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Iola redefines classic

Old and new cars at show

By Holly Neumann


Car enthusiasts went to see classics and newer cars at the Iola Car Show, July 11-13.

The theme of this year’s show was “Calling all Car Clubs.”

Roger Voss, who represented the Central Wisconsin Chapter Model A Club, enjoyed the show.

“I have been here quite a few years. I like the people and I like the cars,” he said. “Our club is in charge of the Blue Ribbon area.”

Voss owns a 1931 Model A four-door sedan.

“We put on over 4,000 miles per year on this car,” he said. “Typically, we don’t show them much. We just drive them.”

He said he enjoyed the theme this year as it brought in people who have a basic knowledge about collecting cars.

“A lot of people stopped by to visit us,” he said. “Most of the people either had or have a Model A. We sat and talked about what they were like way back when.”

Wisconsin Car Enthusiast Club

The Wisconsin Car Enthusiast Club also made an appearance at the show.

“We are a Facebook-based car club,” said Mariah Naedler, who is president of the organization. “We have over 50,000 members throughout the state, and we do car shows throughout Wisconsin.”

It was their first trip to Iola.

“Sharing that passion with the thousands of people in attendance is fantastic,” she said.

The Wisconsin Car Enthusiast Club was one of the groups that showed newer cars, including a Hell Cat, Lexus, Corvette and GTO.

“There has been a great response from the people walking by, even with it being a classic car show,” she said.

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Catherine Bach, known for her role as Daisy Duke on the TV series "The Dukes of Hazzard," was a special guest at the 2019 Iola Car Show. Shown are Paul Nelson, Bach and Karen Nelson. In front is Graham Nelson. Holly Neumann Photo

Car built for show

During the car show, Bill Stull, from Kuzin’s Kustom Body and Paint in Custer, unveiled his 1973 Ford Ranchero he made specifically for the show.

“This is a really cool car,” said Stull. “It’s a 1970’s old school hot rod. It’s jacked, it’s rigged and it is everything hot rod. This car is so old school. I tried to bring back a fad that had been long gone and forgotten about.”

Recognized during the show were David Lindsay, Clifford Mishler and Robert Crase.

“Mr. Lindsay has been an unbelievable icon in the hobby of a car collector,” said Larry Fechter, managing director for the Iola Car Show. “He has instilled in all of us the passion needed for this wonderful hobby, and he is responsible for a lot of things you see out here by his example. We are very happy to be dedicate the Lindsay Room.”

“Forty-six years ago, Chet Krause called me up and asked if I wanted a free chicken dinner,” Lindsay said. “I said yes and he told me to drive my old car to the park, and he would buy me a dinner. I am proud to say that other than the first show, I have been to every one of them since.”

Mishler and Crase had recognition and memorial benches respectively placed in their honor at the base of the flag pole near the car show tower.

Crase served on the show’s board of directors, and Mishler co-founded the show.

 

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