Best yet: A real jammin' Borders 3 Jamboree

Classic cars filled Main Street in Bonners Ferry and overflowed into the Arizona street parking lot, down Bonner street and into the Larson’s Department Store parking lot June 7 for the 2014 Borders 3 Jamboree.

A record 206 cars were registered for the event, which brought cars from Idaho, Washington, Montana and Canada.

Partly cloudy skies held back the rain and kept temperatures in the mid-seventies for the hundreds of spectators that came out to enjoy the car show.

For sale signs graced a few windshields, so classic car dreamers had a chance to pick up a new project. American muscle dominated the show, followed closely by classic American hotrods and restorations.

Pickups were well-represented and a few unique ‘Rat-Rod’ style rides drew curious onlookers.

“The nice thing about a rat rod is that you don’t have to worry about the paint,” said one spectator.

“Yep, just a bucket of mop ‘n glow and you’re good,” said his friend.

The Rod Benders Car Club would like to thank everyone who helped make this year’s show a success, especially Larson’s Department Store for the use of their parking lot.

2014 award winners include:

Best in Show: Keith and Lois Dettling, Cranbrook, British Columbia, 1937 Ford Coupe.

People’s Choice: Allen and Dena Riffel, Bonners Ferry, 1940 Ford 2 Door.

Mayor’s Choice: John and Glokin Costello, Spokane, Wash., 1964 Buick Riviera.

Top 12:

Rick Blomdahl, Troy, Mont., 1935 International Pickup.

Phillis and Ben Broyles, Hayden, Idaho, 1956 Chevrolet BelAir.

James Morse, Hayden, 1950 Mercury.

Dollie Rutter, Spokane, 1946 Plymouth coupe.

Bob and Danna Hobbs, Bonners Ferry,, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro.

Pat and Reenie Doolin, Naples, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette.

Steve and Chris Lockburn, Mead, Wash., 1955 Ford Crown Victoria.

Bob and Virginia Sherman, Chattaroy, Wash.,1955 Mercury Sun Valley.

Bryan Tolbert, Sagle, 1947 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery.

Dennis O’Brien, Priest Lake, ID, 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88.

Connie Broderich, Bonners Ferry, 1931 Ford 4-Door.

Glen Wainwright, Deer Park, 1936 Nash Lafayette.

Ladies Ride: Patsy and Ivan Kachanoski, Fairmont Hot Springs, BC, 1948 Chevrolet.

Motorcycle: Marty Matthews, Chestermere, Alberta, 07 Big Bear Chopper.

In Progress: James Rupert, Coeur D’Alene, 1954 Ford F-100.

Survivor Truck Pre-59: Will Stein, Coeur D’Alene, ID,1941 Ford F-1.

Survivor Car Pre-59: Brian Rae, Naples 1951 Mercury Monteray.

Rat Rod: Gary and Linda Rose, Troy, Mont., 1929 Dodge Rat Rod.