Did You Know?: Music & the Automotive Industry

Sales and Leasing Consultant, Tim Hoyt, has gone way back into the musical archives to put together this month's edition of "Did You Know?" 

The Beach Boys

Over the past 60 years there have been numerous songs that include vehicle makes and models in the lyrics. Some of these popular ballads even feature the automotive make or model in the title. Below are a few examples of how the music industry has embraced our automotive heritage:

• Hot Rod Lincoln by Commander Cody
• 409 by The Beach Boys
• Pink Cadillac by Bruce Springsteen
• Crocodile Rock by Elton John 
• American Pie by Don McLean
• Night Moves by Bob Seger
• Take It Easy by The Eagles
• Mercury Blues by Alan Jackson
• Little Deuce Coupe by The Beach Boys
• Lord Mr. Ford by Jerry Reed
• Fun Fun Fun by The Beach Boys
• Mustang Sally by Wilson Pickett
• Dead Man's Curve by Jan and Dean
• Vehicle by Ides of March
• Roll on Down the Highway by B.T.O.

Stay tuned for next month's edition!

Restoring The Past

The Collision Repair Center did an amazing job rebuilding this 1936 Chevrolet pickup that was damaged during the dealership fire in March. The truck belonged to the late Steven Baum and was restored just in time for his daughter's wedding this past weekend. Great job, guys! 

Scott & Ted's 8th Annual Car Show Results

Thank you to everyone who helped make Scott & Ted's 8th Annual Car Show a success!

This year’s show featured over 185 vehicles and raised over $2,750 for Mabel’s Able- a local organization dedicated to raising awareness of rare and undiagnosed diseases. Spectators were treated to an amazing display of vehicles, delicious BBQ from Black Kettle Catering, and musical entertainment from JD's DJ Service- all on a beautiful fall day.

After a tough round of judging, the following vehicles were selected as the Top-3 Finishers in each class (in no particular order):

1911-1954

Mike & Lilly Duvall- 1950 MG TD Midget

Randy Graeser- 1934 Chevy Master

Mark Hanes- 1950 Chevy Coupe

1955-1957

Dale Fagan- 1957 Chevy 210

Bob Bridgman- 1957 Chevy Bel Air

John Hoose- 1957 Ford T-Bird

1958-1964

Mike Kinder- 1963 Buick Riviera

Rex Beard- 1962 Chevy Impala

John Denninson- 1962 Ford T-Bird Sport Roadster

1965-1972

Tom & Sandy Pritts- 1970 Plymouth  Duster

Buddy Warren- 1969 Chevy Chevelle SS 396

Dan & Julie Mcguire- 1971 Pontiac GTO

1973-1990

Marty & Kathy Mcdonald- 1984 Chevy Monte Carlo SS

Mark Sixt- 1988 Ford Mustang GT

Duane Sheppard- 1973 Plymouth 'Cuda

1991-2014

Ron Wade- 2010 Chevy Camaro

LaVelle Hunt- 2011 Chevy Hurst Camaro

Eric Taylor- 2011 Chevy Camaro SS

Street Rod

Del & Bev Leigh- 1933 Chevy Coupe

Francis Schunk- 1934 Ford 3 Window Coupe

Jim Tribe- 1928 Ford Roadster

Rat Rods

Bob Smeltzer- 1950 Chevy Panel Truck

Ed Deilkes- 1950 Chevy Truck

Rodney Price- 1962 Ford Falcon

Trucks

Abe Helfand- 1967 Chevy C-10

Mike Simpson- 1967 Chevy C-10

Bud Byers- 1948 Chevy 3100 Pickup

Motorcycles

Steve Groves- 2011 Harley Davidson Road King Classic

Dennis Eveland- 2013 Harley Davidson Road Glide

Mel Duesenberg- 2013 Harley Davidson Street Glide

Modified 1911-72

Lloyd Phillips- 1964 Chevy Chevelle SS

Chris Moffitt- 1969 Chevy Camaro

Don Hanes- 1949 Chevy Fleetline

Modified 1973-2014

Jamie Schnowske- 1995 Pontiac Trans Am

Freddie Vannoy- 2010 Chevy Camaro SS 

Leon Do- 1998 Chevy Corvette

Race Cars

Jim Falbe- 1968 Dodge Dart

Dave & Jan Doss- 1965 Plymouth Belvedere

Dale Long- 1923 Ford Model T

Best In Show

Jim Tribe- 1928 Ford Roadster

Mabel and her mother, Ramee, next to the 1928 Ford Roadster.

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For more information about Mabel's Able, click here.

T-shirts and posters are still available for purchase at the dealership. Please contact Lindsay at 217-935-3156 for more information.

Photos from the show will be posted soon...stay tuned!