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Published 12:00 am Sunday, October 3, 2010
View from the walkway near the old post office reveals the variety of vehicles on exhibit.
Batesville Rod Benders, who meet each Thursday night in the Hardee’s parking lot, were well-represented with their cars.
Finely-restored truck with stretch bed.
Weather could not have been more perfect!
1959 champaign Cadillac was the talk of the show.
Every inch of 1959 champaign Cadillac exhibited fine craftsmanship, attention to detail.
Interior of trailer of Edward Butler’s 18-wheeler has been converted to comfortable space for easy living, including bunks, a lounge, flat-screen TVs and cooking area.
Exterior of Edward Butler’s rig matches finely-crafted interior.
W. L. Lott and Charles Rhea talk about motorcycle entries on exhibit.
The Batesville Fire Department’s “Teapot” as an appropriate addition to the exhibit.
By noon Saturday, over 200 beautifully restored antique cars had arrived on the Batesville Square for the Mississippi Delta Street Rods first “Showoff on the Square.”
Mississippi Delta Street Rods spokesman Ronnie Hinton said he was overwhelmed by the turnout for the one-day show. The vehicles filled both sides of the Square, overflowed onto the courthouse parking lot and surrounding areas.
Vehicle owners were vying for more than 70 trophies in assorted classes as well as for other prizes, but mainly they just enjoyed the opportunity to display their vehicles to an appreciative audience as well as have an opportunity to see the works of other auto owners.
Trophies were to be awarded at mid-afternoon.
