The Amboy Depot Days Car. Truck & Motorcycle Show judges a variety of categories, including Best Engine, Best Paint, Best Interior, Best GM, Best Ford, Best Mopar, Best of Show, and Best of Show Motorcycle. They also award Mayor’s Choice, Miss Amboy, and a special prize for the longest distance traveled. Additionally, participant voting contributes to awards like Best Car/Truck and Best Motorcycle.
Judging Categories:
Best Engine: Focuses on the condition and craftsmanship of the engine.
Best Paint: Evaluates the quality and finish of the vehicle’s paint.
Best Interior: Judges the condition and detail of the vehicle’s interior.
Best GM, Best Ford, Best Mopar: Awards for the best examples of specific vehicle makes (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler/Dodge/Plymouth respectively).
Best of Show: The overall winner of the car/truck show.
Best of Show Motorcycle: The overall winner of the motorcycle show.
Other Awards:
Mayor’s Choice: A selection made by the Mayor of Amboy.
Miss Amboy Award: A trophy for an outstanding individual.
Special Prize (Longest Distance): Awarded to the participant who traveled the furthest to attend the show.
CAR, TRUCK & MOTORCYCLE SHOW JUDGED CLASSIFICATIONS.
A. Restored – Original 1939 – Older
B. Restored – Original Cars 1940 – 1954
C. Restored – Original Cars 1955 – 1956 – 1957
D. Restored – Original Cars 1958 – 1963
F. Restored – Original Cars 1964 – 1967
G. Restored – Original Cars 1968 – 1969
H. Restored – Original Cars 1970 – 1972
I. Restored. – Original Cars 1973 – 1986
J. Restored – Original Cars 1987 – 2005
K Restored – Original. Cars & Trucks 2006 – 2015 (Cleanest Vehicle Wins)
L. Restored – Original. Cars & Trucks 2016 – Present (Cleanest Vehicle Wins)
M. Street Rods – Steel Bodies 1934 & Older
N. Street Rods – Steel Bodies 1935 – 1948
O. Street Rods – Glass Bodies
P. Corvettes 1953 – 1967
Q. Corvettes 1968 – 1982
R. Corvettes 1984 – 2004
S. Corvettes 2005 – Present
T. Customs (Includes Low Riders)
U. Street Machines 1949 – 1957
V. Street Machines 1958 – 1967
W. Street Machines 1968 – 1969
X. Street Machines 1970 – 1975
Y. Street Machines 1976 – Present
Z. Pro Street Cars and Trucks – Tubbed
AA. Restored Original Trucks 1979 and Older
BB. Restored Original Trucks 1980 – 2010
CC. 4X4 Trucks Modified
DD. 4X2 Trucks Modified 1953 and Older
EE. 4X2 Trucks Modified 1954 – Newer
FF. Convertibles (Top up for Judging) up to 1975, No Corvettes
GG. Convertibles (Top up for Judging) 1976 – Present, No Corvettes
HH. Special Interest – Cars Only, Unique Vehicles
II. Special Interest – Other Than Cars
JJ. Jeep, Including Classics
KK. Cruiser – Non-Judged for Exhibition only, Any Vehicle except cycles
LL. Harley-Davidson Stock Big Twin
MM. Harley-Davidson Custom Modified Big Twin
NN. Harley-Davidson 2014 And Older Stock Baggers
OO. Harley-Davidson 2015 To Present Stock Baggers
PP. Vintage Chopper & Vintage Harley-Davidson 1949 and Older
QQ. Harley-Davidson Sportsters
RR. Indians and Classic Indians
SS. Trikes (All makes and Models)
TT. Custom Baggers (Any Body or Frame Modifications and 21″ Wheel or Larger)
UU. Special Interest – (Bobbers, Hillclimbers, Rat Bikes. Newer Choppers)
VV. Metric Motorcycles
WW. Antique Metric 1994 and Older
XX. Rockets
YY. Non-Judged Cycles for Exhibition Only
Pre-Register Here
Pre-Registration must be received by August 23rd
If you have further questions, please call Bill Gerdes (815) 499-4601
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