Despite rain showers Saturday morning and the threat of rain the remainder of the day, approximately 60 entries participated in the 30th annual Cruisin’ Cuse Car Show Saturday, May 19. The show ended several hours earlier due to pending threat of rain in the afternoon. (Photo by Susie Yeager)

SYRACUSE — Brief rain during morning hours Saturday for the 30th annual Cruisin’ Cuse caused a slow start, with a handful of cars arriving when the show began, with more arriving when the clouds cleared and the sun began to shine. However, the threat of rain and potential thunderstorms cut the show short Saturday with awards presented several hours earlier than anticipated.

Because of the rain or threat of rain, the entry numbers were down for the 30th anniversary, but still provided a good showing of automobiles. It has been reported there were a total of 60 entries.

Roy Hauth’s 1954 Jaguar KX120 received the Best of Show trophy and $100 cash prize. He also won the classic foreign pre-1993 class award.

This 1960 Thunderbird, owned by Jim and Vicky Thompson, received the Police Chief’s Choice Award at the 30th annual Cuisin’ Cuse Car Show Saturday, May 19. (Photo by Vicky Thompson)

Ray Mullins’ 68.5 Mustang winning the Kiwanis Choice Award. The 1960 Thunderbird owned by Jim and Vicky Thompson won the Police Chief’s Choice Award.

The Best Interior Award was presented to the 1956 F100 owned by Bruce and Darla Bordner and the 1969 El Camino owned by George Kieffer won the Best Paint Award. The 2010 Dodge RT owned by John Sweet won the Best Engine Award with the 1959 Custom Caddy owned by Crist and Cathy Blasseras winning the Best Engineered Hot Rod.

Individual class winners were:

Pre 1935 Street Rod — Jim Johnson, 1932 Ford two-door

1935-48 Street Rod — Marvin Galbreath, 1937 Chevrolet two-door

Custom car and low rider — Michael Gallmeyer, 1967 Cougar, first; Greg Rames, 2004 Neon SRT 4, runner-up

Modified truck — Bruce and Darla Bordner, 1956 F100, first; Billy Douglas, Chevrolet one-half ton, runner-up

Original truck — Mark Moore, 2017 Ram Express, first; Michael Conley, 2000 GMC Sierra, runner-up

Youth truck or car (21 and under) — Tyler Hartwell, 1985 El Camino, first

Foreign (1993-present) — Chad Chenworth, 2005 Jetta GLI, first; and Kiyle Wagner, 1997 Honda Delsol, runner-up

This slingshot dragster, owned by Don Nave, was the runner-up in the special interest category. (Photo by Deb Patterson)

Original collector (1955-1992) — Bob Agostino, 1976 Montie Carlo, first; and John Mahnken, 1960 Impala, runner-up

Late model original (1993-present) — Lloyd King, 2014 Chevy SS, first; and Peter Meyer, 2014 Porsche 911, runner-up

Muscle car (original) — Steve Hursey, 1966 Nova, first; Dave Egolf, 1972 Nova, runner-up

Muscle car (modified) — George Kieffer, 1969 El Camino, first; and Jason Wilson, 1965 Coronet 500, runner-up

Mustang (1964.5 to 1993) — Ray Mullins, 1968.5 Mustang, first

Mustang (1994-present) — Leon Bennett, 2006 Mustang GT, first; and Harry Hutchins, 2009 Mustang, runner-up

Camaro (1982-present) — Brian and Karen Burgan, 2002 Camaro

Corvette (1953-1967) — Greg Kroh, 1960 Corvette, first; Ren Coward, 1966 Corvette, runner-up

Corvette (1968-1996) — Ron Corson, 1973 Corette, first; and Don Grawcock, 1995 Corvette, runner-up

Corvette (1997-present) — Dave Egolf, 2005 Corvette, first; and Bruce and Janice Bottroff, 1998 Corvette, runner-up

AMC/Mopar Pre 1993 Original — Kent Sawyer, 1964 Polara, first

Just a few of the cars on display at the car show. (Photo by Susie Yeager

AMC/Mopar (1993-present) — Dustan Mayer, 2017 Challenger RT, first

Street machine (including pro street) — John Sweet, 2010 Dodge RT first

Special Interest — Lark Ruch, 2008 Saturn Sky, first; Don Nave, Slingshot Dragster, runner-up

Pontiac Pre 1993 — Larry Blade, 1971 Firebird Formula

Motorbike — Travis Adamson, 2015 Indian Scout, first; Gary Syndram, 2005 Honda VTX 1300, runner-up