1958 Chevy Impala Wins Most Popular Car Award in Stephens City

John Muia, a Bunker Hill, WV resident received Most Popular Car Award at the 12th Annual Shawquon Ruritan Car Show in Newtown Commons Stephens City, on Saturday August 3, 2019. John purchased the 1958 Chevrolet Impala in 2013 and fully restored it himself over a period of five and a half years. He began entering shows in 2018. The Impala has since won Best in Show at 5 events.

This 1958 Impala comes with a 348 V8 with 3-2’s, 2 speed power glide auto transmission. Now converted to disc brakes, power steering, alternator and air conditioning. Car has been finished with interior LED lightning throughout. The most spectacular features are 13 four foot LED lightning strips installed in the ceiling of the car that shine through the perforated holes in the headliner. Beautiful to view in the evenings.

According to Ruritan Member Harry Newman, Saturday was a great success. The weather was perfect, 85 degrees with no rain. A total of 99 cars, trucks and tractors cruised in to register and participate in the gala event.

Along with the Most Popular Chevy Impala, Harry's favorite was a 1939 Dodge, pulled out of a chicken coop and restored. He enjoyed photographing a wide variety of vehicles, from old and new tractors and cars and a go-kart with a "custom body." Three beautiful Corvettes - two vintage, one late model. Another Newman favorite was an old 40's Dodge that may or may not have been a Virginia moonshine runner at one time. And finally a 1978 Dodge "Little Red Truck Express."

It was another day well spent in our beloved and enchanted Lower Shenandoah Valley. Proceeds benefit college scholarships for local high schools students. For more information: 540-662-7349, 540-535-5528 or email pamshiley@gmail.com or harry.newman@comcast.net.