1950s, Robert Bachofner with a 1949 Ford Coupe; 1950s, Laurie Brownson with a 1957 Nash Metropolitan; 1970s or later, Roy Fanning with a 1970 VW Bug.
Sports Car, American: Gordon Hinkle with a 1964 Corvette; Import, Sally Aldrich with a 1977 MG Midget.
Hot Rod: Marian Evans with a 1932 Ford Roadster; 1949 or later, Shane Gendron with a 1963 Plymouth Savoy.
Truck/Utility: 1950-69, John Ziegler with a 1957 Chevy Cameo Truck; Pre-1950s, Jo Dauenhauer with a 1946 Chevy Panel; 1970s or later, Travis Perry with a 1977 GMC K-15.
4 x 4: Travis Perry, 1977 GMC K-15.
Shifts & Giggles: Tim Bower with a 1966 Checker Taxi.
Wallowa County: Bob Alfano with a 1940 Ford Panel.
